People seemed more materialistic, more focused on keeping up with the Joneses, but Hope had learned that a meaningful life was seldom about such things. It was about experiences and relationships; it was about health and family and loving someone who loved you in return.
For my birthday or Christmas, I would rather have a wonderful experience and be with those I love than any gift one could buy. I can't imagine anything better than a family get together with those we love commemorating an occasion. One of the best gifts I ever gave my daughters for a present was a Mother/Daughter weekend in Napa Valley. Those few short days of tasting wine, spending time together, dreaming aloud, experiencing something new together was the ultimate gift. I pray someday I can do it again.
