Notes on surgery, Part IV

Humor-tinged as the last three segments may be, I will admit that this has been one of the most harrowing experiences of my life. There's no doubt that Anne-Marie would say the same.

Trying to make sense of it all seems impossible. I wouldn't wish what my wife is going through on anyone.

It all comes down to this single conclusion: We trust God. I cannot and will not explain why. We just do.

And I cannot help but believe that these are the fires in which great lives are forged.