I try to live a thankful life every day of the year because each day is a gift to be celebrated. Thanksgiving is a special day to recognize all the blessings I have in my life. I want to recognize some people in my life that I am grateful for–my family, friends, my parish, my co-workers, my fellow self-advocates, and most importantly my facilitators and members of my Self-Determination Plan team. I am also grateful for all the things my plan pays for me–Uber, house cleaner, non-medical supplies, OTC medicines, and Pronto card. It took a lot of creativity from my team to come up with this list, so if you are considering Self-Determination or already in it dream big. It will make a difference in your life.