Getting ready for Thanksgiving

Why is the anticipation of a holiday so much fun?

Sure, I know it is work. Baking pies, getting a turkey 'ready' for the oven/ fryer/ grill all take planning, and it takes some work. Getting the bread for the stuffing or dressing, finding the sweet potatoes or yams, or the cranberry sauce are also fun/ different, but hard. By the way, do you prefer the homemade cranberry salad, or the ocean spray with the little ridges? - weigh in on our Facebook page by clicking here

But it is the anticipation of the event that is the excitement. We sometimes loose that though, don't we? We get a little overwhelmed with the different things we think we 'should' do.

Yet that is not the reason for Thanksgiving.

I remember this quote from President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation in 1863: "he year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come" (the full proclamation is here)

I know too often I forget the fortunate situations which God has given to me. I have seen man walk on the moon, and communication and information be so available at our fingertips.

I am so greatful for the many blessings which we have been fortunate to receive.

Presenting at state meeting

Hello all,

I have been privileged to present two workshops at the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association this past weekend in Lombard, IL.

The state of Illinois Veterinary association only has 1 meeting a year, and they invited me to come and speak.

I thought of all of you as I was preparing my talk, and how much all of you have encouraged me (especially with our house selling journey) and been so helpful.

We also hope and pray that this has been a reciprocal relationship, and we have extended the life of your beloved dogs and cats.

WE learned some new things on liver disease in dogs, in particular some copper storage disease. Look for our paper newsletter which will detail which breeds we need to monitor to make sure we catch these problems early. Like all the diseases we find and treat, we find that the earlier we find out about these diseases, then easier and less expensive it is to treat.

Look for that information soon.