[Michelle]

Thank you for the wise words Sir Reaper. I understand what you are saying.

I understand that there are things I can't do anymore, and I'm okay with that. White water rafting and jousting aren't part of my future anymore and I can deal with that.

I'm just having a hard time with how much I need to sacrafice. A very wise person recently said to me "we train as we fight". That's important. And being faced with people telling me "you really need to quit the dojo and take up water ballet" is something I find myself not wanting to accept. I don't see myself training to beat someone about the head with a swim cap. Then again, a life of permanently being on vicodin is not on my list of goals either.

I guess I'm just stubbornly fighting for a happy meduim.

Thank you again. I will read and heed.

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