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Over the years, the words have reflected a moment in his life, a hope we have for what he might find between the covers of the book or just a reminder that we love and support him each birthday, <a href=\"https:\/\/gpbookstore.org\/articles\/angels-and-miracles\/5-heartwarming-christmas-books-to-give-as-gifts-this-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a>\u2026and every day in between.<\/p>\n<p>Not long ago, he told us he has mentioned the tradition to his friends, some of whom have never received a gift with a personal note inside. It was an emotional moment for us all to realize that this seemingly simple practice of writing a brief inscription inside a book has elevated not only the gifts but the relationship we share. His collection of \u201cGodparent books\u201d tells a story far beyond<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopguideposts.org\/fiction-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> fiction,<\/a> biography, poetry or history. <\/p>\n<p>This holiday season if you present <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopguideposts.org\/non-fiction-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a book as a gift, <\/a>consider writing a few lines inside the front cover\u2014something that will tell the recipient about yourself, the book or what you most treasure about your relationship.<\/p>\n<p>I promise, your inscribed books will be treasured gifts that keep on giving each time they are opened, for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My husband and I are Godparents to a young man who is now 20 years old. Among the many ways we\u2019ve relished our role in his life are gift-giving moments. Godparents get to send gifts that are not only fun but also meaningful. 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