What a week this has been. And what an example…
My 9 year old hero, Cobe, was admitted to hospital to have an ‘osteochondroma resection’ on his rib – something he now was ready and wanting to have done. Potentially quite difficult surgery.
I was blown away by his dad Daniel’s remarkable ‘cool’ in the face of what must have been an almost unbearable anxiety for his son’s welfare. Laughing and joking on the outside when you’re tied in knots inside is quite a talent. And exhausting. And Cobe’s trust in his Dad, Daniel, was nothing short of beautiful.
The reward that flowed from Cobe’s ultimate trust and acceptance – trust that ‘everyone is just right and it’s going to be perfect’ – seemed to translate into the fact that it was.
And I wonder, is the fact that everything went so well partly a result of that ultimate trust, belief and acceptance that things would be perfect? I think so. And why am I so surprised? Of all people, I believe in mind over matter. Very hard to be faithful to that belief when you are so afraid…
This week I had the honour of seeing that belief in practice. Congratulations Cobe! You have my vote for the bravest kid on the block!
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Always great to get good results especially from an operation that is pretty well unknown, certainly by the majority.
Trust Cobe continues to make good progress and we’ll try to get over once all these bugs that seem to be hanging around us desist.
Well done Cobe – keep up the good work and see you soon.
GG and Carl xxxx
Thanks GiGi!