As a little girl, I remember sitting at the feet of my grandfather listening to my mom ask him what gift he wanted for his upcoming birthday. He smiled and said, “all I need is a kind word.” This scene would be repeated for every gift giving holiday. Then one birthday, my mom presented him with a gift wrapped in beautiful navy paper tied with a giant white bow. As he unwrapped his gift, I peered excitedly over his shoulder to see what store bought item she had finally found. As he lifted the top, he began to laugh so his whole body shook. Inside the box were brass letters spelling “A Kind Word.” I never forgot one of the best gifts to give is a kind word.