Give the World a Gift

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If you want the world to remember you, give it a gift. 

It will "Forget you not."

My girlfriend's mother, Annie Reid who is 90 years old, asked her to dial my number so that she could thank me for a gift I sent her.  The gift was a box of tea and a teacup set designed with a top that covers the teacup for steeping. The tea set was from Forte, a company that sets itself apart from other tea companies through packaging and presentation. Its tea bags are small silky mesh pyramids with a green leaf stemming from the top.  The wrapper which envelopes the tea has the same shape made of quality card-stock. The Forte teacup set consists of a cup with a fitted top for steeping. A tiny hole in the top of the cover allows the leaf and stem to sprout through. 

When Annie and I talked she said how much she appreciated it, how beautiful and thoughtful it was, and how much of my style came through. Her sentiments also made me realize why I love her so much. She has always believed that I can do anything I set out to do and that it would be fantastic.  What she didn't know is that she gave me the motivation to try and to be persistent.  Before she hung up, she said, "We sat here, drinking tea and talked about you.” Using the name my close friends and family call me, she said, “So Faye, you see, if you want people to remember you, give them gifts." I will always remember that advice.

For Women's History Month, Black History Flag Company honored all women for the many gifts they have given the world.

“Forget Them Not”