Alright people buckle up because I have a story for you!

So I'll start off by saying that I love Reddit Secret Santa. It's the whole reason I registered my account with reddit nearly four years ago. Also, (not to toot my own horn here) I love finding and giving gifts SO much more than receiving a gift. I always like making people smile and I aim for that every time.

So unfortunately this year was the first year that my Santa didn't come through for me. Now I know that it sucks, but I want to be fair to this person because they had been previously messaging me. I don't know what's going on in their life, and so I choose to believe that life got in the way over it being some selfish ploy to get a gift. It's all unfortunate.

But that's why great people like /u/FeignsIgnorance exist! I cannot thank you enough for being a rematcher Santa. If everyone was as generous as you, every holiday would be an absolute blast!

So, first thing's first. My package arrived sometime today, I got it when I woke up as I'm working nights currently. The first thing I see immediately put a smile on my face - it's a handwritten card. I've only ever received one of these before in the five RSS I've done. I love getting home-made things, even if it's just a heartwarming letter or note. The card was full of meaningful words, and really gave me a great impression of the person who was behind the gift.

The letter made references to everything in the box to come, and every single item was neatly wrapped. The first item I unwrapped was a scaled model kit of the Kepler Space craft. It's made of super thin sheet metal, and I am very much looking forward to building this and displaying it on my sci-fi trinkets cabinet!

The next item was a children's book all about our solar system, and the planets in it. I'm so excited to open it up and read it to my daughter, I hope I can help her to love space as much as I do.

The final item was a big book - CoreFires - written by Colin Cantwell. According to my Santa, Mr Cantwell is a local author around their parts and this book was highly recommended by the store's staff - I'm looking forward to diving into it!! It couldn't have come at a better time, either. Since I'm on the night shift, I have plenty of time to read up, and so I plan on getting into it very soon.

This has been one of the best gifts I've ever received, and it's all thanks to my most generous santa! I can't tell you just how blessed you have made me feel this holiday season! I hope you and your family continue to be well, and may you find yourselves as blessed as you've helped me to be :-)