We at DCAC have been incredibly humbled by the outpouring of support and gifts for our kids this year...a year in which many are struggling financially due to the challenging economic times we are all facing. Please know that your kindness is so very appreciated. We all know the rewards of giving. The feeling in incomparable....as you will see as you read on....
"Since July 2010, I have been treating two sisters, ages 6 & 9, along with their grandmother. Their grandmother currently has custody because the girls’ biological mother was allegedly physically abusive towards the 6 yr old, who has a heart condition. Grandmother is incredibly passionate about protecting her granddaughters. She is loving and nurturing towards them. The girls report feeling happy and safe with her. The family was progressing well until October of this year when Grandmother was laid off from her job. Since then, they have been struggling financially. This created anxiety and stress for her which has also affected the girls.
This holiday season, DCAC has received many toys and clothes donations to give away for Christmas. Today the girls’ grandmother stopped by and I had her pick out gifts for her granddaughters. She was so happy and relieved that her granddaughters would have a happy Christmas with presents under the tree.
As she was searching, she came across a “Singing Cardinals” decoration that she really loved, so I asked if she wanted it for herself. Suddenly, her eyes filled with tears as she shared with me that the girls were sad because SHE would not have any gifts this Christmas. I told her that I would show the “Singing Cardinals” to the girls and ask if they wanted to give it to her as a Christmas present.
I met with the girls for their session and showed them the "Singing Cardinals." They were sooo happy that they would be able to give their grandmother a gift for Christmas. They wrapped the decoration with such love and both made cards for her, which they taped to the present.
Afterwards, they rushed over to their grandmother to show her the surprise. What I found so extraordinary about the girls was that they were not at all concerned about gifts for themselves. They were happy simply because their loving grandmother was getting a gift of her own. A real lesson for us all.
Thanks to BOMA (including KEW Realty), "We The Family" Facebook Group, and Walgreen’s, Grandma will be able to give her selfless granddaughters many many presents of their own on Christmas Day ."
--Sonia Marines
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Wishes to One and All from DCAC.
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