Traci St. Aubin, RDH

I passed!!!!!!!!! Mostly, I was relieved and not all that excited. And probably still in a state of disbelief. Partially due to the fact that the one test took me multiple tries, and partly because it's actually 'over'.

I will gather my 4 board exam results, my applications, my photos and fees and head for the Minnesota Board of Dentistry's office in Minneapolis at week's end.

This has been one of, if not the most, trying experiences of my life. It's brought me much pride, independence, stress, grief and self-doubt. It's behind me now. And I am thankful for all of you who have supported me, encouraged me and put up with me for the past 3 years. In particular, but not limited to: my kids, my Dad, Kim, Todd, Lyndz and Leah. Without you, I never woulda survived this. Love and thanks is definitely not enough, but it's what I have!

Now comes the challenge of getting a 'real job', and of course, plugging away on my bachelor degree! I hope to have that finished sometime in 2009.