The following day arrived, and as planned, Shawn and Mia set off early to visit Grandpa Mandez to wish him a happy birthday. They carried an assortment of gifts, including a carefully hand-knitted sweater that Mia had worked on during late nights in the past few days.

"Grandfather, this is to keep you warm," Mia said, presenting the sweater as a thoughtful gesture, considering she didn't have money to buy a gift like Shawn did.

Grandpa Mandez was genuinely touched by her kindness and promised ...