Wow, Santa!! People like you make it easy for me to really put into words how thankful I am for your existence in this community, this world, this lifetime. If everyone put as much care and thought into their everyday doings as you did into this package we’d all be better because of it. Your package came in over the weekend and I finally had the time to savor the moments of opening it today (10/19) which is also my late brother’s birthday. It was nice to have something to feel excited about and to make me smile on an otherwise difficult day to get through. Of course, I had no idea this package was more than magic!

I first saw the tube and it grabbed my attention because of the writing and of course because that means something is waiting inside. How awesome of an art piece you got there! You know, I’ve been to Walt Disney World PLENTY of times in my life and not once have I had a piece made by one of their “street” artists. This is SO cute and will find a happy home on my Disney art wall because, yes, I’m that in love with Disney and Genie is one of the greatest characters of all time!

Next, I opened up the Twenty-Eight & Main pin pack, which I’ve been eyeing at WDW since they came out and have never purchased one. I didn’t even think/realize that they differed between here & Disneyland’s package, but it makes total sense! Mystery pin packs are probably my favorite tangible & lasting items from Disney because they bring home that sense of magic with you. I loved the ones I got – my family nickname is Tiki, so the Tropical Hideaway pin was the one I was hoping to open up when I saw the pack! These are really nice pins and will plan on adding them to my lanyard for my Disney visit next week.

After opening the pins I came across your envelope of notes & goodies. I love that you included a Disneyland 1st Visit pin and if/when I make my way there I will be wearing that one! Yes. I will be saving this until that trip is made, haha. I’m committed to it! Thank you SO much for the paper fastpass!! I think they’re adorable and will add this to my little box of treasures. Haunted Mansion is my FAVORITE ride here at WDW and I’m not entirely sure I ever mentioned that, so thanks for being a total sleuth and picking that one out!

A note with exquisite penmanship came next and, boy, I wasn’t ready for it. Being the sneaky Santa you are, you had found out about my late brother and his verve for fallen pennies. Your note was lovely and of course brought me to tears because today I celebrate the life he lived while on Earth and you reminded me of another reason to smile for him. I will cherish the Disneyland penny and add it to the treasured penny box another RedditGifts Santa made for me. :) Another note (this one filled with stickers) followed and, again, your words moved me. You’re very kind to send and write all that you did.

I absolutely adored the maps, info sheets, and precious postcard you included in this package. I noticed that we’re both fairly active members on a certain snail mail subreddit, so the postcard was a very thoughtful touch! It may have to stay with me a while before I pass along the cuteness though. Haha!

Okay, so this next part… I know we messaged a bit back and forth and I jokingly said something about “send me all the treats” because Disneyland has some bangin’ food options, but DAMN! You actually sent me a bunch of treats that wouldn’t go bad via mail - GET OUT!! This was extremely generous of you and I can’t wait to share these yummies with family & friends. I mentioned pins being my favorite lasting thing from Disney, but the food/treats are definitely number one! The English Toffee just looks like it’ll taste scrumptious! I’ve never tried a pumpkin spice peanut brittle either, so that’ll be fun. Florida’s weather forecast has us experiencing a decent temperature drop next week, so I’m thinking it’ll be a good time to try out that cocoa you sent. It might be the only chance to pretend I’m experiencing anything close to Fall weather this season!

Last, but certainly not least – a Disneyland fridge magnet! I love this!! This will be the first Disney related magnet on my fridge and I’m delighted to give it a good home. I’m also a little nervous for my wallet because this might open a new door to taking home all the magnets in future Disney trips! :P

Santa, I really can’t thank you enough. Not only were the gifts you sent amazing, but your kind words were something unexpected and hugely impacting today. I definitely am not one to stay down in the dumps, but it can be hard to find that light on days where your struggles are so permanently embedded. Thank you for being my light today; I can only hope your Santa(s) this round are so dutifully bound to their packages for you. Expect one of those 300 lucky pennies I have to make its way to you soon as a thank you! x