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What Are You Thankful For?

Patch recently asked San Marino locals what they are thankful for. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Though there are things to be thankful for year-round, Thanksgiving is a time that highlights gratitude and hopefully causes us to stop and ask, "What am I thankful for?"

We asked some San Marino locals what they are thankful for and encourage you to share what you are thankful for in the comment box below.

  • Sandra Troup, President: I am thankful for being healthy, having grandkids, two daughters, great family and friends.
  • Peter Loeffler, San Marino City Club 1st Vice President (Programs); Broker at ; Chamber of Commerce Board Member: I am thankful that we're all healthy and surviving in a relatively tough market and the rest of the town seems to be surviving rather well. I am thankful for a lovely wife and Chamber [of commerce] members. 
  • Steve Talt, President; Talt Law Office: I am thankful for the health of my family and for living in a community that is supportive of its residents, especially the kids.
  • Vivian Chan, Patch Blogger and Owner of : I'm thankful that my family, my two brothers' and their families are healthy. I want to tell them that I count my blessings that they are in my life and I love them very much. I'm thankful for all the dear friends and their caring support that keep me going and focus on the positive thoughts while our family mourning on my mom passing. Especially to my partner Earlene Cheung at Jasmine Cafe, who is like a sister to me, for all her help, support, understanding and love.

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