November 23, 2011-Volume 51: So Many Things for Which to Be Thankful

The Adventures of the Blind/Low Vision/Visually Impaired (BLOVI) Girl- Volume 51:  So Many Things for Which to Be Thankful

This week I wanted to write a short blog to reflect on all the things for which I am thankful.  I am thankful for my daughter who brings light and joy into my life.  She is a truly loving and good kid who is creative, smart and funny. I am thankful that this year I found my life partner-a man who is warm, funny, wicked smart, talented and has a wonderful heart. I am thankful for having family and close friends who support me and listen to me. I am thankful I have the means to support my family. I am thankful for those who have helped me work out a transportation system that allows me to get to where I need to be. I am thankful I can continue to have an impact on people and organizations and make positive changes in the world and I am thankful for the technology that allows me to do that. I am thankful that there are innovations that will make my life easier moving forward like the new smart phones, the driverless car, and of course the stem cell regrowth of the retina that will one day give me back my vision.

I am thankful for many things that I seem to have come to possess, talents ad gifts that are somehow innate or have developed over time.  I am thankful that I am a good problem solver and am resourceful.  I am thankful that I am a positive person who does not take life too seriously.  I am thankful that I understand the importance of gratitude and forgiveness.  I am thankful that I have learned to choose healthy relationships.  I am thankful that I have confidence and a belief that I can do most anything I set my mind to.  I am thankful that I am able to take risks and be OK with that. I am thankful that I have the communication skills that allow me to possibly teach and inspire others. I am thankful that I understand that I am in control of my life despite the fact that life is sometimes chaotic. And I am thankful that I am healthy and am able to be physically active.

I am thankful that I continue to put myself out there and that people are interested in what I have to say.  So thank you, those who read my blogs and those who send me positive energy and thoughts.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Keep Moving Forward,

Beth (BLOVI) Medlock