What a relief it is for those parents to know that their children are being taken care of by their grandparents, and what a gift to the children to be surrounded by love while both of their parents are deployed.

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Fry said his mother would "love the idea of a gift that supports a conservation project here in England".

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From my experience as a physician, I find that the love and support of a spouse or a family member is the most soothing gift, bringing peace and serenity to those critically ill.

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For those who love the game of baseball, a customized glove from Louisville Slugger could be a great gift.

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