I had the pleasure of hearing of this miracle first hand the other day from the wife of the gentleman involved and it is too good not to share. I only wish I possessed the pose it deserves to be told in!
This past Christmas the couple had the chance to volunteer with the youths in foster care for their Christmas party. The husband was helping Santa out for the day, wearing his suit to listen to wishes and hand out presents. There was one teen who kept coming up to him, quite excited because he had not sat with Santa before. His only wish for Christmas was a hat of a particular sports team. When he opened his gift, it was the very hat he asked for. When he asked Santa how he knew, Santa told him it was magic.
I wanted to cry right there, it is wonderful the boy was given a little joy and was able to be the part of a little magic. Who deserves it more than these kids? But the main miracle was what the gentleman and his wife went home with. That after spending a long day working in the city and then driving hours home, he probably would have preferred to relax with his family after dinner, but instead he came away from the evening saying there was no better way he could have spent his time.
There are so many people who say they couldn't be foster parents. From the loving reactions from our friends and family, I know they all sell themselves short, but yes, it is a very personal decision. But it isn't the only way to help and be a part of these kids lives. Any talent can be used in any number of ways. And it isn't long before you realize you aren't only doing for the kids, but you end up taking something so emotionally fulfilling away in the end too.
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