Comment by Traci on 19 Jan 2010 at 6:52 pm

Hi Karen

How do you feel about the old saying that everything happens for a reason? Is that a simple thing to grasp or way too complicated to even explain? Most of the time it doesn’t make sense, but I wonder if you have been able to make sense of it.
 You are a wonderful soul and I feel privileged to have read your story.

Dear Traci,

I definitely believe in the old sayings “Everything happens for a reason” or “There is a reason for everything.” My life has been a difficult one, but since I was a young child I’ve been highly attuned to my surroundings. I knew that I was unable to stop the abuse I endured. I knew it was out of my control, but I believed there was a reason for my surviving those dark times. I had a will to live. Time and again I have been saved because I was meant to be saved. I knew there was a reason for my survival.

Although I have suffered through much pain, the good that has found me today outweighs the pain of my past. I believe my story was meant to be told. I believe my meeting Dr. Baer was no coincidence; it was meant to be. My survival and ability to encourage hope through sharing my story is meant to be. Therefore, yes, I believe there is a reason for everything.

Thank your for you kind thoughts and compliments!  Dr. Baer and I truly appreciate hearing from you.

Karen