Seasonal & Holidays
San Jose Resident Thankful For Family, Health And Life's Simple Joys
From a brand partner: Kelly Nemiro shares why the love, happiness, and well-being of her family mean more than material things.
San Jose, California — Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate the people, experiences, and little moments that make life special. This year, Patch is teaming up with T-Mobile to celebrate what residents are thankful for and share the stories that make our communities unique.
Want to share your own story? Whether it's a loved one, a favorite tradition, or something simple that brightens your day, we'd love to hear from you. Just answer a few questions and tell your neighbors what you're grateful for in 2026.
Here’s what Kelly Nemiro in San Jose shared.
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What are you most thankful for this year?
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This year, I’m most thankful for my family and loved ones, that they have their health, happiness, and peace in their hearts and minds. Because without that, what else is there? I’m so grateful and thankful, and I feel so blessed that my family is healthy, happy, safe, and that we have peace, love, joy, and inspiration in our lives. I wish them much love, happiness, peace, inspiration, laughter, and joy. That is what I am so grateful for this year.
Why are you especially thankful for this?
I’m so grateful that my family and friends have their health, love in their hearts, peace of mind, and joy in their lives. I don’t take that for granted. I believe it’s the simple things in life that really matter, like your family, your joy, your peace, your health, and your inspiration, not material things or fancy stuff. Those are all nice, but when it comes down to it, they don’t hold importance to me. What matters is family and loved ones. Are those family and loved ones healthy, happy, at peace, and experiencing joy? If so, then there’s no better gift in the world or anything more I could feel grateful and thankful for. I truly feel very blessed, and I know they are very blessed as well. I am so thankful to God for that.
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