I'm scared you're going to die...

On Monday I had an appointment with Doc K to see what's causing the intense pain in my lower back.  Seems I have a pinched nerve between the L5 & S1 vertebrae.  I may have the diagnosis & the medication to help reduce the swelling of the nerve but I'm still in huge pain. Hopefully all the medication will start to have an effect from this evening.

Missy said something to me last night which disturbed me greatly.  Most of the time I work through the pain and fatigue and only head for my bedroom when it's too much for me to bear.  Unfortunately that has been happening far too often this last month.  to make matters worse, I've got to stay in bed till the end of the week when my back will hopefully have recovered enough for me to continue with my normal life.

Then last night Missy said something to me which disturbed me greatly.  She came into my room, got into my bed, and said,

Mommy I'm scared you're going to die because you are in so much pain.

 That comment broke me.  I took her into my arms, and held her tightly, assuring her that my condition is not one that you die from.  I'm not going anywhere for a long time.

How does one respond to that type of question?  To look in your child's eyes and tell her it all going to be alright? 

This is a truly horrible condition...