Sublime

For months and months I planned to have a surgery that would remove part of my liver. The removed piece would be given to my mom, who was suffering a fatal liver illness. I attended seminars, discussions, and read all I could read on the subject. As the date drew near, I told myself that I was ready. The night before the surgery I stayed up playing cards and conversing with my mother who was staying in a room next to mine. That was the last time I spoke to or saw her until after the surgery. It was almost 24 hours after the surgery that I walked to my mother's critical care recovery room. I tried to prepare myself for what would be an emotional event. I walked in and could not speak. My mother looked up at me and we both just started crying. I hugged her and held her. I completely lost the awareness of space and time. No moment in my life has ever been that intense.
Billy


I am a fire fighter. I rush into horrible situations when other are running away. I have seen things that will make your skin crawl. I have delivered the message of someones death on more than one occasion. I don't know why people choose to be in the profession that I am in. Maybe it has something to do with coming extremely close to death and destruction and being able to walk away a hero (most of the time).
Billy
Posted by Billy @ U or R at 6:51 PM