After the kindness Santa showed us, we decided to take him some cookies and the following letter......
Dear Santa & Team,
A few days ago we brought in our three-year-old daughter Lily
to get her holiday photos taken with you. Lily cannot walk or talk or smile
when asked to, but we wanted her to have the experience because every time we bring
up Santa, she becomes very excited. We were overjoyed that, upon placing her
into your arms, she leaned back as if she had known you forever. Moreover, you
all treated her with such kindness and respect. And when she wasn’t doing a lot
of smiling, you picked up a book to read to her and captured a gorgeous photo
that has had all of those around me weeping, ourselves included. The
photographer was kind and patient, and no one seemed to care about the line
that continued to grow. You kindly gave Lily her moment with Santa. And then as
I went to the checkout to purchase the photos we selected, I was told that
Santa had paid for them. We left the mall with wet faces and hearts full of
gratitude.
You see, Lily was born with tuberous sclerosis: a rare
disease that can cause tumors to grow on all of your organs. Lily has had
seizures since she was 4 months old and still has them most everyday. She also
has over 30 brain tumors, but is on an oral chemo drug that we hope will help
shrink the tumors and has been helping her cognition. She is a sweet, snuggly
little girl who understands so much more than she can express. Our pain, the
meds, the worry, the seizures, they do not go away for us just because it is
Christmas, but showing us such selfless generosity gave us a beautiful moment
that cannot be bought in stores. It is, without a doubt, the true meaning of
Christmas. We are humbly grateful for your kindness and wish you all of the
magic this Holiday Season that a true Saint Nicholas and his amazing team
deserve.
We humbly thank you,
William, Heather, & Lily Brewster
P.S. We hope you enjoy the cookies!
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