1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 We've Got This! From YOUR CAREGIVER MINUTE The morning of the most extensive surgery my wife's ever faced, we both felt (understandably) a bit nervous. Sitting in the pre-op area, I observed a flurry of medical staff work efficiently to prepare Gracie for what would be a 9-hour surgery – and her 82nd operation (that I can count). When the neurosurgeon arrived, I noticed a tangible enthusiasm about him. Clapping his hands together, he brightly looked at us while stating, &quot;You ready to get this thing done!&quot; For maybe the first time in my 35 years as a caregiver, I felt a calmness and sense of safety with this man. As the surgeon exuded such self-confidence, I felt our anxiety melt away. He knew his job and shared his excitement, &quot;I love doing this procedure- it helps so many people!&quot; Looking at me, he said, 'This will be a long day. Go rest in your hotel room and wait for my call. You don't need to hang out in the waiting room and stress yourself out. We've got this!&quot; Following his orders, I rested and waited for his call. The surgery went well, and while slow, the recovery remains steady. Along the way, I learned to trust a bit more – and rest in the competence of others. &quot;You must trust and believe in people or life becomes impossible.&quot; -&amp;nbsp; Anton Chekov Hope for the Caregiver http://www.peterrosenberger.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22258901/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/982f95/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/22258901