I was pretty sure I had asked for the dumbest gift ever, thus ruining a Santa's Christmas, yet I remained somewhat optimistic that a good soul was out there in the world ready to take on my challenge.

This year for RSS, I asked for my Santa to make a donation to a local charity that means a lot to me. We all have stuff. We've all had a rough year. But we are still here, right? So let's do some cool shizz and give back to others or organizations that do good for others.

Folks, the kids are alright. They are better than alright. They are doing good things in this world to make a difference and us old folks need to be paying attention. I received the funniest and most appropriate card from my Santa. Inside was such a heartfelt and kind message that I think I've read it 100 times this evening and just felt joy. My Santa made a wonderfully generous donation to a local teen dating abuse/domestic abuse charity in my name and incldued the requested photo with himself and said donation plus the receipt. He shared a bit about himself and his life, which was so great. I am really speechless at the kindness of this young gentleman (I'm legit old enough to be his mother!).

THANK YOU ZNACHOD! I will have your card and contents on my desk to remind me to not get too caught up in the bad feels the next few days. Then it will be going into my portfolio containing all of my paperwork for buying our new home Friday. When I get to my new home, your card will be going up for display immediately in the new digs. You are a wonderful and generous soul and I am so thrilled that we were matched. Keep doing good things. I know you will and I know you are destined for greatness. Just keep pushing and being yourself. I am so humbled and grateful. Merry Christmas to you!