North Pole, November 29, 2007~

Dear Precious Children of The World~

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus again! Sorry for not finishing my last letter, but I got interrupted. Seems some of my reindeer got stuck in a snowbank; had to rescue them. They're okay, but they have to learn that snowbanks aren't places to play!

If it were not for Rudolph's red, shiny nose glowing underneath the snow, I would have never located them! Thank GOD for small favors!

As I was addressing in my previous letter, I will be coming to your houses on Christmas Eve! Are you being good to your mommies and daddies? Your brothers or sisters? Your cousins? Your aunts, uncles, grandparents? For goodness' sakes, I truly hope you are; Santa doesn't like it when he has to leave coal in a mischevious child's stocking come Christmas morn!

Eddie, you best be nice to your brothers. I see how you make fun of them. Don't you know that teasing isn't nice? I do hope that you realize the hurt you can cause; if you don't stop, bad things may very well happen. Please be diligent in what you say, do to your brothers; you may end up regretting it if you don't stop teasing them!

If you can do one thing for Santa--stop teasing your brothers--, maybe you will find that nice, shiny Schwinn bicycle you have had your eye on for the past few months underneath your Christmas tree!

Uhuru, I wish I could take your mama's AIDS away; but unfortunately that is beyond my power. If you pray hard enough, rely on God long enough, maybe, just maybe he will perform a Christmas miracle, not only for your mama, but for your entire family! Wouldn't that be nice? I will be praying hard that something good will happen to your mama!

Pico, I am thinking of getting you that little brother you wanted. I have heard your mommy talking about adopting a little boy. I may not be able to help that come true , but I can pray that it does, and know that my Friend Jesus is good at doing that kind of thing. I will be praying hard for that little brother that you want so badly!

Olson, I know you need a new wheelchair. Well, I have contacted a Santa Friend of mine in Georgia, Ed Butchart, who makes/repairs wheelchairs for people, and maybe, just maybe he can help me on this task. It's hard, but it's certainly not impossible! Have you ever heard of him? If not, he has a ministry helping children and adults with disabilities all over the US, and he truly exemplifies the true meaning of Christmas in all that he does. He's incredible!

So if you find a new wheelchair by your Christmas tree come Christmas morn, now you will know why.

Surprise!

Karla, I know you are in need of a new bed, a new mattress. I will see if that can be arranged; I know you have back problems, and other problems involving your neck. I am sorry to see you in so much pain; if I could take away some of your agony, believe me, I'd do it in a heartbeat! I will see if some of my elves can get a full-sized bed/mattress to Burleson, Texas, come Christmas morning; I know it would make you (and your twin sister, Karen) very happy!

Maybe I can even throw in a twin-sized mattress for Karen; I know she'd like that!

In addition, I also know that you need food; and hopefully someone can give you a financial blessing to ease some of your struggles. I hate seeing you twin ladies making it on so little; theres's got to be a better way for you two!

I'll see what I can do. Expect to be surprised this Christmas! Yes. Very much so! It is going to be a most wonderful Christmas for you, the Texas Twins! :)

Just you wait and see! Just hope--and *BELIEVE*!

Well, I have to go. Have to do some work on the sleigh; some painting and greasing up the runners, to ensure a safe, smooth trip across all that snow. Take care, and remember the love of Jesus throughout this Christmas season! Be kind to one another, and do something nice for someone; they'd really appreciate it, particularly if they are struggling!

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! See you soon!

~With Christmas Love, Your North Pole Friend, Santa Claus. XOXOXOX :)