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Thanksgiving for Two: How A Small Celebration Can Bring Big GratitudeSBy Sonny Melendrezarah sat at the kitchen table, staring at the two plates in front of her. The year had been full of unexpectedturns—a new job in a new city, far away from family. She and her husband, David, had just moved into their tiny apartment a few weeks ago. They hadn’t had time to make friends or find a community, and with travel plans falling through, it would just be the two of them for Thanksgiving.At first, Sarah felt disappointed. Thanksgiving was always about big family gatherings, laughter, and a house full of noise. How could it feel special with just two people?But as the day unfolded, Sarah decided to embrace the quiet. She and David cooked together in their small kitchen, preparing favorite dishes from childhood. The familiar smells of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie filled the air, and with them, a sense of comfort.When it was time to eat, they sat together and bowed their heads in prayer. Sarah thanked God not only for the food before them but for guiding them through the challenges of the year.During dinner, they savored each bite and shared memories of past Thanksgivings. The silence was no longer lonely—it was peaceful.Afterward, Sarah surprised David with a letter, thanking him for his love and support during their move. He reached for her hand, with eyes full of appreciation.FREE Estimate plus 25% Off!Limited Time OfferGet Your House Holiday Ready! “A Beautiful Shine Every Time”• Window Cleaning • Power Washing• Soft Washing• House Washing• Stone Washing• Driveway Cleaning • Sidewalks• Pool Sides & MoreBefore AfterMention FREE Estimates & 25% Off Text Us - (210) 378-2049Locally Owned • 10 Years of ServiceClearCleanTx.comDecomposed GraniteSoil MixesCompostBase SandSouth Texas Blend RockMulch830-438-580331767 Blanco Road, Bulverde, TX 78163 Hours: Mon- Fri-8am-5pm • Sat. 8am- 3pmwww.BlancoRdMulch.comTopsoilS.t.a.g.e. Presents The Wonderettes are back! The girls are entertainingChristmas Show runs Dec 6,7,8,13,14,15. Both Sundays are 230 Matineesat the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls usetheir talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party. Guaranteed to delight everyone and put you in the holiday spirit!Adults-$25 Students - $15 • Seniors 62 +Military - $171300 Bulverde Rd., Bulverde, TX 78163Online Reservations at www.stagebulverde.org or call (830) 438-2339www.bucketlistoutfitters.com10% Discount! To Military and First Responders• Full Staff Of Experienced Taxidermists• Average Turn-Around 3-6 Months• Animals, Fish, Birds, Tanning And Euro’s• Professionally Tanned Capes and Hides• Your Choice of 100’S of Poses• International Booking Agencyemail: Wildlife511@Aol.comOpen 6 Days A Week REFLECTION TAXIDERMY • (210)722-8936 24/7 Drop Off Cooler 14370 Us Hwy 281 N. • Spring Branch, Tx 78070“I’mthankfulforyou,too.”hesaidsoftly.Later, curled up on the couch with hot cocoa, in the quiet of their Thanksgiving for two, Sarah felt more grateful than ever before.In that small apartment, far from family and the bustle of large celebrations, Sarah and David discovered the true meaning of Thanksgiving: it wasn’t about how many people were there, but the gratitude shared with the ones who mattered most.Sonny Melendrezis an award-winningmotivational speaker,Hall of Fame radio/TV host and author,based in San Antonio.For more of his enthusiastic brand of inspiration and speaking information, visit www.SonnyMelendrez.com and listen to his podcast.I Spy With My Little Eye... ContestBy Sally KalosP lease look carefully on each and every page, scanning up and down, left and right, from front toback, and then back to front. Don’t give up! If you can find the pilgrim hat you’ll be entered into a drawing to win $50! Just email the page number and location where you spotted the pilgrim hat to contest@bsbhighlights.com.The deadline is November 6, 2024.We hope you’ll have fun with our version of a mini-scavenger hunt within our pages. Good luck!Congratulations to our OctoberI Spy winner Emily WogtechNovember 2024www.bsbhighlights.com 5