In the blink of an eye, 4 years have elapsed since my last post..
Many things have happened, not least, the effects of the Covid-19 booster shot. It's strange, how one's fears overwhelm thinking logic and a decision made then, prompted by those fears, has had a devastating effect. Many of my friends succumbed to the Covid-19, and when the booster shot was introduced, everyone was urged to take it, as an added precaution against the virus. Should I, or shouldn't I, take it?
What if I don't? Will I be the next Covid-19 victim? I was among the vulnerable elderly with comorbidities. Many in my community went for it, so I followed suit. Alas, the after effect of that booster dose, was inflammation. My right optic nerve was severely affected, resulting in accelerated vision loss as I already had Glaucoma.
When the opthalmalogist confirmed the rapid progression of vision loss, I wept inwardly. I had already noticed the deterioration when I experienced difficulty in reading and writing for a sustained period of time. It also affected my driving. I no longer felt confident on the road so I stopped driving. The car was sold and it was hard, losing the convenience of mobility.
The strain on my eyes affected my writing. I couldn't concentrate and it became laborious, to write. I couldn't read my favorite books at the rate I used to. Depression set in. I lost heart.
My children encouraged me to return to the mainland to celebrate my birthday and they took me on road trips each time, to a different place. We returned to Penang one year and I enjoyed my favorite dishes, pictures of which were in my previous post.
Another year, we went to Ipoh, another town famous for its food and snacks.
Last year, we spent two nights in Taiping which has a beautiful lake and ancient trees, some of which were already tilting but firmly supported by steel trusses. Joggers thronged the lake gardens in the cool of the evenings.
Best of all was the support of my old friends and former golf buddies who fetched me out regularly for meals. Their company is therapeutic and the bonding over food is priceless.
Today's post is a return to a more settled frame of mind, thanks to my children and my friends and buddies.
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