At the start of the year, my dad wants me to share this video on his blog. Of course, being the son and not understanding why this is something about him, I procrastinated and eventually forgot about it.

This last month, after his fall and heart attacked, he has been admitted to firstly a hospital for acute care, then another hospital for non-acute care and then lately to a rehab care center, I understand more what this meant to him. When you are home-bound most of the time because of the physical limitations (i.e. risk of falling, need to use cane or walker, not being able to stand totally upright, cost of travel insurance, etc), your need and desire to venture out grow stronger. The following video, though old and lengthy, reflects that wish for himself to feel boundless and free again.

This is what he wrote to express his emotions:

A lot of you may be very busy with your career, with everyday life. Most of you have parents that are still strong but you are noticing the steady decline. Do encourage them to do exercises that strengthen not only their body but variety so that their brain also get the appropriate stimulation. Do take some fall PREPARATION classes as that can never be 100% prevented. Do get them to do things they like to do or travel if that is in their blood. You simply cannot take life for granted.