We're off to admitting, Renee’s body has told her that it is time but that does not mean that she, or I, are not apprehensive about her “going under the knife.” Surgery is scary. It sucks and so does the recovery. You deal with the fear, it’s natural.
To Renee I say, you’ve already faced much scarier moments than this. You’ve known more pain and fear than many will ever feel. Use what you’ve been through to carry you through now. Shake off the fears and use these harsh experiences for a positive approach.
I wrote the following song while a friend’s daughter was going through cancer treatment, she is doing well after a couple of surgeries and chemotherapy. She is completely in remission. May it never return! Their dealings with doctors and hospitals brought back the flood of emotions that came with trusting Cassidy’s health to complete strangers. It is written from a parent’s perspective after facing their worst fears in dealing with a sick child and surviving the ordeal. Hopefully, it provides some inspiration and courage to those facing difficult situations. Renee, today that means you.
No Fear
By Bob Masterson © Old Paint Music 2006
You can not scare me now
You can not tear me down
I know the bitter taste of fear
You can not scare me now
I’ve struggled to be strong
Held together all along
I know the bitter taste of fear
You can not scare me now
You’ve blown my world apart
And torn apart my heart
I know the bitter taste of fear
You can not scare me now
Fear, steal my sense of self
Fear, come take control
Fear, drive me to tears
And test my very soul
But I’ll find my steel resolve
And I’ll stare that demon down
I’ve faced the hardest thing in life
You can not scare me now
I’ve faced the hardest thing in life
I’ve choked down that awful bite
I know the bitter taste of fear
You can not scare me now
I’m doing what I must
Trusting in blind trust
I know the bitter taste of fear
You can not scare me now
I’ve faced the hardest thing in life
I’ve choked down that awful bite
I know the bitter taste of fear
You can not scare me now
Bier Werking
16 years ago
Hope everything went smoothly.
ReplyDeleteSorry, that last comment was from Sheila, not Bill. Still hope all is well :o)
ReplyDeleteRenee & Bob - we are glad to hear things went well. No, melted butter is not a good consistency for body parts (even your liver). Encourage Renee to take her pain meds - it will make her recovery much easier and faster. You tend not to want to move if you're in pain. Also, in a hospital the squeeky wheel gets the oil so start bitching if something isn't going well or someone isn't moving fast enough. Chances are they will do what you want just to shut you up. Be sure to call if you need any medical info - if I don't know it right off the bat I can always ask one of the docs I work with.
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