I finally got the call. This time, it was real.
The moment I’d prayed for, fought for, and feared all at once.
With little time to prepare, I was handed a few instructions—and a lifetime of emotions flooded in. As I sat in silence, reality settled: I was about to face a life-changing procedure—one that carried deadly risks and astonishing rewards.
In this episode, I share the unfiltered truth of that moment. The anticipation. The fear. The faith it took to move forward when standing still felt safer.
Join me as I reflect on what happens when the moment you’ve been waiting for finally arrives… and your only choice is to say yes.
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