I hope I've got the facts right with this story; if I haven't, please forgive me.
Very recently, a gentleman in Tennessee USA heard that a 5 year old boy was very ill in hospital, and that he wanted, above all, to see Santa.
The gentleman contacted the parents, put on his Santa suit, jumped in his car, and drove as quickly as he could to the hospital.
He asked the parents to wait outside in the corridor, then surprised the small boy with a few gifts and a big hug.
The poor little boy then died in his arms; one can only hope that with his wish fulfilled, he died happy.
I'm not ashamed to admit that when I heard this story on the radio recently, Cro's eyes were seriously moist.
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It is quite possible that this is not a true story.
It's been quite widely reported, but who knows!
It's been widely reported here. I think it's true.
If it's true, (and I hope it is) then all is not lost in this world.
I'm sure it is.
I don't think (or I hope not) that the media would make up such a story. What would be the point?
I recently read that a priest told a class of children of 5 years that there was no Santa. The kids went home in tears. Their parents are angry. This is definitely a true story. There was even a photo of the holy idiot.
I saw an interview with the man who is "Santa" every year on our local news last night. As he told the story, he broke down in tears. He's been "Santa" for a number of years, grows a real beard starting in summer, is well known, and that's why he was called. During the interview (in a restaurant), a few other children approached him with their Christmas lists... he really looks the part even without the suit. We all cried in my house.
I believe that people do care and want to do good whenever they can.
Sad story Cro.
Santa is one of the last remaining myths for our children to believe in for a few years until the truth dawns on them. I hope it continues - there is little enough magic in the world.
Yes it is true. I heard the Santa tell the story early this morning, and by the time he finished, he was in tears and has vowed to keep visiting children in hospital as Santa. He is an ex-marine who served in Iraq.
It was a true story, the santa involved was a professional who had visited several dying kids in his career
Of course there's a Santa. I leave a glass of Scotch out for him every year, and in the morning it's gone!
I haven't seen a picture of him, but can imagine. I like the idea of children giving him their lists!
Of course they do, and it makes them feel good as a result. The 'baddies' should try it.
We certainly continue with the story here. I would never tell a child otherwise.
Good. I was sure it was true. Good for him, but what a sad experience
So that makes it true does it?
Wether it be true or not,( and I don't see why it isn't ) there are many volunteers doing exactly the same thing all over the world .. XXXX
I'm sure there are, but I hope none of them experience what this one did.
What, no mince pie?
Sadly, I'm sure some do. XXXX
My husband told me the story and I was not convinced it was true. Then I read the story and after shedding many tears, I believed.
I think it must be true; by now it would have been well investigated.
You old cynic!
Of course; that as well.
The report in the newspaper that I read said that the childs mother was outside and missed her sons passing..then she was inconsolable....somehow that made me sadder.
To die in the arms of Santa, I would have thought was more than acceptable. It seems that it was what he wanted.
That understatement eclipses the last best one of 2016.
Still, I suppose the dying child's parents - plus nurses, plus others - could have all been supporting a lie as usual.
Yes, true. I was imagining how the mother felt and selfishly wanted to be the one who held him as he passed...sad in so many ways.
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