All About Plants!

We then surprised the kids with presents. Each kid received 1 wrapped gift, a basket/box of goodies, and a bag of gifts. They were amazed by all the wonderful things they received. They were extremely grateful!

I know we tell the same story every year, but we really want to let you know that we are so thankful for all the support we receive from our family, friends, and amazing strangers. Your help really makes a difference in these kids lives, even if it’s for a small moment like this:

Two kids were admitted into the shelter last night. Thanks to Ms. Nicole, Ms. Monique, and Ms. Jennifer, we were able to provide additional gifts for the two kids. As all the kids got up to get pasta, these two kids stood seated. We understood. They had just experienced something traumatic less than 24 hours ago and so we gave them their space. As everyone sat back down to eat, one of the kids got up to serve themselves. Ms. Krystal then put on some Christmas music to set the mood. After a while, one of the two kids started humming softly. As everyone finished their food, Ms. Selina started passing out chocolate mints. The one kid that hadn’t ate yet said they didn’t want any, but after Ms. Selina gave everyone their candy, she came back and left 2 chocolate mints in front of the kid who had refused them. She told him he didn’t have to eat them, but she wanted to set them down next to him until she left. Ms. Selina and Krystal then started handing out presents. Everyone started opening their presents except for the two kids. But it didn’t take too long until the contagious joy crept up on the kids. They finally gave in and began to gently look through their gifts. You could see the small shine that lit up their faces. One of the other kids came over to trade gifts with them, but they denied because they really liked the gifts that were in their basket. Ms. Selina then went up to the kid that still had not ate. She offered to make them a plate and they accepted. They ate all their spaghetti and the chocolate mints too!

We want to thank everyone who donated to Chicktime San Antonio Central to help make this all possible! Thank you to Ms. Mary, Mr. Jaime, Mr. and Mrs. Angel, Ms. Jenny, Ms. Analiza, Mr. Dusty, Ms. Jade, Ms. Lupe, and Ms. Tina for all the wonderful gifts and support.

 

We appreciate every one of you and thank you for making this event a memorable one! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!