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I believe in Santa (a thank you) (oh, and kind of long)
It's funny, when you are a child you are lost in the magic of Christmas, but then you receive that crushing blow that Santa is not real and that magic seems to go away. For many, the magic returns when you have children of your own, and I've had the opportunity to share that Christmas magic with my own children for the last 16 years. For the last 16 years I have been the one providing the magic, I've been the one that brought the pure joy to their faces all the while letting Santa take the credit, and let me tell you, it has been magical.
This year however, I was in a position where for the first time ever, I wasn't going to be able to provide that magic for my children. Life circumstances took it away from me, and while I'm sure we would have had a wonderful Christmas just the same spending time with family and friends, I would have felt like a failure not getting to see that joy on their faces once again on Christmas morning because, for the first time ever, I just didn't have the money to do it this year.
It all started the week after Thanksgiving when boxes started arriving at my door, and they kept coming. Each and every last box contained gifts for my children from 'Nestie Claus'. Some I was able to figure out who the sender was and thank them individually, but others were much more crafty and for all I know, they gifts really are from Santa. The gifts are now piled and thanks to the generosity of others, my kids are going to have a wonderful Christmas. Nestis Claus even remembered me in his gift giving, and I can't remember the last time that I had a gift from Santa. My kids and I are going to experience that special joy on Christmas and for the first time ever, I won't be the one responsible for that joy, instead, a group of wonderful women for whom I am so thankful, has brought the true spirit of Christmas to my home.
I don't know how I can ever thank you Nestie Claus. I've always beleived in the spirit of Christmas, but this year, more than ever, the spirit has touched me and my family and I am just so overwhelmed and grateful. So for those that I have already thanked, thank you again, and for those that I haven't, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Ridley Run 3.1 - 4/9/11 - 34:24 - 1st race evah!
Kelly Monaghan's 5K - 5/15/11 - 3rd Place in AG
Walk the Talk 5K - 5/18/11 - 31:12 PR
Ridley Run 3.1 - 4/14/12 - 1st race of the year, 32:45
Kelly Monaghan's 5K - 5/15/11 - 3rd Place in AG
Walk the Talk 5K - 5/18/11 - 31:12 PR
Ridley Run 3.1 - 4/14/12 - 1st race of the year, 32:45
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Re: I believe in Santa (a thank you) (oh, and kind of long)
Michelle, I was so happy to send something to your family. Your note to me made me cry but this post really made me cry
Merry Christmas!
Heather
This is the second time I've cried this morning. My period can hurry and get the eff here. LOL
Merry Christmas Michelle! I hope you and your family have an amazing one!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Your post made me tear up, I'm not kidding.
I'm always glad that I can participate in this - I know I've mentioned before that my mom always tells the story of the first Christmas after her divorce when my (not yet) stepfather showed up Christmas Eve with gifts for us since she didn't have any. I feel like it's a small way I can pay that kindness forward.
I hope y'all have a fantastic Christmas morning!
Okay, for real.
You deserve it. have you received my package yet?
I love you, and thanks for being one of my best friends and closest confidants.
I am crying! I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope Nestie Claus is only the beginning of the magic for you!
Merry Christmas M!
This. I'm smiling with tears in my eyes. I hope it's a very merry Christmas!
Alex (11/14/06) and Nate (5/25/10)
"Want what you have, do what you can, be who you are." - Rev. Forrest Church
Christmas 2011
You have an amazing way with words. I loved your post. Merry Christmas to your family!
I ditto all of this, Mominator said it way better than I could have anyway, and thanks again to everyone who has sent gifts to Nora and Miles -- and, yes, even me!!
Christmas will be very special for the three of us this year, and I couldn't have done it without the generosity of the wonderful women on this board.
Nora Judith 7/2/06 Miles Chauncey 4/20/09 born with Trisomy 21 - Down syndrome
your graciousness in that thank you is so beautiful.
wish I had been a part, but I loved just reading it all!
David "BD" 2/8/07 Spencer 9/12/11This....I missed the boat also, but I'm so glad all these other wonderful ladies were able to make this Christmas magical for you. Enjoy it, M!
I'm not on here regularly and last year I missed the nestie claus call. This year I saw it and am so glad I could play. All the recipients are so deserving. Being a mom is hard, but being a single mom is ridiculously hard. And yes, your post has me in tears too! Enjoy your holiday!
enjoy your Christmas, M!
I love Nestie Claus. Seriously.
One of the reasons I don't think I could quit this place is things like this.
You take my ovaries, I take your yarns.
This. I am proud to not only be a part of Nestie Claus, but really, the Nest too.
Merry Christmas! You deserve a good one!
*tear
Merry Christmas!