Today is the 7-year “anniversary” of the accident in which I sustained a traumatic brain injury.   Life changed forever that day.  Every year on this date, I thank family and friends.  I should do so more often, but, inexcusably, I do not.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to my amazing family, friends, and acquaintances, whose path in life I have crossed.  You stood by me as I lay comatose for 13 days, saying silent prayers and showing me love that undoubtedly brought me back from the brink.  You have been there for me through the lowest of lows when I refused to like and accept this new me.  And, you have helped to make my triumphs and accomplishments all the more sweeeeeeeeet.

I will, honestly, report that I am happy with life and my place in the world.  I am happy, but I am not, and may never be, satisfied.  I cannot be satisfied- not until I surf and run again; not until I land my dream job; not until I go to sleep at night, knowing that I have atoned for all the tears and worries that I caused by my selfish, stupid decision that early morning in May of 2005.

You all are tremendous.  I owe you my life.  Please accept these two words as a deposit on a debt that I can never repay: Thank you.