‘I Don’t Need Toys, Save My Mom!’ Older Lady Finds Girl’s Note to Santa, Vows to Fulfill Her Wish — Story of the Day
A woman who lost everything many years ago finds a young girl’s letter to Santa. What she did next was nothing short of a Christmas miracle.
Many years ago, Bethany, a successful artist, was working on one of her pieces. She then received a phone call and heard the most devastating news she had ever heard. Her daughter, Monique, and grandson, Jason, had been hospitalized after a car accident.
After rushing to the local hospital, Bethany was informed that both had died due to their injuries. Bethany fell into a depression following the losses. She felt she would never be able to move on following the tragedy.
One day, she attended St. James’ Church, crying as she prayed for an answer. God spoke to her and said, “Monique and Jason are watching over you from heaven.”
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Bethany realized her family wouldn’t want to watch her live her life in pain. She finally got back to work and released many successful artworks. Still, she felt a hole in her heart.
She decided that the best way to heal would be to help others in need. Bethany had earned millions for her artwork but had nobody left to inherit her fortune.
She started a foundation in her hometown called “Mrs. Santa’s Super Sled.” The initiative focused on helping to provide Christmas gifts for children living in her city’s poorer areas. Throughout the year, she would receive letters from kids requesting basic necessities, books, and even food.
Every year, Bethany read every letter and fulfilled the children’s wishes. It always amazed her that most of the kids wouldn’t ask for toys and games but rather things that would help their families through the winter season. The initiative also inspired the local community to make donations and host food drives.
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The day after schools closed for the Christmas break, she would host a large event at St. James’ church which the whole community would attend.
Families from poor communities were invited, and the children’s Christmas wishes were fulfilled. Bethany ensured that all the more impoverished families also joined in a special feast. They were served turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, cranberry sauce, and the works.
One year, while going through the children’s Christmas letters, Bethany came across one that stood out. ‘I DON’T NEED TOYS, SAVE MY MOM’ it read. The letter sent a chill down Bethany’s spine. She called in her assistant, Katie, for help. “Please try and find this little girl before the holiday season starts,” Bethany asked.
Katie set out to all the local shelters hoping someone could help in the search. Two days later, she struck gold. She felt she might have better luck asking around at nearby hospitals. At Silver Crest Hospital, a nurse suggested that the letter could be from a young girl named Christie, whose mother, Sienna, required surgery.
