What am I thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving - people everywhere have the day off and are spending it with family & friends. Aside from eating turkey & then passing out in a food coma, the day is about being thankful for what we have. Most people take for granted all of the things they have. It is so easy to get caught up in every day living & sometimes we don't stop to really be thankful for all that we have. This year has been a roller-coaster ride, full of many ups & downs, so this Thanksgiving I am taking the time to stop for a moment & remember the many things I am thankful for. I am thankful for MANY things, but here is just a list of some.....

1. I am thankful for Coby & having him here with us this Thanksgiving!! He is happy & healthy & nothing makes me happier than that!
2. I am thankful for my supportive, wonderful & understanding husband - without him, there's no way (without going into some serious debt) I could be caring for Coby the way I am. He supports our family, while I support Coby & his medical needs/expenses.
3. I am thankful for Coby's neurologist Dr. Sisson. Without him, I don't know if Coby would be here with us right now. Although he works in Boston, he is always available when it comes to Coby's health, answering my many emails, questions/concerns, etc. I believe in his treatment protocol & believe Coby will be one of the many full-remission GME dogs.
4. I am thankful for the many medications available for Coby & treating his GME.
4. I am thankful for our local vet, Dr Wendy, for supporting my decision regarding Coby's GME treatment. Dr. Wendy is wonderful with Coby & is always here to help & support us. All the staff at St. Paul Vet Clinic are great.
5. I am thankful for the New GME Dogs Yahoo Group. This group is full of wonderful, knowledgeable & caring people. Without this group I would not have found Dr. Sisson. I have learned so much from this group. All the advice and support is greatly appreciated.
6. I am thankful for the AKK community. As Coby being the first (known) AKK diagnosed with GME, the support, prayers & donations received from the AKK community alone have been tremendous!
7. I am thankful for my supportive family & friends. This has been a difficult & life changing last 6 months, ever since Coby's GME diagnosis & those closest to me have helped a great deal. Without them, I don't know what I would do.
8. I am thankful for the internet - yes, the internet!! Without the internet, I would not have found the many things, places, people, information, etc. I have for Coby's care. I have been able to connect & network with SO many wonderful people via the yahoo groups & Facebook. Having the ability to network with such supportive, kind people has been incredibly helpful this past year.
9. I am thankful for my job. Without my job, I would not be able to pay the medical bills for Coby. I am thankful for those dog lovers I work with that have been understanding, helpful & supportive of the things I do or must do for Coby.
10. I am thankful for all the support, thoughts, prayers & donations made to Coby & I over these past 6 months!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Love,
Jaime & Coby