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Unanswered Questions

Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM

So many thoughts and feelings have been creeping up lately, especially with the five year anniversary of this injury quickly approaching.

Where will I be in the next five years? How will I make the life that I want for myself? Where will I find the strength I need? When will I finally believe I have truly accepted this injury? And when will I feel that I am actually an adult?

Now more than ever, the answers to these questions aren't quite as clear as I had hoped for. There’s so much more to think about. But when I reflect back over these last five years I've realized just how far I have come.

It’s essential to keep motivating myself to continue to push for further recovery. I'm confident that I will find my way and with the help of God, I will get through this just as I've gotten through many other trials throughout this ordeal.

-Rachel

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4 Comments

Reply Una Hrnjak

02:04 PM on July 18, 2011

hey rach. just had a chance to read your post and think a little bit about how much time has passed and how amazing you still are today. i think it means a lot that you are askign yourself those questions and trust me... i can promise you, with or without your injury there are days where things really just dont make sense and where you have no idea what you want next for yourself. But like you said God has a plan and will help guide you in to the right direction. I know I am in DC now so it makes it a little harder to stay in touch but I am thinking about you every day and hoping for you to keep up your positive attitude and your push to continue doing better. love you lots lots lots

Reply Ian Barton

08:11 PM on July 16, 2011

Hello Rachel
The mere fact that you are able to raise these questions, given where you were 5 years ago, is a remarkable accomplishment and one that you should dwell on. I am no expert but we all have those doubts and fears and questions which are quite normal 'adult' type feelings so it would appear you have progressed a lot further than you probably realise. Sometimes we all dwell on life on a day to day basis and can get either despondent or falsely euphorial depending on what sort of a day we have just had. We all need to step back occasionally and look at the big picture to get a true evaluation and in your case Rachel the big picture stuff would undoubtedly be tagged 'A Winner'. So, stay positive because from comments I have read there are people around you who value and appreciate you so continue to strive in that supportive environment and in a few years when you look back you will smile and be happy at your continued progress.
Lots of love
Ian & Rosanna

Reply Jane Coulman

12:47 PM on July 16, 2011

You are such an intragral part of our team these days that we don't tell you often enough how glad we are to have you at The Gental Dentist. So many times you amaze me with how smart you are. You ARE an adult. You act like an adult. You have such a sense of people and have great intuition. Sorry I get so busy at work that I don't tell you enough how much we value you. You are a JOY! Never lose your positive attitude. People love to be around that - it is contagious! Much love , Your Boss.

Reply dkdeangelo

09:26 AM on July 16, 2011

You have come so far!!! Your journey continues and in amazing ways...you have touched so many lives and serve as an inspiration to many--myself included!!!! The answers may never fully come, but you are healthy and happy and able to ask the questions. This is an incredible accomplishment!!!! Our love and prayers to you always!!! Love, Kim

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