Spoiler Alert: It’s not in a gift bag or tied with a bow Birthdays take on new meaning as life goes on. When we’re little, they’re all about cake, laughter, and brightly wrapped presents. But as time passes—and especially once you become a mom—you realize that the sweetest gifts aren’t bought. They’re felt in the heart, spoken through love, and remembered in quiet moments long after the candles are blown out. Passing On A little wisdom, a lot of love — that’s what grandmas are made of As a mother and now a grandmother, I’ve come to understand that what moms truly want can’t be found in a store. A mother gives so much of herself—her time, her patience, her prayers, and her endless love—and though she’ll always be grateful for a gift, what she really longs for is something deeper: connection, appreciation, and time with the people she loves most. This month, as I celebrate my daughter’s birthday, my heart overflows with gratitude. I thank God for the woman she has become—the nurturing...