I’m at another computer with a very excited little girl beside me.
She is 10, and is a special needs child, one with a rare genetic disorder.
She will never read or write, never cross a street by herself, and requires 24/7 care.
We have had trouble teaching her to say no, because she is so sweet natured and sensitive to others she is not capable of anger and selfishness. She is one of four such special needs little ones in the family.
Sherm asked if this could be posted, ’cause this needed to be said.

This is Sherm’s post and Sherm’s ‘puter’- this child thinks Sherm and I are emailing Santa for her. And we are very okay with that.

Her teacher helped her think about what she wanted to say to Santa and wrote it down for her. The school professionals seem to think that literacy is the most important skill she will learn. They must believe in miracles, because that will never happen. I believe in miracles too, but they are in short supply. Reality is tough and the world is not a kind place for children or adults like her.

What moves me is how this child thinks of others, as you can see in this letter.

Dear Santa:

How are the reindeer this year?

What should I feed the reindeer when they come to my house?
How are doing Santa?

My mommy and daddy would like new clothes for Christmas. I would like a new toy car for Christmas. Could you please bring me a Barbie doll? I would like a doll with blonde hair.

I will leave you cookies on Christmas Eve. My mommy and I will make you cookies.

I hope you have a safe trip in your sleigh. I love you Santa. Bye bye from me.

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of My Father who is in heaven.”
Matthew 18:10 NASB

Thanks Bene - and Merry Christmas. Sherm