This is a true story! Merry Christmas!

So, since this story is all about Christmas, it was imperative that I leave my hubs to put toys together with the kids so I could post. Some background:

A few weeks ago my sister, who is a Special Ed. teacher for children with severe disabilities, posted a request on her Facebook page. She asked if anyone out there had a xbox that they were willing to donate to one of her students for Christmas. This student was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He was adopted by a loving and generous family that has also adopted several other children with disabilities. They have eight or nine kids living in the household.

All this student wanted was an xbox and nothing else for Christmas. As of late, the father has come down with an illness that has affected his central nervous system, rendering him unable to work. The family fell on hard times and they are struggling to make ends meet on the mother's salary alone. This family does not even have a car to take the family anywhere.

My sister never got a response with a donation, so she felt like she at least tried to help them get an xbox. Coincidently, on Christmas eve morning, after swearing I would stay off of Facebook for the day, I logged in. One of the first status updates I read from a friend was, "Does anyone know where I can donate an xbox? It has a few games., (etc.)". I could not believe what I was reading! I immediately responded and asked if this friend was willing to donate it to my sister's student and his family. He, of course, said he would be able to drop it off that afternoon...

My sister went to drop it off at the students house, and the father of the student said his son had been praying for an xbox for Christmas! Lo and behold my sister shows up with one at their house! Is this an awesome story or what??? The father then wrote a very touching letter thanking my friend for his xbox. This friend in turn was touched and happy to be a part of making someone's Christmas special. Gosh I am tearing up again! This is like the third time now, jeez. ...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my readers and followers!