I awoke on Monday morning, bags packed, ready to go, today was the day, a trip with the family to visit my wife's parents. However, that's not where my mind was. I knew there was a chance my Reddit Secret Santa gift could arrive before I leave.

Most don't know, but my wish was to be paired with Bill Gates. Since a young boy, I have always been fascinated by technology and impressed with his generosity over the years. Without Microsoft, I wouldn't be where I am today.

So, as I am in my house, readying to leave, a knock on the door from the mailman sends our Yorkie and 3 year old daughter, barking and screaming. The mailman made it, it was finally time to open the gift. And, a fine gift, it was. The gift had a hand made Reddit Santa drawn on the box.

As I picked up the box, my daughter snatched it from my hands. She was eager to carry it in and open the box. She loves all types of packaging materials to play with. I grab the scissors and delicately open the box, popcorn hides the way.

As I take out the gifts, I see a Green Bay hat which "lights" a smile on my face. Next, a box of candy canes, a perfect treat for this winter. And, lastly, a folded piece of paper. Who could this be from?

BILL GATES! HE WAS MY SECRET SANTA!!!

Oh wait, NO, NO, NO, it wasn't from him. After reading the heartfelt note, it was from Blasted Hue! Who is Hue, I asked myself as I shook my head in disbelief.

Well, Hue, whoever you are, is one of the best if not thee best Secret Santa's I could have been asked to be paired with. I am not an easy to please recipient of gifts. However, Hue managed to hit everything I conveyed in my Reddit questionnaire and share my sense of humor.

So, THANK YOU HUE! You have given me and my family great joy this Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!