Perfect Gift :: Tree-like green yoga mat. Thanks to the person who was so thoughtful to give me this special something this week. I shall treasure it.

“Matt nodded, ‘It be all purply. And shiny-like.’ Kira dropped it back gently inside her clothing. ‘My father made it as a gift for my mother.’ Matt wrinkled his face, thinking that over. ‘Gift?’ he asked.

Kira was startled that he didn’t understand. ‘When you care about someone and give them something special. Something that they treasure. That’s a gift’ ”

– From Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry