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What Are You Thankful For? by Sheila Turner-Hilliard
When we take a look back to November of last year, many of us were simply trying to get through the season with our eyes fixed on a fresh start in January. The holidays were upon us and what would normally be a time for family gatherings and gift exchanges, instead turned out to be a few cold, dark and lonely months. 2021 couldn’t come soon enough. As if flipping the calendar to a new year would bring all the changes we wished and hoped for: A new year, new beginnings and renewed faith for our future.
months haven’t exactly been smooth sailing. When things don’t go as planned, it can sometimes be difficult to recognize what we can be thankful for, but it’s actually more important to be thankful when times are tough than when they are going well. We asked a few of our Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors Sponsors to share what they are thankful for this holiday season.
Forti
Ringing in the new year had us all thankful that 2020 was behind us. And although in 2021 we have been able to experience a modified version of pre-pandemic life, these past few
Homes
This Thanksgiving, Sarah Forti of Forti Homes with Keller Williams Realty is reflecting on her many blessings. “I am grateful for the extra time I've been able to spend with my family over the past year and a half, for our health and for our friends near and far,” Sarah said. “It is a blessing to be a part of our Newtown Square community and to live in an area where a quick trip to the grocery store includes passing by beautiful farms and historic landmarks.” Being thankful does not just depend on how much you have. It’s based on what you choose to be thankful for. Sometimes, what can spark gratitude is an awareness and appreciation for the basic things in life such as a roof over your head, a friend who cares deeply about you, plentiful food on your table and the beautiful fall foliage.
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Bring Fall into Focus! Optician on staff Diagnosing/treating eye conditions • Eye exams (glasses & contacts) • Fashion eyewear • Lab on site • •
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Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors
November 2021
