Age is just a number, brother James. Your mind is where it all happens.

A positive outlook like yours is a major asset in going thorough any situation where your life is at stake. In fact, I kinda suspect that it is the determining factor in the eventual outcome.

While I know that it sounds a lot easier than it is to do, if you can detach yourself from the outcome and simply believe that you are going to come through this with flying colors; and hold on to that as you run into the inevitable flack (the damage that is inescapable, like hearing loss, or loss of some salivary function,) you'll be amazed to find it wasn't as bad as you feared. Take it from me, this can be done if you are determined to do it.

After all, it's YOUR mind. You CAN control what your attitude to anything is if you are determined to do so.

I'm going to PM you my email address. If you have questions about any of these assertions, drop me a line.

Best Regards,

Bart