Highest High: When my kids were born. Before I had kids I never saw myself as a mom type. From the day my children were born, I was different. I knew what unconditional love meant. My heart was different.
Lowest low: When I was 13 my sister was killed in a bicycle accident. She was 14. It’s made me appreciate family. I can’t even begin to imagine what my parents went through.
Most important mentor: My husband because of his outlook on life. He is probably the most tolerant, understanding person I’ve ever met. He sees the good in everybody.
My Achilles heel: My lack of tolerance. My being a perfectionist, I’m never quite completely satisfied with things.
Smartest thing I ever did: Probably leaving my practice for our family was the best thing. I value that time, and I would not change it for anything.
Dumbest thing I ever did: Sacrificing time with my family for outside activities.
What I thought I’d be doing at this point in my life: Pretty much what I’m doing. I thought I’d be traveling more. I thought I’d probably still be working.
What I still really want to do: I would like to travel. I want to see my kids graduate, get married and have kids. I’m pretty content with my life.
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