Recently, a friend asked a common question when it comes to gift giving, “What gift do you buy for your parent who already has everything they really need?” My answer was inspired by a #1 song from 1984.
In 1984, there was no texting, and there was no email. The way you instantly communicated with someone was through a phone. (which was attached to the wall, btw). That phone inspired a #1 song that had the world calling each other and sharing their feelings. The song went #1 in 20 countries, including America. The song, “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder.
Many couples would call each other and simply sing that chorus to each other, “from the bottom of their heart.” Yep, that’s what happened in 1984.
Back to 2023, when a friend asked, “What do you give to the parent who already has everything they need?” You give them LOVE in the form of TIME.
Setting aside time to spend with a parent or a loved one will probably mean a lot more than oven mits and candles.
This holiday, I “wonder” how things can be different if you spell love, T-I-M-E?
Give Time. Go make a difference. Always run by faith.