Thankfulness

I'm thankful for the unconditional love and support that every person who has put up with me, over these past two years. I may not have deserved any of it after what we have experienced through the unknowns and not having any idea when life is going to return back to normal. I know I have struggled with so many things and I am thankful that I can always turn to you guys for whatever I need to help feeling better. I am thankful for their heartfelt advice they have given me and sometimes if I do not feel like it's not appreciated--I can tell you right now that there is not one single moment in my life when I am not contemplating on what it has done to strengthen me. I am thankful for the many laughs and unforgettable moments that we have shared together, which if you ask me is probably a lot more than one!!! I cannot thank them nearly enough for how they have made sure that I am doing okay and not feeling down all the time, whenever life has felt more unbearable than I would like it to be. 

I am thankful for all of the endless virtual meetings that we get to share and participate on together. It is obviously difficult to not spend time with one another in the same room and yet I know it is going to be something I will greatly miss so much. I am thankful for the discussions that we have to make this world an even better place than it has been over the course of time and recognizing our potential to achieve just about anything we set our minds to. We may have our struggles in life everyday and sometimes wish that things were a little bit easier for us, but I am thankful to know that I am not the only person who feels this way. 

I am thankful for your goodness and the lives you all continue to push through everyday. I know it has not been the happiest for any of us during these past two years and yet I am thankful to have an incredible set of friends who look after each other. I am thankful for your smiles and laughs that we have always shared over the past ten years, which if you ask me is nothing short of an understatement. I am thankful for those unforgettable memories that we have created either online or in person--which I can honestly admit have lifted my spirits whenever I need something to cheer me up. 

I have admitted this one too many times on here, but I am thankful for who you guys are in this world and continue to be for me everyday of my life. I am thankful for the passions you all have to show just about anybody in this world what you are capable of doing and not letting those obstacles stop you with achieving your dreams. I am thankful to call each one of you my friends and being able to feel accepted in a world that I know has made me a stronger person. Thank you so much for all that you have done to make me a better self advocate and disability leader in this world!! Love you all so much more than you could ever possibly know!!!