Santa, from the bottom and all the deepest parts of my heart, thank you. I've been having a bit of a rough time of it and... I can't believe how lucky I am to have matched with you!!

This year in my preferences I asked for a donation to a public radio station, and mentioned the name of my local station--I hoped my Santa would find me an easy giftee! I don't need much. I've been fortunate in my life, and I don't feel there's a better way to embrace the holiday spirit than being kind to others, and giving time and resources to those who need it. I had my fingers crossed for a small donation.

Santa, you went above and beyond.

I got a notice that I had a message on redditgifts, and I was so excited! My Santa let me know that not only had they made a donation in my name to my local NPR station, but that I also had an amazon shipment coming my way! I was shocked, and so excited!!

Today, the box was delivered, and so was another message from my santa! They sent me the confirmation of the donation--the $150 donation, mind you--that they had made in my name to my local station. At this point my jaw dropped. I was speechless. I was flabbergasted. My Santa is generous. My Santa is TOO KIND. When I got to the box and it was big and heavy, I had no idea what it could be! I opened it up to reveal... A green santa bag?? With a note on it???

My Santa noticed that I mentioned that I liked to sew and bought me a sewing machine. A SEWING MACHINE, REDDIT!! I learned to sew with my grandma when I was little--on an old, old sewing machine. I cherish that time with her, hours spent making pillow covers and sewing practice stitches on her scrap cloth while she played FreeCell on her computer next to me. My grandma used to make beautiful, beautiful quilts and could hem pants faster than you could spit. She doesn't much anymore, but I still go to her house to sew with her when I can. I hope to carry on this tradition.

I am so blessed.

I am incredibly thankful.

Happy Holidays, Santa. I wish you the happiest of Christmasses, and that the New Year ahead brings you joy. Thank you. Thank you.