Inspiration! What we see, hear, or touch.

Inspiration comes in many different forms. We see a sunset, morning rays of the sun streaming through your window, the smile on a loved ones face. But how would we cope if our vision is dimming?

Into my life comes a site I enjoy; www.Milliande.com. I've received treasured art, and sent some, from a variety of wonderful ladies. These ladies encouraged me to look beyond my comfort zone and expand my horizons in the area of art. One of the recent challenges there was for Beth and this is the rest of the story......

"Take a walk with me and get a closer look into my world through my eyes." By poking a hole into paper and looking through the hole you will see the amount of vision Beth has. "I currently have 1% of my vision remaining (2 degrees of peripheral field), complete night blindness and am in the final stages of the disease where the central vision and color perception are fading as well. Although there is a lot of research into a cure, there is currently no cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). I live every day as though it is a blessing and live lift to the fullest."

Beth's goal is to have her art around the world through Artist Trading Cards (ATC). These miniature creations of art are being created by Beth. I was one of the 'lucky ladies' to assist Beth with her journey to spread awareness about Retinitis Pigmentosa.

So....I see Beth's art, I hear (read) of her journey and I am touched with the strength and grace Beth possesses.

Beth's ATC titled 'Night Lights' captures memories of Summer nights when we were children catching Lightening Bugs with friends and family.

The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight and no vision.
~ Quote by Helen Keller ~