Mall Santa Grants the Wish of 8-Year-Old Boy Who Begged to Get Help for His Military Dad – Story of the Day

After serving in the military, Abe came back home as an amputee. His son, Peter, yearned dearly to see his father walk again. After a miraculous encounter with a mall Santa, Peter’s wish finally came true.

Peter loved his father, Abe, dearly. They had always shared a strong bond, even before Abe left to serve in the military. After coming back with an amputated leg, Abe and his wife’s relationship became strained. However, they fought through their struggles and found a way to rebuild their family.

Raising Peter as an amputee was not easy on Abe, but he and his wife did their best. Abe and his wife even sacrificed money saved up for a prosthetic leg to ensure their child could stay in school. Abe always thought he would one day be able to get it, but as time passed and finances failed to increase, the possibility seemed bleak.

Abe profoundly wanted to walk again. He treasured his time with Peter, and they often played together before he lost his leg. But now it was impossible, and it grieved him to his heart. Peter longed to play with his father like they used to as well. Abe would say grace at every meal, and Peter would often add his little prayer at the end.

“Also, Lord, please also fix daddy’s leg. It has been a while since we have played together,” Peter would pray, often leaving Abe more sorrowful than encouraged.

Abe eventually gave up on getting it all together, deciding he would make do with the cards he was dealt. On the other hand, Peter still longed to see his father walk again. He knew how much his condition frustrated his parents and wanted to see them happy. Most of all, he just wanted to be able to play with his father again.

One Christmas, Peter saw Santa at the mall and figured, “This is my opportunity! If anyone can help, it’s Santa.” Peter went home that day and decided to write to Santa, explaining his father’s situation.

The next day he came back to the mall ready with his note. He had even managed to get his father’s contact details and address to ensure there was no possibility of any mishaps.

“Hi there, little man. What can Santa do for you today?” Santa asked.

“Hi, Santa! My dad lost his leg in a war, and I would like you to get him a new one for Christmas so we can play together again. I have written everything down in this letter, so you know exactly where to send it,” Peter explained, carefully slipping the letter into his breast pocket.

“Oh, wow! That sounds like quite the story, little man,” Santa replied.

Peter left feeling hopeful and confident...