Great gifts come in all sorts of packages as we well know.

Sometimes it is wrapped in the shape of a house that needs a great deal of paint and the lawn needs tending too but inside it is warm and cozy and full of love and security.

Sometimes it comes wrapped in the shape of a 15 year old boy with pimples and 5 missing teeth but when he leaves his mom in the morning to go to school he calls out to her "See you after school. I love you, Mom. Have a great day".

Sometimes it comes wrapped as a man about 6' tall, with a round figure and lots of hair. He stays up all night waiting for a call because he heard you had a bad day and he wants you to know he is close by in case you just can't be alone one more minute.

Sometimes the wrapping changes it's hair color all the time and you never know what she will look like the next time you see her but when you do inside is the same warmth you always get when you see her and she makes you happy to be you.

Sometimes it comes wrapped in a sweater that only someone who stepped out of 1975 would appreciate but when he wraps his arms around you (even covered in that sweater) makes you feel safe, wanted and loved.

Sometimes it's wrapping is worn, bald, and can barely hear a word you say but when he looks at this 50 year old woman he still sees a little girl who he is proud to call daughter.

Sometimes the wrapping is wrinkled but she still manages to wrap herself completely around you and make you feel secure.