Thankful

So, here we are on the eve of a holiday that I didn't grow up with, but, I am growing ever more fond of. First off - I LOVE a turkey dinner. I might not be a fan of the dodgy green bean casserole, but, I can eat my body weight in turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

The concept of "being thankful"transcends religion or belief, or lack thereof, race, gender, special needs and none. I am so very very thankful, despite the bumps in the road.

I am thankful for the progress our son has made.
I am thankful for the friends I have made along the way.
I am thankful for the internet! I never would've learned all the things I have without it.
I am thankful for my mum's intuition. It has led me correctly many times.
I am thankful for my husband and family's support.
I am thankful that my parents raised the furthest thing from a shrinking violet I could imagine.
I am thankful for Tom's excellent teachers along our journey.
I am thankful for our amazing therapy team.
I am thankful for our health insurance, without which we could not have learned and treated all that we have.
I am thankful for a husband that trusts my research and reasoning and respects a new protocol.
I am thankful I was able to stay home with Tom to get him to this point.
I am thankful I have been able to help others through our experiences.
This one probably sounds weird, but, I am thankful we have found problems. Problems we could fix and treat.

We have been so very fortunate and this time of year is a good time to remember that.

Here are a few Thanksgiving resources I have found...

A social story for Thankgiving - http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/docs/thanksgiving_social_story.pdf

GFCF Thanksgiving Recipes

http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2008/11/thanksgiving-recipes-tips-for-gluten.html
http://www.adventuresofaglutenfreemom.com/2011/11/how-to-have-the-best-gluten-free-thanksgiving-and-a-recipe-roundup/
http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/thanksgiving/
http://www.generationrescue.org/latest-news/nutrition/thanksgiving-dinner-on-a-special-diet/

Happy Thanksgiving All!