Happy Anniversary to me! It has been exactly one year ago today that my friend, Kathy, and I were hit by a car while riding our bikes. We celebrated today by staying off our bikes and the roads and going out to breakfast!
It has been such a long year, but I have learned many things along the way. Number one:I was reminded that I have a great family who, no matter how much they joked with me, were there for me reassuring me that I was still beautiful even without my front teeth. Two: Great friends are there for you through thick and thin. Kathy has been so supportive and so patient as I have gotten back on track as far as riding goes. Three: Speaking of the road, drivers DON"T always pay attention to anyone sharing the road, especially when talking on the phone. Four: Teeth! How I used to take my teeth for granted! Not anymore! It is amazing what you learn when you don't have two front teeth. Sandwiches, apples, hamburgers, etc were not my friends. And eating in public...that was traumatic, to say the least. (hardly did that at all). Now I think twice about how I use my teeth...they are too precious, and I definitely want to make sure I keep the ones I do have. Five: Trials definitely are not fun but they do make us stronger and more sympathetic to others who may be going through a similar situation. It is so nice to be able to smile confidently again!
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