Can you see the forest through the trees? Sometimes, I get stuck in those damned trees! For the longest time, my blindness was my obstacle and my total focus in life...and I didn't move forward! I got stuck there! It is when the healing takes hold that the obstacle begins to shrink and we can switch our focus to the path before us...

Happy Holidays everyone!

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Sometimes, on our journey, we have set-backs. The pain of our early steps is awakened for some reason and we feel it all over again...The key is DON"T GET STUCK THERE! Keep moving forward! I have to tell myself that...keep moving forward, Renee.

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I kid you not! I woke up today and found myself right back where I started 10 years ago, almost to the month, only this time, I'm on the other side! I come armed with the tools I have picked up on my own journey and I have become the hand reaching out to those who are stumbling in the dark, fearful and angry! What a trip, right?! I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Hey Everyone! I've been busy! Fashion shows! Conventions! AND...Always learning and connecting! Oh! And did I say having a BLAST?! Catch up on what's been going on with me...with my friend Len, and a new friend, Amber! All great stuff you won't want to miss! And...for Heaven's sake...follow me on Spotify, already! Ha, ha!

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As promised, here is a link to my debut on the red carpet! Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10211809719195829&set=a.1283237098428

...And a wonderful video of the Dose of Fashion Fashion Show!

https://www.facebook.com/1755121666/videos/310419448515843/

Remember when Dorothy crashed down in the land of Oz and all she had to do to return home was click her heels together and say, "There's no place like home..."? I wonder if it works that way with dealing with loss? Sounds easy...is it? Tune in and listen to my thoughts on this subject. I would love to know what you think. Email me at [email protected]

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I appreciate your support!

So excited about my conversation with Christy and Sharon, the life behind 2GIRLSINAPOD Podcast! They bring their expertise, spirit, compassion and humor to those of us dealing with some kind of devastating change or challenge in our lives.

Please check out their podcast! You will love it! https://2girlsinapod.com/

Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066705493939

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After 10 years of living with blindness, I am finally moving forward and sharing what I've learned with others! There is still so much to learn and experience, but I know now that my life will be what I make it, and I will make it GREAT! I want anyone and everyone who is newly blind or losing their eyesight to know that too!

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KEEP THE FAITH!

Mountain air! Zero oxygen! Ha, ha! I visited my home state of Colorado and enjoyed my family and friends and great food...and learned a few things about patience and resilience! Sometimes, this blindness thing can be a pain...but I'm adjusting! Oh! I was interviewed by Chris Lopez of the Alamosa Citizen, an online news source for the San Luis Valley! Check out my article here: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/envisioning-a-new-life/

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Volume 12 of Visions of a Blind Woman Podcast is dedicated to the people of Maui, Hawaii...With love.

I am saddened by the enormity of loss and pain the people of Maui are going through now, left behind by Hurricane Dora and the total destruction of the fires that followed. Their healing will not be easy. Please send your thoughts and prayers and help if you can...

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Sometimes we want to control every damned thing! Life, and death, happen in their own rhythm and pace, as does healing from loss and change. In this episode, I fill you in on my follow-up with Len, and I tell you about some things I learned from being interviewed on a podcast...Stella's podcast! Yes! Look at me! I'm GROWING! Hee, hee!

Please look for Stella's podcast, LX2 Codependency Coaching, and hear our interview! Here's the link on Spotify!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EE9Xa0ku2BYfKEavQCCnm?si=-y_K1BxpR4iA06e8GR9h8g

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