A few weeks ago, I shared a message from a woman in Texas named Becci. Here’s what she wrote:
“My son, Scott, suffered a serious head injury in a car accident when he was 18. Now, he lives in a home with five other men who also face challenges. He shares a room, closet, and dresser with another person, so there’s not much space for gifts. He doesn’t need clothes, they provide toiletries, and they don’t allow many snacks. Finding the right gift for him is always tricky.
Usually, I give him a box of ‘experiences’ to enjoy during the year, but I already did that. So I had to think of something else. Then it came to me—I can’t give a million dollars like your Secret Santa, but I can still spread kindness through my son.
Scott has a loving heart and is a blessing to everyone he meets. This year, his gift is giving back. I gave him some $20 bills, cards to write in, and supplies to make his own. With my help, he would choose who to give to and bring joy to others, just as he has been blessed.”
Recently, Becci sent me an update and said I could share it:
“Scott, our very own Secret Santa here in Pflugerville, has finished his giving:
• He delivered diapers and baby wipes to a mom who needed help with her baby.
• He donated birthday cake bundles to a local food bank in honor of a friend’s grandson who loved birthdays but sadly passed away.
• He gave toys to a Bulldog rescue.
Scott loved choosing who to help, deciding what to give, and even shopping—though buying baby wipes with him took five hours! This has been so inspiring that we’ve decided to make it a holiday tradition.
The kindness has spread: I signed up to volunteer at the local food bank, my daughter is now making birthday cake bundles, and friends are joining in too. Who knows how far this ripple of kindness will go?”
No matter where we are or what we have, we can all be Secret Santas any time of the year. Thank you, Scott, for showing us how it’s done.
Credit to the rightful owner~