A gift to be treasured
Forty years ago, my daughter was just four years old. Like any father, I wanted to give her a gift for Christmas that would fulfill the desire of her heart. That particular year, the object of almost every child’s affections was a red, furry, large-mouthed, vibrating creature labeled as “Tickle Me Elmo.” Elmo was in high demand and an object to be prized. As was usual for me, I had procrastinated in getting my Christmas shopping done early; therefore, when I did go shopping to obtain the much-desired Elmo, he was not to be found. I went from store to…