Taped to the tin was an empty envelope with my name written on it. I took it off the mailbox and shook it. "Sounds like candy in there," I thought. "Probably Hershey's Kisses." I dropped the ornament in my bag of gifts and waited for my ride.
"Well, I could use a little chocolate treat, " I thought and fished the ornament out. I worked the tin open looking forward to the candy I knew must be in there. When I got the tin open, this is what I found.
"There's money in here," I said out loud and closed the tin back up. I looked at the envelope that was taped to the front. I was my name though it was written in a handwriting I didn't recognize. The envelope itself was empty. I open the tin back up, thinking maybe I just imagined it. Nope, the money was still there - 4 twenties and 2 tens. There was no card in the tin.
Someone gave me a Christmas gift but I don't know who it is from. I'd like to say thank you, but I don't know who to thank. I'm not even sure if I should accept a gift like this. (The money, not the candy - I'm keeping the candy.)
So, to the Santa who left it, thank you for the gift.
3 comments:
How so very wonderful! The person who gave it to you obviously thought you deserved it and is right now walking with a whistle in their step and a secret smile, knowing they brought a bit of cheer and help to someone who cares about others but didn't want to be recognized! Merry Christmas!
Gia
Come on!!! How bizarre is it to find Santa lives on. Did you say this happened on Christmas day? Clearly He lives on. You could invest some of it at Kiva or Opportunity International and thereby "pay it forward". Or spend it before it burns a whole in your pocket! Treasure it's mysteries and conversations this brings. Blessings
Anonymous - thanks for the idea for Kiva. I was trying to think of a good use for the money. Heading to the website now.
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