Taking a slight break from topics completely revolving around my life with autism to talk about some people and things that I'm thankful for, in a list of 7 types of people and 7 things with couple sentence explanations. Here it goes:
People:
1) Family- they are people that always will love me unconditionally and carefully. And they always have my back no matter what and care for me.
2) Best Female Friends- there are a handful of female friends I'm thankful for because we can share almost anything together and not judge each other for it. And I'm thankful for the moments that we can show complete trust.
3) Best Male Friends- there are a handful of male friends that I can share completely anything with without reproach and know that they'll care. And they can show a great level of care for me as well.
4) Support System- I am not anywhere where I am today without the many people who have shown great support for me all of these years. They are my heroes.
5) Wellness Specialists and Long-Time Barbers and BUS Drivers- They are people that I swear by and how I get around and stay healthy. They are people that no matter what, I can appreciate the job they do (and various ribbing comments too.)
6) Baristas- They make my heart happy and my addiction complete. And they have shared many hours with me too.
7) REC Center Employees- They have shared so many moments, high-fives, hugs, classes, trips, and Facebook posts with me. And they keep me motivated to stay healthy.
Things:
1) Coffee- It's my addiction. That's all you need to know.
2) Shelter- I only know how lucky I am to have a place to live. Especially after going to Brazil and Jamaica, I realize how wonderful I have it.
3) Gluten-Free Food- While I can't have much wheat at all, I devour gluten-free food with regularity. I love to eat and the fact that I've been in poor countries make me appreciate that this much more.
4) A Relationship With God- Without God, I wouldn't be where I am today. And that's the truth!
5) Clean Water- I can be healthy while exercising because I have this. Going to Jamaica and Brazil made me realize this.
6) Being Healthy While Exercising And Rarely Taking A Day Off- I love exercising and staying in relative health makes me grateful. And this gives me comfort that I can do it again and again and again and stay well.
7) A Church That Loves Me Unconditionally- Let's face it: even God's people aren't perfect. And after several bottom outs with churches and Christian groups, I am more thankful for a church like the one I'm at now.
Bonus: my autism/ADHD- what wonderful gifts to have. I can teach so many people and inspire so many people to share life the way they are- perfectly imperfect and well-loved.
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