"Is this the prize for learning how not to cry?"

Summoning up the brave today….  I believe all of the things I (we ) have to endure are in our lives for a reason.  We have lessons to learn!  With a bunch of new (or new for me) cardiac procedures, I think the lesson the universe wants me to learn is how to be really brave, I mean really really, kick ass brave.  I know I should say ...."move aside hurt and fear, you are in the the way"....But I want to say “REALLY” more of this??

"Doctor My Eyes"  Jackson Browne
"is this the prize for learning how not to cry?"