Julie Passanisi:  

Life In the hustle and bustle of our busy days, full of faxes, phone calls and a thousand and one errands, it is really easy to get caught up in the daily details and forget what's important in life. Unfortunately, it often takes some kind of trauma - to wake us up to what matters. On July 22, 1996, I was involved in a terrible accident, suffered a serious head injury, in fact I died, but God performed a miracle and gave me new life. I survived a month long coma, three brain surgeries, and temporary paralysis and loss of memory. After being in a coma for over three weeks, I was paralyzed on the left side. Not knowing if this paralysis was permanent or just a part of the recovery process, I decided to start my path to recovery. Because of my support system, and the encouragement I received from family and friends, I started my journey bursting with hope and optimism. By the fifth week after my injury, I was able to walk with a cane. Proud and eager, I was on the road to recovery and transferred to a brain rehabilitation center. While I was in the brain rehabilitation center, my self-esteem plummeted. On a daily basis, I was reminded tha...Expand for more