Last year, my girlfriend taught 4th grade at a 100% minority school (which was closed - now she teaches at the best school in town - quite a change for her). Anyway - one of her daughters (Sue) latched on to one of her previous students and has been a surrogate mom to her for a while (I didn't get the whole story - but I think the dad left and mom is on drugs - she's with an aunt now).
So - last night - we're preparing for the Christmas eve feast, when the girl calls and is crying (she's alone on Christmas eve). So we put a hold on everything and Sue jumps in the car and goes and gets her.
The night continued - with one, very happy black girl among a whole bunch of white folk and two dogs. Then, when we opened the presents - unbeknown to me, everyone had gotten her something. She ended up with a huge pile of stuff.
Anyway, she eventually fell asleep and spent the night over there. My GF is bringing her here later to see my fish - before she takes her back to her aunt.
That's just so heart warming, Rav. God bless Sue and a Mom who raised her right!
Oh, what a wonderful story. And what great memories the girl will have.
Beautiful account of the true spirit of Christmas, Raven! That child will always remember this Christmas and the love of strangers who took her in and gave her not only safe haven and companionship but also joy. (Your girlfriend is a woman w/a heart...grab her befoe she gets away.)
Great story, Rav!
/johnny
How'd I miss that ...bless you and your girlfriend. That young girl will remember that for a long time.