One week from tomorrow, Tuesday, August 28, my grandson, Theo will undergo open-heart surgery.
You may remember I wrote about Theo a couple of months ago. You can see that post by clicking here.
As his grandfather, I am scared. I’m scared for him, for his mom and dad, for his siblings, for his Nana and for all of his other family members. I’m scared he won’t make it through the surgery. I’m scared of how fragile he’ll be when he does make it through. I’m scared of the impact all of this is having on his sister and brothers.
The list of things I could be afraid of go on and on.
While the fear is there always below the surface there is another lens I am choosing to view Theo’s situation through.
I am choosing to be grateful we live in a time when they have the technology to diagnose exactly what is going on with his little heart. I am amazed at what the medical people are able to see with all of their fancy equipment.
I am choosing to be grateful for the talented surgeons and medical team members who have been blessed with gifts to do the very intricate surgery. This is what they do every day and Theo gets to be the patient of the very best.
I am choosing to be grateful that we live in the same community so that we can help care for the older three siblings while Theo and mom and dad head to Minneapolis for the surgery. What must it be like for grandparents that live far away and are unable to help and support.
I am choosing to be grateful that the God who formed his little heart is ultimately in control of the outcome.
It takes courage to walk past our fears and look for the silver linings in the difficult times.
Is there something going on in your life today that might require a new lens? Walk past your fears and step into your courage.
Please say a prayer for little Theo and his mom and dad and his 3 siblings. While you’re at it say a prayer for Boppa and Nana too.
Do you need a speaker for an upcoming event? I’d love to be that guy. You can reach me at dave@cultivatecourage.com or 952-200-7499.
