The pleasure in lovers' gifts is that they are often covert and secretive, worn next to the skin, hidden under pillows.
Gifts are an important and necessary part of our collective lives. We need to give and we need to allow others to give.
Many will view the compromises that will be made during your negotiations as painful concessions. But why not view them as peace offerings, ones that will provide in return the priceless gifts of hope, security and freedom for our children and our children's?
One of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten is my daughter.
However, all gifts seem now to be absorbed in one and a man must be either a Preacher or nothing.
I'm very simple when it comes to gifts, so the best ones that I've received have love as their main intention. I appreciate everything.
Of all the gods only death does not desire gifts.
However dark, however demanding the realities of existence are, artists provide the lift, the light, the ways to make it through. They help us find the joys and delights, the hopes we need for our days and hours. I am grateful for their gifts.
Making a difference - and allowing God to use your gifts to change someone else's life - is truly the greatest joy you will ever experience.
When Courtney's mother and I first separated I tried to be Disney Dad, showering her with gifts, trips and then I snapped out of it. You don't have to try to impress your kids. If they're not getting what they need from you, they will let you know.
