THIS THANKSGIVING, I AM THANKFUL...

This Thanksgiving...

I am thankful that in 1997, the AVMA President told me I would never find a job as a veterinarian in Denver.

I am thankful for my first job at Columbine Animal Hospital.

I am thankful my client chose to have her dog euthanized when she moved into assisted living.

I am thankful that my first home euthanasia almost destroyed me.

I am thankful I was with my pets when they died.

I am thankful Russ's job as the youth pastor at Castle Oaks Church ended.

I am thankful Mom and Dad let us stay in their home for eight months.

I am thankful our house in Omaha smelled like apples when we first walked through.

I am thankful for the financial struggles we have faced as a couple and I have faced as a veterinarian.

I am thankful for my time at Banfield Pet Hospitals and my friendship with Tiemanns.

I am thankful for Joy's medical issues.

I am thankful for Luna's housetraining issues.

I am thankful Abby wants to be a veterinarian.

I am thankful Amanda does not want to be a veterinarian.

I am thankful for projects that have ended.

I am thankful for the day we had five euthanasias.

I am thankful for my small mammal and cat allergies.

I am thankful for my introversion.

I am thankful for my scars.

I am thankful for my OCD.

I am thankful for my depression.

Tomorrow...I will begin to tell you why...

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