I am looking forward to sharing some of my experience, strength and hope with you. Today what is on my mind is gratitude. Gratitude for how the path opens up before me as I take one step and then another. Gratitude for the friends and family and mentors that help me along the way. Gratitude that just for today I feel comfortable in my skin and hopeful for what is to come. And gratitude for this opportunity and for those supporting me in it.