The Birthday Gift

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“Happy birthday, Grandpa.”
Davis glances at the family portrait
of Mary, me, Ethan, and Faith on my desk
as he slides his present over to me.
I carefully open the wrapping
to reveal three picture frames.

The first is a montage of scenery
from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
I smile as I set…