UPDATED: The Seventh Annual James Garfield Miracle

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PLEASE SEE UPDATES BELOW!

Today marks the SEVENTH (!) annual James Garfield Miracle.  Short story: I bought a very jolly but kinda f-ed up boar head (named James Garfield)  and Victor thought I was crazy so I sold some homemade Xmas cards to make up the $90 I paid for him but I made so much I decided to give the money back to parents struggling to buy a toy for their kid.

James Garfield and I love you.
James Garfield and I love you.

It went quickly but as soon as I ran out of cash a ton of other people stepped up and asked if they could send toys to strangers and it grew into an annual event.  Each year I think will be the last year but each year people who were helped in the past ask if we’ll do it again so they can give back.  For those who like something easier we also give to Project Night Night, an organization that gives a book, stuffed animal and security blanket to kids living in shelters, and also to Heifer because it’s nice to be able to donate the ass end of a water buffalo on the behalf of relatives that you don’t really like.  As always, there are no sponsors, no rules and no one gets anything out of it except the happiness of helping total strangers.

TRUTH.
TRUTH.

So here’s how it works:  If you are struggling this year and you don’t know how you are going to buy a present for your child (or children) then do this…make a wish-list on Amazon (SEE UPDATES BELOW) and leave a comment below (with the age of your child, a link to your wish list, and anything else you want to share).

 

Here’s the basic FAQ because we’ve done it enough to know the problems:

  • How do I post my wishlist so that my kid gets a present?

Log in to Amazon and under “Account & Lists” choose “Create a list”.

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Name your list something and choose “PUBLIC” and “Create List”:

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Find the thing you want to put on your list and then choose the list from the drop down:

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Now you have to make sure that you’ve added a shipping address to your new wishlist so go to it and choose “list settings”:

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Then go to the list and click “view details”:

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Here you have to create a new shipping address or you won’t get anything.  YOU HAVE TO DO THIS.  If you don’t then people will see your list but can’t mail it to you.  People can’t see your full address though (just your town) so it’s still private.  This is also where you can write a description of your kids and their ages if you want to add that.  After you make it public and add your address hit “save changes”:

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Then go to the comments here and put a link to your wishlist.  Here’s an example I made up: I’m struggling this year and have 2 young kids and 2 teenagers.  They like books and movies.  I live in America.  I also added an inexpensive coat and mittens for one my youngest  just in case you could help.  Here’s my link.

DONE!  (Adding where you live is good because it’s easier for Canadians to buy for Canadians, etc.  If you have Amazon in your country though you’re good to go.)

  • What should I choose for my wishlist?

Picking things that are listed as “prime” eligible is ideal because shipping is free for people with prime memberships.  Ideally try to limit your selections to less than $30 per kid so that we can help as many kids as we can.  Books and art supplies and movies that kids can share are all great suggestions.

Can I add a coat or warm pajamas for my kids?

It’s really just for toys but you can always ask if you really need them.

I went to buy something from a list but the list was empty.

That is actually awesome.  That means everything from their list was bought.  Whoop!

I went to buy something from a list but there wasn’t an address attached to it. 

Then delete what you have in you cart and don’t buy anything otherwise it will go to you or the next person you buy for.  That happens every year.  Leave a comment letting the person know that they need to add an address.

How do I know I’m using the right address?

When you’re looking at the wishlist it will say the name of the person.  When you check out select the same person’s name’s wishlist address or registry address.  If there isn’t one then they haven’t added their address so delete your cart and try the next person.

Are you checking to make sure people are real?

Sort of.  There are some things I do to check but go with your gut.  I do delete people if I know they aren’t real but most people won’t go to the trouble to fake an account for crayons and kid’s books so use your best judgement.

Can I thank the person who helped me?

You won’t know who they are, but you can totally say thanks in the comments.  You’ll know if something was bought because it will disappear from your list.

What if I don’t get what was sent to me?

It happens, but rarely.  Sometimes you’ll forget to put your address and your stuff goes to the person who bought it.  Or it’s at your neighbor’s house because you weren’t there to sign for it.  Or it was sold out and you’ll get it after the holiday.  It’s rare, but it can happen.

I can’t afford to buy something but I’d like to volunteer to make something or send a card to someone.

Okay.  Just put your email on your comment and they can connect with you.

I want to give 10% off a product I make or let them enter a drawing if they like my Facebook page and tweet a bunch of crap about it.

No.  Sorry.  This is not that.

Will you be my friend?

Yes.  Yes, I will.

PS. I was going to buy a water buffalo in your honor because I think “water buffalo” is fun to say but instead I’m sending a girl to school and I also donated $1,000 to Project Night Night in your name.   And now I’m going to fill as many wish lists as I can. The money I spend on this stuff comes directly from my affiliate links and your support in buying my books. so if you can’t afford to help just know that if you came here this year these gifts are from you too.  In the last 6 years we’ve given over $325,000 to help kids during the holidays.  That is insane, y’all.

LET’S DO THIS.

UPDATED, day 2: Wow, y’all.  I had earmarked $5k to give out to people needing a toy or two for a kid but so often when I clicked on a wishlist it was already filled completely.  Way to make it hard on me in the best possible way.  You are full of magic and I want to lick you all.  But I’m too tired so I’m going to just nuzzle you in my head.

A quick hint that might help if you’re looking to help people…ideally everyone would just have a toy or two and maybe a warm jacket on their list for each kid but some people just put a link to their long, running wish lists they keep all year, so to see if the person submitting the wishlist has already had items bought for their kids by others you can add this line to the end of their wishlist and it will show you what was already bought and when:

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Also, you will see some people getting quite a few toys or clothes for their kids because they submitted long lists.  Is it fair that some get more, when others ask for so little?  Not really.  Is it disheartening?  Also, not really.  Ideally everyone would get something but if our biggest issue is that some needy kids get a lot more than expected then I’d say that’s a fairly acceptable problem to have.  Also, historically day 3 is when a few scammers usually start to show up so be a bit cautious if you see people asking for things that aren’t for kids.  I try to take out the people that I can see are questionable but if you’re concerned at all you can always donate to Project Night Night above and make sure that kids in shelters get something for the holiday.   Either way, I am so incredibly lucky to be part of this community and you’ve reminded me that there is so much good in the world, and I think we all needed that after this year.  The response from those in need and those so happy to give has been incredible and I’ve cried more than twice.  Thank you for helping.  Thank you for asking.  Thank you for being you.

I love you more than strawberry cake.

Updated DAY 3:   I’m struggling to find anyone who had workable wishlist that didn’t have at least one thing filled on it.  In most cases each kid got a couple of toys or books, and I’m also seeing tiny coats and small, warm boots flying through the internets.  You done good, y’all.

A few clarifications…first off, I had quite a few people send me mortified emails because they had long wish lists and thought they were being ignored because their lists were so long they  didn’t realize that they were getting gifts until they started arriving.  I think next year if we do this we will make it simpler.  I’m still working on the details but I’m thinking something like, you have to create a  brand new wishlist for the Jame Garfield Miracle (not a running one used by family because those can be enormous and confusing) with a limit of $35 worth of toys and books per kid, and an option of adding under $100 in coats, shoes, socks or underwear if they are very needed.  That way it’s easier to fill, fairer, easier to track, and less likely to result in confusion, frustration or anything else for both givers and receivers.

By day 4 things start to get tricky so I HIGHLY suggest donating to Project Night Night if you want to help kids in need,  If you do want to give to strangers make sure to check if they’ve already been gifted (using the code above) to make sure you’re giving to those who haven’t already been helped.  I know there are always a few people who asked for a lot more than suggested and it can leave a sour taste in your mouth, but I can assure you that for every person that makes you raise a questioning eyebrow there are 100 other families that were so happy to get a single toy or a book for their child.  It’s just harder to see because those people typically post once and get their list filled immediately, and the ones who seem more questionable seem to post their lists 20 times.  I don’t think I’ve seen anyone though (even those who make you raise an eyebrow) who wasn’t asking for help in a bad situation that no-one would want to be in, and I love that we were able to help so many people and that so many people felt comfortable asking for a small bit of help.

Thanks, y’all.

Day 4:  Okay.  This year has been a big fat year of horrible bullshit for so many so it makes sense that this year we’ve had a few more problems than usual.  I don’t usually touch on drama stuff but I think I need to because of the confusion of the last day.  The James Garfield Miracle is about making sure that all children get at least one toy under the tree.  The ideal is that each kid in need gets $40 in toys or books, but we leave it open because some cases are unique and for when parents also request a coat or underwear or socks.  Every year there are some kids who get more and some who get less but usually they get $30-$100 worth of stuff and are very grateful.  For most of the people helped this year that is still the case.  There are always a few people who ask for thousands of dollars of stuff but usually they’re ignored because the givers mainly look for people who just want a few things to save the idea that santa exists.  This year we had more people than usual ask for pages of gifts and sometimes they kept adding to their lists when everything was bought.  Most people who did this were called out on it, and I understand why although I try not to judge because everyone is fighting their own battle.  Sadly, some people who received 4 or 5 gifts now feel bad for asking for help because they’ve seen the backlash.  Never feel bad for asking for help if it’s for your child.  That is not easy and takes guts.  Also, there is a huge difference between getting 4 gifts after asking twice and getting 60 gifts and continuing to ask for more.

I’m heartened that a few people have reached out to me to say that they were caught up in the relief and thrill of getting presents for their children so they kept asking for more but now feel bad that they were gifted pages and pages of gifts and have asked if they can send them to others or cancel them.  Honestly, it’s more expensive to ship most of these things so if you are one of the people who got dozens and dozens gifts and want to pass on the abundance, the very best thing you can do is to wrap up the things that you need to stay warm and to have a few toys under the tree for each of your kids and then look at all of the other gifts that were given to you and your family and (as a family) make a decision on whether to donate the excess to a homeless shelter, church, or women’s shelter before Christmas.  There are always some nearby and it’s easy to drop off (call first) and they always need toys and clothes.  Many kids in the women’s shelters were abused and had to leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs so they would so appreciate any small thing you give.  Also, it is a WONDERFUL feeling to give and a wonderful gift to your children to show them what it looks like to give to others.  You don’t have to.  I know the panic of being poor.  I know the fear that makes you cling to anything and the desperation that comes with it.  That’s the reason I started this in the first place.  But I also know that giving to those less fortunate can make you feel rich in ways you can’t imagine.  This and toys for tots are my favorite things we do each year.  It is ADDICTIVE.  As in life, this decision is entirely up to you.

I don’t know that we’ll do this again next year (I never know because I never know if I’ll have the money or health that year to do it) but if we do we’ll implement some changes to make things better for everyone.

Thank you to everyone.  To those who helped.  To those who asked for help.  To those who practiced kindness and empathy even when they were angry.  To those  who struggle.  To those who thrive.  I wish you all a happy holiday, wherever you are.

 

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  1. To the people who gifted my children please check to see status of shipment.Ive seen people who have posted saying they got notices and some have already gotten backages.Jenny got my kids 2 items the first day and they haven’t shown up.Just want to be sure I’m not missing them as I am hardly home because of therapy for my little ones. IF you purchased gifts for my kids please email me helpforbraylen at gmail dot com .This Christina and Jenny purchased a sensory swimg and paw patrol toy And then a few ppl purchased pocoyo,sensory light,gym bar,ball pit,etc..please contact me

    Thank you
    Christina
    Helpforbraylen@gmail.com

  2. Thank you, Jenny, and thank you, anonymous donor! I am crying with gratitude. I look forward to being able to give back when I can!

    Katie #1594

  3. Are there any children’s lists that have NOT been touched?

    I could go through all the posts but that just seems like an insurmountable task at the moment… 🙂

  5. I don’t agree with all of Judge Judy’s rules, but I agree with many of them and I understand where she is coming from. $400 goes a lot further when you are spending $20 or $25 for each gift than it does when you are spending $50 or $75 for each gift. Sure, it would be great if every kid got the latest and greatest gotta-have-it hot gift of the season. But the reality is that spending a lot of money on one child means that others miss out. Please consider that when you are making your lists, and please consider that when criticizing how Judy or others choose to spend their money.

    Unfortunately, a lot of us have seen the dark side of this Christmas miracle before. We have seen the people grabbing expensive gifts so they can sell them. We have seen people post pictures of Christmas trees with a literal mountain of gifts under it, all compliments of the generous givers on this board. But again, there is only a finite amount of money to go around. Those kids got a mountain of gifts while others got one or none.

    That is why people get upset. That is why people watch and judge. It’s not because anyone looks down on you because you need help. It’s because there are others who are taking the help that you need.

    Please, be kind to each other. There is enough shittiness in the outside world – it doesn’t belong here.

    And to those who already have that mountain of gifts, please step aside now. And maybe even consider sharing that mountain with someone you know who is not as fortunate as you. You might be surprised at how good it feels.

  6. This family cannot seem to catch a break. Mom has been out of work for going on two years due to debilitating health issues, Dad was just laid off from work, the one income they did have! And all right around the holidays. They are doing their best to make Christmas Happen for their son Asher, but they are having a tough time. I have done what I can on my own, but it would be awesome if I could get them some help.

    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/XW0ZS92TFARY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_UmRuyb4311E46

  7. Nicole (post 31392) can you double check the link to your wish list? I don’t think it’s working.

  8. @ Alissa #690 The cane came yesterday !!! I cant believe it only took one day ! Thank you so much ! You literally have no idea how much it will help ! <3 Thank you again and Merry Christmas !
    Julie F @ 174/762

  9. On Day 2, I read a few hundred posts & clicked through to a few dozen lists – even the latest ones were already filled – so I did Project Night Light instead. But what I realized is that Jenny has read nearly 2000 posts and clicked through to every link – and it’s nearly unfathomable to imagine the amount of labor she’s put in. So. Just thank you so much for your actions & example – you embody all the best goodness of human nature. We are so lucky to have you, Jenny!

  10. Tricia #1916 – the power ranger toys will arrive today so be on package watch! Still no word on those pants.

  11. Last night I couldn’t leave my name for some reason. I’m anonymous comment 1850.

    Thank you so much! I looked this morning and the list was empty. I refreshed a couple times thinking it was an error. Then I cried. I hope to return the favor someday!

  12. Adela – #1948 – items on their way, but the dress won’t arrive until the last two weeks of January.

  13. I would like to request help with Christmas for my family. My husband and I have 3 beautiful girls and we’re struggling really bad to get into our own place and provide their needs and wants. The girls are Nayla, Leeli and Ali. The two youngest are wishing that Santa gives them Shopkins and the baby alive dolls. Our oldest Leeli is 15 and likes the typical things a teen girl likes. She loves makeup, fashion and comedy. Thank you for your help.

    http://a.co/0992yo9

  14. Oops I didn’t see our post had posted. I thought it got lost in the ether. Sorry for the double post!

  16. To Jen/The Bloggess: Thank you so much for the movie card!!

    I went to sleep with lots of doubt in my head – like my kids are older and they understand I don’t have money and why and also how blah ‘not enough’ feels when I’ve been giving 1 million per cent of my time, energy and emotion….and all of that. And I woke to a beautiful miracle. That’s so heartening – thank you!!! We will smile and send lots of gratitude as we watch “Sing” on Christmas day – which I am hoping is as funny and inspirational as my heart wants it to be.

  18. To Natalie at #1373, I saw Jenny’s note about Canada and have sent a paw patrol pad for Alexandra. It will hopefully get to your tree before Christmas.

  20. I want to help, but am overwhelmed by all the posts. Seems like some people are following pretty closely. Can someone please point me toward someone who still needs donations? Thank you!

  22. I love that you do this each year. This year when I saw it was starting I was just about to look for a list when I realized I could help closer to home. I anonymously sent toys to a woman from my church who I know is struggling to pay her bills this December. I signed them “Merry Christmas Love Jesus” and I CANNOT WAIT to see her this Sunday to see if she mentions any deliveries. (I had to ask for her address for “Christmas cards” lol. I sent one too so she won’t automatically know it was me!). Even if she doesn’t say anything I don’t care. It’s so much fun to help! (It also makes me less stressed about how much my kids get from grandparents!)

  23. Hello angels! Wanted to let you know that I got some packages this morning. Kitty Surprise, the Lego mini-figures, the squishy balls, and 4 books showed up for Alex today. Christmas is going to be great!

    Rachel R. (#425)

  24. I am so pleased to see so many people helped and so many people reaching out and connecting with each other. To everyone who helped- thank you and I hope you realize that you gave much more than possessions this holiday season: you gave love and hope to people who may have been at their wits end, and reminded someone who was down that there are loads of people who care! To those who asked for help- please don’t feel ashamed. Everyone has that time in their life where they need assistance; some of us have more than one time like that. And if the time comes where you can help someone else in need, pay it forward!

    Hopefully, there is no one who was truly scamming but if there were: Karma is a BAMF and will come for you. 😉

    Let’s remember the wonderful spirit in which this was all intended, and thank Jenny and each other for reminding us that there is still so much good and love in the world. Merry Christma-hanu-kwanz-ikah, everyone!!!! <3

  27. This is Mrs Santa who gave to someone she doesn’t know, but wishes the best to…no matter who you are. This is to all of you writing about how guilty you feel for being thought a scammer. DON’T FEEL GUILTY. If I gave to a scammer, so be it. I even wish them well. They are a human, and who knows what drives them to theft, I believe NO ONE is born the way they wish they had been. And so I still feel good about giving. About the rush of warmth I feel at the thought of a child’s excitement Christmas morning, that I may have helped create. The Judge Judy’s of the world are Troll’s (and even they can’t help being who they are). You find them on every website. If someone want’s to caution gently that a post could be a scam, fine. But most of us on here know depression and the anxiety that comes with any effort we make, and how we can foodle things up (in other people’s eyes) thanks to that anxiety. You are all appreciated… Evoline, come back! Embarrassed Mom, don’t be embarrassed. The only suggestion I would make, is if you post a list try to keep it smallish. I understand the idea that you give lots of choices so we can pick and choose and send a surprise from it, but as someone who gave I can tell you, seeing a big wish list is intimidating and sent me hunting for someone with a much smaller list. And if you reposted several times, it’s ok. There’s that anxiety again. So many of us are used to being overlooked it becomes a fear of having that happen here amidst what we all consider our tribe, our community. We don’t need that disappointment to happen here of all places. You are all thought of with love and a hope for one great day of happiness at least, from we regulars here on Jenny’s blog. And if there are any scammers reading this, Merry Christmas, and I hope anything you got makes your heart grow 10 times as big, bursts it seams, and helps you to maybe pass your good fortune on to someone you know is in need. Merry Christmas EVERYONE!! Smile, the world really is a caring place! Joke for the day– Before you insult someone, walk a mile in their shoes…That way, when they get angry you’re a mile away, and you have their shoes! ; )

  28. Well crap..lol I’ll try and repost since my post didn’t show up.I wanted to clear up confusion and by mistake I had deleted items on the unpurchased list that had been purchased thinking it was an error,however not realizing this it deleted them entirely.I contacted Amazon so I could clear up the issue and they have fixed my list to reflect everything purchased.I didn’t mean to delete them and I’m sorry if I upset anyone by doing so.Im a straight foward,upfront (sometimes too much) and wanted to clear this up.My children are blessed this year by some wonderful angels and will be getting 2 gifts a piece which is far from the 0 that I could not purchase because of financial issues so close to Christmas (divorce and 2 autistic kids) ..I vlog my life on the internet and have nothing To hide and also have a webpage for autism help.Although I don’t have as many people as the wonderful Bloggess I do it to spread awareness and acceptance for children like mine.With that said I am reposting my list to show the items purchased and unpurchased.My kids gotten 2 gifts each and a few sensory items were purchased as well thanks To the Bloggess and her angels.The other items that remain are sensory items that I hope to be able to purchase in the future and added them when I found them.Thank you and God bless our angels this year especially James Garfield.Also to the wonderful people who helped please email me so I can send pictures on Christmas to show the miracle you have created for my babies.

    Hugs and love from Texas
    Christina

    http://a.co/5QOnHlm ( updated to show all purchased and was fixed by Amazon after my mistake of taking them off unpirchased when they had already been)

  30. I’m Aunt to two lovely boys whose parents are having a hard time making Christmas special for them. They live in Wisconsin in the US. I’d love to be able to help them more than I’m currently doing but am struggling to do that as well. My oldest nephew is high functioning autistic boy age 19. He loves, loves, loves Pokémon and talks about it all the time. The other nephew is age 3 and very interested in how things move. I have several things listed for them but any item would be very much appreciated.

    Autistic 19 year old boy- http://a.co/gzYdBT2
    3 year old boy- http://a.co/8PELBAW

  31. Jenny #1866: It seems your little ladies have the perfect wish list for me. In addition to being a woman in chemistry, I’m also a certified yoga instructor. When I saw the combination of science, creativity, and yoga on your list, I knew it was meant to be. Please keep those girls doing yoga and math and science!!! I am a true believer in the ways the practice can help every person become their best version of themselves. Plus, yoga was the only way I got through my graduate education; I’ve you’ve got budding PhD’s-to-be in your house, they are going to need some yoga in their lives, too. Amazon tells me you’ll get things in 2 shipments; it looks like the science kit will arrive on the 21st. Everything else should be there around the 17th.

    Thank you @blogess for all you are doing here. You are a tremendous gift to us all. I know it can be hard to remember the good things when the negative stuff seems louder: you are a wonderful gift and we love you so much!

  32. Tee @2001 – I tried to even things up a bit so each girl will get the same number of gifts (between previous purchases and mine, they should all have three things now!) Everything should get there by the 21st.

  33. I’m reposting just once.

    I have two boys, 4 and 1. We had been relocated to the east coast, and then my husband lost his job so we had to move back to the west coast. Shortly after, he did get a job, but then we were dealt a blow with a huge increase in housing costs that make it impossible to pay for both that and all the other debt we accrued moving. All we were able to scrounge together this year was money for the basics, like underwear, socks, and clothes from second hand stores. They won’t be recievimg fun things this year so if someone wanted to send them one we would be grateful beyond words.

    However, my children are clothed, fed and housed, so if there are children who are more in need than mine we totally feel like they should be taken care of first.

    Thank you to all the people out there donating. You are angels.

    Here is their shared list. http://a.co/7jdqMPj

  34. Hi this is Tammy. I just wanted to say thank you all so much to the santas that helped our family. I also wanted to apologize for posting so many times. I saw everyone else reposting and I got caught up in it all and then got worried that my kids wouldn’t be seen. It was done without thinking and with no bad intentions. My kiddos will be thrilled with the gifts they got and we even have a real tree to put them under thanks to the generous souls here. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

    Tammy from post 131

  36. Jenny you made me ugly cry again.thank you for not hating me. My Monkeys anxiety is fully genetic and my paranoia kicked in and well… You know how that works. Trust me the love is being spread widely. I’m going to help distribute turkeys to low income families and I’m actually able to help 2 other families in my neighbourhood with the gifts.

    I’m back to my old I know who I am and I know how many Kids will benefit. So I’m leaving the lists and letting people make their own choices knowing all the info. I won’t feel bad for about it either.

  38. I know this is a long shot because there are so many deserving people on this list and I only just found out about it 2 days ago. I am not one to typically ask for help, but when it comes to my child, I realized that I must put pride aside and reach out.

    I am a single mother to an amazing little boy. I separated from my husband shortly before my son was born due to verbal and emotional abuse that turned into stalking and harassment, (and subsequently a protection order). My son Beckett, 27 months now, was born 2 months early and spent just shy of 6 weeks in the NICU. While he is now healthy and happy, we still struggle with delays. Having to see multiple specialists (physical therapy, speech therapy, cardiologist, developmental clinic), means that I am only able to work part-time. I considered skipping Christmas this year, thinking that maybe he was young enough to not yet comprehend. However, his daycare has introduced Santa Claus and now he runs around shouting “ho ho ho.”

    I hate that I will not be able to provide the Christmas that he deserves. He has gone through so much in his short life and I just want to be able to give him the world. He is so curious, he loves to build and explore. He is obsessed with animals and the sounds they make, and he is just learning his colors and how to count.

    I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to read this and I understand if it is too late or people are just unable to help. At the very least, could you keep us in your prayers? Thank you and Merry Christmas.

    Brynn

    Beckett
    Link: http://a.co/aQHAgRN

  43. I am a 45 yr old Mom with 2 girls ages 16 and 19 and they may be older I still feel like a failure for not being able to buy them anything for Christmas. I have had to tell them No for so much over the last 5 years since the separation and divorce of their Dad. I have lived pay check to pay check and not even getting by always falling behind. I continued to dig myself into a deeper and deeper whole just to get bill paid.
    Since 2011 I’ve been through separation, custody issues, blood clots in my lung with hospital stay, emotional and physical break down, Mother past away, depression, knee surgery, bankruptcy, divorce court, car problems, relationship problems with children and other health issues.
    Since July of 2016 I have been out of work due to severe back problems. I can’t sit stand or walk without severe pain, burning and pressure in my lower back and my legs to my feet burning and feeling numb. I had short term disability pay at my job for 13 weeks of a whopping $123 a week. (doesn’t go far when your rent is $574) that pay ended Oct 7th and my job terminated me Oct 19th. Now I have no job, no pay and back is not getting any better.
    I have been trying to drive for Uber to get at least some money but I can only drive for a couple hours a few days a week so that is not getting bills paid. I have started watching a friends kids a few hours a week but that has begun to have a really bad impact so I don’t think I’ll be able to do it much longer.
    I’m being on my car payment by a month ($285) I don’t have Jan rent (574), or car insurance $85..as you can see things are not good. I have applied for social security disability and should have an answer in the next few weeks but I doubt I’ll be approved I’ve heard everyone is denied first time around.
    Anyway I don’t want my children to have to sit with me on Christmas day and not even have a single present to open. I had just told them this past Sunday not to buy me anything because I had no way to buy them anything, I know they are disappointed because it is part of the fun to sit around a tree and open gifts but I know they understand. I haven’t even put up the tree and wasn’t planning on it. Why put up a tree to have it remind me that there will be nothing under it.

    My girls are amazing children, intelligent, beautiful inside and out, kind and generous. I would love to be able to see a little smile on their face Christmas morning. If anyone can help it would truly be an answered prayer. Thank you so much for even considering it.

    My youngest is Taylor, she’s 16 and loves things like Supernatural, Harry Potter, American Horror Story and Once Upon A Time TV shows, Porcelain Dolls, Star Wars, Make Up, Jewelry, Ed Sheeran, and much more here list located at https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3QB1AUZ7JJ3KB/ref=cm_sw_r_other_an_wl_o_JeSuyb4KHV4H9#

    Rachel is my oldest she is 19, she’s in college at Illinois Institute of Technology studying Bio-Medical Engineering she likes blankets, throw pillows, things to help relax and sleep better, make up, plaid items, she has Raynaud’s Syndrome and is in Chicago so things to help stay warm is good for her.

    Again, thank you for listening and all that you do.

    (Looks like there are things coming your way! ~ Jenny)

  44. I just wanted to post one more time to thank Jenny for setting this up every year and to those that have donated. I am fortunate that my financial circumstances have improved this year where I was able to set some money aside to help with some lists and give to some other charities.

    Jenny, I know things have been tense this year, on and off the boards, but your optimism has helped me this season. I also want to say that I like the ideas you would like to implement next year, particularly the idea to provide necessities like winter coats. I have been fortunate in that I have never wanted for anything. However, my parents both grew up dirt poor. My father will tell you of the versatility of Shredded Wheat liners, both to repair broken windows and as a shoe liner for his shoes that were always too small. My mom many times went without a winter coat. In Upstate New York. In January. Back in that days, there wasn’t as much awareness, so my mother would get in trouble in school for not having her coat, and was too embarrassed to admit she didn’t have one. I know , right? My aunts and uncles tell similar stories. So I like the idea of providing the necessities.

    As I said, we are okay materially, but I do have one thing on my wishlist for the Bloggess Tribe- thoughts and prayers for my Mom who is recovering from a bad car accident. I’m not religious after 13 years of Catholic school, and am not one for thoughts and prayers, but my Mom still is and it would mean a lot to have some good vibes coming her way this season. Thank you.

  46. Some gifts started to come today so big thank yous to Kristy, Jenny, and the library of Heather (btw you and my daughter would get along so well) she loves to read. Also to anyone else who helped me this year. Thank you for the smiles you will put on their faces christmas morning.
    Original post 75

    I would also like to say something. Some of us in need are ashamed to be asking for help most of us don’t know how to ask for help. I hate asking for help personally and I feel that when I do ask for help that my pride gets in the way and my words get jumbled. I’m sure we have all been there so nervous that you sound greedy or erogant. So people will say thank you lots people will apologize for needing the help people will be so taken back by what these amazing people do that they just won’t onow what to say. It’s Christmas time and god says not to judge and those without sin cast the first stone.. so maybe for just one month can we please go back to just caring and helping others with no questions asked. That’s what they ladies are trying to do. And I hope in someway this next year I can give to someone what you guys gave to me and I can only hope that next christmas I can watch this blog with my checkbook and not my hands

  47. Original Post – #1662

    This will be my final post sent along with my deepest, heartfelt thanks for once again making Christmas possible and joyous for my four children. I just wanted to say thank you very much, from the bottom of my heart, for the gifts bought for my two daughters. They will be thrilled on Christmas morning and I am so beyond grateful. 🙂 THANK YOU. <3

    I’m hesitant yet seeking out some assistance for my two sons, Nathan and Noah if possible. Thank you to whomever bought the Pokemon plushie for Noah. He will LOVE it! 🙂 I am praying someone can fulfill even just one item on Nathan’s list.

    These last few months have been a challenge yet this miracle created by Jenny gives me so much HOPE. My oldest of 4, Nathan, was diagnosed at 5 months of age with Leukemia. His cancer returned and he had a bone marrow transplant at 18 months of age. Life has always been extremely difficult for Nate but we are so beyond grateful that he is here and has beaten all odds. Material goods do not matter and Nathan is a testament that your health is EVERYTHING. We still face an uphill battle with Nathan’s health but we take it one day at a time. Nathan lives for Christmas and loves Santa and counts down the days until the big jolly fellow squeezes down our non existent chimney LOL. Nate is 14 chronologically yet developmentally he is about 6. He is autistic and loves fans and minions. They make his world go ’round. <3 Nathan brings great joy and hope to everyone that he meets and has a contagious smile that lights up the world.

    It hasn’t been updated in ions but here is a website with Nathan’s story:
    http://www.caringbridge.org/nh/nathanhunter

    I am hoping that his story will provide hope and inspiration to even just one person who may be feeling down. Never give up and always look ahead to a brighter tomorrow. <3

    Thank you so very much for everything and I wish you all peace and love this Christmas. <3

    Nathan – age 14

    Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SKB2TUJGOJL0

    Noah – age 7
    Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1K179WG9C83ER

  48. Hi everyone! I just wanted to say sorry and thank you. I received 2 items today from Renada. Thank you soooo much. I am sorry for reposting. I was #302 and I believe #1636 ish. I thought that we were supposed to repost if we had heard anything or seen any activity on our lists. I was noticing that people in the 800’s and 1000’s were receiving comments that gifts were sent, so I assumed that my post had gotten lost in the shuffle and I noticed people “reposting” so I followed. Again I am very sorry and thank you sooooooooo much Renada and I hope you all have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!🎁🎄 🎅🏻☃️❤️️

  49. MariaLorena #2046 — one item coming on the 17th, one on the 20th. Hope you and your children have a wonderful Christmas!

  51. My thank you post seems to be lost in line somewhere or I just really have no idea what I’m doing (which is entirely plausible). 🙂
    I cant seem to figure out how to locate who sent my kiddos a few books, calming tools, a movie, and a couple stocking stuffers or if they are even one and the same person.
    To that Santa Angel(s) I want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. My kiddos would have nothing under the tree at all if it weren’t for you all. That includes Jenny for hosting this wonderful event.
    Merry Christmas you wonderful awesome people.
    Kate

  52. Add on to Post 2044

    Oh my …..this I had posted earlier and forgot to add the link to my oldest list link is https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3VX9YVB91Z373/ref=cm_sw_r_other_an_wl_o_WcSuybJK8FJA0#

    Sorry I forgot to include that goes to original post 2044

    I’m soooooo sorry my mind is in a million places right now trying to get stuff figured out and fighting the need to take medicine and get back to bed.

    Sue

    (Looks like there are things coming your way! ~ Jenny)

  53. L #2006: I bought the reading collection for Jossy. Estimated delivery is 12/21…
    Merry Christmas!

  55. I made a boo boo..Jenny ordered the swing that I thought had everything to hang it with however the clip to attach it To the beam is not included .Hoping a hero will get the mount to attach it To so I can hang it up.There are still items on my list and those are just things I’ve put as found to hopefully purchase later however the marathon mount for the swing has been added to the list.If anyone has even a used one or something similar to the item shows please email me.Without it I cannot hang the sensory swing that Jenny purchased.So sorry thought it was all in with it..

    k: http://a.co/1NtfcJe

    Helpforbraylen at gmail dot com (If you have a used one or similar you can mail)

  56. My original post was 436 (I think–it was close to that) and my kids are each being sent a movie and a book. For that I am so grateful.
    The last thing We need to be ready for Christmas Eve is a Santa gift for two little girls. I’ve already bought Santa presents for my oldest and youngest.
    Hoping someone can help with these last things because hours have been cut back at work and I need everything to go towards rent right now.
    Thanks so much. I hope it’s ok to post again, I’d hoped to be able to take care of this myself.
    Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3F9PZAT7IAJD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_f2TuybH9ACX2N

    (Looks like you have 14 things coming your way. Santa should be able to impress them. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  57. You can add ?reveal=purchased&view=null to the end of the wish list and that will tell you if things have been purchased. Last year we had someone go thru the lists and compile a list of folks who still needed help I think?

  58. This year was a hard one. I have a rare disorder and I am literally starving. This heat I got a feeding tube surgery and had to move in the same week.the land lord sold the house under me and I had to be out. The house was unsafe and had black mold and drug dealing tweakers across the street but since I’ve been disabled and on disability and unable to save to move, I didn’t think I could ever afford to move. Then I had no choice. The move was stressful and right after the surgery so I couldn’t even lift to help. This was just last week. Now I don’t know what to do about xmas but I have to make it work. My daughter turns ten on Christmas morning. So here is her list : Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/3IYHJAHSHWMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_an_gl_o_AYTuybY54HG0J

    She loves sims 4,mine craft, pokemon, my little pony and cats. She’s a huge cat lady.
    She is super crafty and loves making things. She likes to read the diary of the wimpy kid or graphic novels about pokemon or sailor moon or other anime etc. We love board games and ds games.

    Thank you for thinking of her. It’s been such a rough year for her and I and I am so glad that others are getting help. I promise to give back in return by making knit hats for my cancer group and cat blankets for rescues,like we do each winter break. So much love to you and merry Christmas.

  59. I wanted to tell you thanks. I’ve commented before, when I was so depressed all I could do was sit at my desk and cry, but now I’m commenting because you gave me the strength to help a friend out, both by calling 911 when I was scared she was going to kill herself, and by asking for help for her on GoFundMe. She’s a mama with three kids, and while she’s got a good job and things are going to be okay, treatment for her crisis has her scared to death, and she’s been so overwhelmed for so long that even small things were looking like monsters.

    Thank you. You are such a good egg and we love you.

  60. @ Mom of 8 Kiddos ~ If you’re still reading this thread, I just wanted to give you an update. The people who sell the bandanna bibs contacted me, and the ones that were on your baby list are apparently sold out. They offered different designs that could get there sooner, so I chose another animal set. They said they’d add some free stuff since what you wanted was out of stock. Just an FYI. 🙂

    And I’ve gotten shipping notifications for everything else, so you should start seeing packages tomorrow. Merry Christmas!

  61. If anyone is in need of a quick reference, you may check out this little boys wish list:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1J3RUPVMXSQEH?ie=UTF8&triggerElementID=wlNudgeUpdateLink&amp;

    I bought a few items and there are only a few more. I thought this wish list was very intentional and practical – keeping with the purpose and integrity of this project. I got tired of reading through the cycle of comments, so I am just trying to help any giver out. Thanks!

  63. Sue Ponder at 2044 – a few small things coming your way for each of your girls! From a fellow mom-of-teens and Supernatural fan. 🙂

  64. I am reposting to see why my link did not work. I have tried a few times and no success. I am a single mom to three. Two girls 20yo and a five year old son who has autism. Any help is appreciated.

    (It looks like you’re not adding you list in the comment. ~ Jenny)

  65. Wow, this is so awesome of you!
    We are a family of 6, my husband and I, 2 young adults, an 8 year old and a 3 year old.
    My husband works and provides what he can for his family but most of the time we are playing catch up.
    Here’s the wishlist~https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2QO854PEW8DTS/ref=cm_wl_list_o_4?

    Thank you so much!

  66. I am reposting to see why my link did not work. I have tried a few times and no success. I am a single mom to three. Two girls 20yo and a five year old son who has autism. Any help is appreciated.

    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3GZF2PXSGBBSP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_xPvuybYPQ35GC

    (I think you’re not adding you list. I found it in your earlier comments so I added it above. Looks like you already have one thing ordered for you so far. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  67. Lisa, I was glad to help. Doing this most years is the present my husband and I give to ourselves rather than tangible items. I’m also a type 2, so I understand how difficult that can make life. I truly wish you and your family a healthy and happy 2017.

    That said, and although I did read it, I don’t need to be told to read someone’s blog so I can “understand”. I’ve been there myself. I know what it’s like, and although I never had the pleasure of tasting government cheese, my husband has (he still remembers how good it tasted!). I painfully remember, however, how very important the “right” clothes and labels are to a teenager. I never had the “right” clothes.

    You are upset that you were lumped in with people who “seemed shady”, yet you admit to adding adult children and your husband to your youngest son’s list. You said you knew the older children weren’t supposed to be included as they are in their mid-twenties, so you pretended the gifts were for AJ. You admit to deleting items that you received because you didn’t want to look like a “greedy monster”, but then you reposted with yet more items. You were surprised the purchases could be tracked. Yes, I think that came as an unpleasant surprise to many people.

    My direct reply (#1579) to you earlier was gentle. AJ does sound like a great kid, and people were generous–he had more than three pages of presents purchased for him. I’m glad he is taken care of, and had you been honest about your older boys needing help, I’m sure their needs would have been met without the need for subterfuge. People want to help. Many have been where you are right now and understand the need for basic necessities, even for adults.

    Last thing: please consider removing the portion of your blog where you describe what happened in your family, and the aftermath. The internet is forever. His picture is there for all to see. You say he is already bullied; if any of his peers see your post I can only imagine that this will make difficulties for him. Kids, especially, are great with computers and can dig up nearly anything. I mean this kindly, and I’m not judging. I’m so sorry for what you have experienced.

    Jenny, this is a beautiful thing you do, and heroic–you do it even at the risk of your own health. You have facilitated Christmas miracles for years, and I love to watch them unfold. You pour yourself into this every year, so thank you a million times over.

    I’m usually a quiet person. I don’t typically post on blogs, and I rarely make my feelings known, even in person. The fact I am typing away and will post this shows me how much this has gotten to me this year. I’m stepping back now.

  69. update from post #993
    Thankyou sooo much to whomever got my two oldest each something off their list ! greatly appreciated !!! You guys are amazing ! Hopefully next year i will be in a position to help another family in need ! This year , i only was able to help one person with something , due to only having 20$ on my card , but i just had to get SOMEONE something , my heart wouldnt allow me not too! i dont remember or can find their original post ! So ! SURPRISE! have a blessed holiday !

    Hello, my name is courtney . I have an 8 year old daughter who loves to read and dance . I also have a 3 year old who is obsessed with cars and sonic the hedgehog ! Im currently pregnant with 2 twin boys ! Expecting their arrival at the end of march …Hopefully! Any help would greatly appreciated .Im a single working mom, and life has just been real hard this holiday season ! Thank you for your time and consideration ! Again , any help is appreciated ! Prayers are always welcomed ! Thank you !
    ** link to my kiddos wish list **
    nevaeh and emmitt : http://a.co/1xCYRFb
    twins : http://a.co/aJIUzdk

  71. Project Night Night continues to be grateful and thankful for all the support at all levels! Our new friend, Gwen, supported us and the James Garfield Miracle with a gift of $1,000! That is underwriting Night Night Packages for 40 kids right there alone! You all are amazing! XOXOX

  75. I wanted to thank everyone again who helped out my daughter and two grandchildren, they went through a very tough year Christmas is hard for many people as is and both the kids have birthdays directly after Christmas, my daughter didn’t think Christmas would be possible neither did I but you all helped provided the kids with gifts and even bought a few house items like a pack of toilet paper and pullups for them that they badly needed. you are all miracles and I think you for helping out not only myself but the others here, my daughter is working hard to go back to school and find a better job so hopefully next year we will be able to give back. thank you all

  76. I’m the mother to 4 beautiful kids my name is Crissi. I have 3 boys Ethan who is 14, Tanner who is 9, n Tyson who is 4, then there is my baby girl who will be 1 right after Christmas her name is Evelynn. They are good kids and I’d like to be able to buy them everything they want but unfortunately my husband Clint is the only one working while I stay home with the kiddos. He has been working over time and trying to make enough money to get țhem stuff. We live in rural Kentucky. We are just a family trying to do the best we can. If anyone out there sees this and might feel like blessing us with some gifts I know my husband and I would appreciate it but the kids would love it. Thank you Jenny for the gifts you bought them.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2BQ8D06YUMQY5

    (Four things on the way! ~ Jenny)

  77. I love this initiative and will continue to support it (thank you Jenny for organizing it!). However, I now sadly realize that the family I chose to support this year has posted their wishlist at least 9 times, and often included it in a list of other wishlists under the guise of “helping” track other people’s wishlists (without identifying that it was their own wishlist). When I was trying to find a family who had not received anything, someone “helpfully” pointed me in the direction of this person’s wishlist (which I now suspect was their own!!). I sent $120 worth of gifts to this family in Arizona, and I now regret it.

    (I totally get this. I gave $6k out to people this year and most were to small lists but often I saw people with hundreds of things on their wish lists continue to ask for more after getting a lot. Here’s what helps me: If you sent a toy or something for a child then it will go to a child. Children aren’t responsible for the choices their parents make. Above all, I remind myself that I don’t know what they’re going through and maybe the desperation of being in need for the first time is making them panic. People do stupid things in a panic. Fear can do strange things and if nothing else it’s my hope that those who recieved so, so much more help than the suggested limit are saving those presents for birthdays and for other family members in need as well. It can be disheartening though. That’s why I do Project Night Night and this. But there are so, so many people who asked for a few toys, a book and a coat and then went on their way. Those people were helped in ways that can’t be explained. And I think it’s still worth it overall. Also, I’m getting private emails from people asking what they can do if they received too much help. Shelters (especially women’s shelters) are always in need. In fact, I’m updating my post now with this. ~ Jenny)

  79. To L, Poor Ruth C isn’t dealing with kitties helping her… it’s giant pooches! Lol! I think kitties might be easier to distract!!

    Jenny, oh lovely Blogess… now I’m seriously wanting a grilled cheese, made with government cheese! That stuff was freaking awesome!

    I

  80. Anonymous 2078: YOU did a wonderful and generous thing and children will be happy because of you. Focus on that, forget the rest. Everything happens for a reason.

  81. Repost:*** Jenny already bought us 3 items, but when trying to clean up the list, somehow they accidentally got deleted***

    My little sister’s would love to have a nice Christmas. My parent’s can’t exactly afford it right now with sending me to college and all those costs, but I thought I would try here. We would also love any spare gift card’s you guys might have for places to eat out for a surprise during Christmas Break. My sister’s are M and L- they are 14 and 9.

    L is a wonderful girl, already in 5th grade. She loves harry potter and getting into M’s makeup.

    M is a dancer, and loves dressing up🙂

    I am B, but please prioritize the shoes last🙂 My email is rawraw323@gmail.com if you have food cards to help out my parents for christmas dinner.

    http://a.co/4Y0wnZa

  83. Thank you for all that’s your doing for kids. Here is a little bit of our story and wish list link. In June I received a call to go pick up my niece and nephew out of state bc their mother was addicted to drugs and couldn’t handle them anymore. We drove over 1000 miles one way and back. The kids came to us with nothing at all. We went out and bought a car seat, clothes, bottles, beds.., everything. We spend every penny in saving to get what they needed. We had court in August where we were awarded full sole custody. My nephew was born addicted to drugs so our medical expenses have went up. His sister has a giant folder listing all of the problems and horrible things she has been through. We have a two year old son of our own and the mother of the kids is pregnant again and looking at us to take the baby in. We are undecided as of right now bc baby will be born addicted to meth.My mother has had to help with gas to get to and from Virginia for court and such as we are in Iowa. We have scraped what little we have and bought the kids each a gift from us but can’t afford anything else. We would be forever grateful if someone chose us to help. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=3ULQVZB2ETJND

    (I see several things coming your way! ~ Jenny)

  84. You amazing people!! Thank you so incredibly much for the gifts and books that arrived for my kids yesterday and today! It is so hard to be happy when things are so bad but you all have lifted my spirits and ensured that my kids will have something to open on Christmas! I can not wait to see the surprise on their faces when they see what Santa James Garfield brought them! Love to you all! <3

  85. Please remember that many of us on here are from Jenny’s blog and might have only a precarious grasp on our fragile mental health issues.I know that I’m in a very dark place after reading last night’s posts. So, yeah, thanks. I do feel little, embarrassed, ashamed if that was your intent, yay! you win. Happy holidays, I guess.
    I’ve never asked for charity before and will never ask again, but I remain eternally grateful for those that helped me.

    (Barbara, I just looked at your list and you were very honest in your needs and you only got four things. I promise you that you should not feel bad about that at all. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  87. I wanted to echo what a poster suggested somewhere in the many comments and that was something that might help a lot in future years, if you decide to continue, would be a limit of one post per family. That way there won’t be as many posts to sift through, nobody would feel buried and then the posts could even be marked as fulfilled when they are sold out/reached the limit etc. It just seems like even that sma!l change could make things so much easier. Just my two cents. Thanks again everyone and Happy Holidays!

    Tammy from post 131

    (Good suggestion. ~ Jenny)

  88. IMHO, it might help avoid a lot of confusion if you allow the option to reply to a comment on your blog. People could reply, “hey, it’s on the way” and reply back with thanks. It could keep people from thinking they need to repost. But maybe you have better reasons for not allowing replies to comments. We all love you, Jenny. You and James Garfield exhibit the spirit of Christmas.

    (I totally wanted to but it messes up the blog. That really would be ideal though. ~ Jenny)

  89. ChasPebbles We are actually state neighbors. We live in Arkansas. I’ve had family members who have passed away from it on both ends of the age spectrum, but both too soon. So I really hope that they find a cure soon. It’s really hard. My brother is strong, though. And has beat it for 30 years. He does go to the hospital often with crises, though. It’s just really hard. But we have to lean on each other for support. I will try to comment later with links to groups once my mom sends them to me. She said she is in several as well. Sending virtual hugs your way and to your little one. 🙂

  90. Thank you Jenny. I wish I could afford to do this myself this year, but unfortunately I am left no option. Thank you and all your donors for such kindness. That one gift will mean the world to him. :). So sorry for reposting.

  91. Jenny — in reference to comment 2057 — wondering where it looks like 14 things are on the way. I only put 4 things on our wishlist. 14 is too many. Receiving that much was never my intention.

    (Here’s the link to your purchased things on your wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3F9PZAT7IAJD0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_f2TuybH9ACX2NI?reveal=purchased Some were from November, but 10 of them were purchased on the 12th when we started. Some look like a single item but double were purchased for your two kids. I suspect you’ll get them today. They may already be in your mailbox. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  92. My sister and her husband are having a hard time making ends meet right now, they’re struggling just to cover rent and utilities. They have 2 small boys, 2 and 6, and myself sister is sad and embarresed that they won’t be able to afford much for the boys this year. My family just moved so we don’t have anything extra right now to help them with. I’m hoping this will provide my nephews with a Christmas and alleviate some of my sisters anxiety. Her oldest is autistic and she’s really struggling to hide her anxiety from him right now. Thank you.https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1AZRKWR7XVUDR/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

  93. Thank you so much for the mysterious Santa’s out there. I just got surprised at the door in the best way. I’m all emotional now!
    In a perfect world, my little girl will always believe in Santa Claus. But I decided long ago, when she finally calls me out on it I will explain that Santa represents the spirit of love and giving inside all of us. You all proved it. Thank you again!

  94. Hi! I was number 722, and I received both items on my wish list, and I just want to say Thank you so much!! I was able to get my daughter the microscope she wanted but just didn’t have enough for the extras. You have made one budding scientist very happy! Thank you again for the help.
    My offer still stands and is open if anyone wants a homemade make knit team. Franksfelicia@gmail.com

  95. Brittany #579 – Please check with your post office. I had a notice of attempted delivery that needs you to follow up on. If you didn’t get a notice you can do it online at https://redelivery.usps.com/redelivery/ .

    The order number in question is 103-9438585-4008208

    Merry Christmas

    L

  97. Hi Jenny, I read your book FURIOUSLY HAPPY this month and i cryed and i laughed with it…then, It’s so important to me and to this moment that I’m passing. I was diagnosed with bipolarity and there’s days that I don’t want get out of my bed and I think about of my uselessness, and in this moments I remember that you sayed that there will be better days! And I wait! this allow don’t me crasy! thank you for to expose your feelings and to let us know that we’re not alone.

  98. #2093 – I think you need to add your shipping address? It’s not giving me the option to check out to you. 🙂

  100. Nicole #2092

    If you add ?reveal=purchased to the end of your wishlist url it shows what’s been purchased.

    There were 6 books and 4 DVDs purchased from your wishlist on Dec 12.

  103. To Jenny, the bloggess, regarding post 1955. Wow! Very well said. Needy looks different for a lot of people and people hurt in different ways. I’m sorry that people were taking advantage of this wonderful thing. My daughters were gifted items (original post 254 or something like that) and we are so thankful. We promptly deleted our list from Amazon afterwards because we don’t need much. I did post the next day (post 1254 ish) asking for help for my littl le brothers family. Neither one of us have had a stellar year. He lives across the country from me (and any naysayers can check the addresses – we’re an open book) but some awesome Secret Santas stepped up and helped them as well. When I called him to tell him about it he started crying. This is a 6’3″, covered in tattoos, mountain logger man. Please keep spreading all the Christmas cheer you can. You have helped some of the most amazing kids with this (mine included). We’ve sent out our thank you notes to our Santas, but I wanted to thank you as well. Keep putting the good out there, and know that lots of us grew up on giant blocks only government cheese!! Friggin delicious. Merry Christmas!!! And God bless all the Santas out there!

    P.S. They just found out today they’re having a BOY!!!! Yay!!!!

  105. I went back and put together a list of some who still look to need help, I went to #659, so if someone would like to take up the banner and do the next 100 posts? I tried to pick out those who had nothing or just one or two things purchased. So many people have boatloads of Christmas Joy coming!

    #516 Nothing has been purchased for the three kids lists:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/4TZTC2NB0D5Q/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/20U5DYUASA18B/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3UICSU4T2X1GJ/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

    #519 Lots of books on this kiddos lists! Books are awesome!
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/23L3KUXJ92XD0/ref=cm_wl_list_o_4?

    #556/558 Nothing off this list (Or some of the other kiddos in this family, you can click to them from this list)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1VZO831U4CGZ8/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

    #561 Nothing off this list for three little girls (There is also a seperate wish list of books for this family too)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3MNFZR5SQH14I/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

    #592 Family wish list for 3 kids, just a few things purchased
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2TYF6728G1WC/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

    #655/658 Nothing off this list
    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/LGJX5E96WVWE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_an_wl_o_aL9tybS8AAKCY

    *****Disclaimer******* None of these lists are mine. Please don’t find me and buy my kid anything, unless it is a Laser Puppy, which apparently does not actually exist. ;p

  106. Hi. I don’t have a little kid who believes in Santa. I do have an 18 year old son who has sacrificed and put his dreams on hold so he could work full time in a crappy job to help support his single mom. I lost my teaching job due to a physical disability. They school felt accommodating my degenerative spine disease was too expensive. I maxxed out my unemployment benefits earlier this year, as I have not been able to work outside the home as my condition has worsened. I finally got work online scoring standardized tests, but the hours are crap right now. I was scheduled for 20 hours for the whole MONTH of December. I only worked 9 hours in the whole previous 2 week period (and not for lack of effort on my part. They just didn’t get as many responses this month). We’re scrambling to pay the necessities, my medical bills/medications, and trying to find creative ways to raise money. Even if we raise enough, and my son continues to burn himself out working 40+ hours a week at minimum wage, there’s no way I can afford to buy him anything for Christmas. I have no way to show him how much I appreciate his sacrifices and uncomplaining attitude as he watches his friends all go off to college. He doesn’t complain when they come into town and want to see him, but he has to work. He loves anime, so I have tentatively placed three BluRays on my wishlist for him. I would be so grateful if I could give him just ONE of them to show him how much I appreciate him. Thank you.

    Jenny, I know he’s older than most recipients, so I would completely understand if you felt this wasn’t in line with what you intended and wanted to delete it. I defer to your judgement.

    James Garfield Miracle Wishlist Link: http://a.co/c6zKpiI

    (One movie on the way. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  107. I shipped things to three different list people – Sarah, Danielle, Felicia – I hope they help. I’m probably not unique in this but I tended to give kids things I would’ve wanted – something fun, sportsy, book-ish, nerdy, or cute. (There was a Pusheen with an ice cream cone – loved that – enjoy the heck out of it, darling! And whoever got the microscope slide set, wow, have loads of fun with that and put some interesting stuff in there for me!Sarah & Felicia, your stuff arrived today; Danielle, yours will be there tonight.)

    From my perspective, I love things like this because I know it’s helping a real person; a portion of the proceeds isn’t going to administrative staff or overhead. A child will get something they really wanted or that their parents really wanted to give them rather than a “who knows what’s in this package” deal.

    Yes, I wholeheartedly endorse the concept of James Garfield Specific Lists. If the list was huge (more than ten things), I backed out and tried again until there was a more manageable list. I really wanted to be able to completely fulfill at least one person’s list and I did so thank you, Jenny, for organizing and overseeing this. This is so much better than the Secret Sister or Wine Swap things on Facebook where you send random things you personally like to a chain-letter person. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to do good in the world (though I generally do try to do that all on my own.)

  108. Hi all 😊 I’ve stated before that I can’t help financially bc I can’t buy for my own kids but I still have some girls size 11 shoes and boots and sandels .. they are well taken care and a nice pair of Nikes…and I’d love to find a little girl that could use them… I e already sent out a jacket to a little girl and a set of books to a little boy. It brings joy to my heart that I can still give in some sort of way. So If you have a little girl who could use these please email me at goss1018@icloud.com 💕
    I love seeing so much generosity and strangers helping other.. it warms my heart ❤️
    If there are anymore angels out there who could bless my children I would be eternally grateful .. my original post is #1227

    Hunter:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/11SPRSQQGX3UG

    Kiley:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1L469P8L5JPBM

    Taylor:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/CBP06HELNVNO

    Kassidy:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/787SVKS0YDJW

  109. I’m not sure if I missed out on this, but if people are still interested in helping out
    These gifts are for my teaching assistant’s children. She is unable to give them much of a Christmas this year, and she gives so much to our students, I would love to be able to help give back to her. I will be putting a gift on the list for each of her 5 children. I’d love it if we could get each of them something. 2 year old boy 3 year old girl 8 year old girl 11 year old girl 15 year old boy

    http://a.co/7Lhlw1W

  110. #1982 Christy, socks and a wallet are coming your way. My son’s favorite gift to receive is socks, and a wallet is something every young man needs to have. I’ve been where you are, and I try to help where I can. Merry Christmas! ~~mk

  111. http://a.co/3H86Les

    I created this list for my best friend who lost her husband to a tough battle with cancer in September. She has two little ones, Maddie who is 8 and Cooper who is 5. Her husband stayed at home and took care of the kids while she was at school teaching, then he would work at night. This has been an enormous blow to them all, needless to say. They recently had to move to a new apartment that was less expensive, so it’s been even more disruption in their lives.

    The kids love Shopkins and Tsum Tsums. I also added some candles for Mom, who always has them burning to make the house a home.

    P.S. They live in Orlando.

  112. Dear Diana @2110 – a little something on its way to your teaching assistant BUT it won’t get there before Xmas. Please tell her to watch for a post-Xmas treat near the end of January. Maybe print a picture of the toy to unwrap on 12/25? We don’t do Christmas so I never know how much it matters to people that the actual thing be under an actual tree. But she is loved, her kids are loved, and you are loved and the universe values all of you – in January and all year ’round. 🙂 Warmly, A Mom in CA

  114. I was comment 1703 and already thanked the wonderful stranger who bought little miss chaos one of her favorite movies. I told my friend about it and he ended up on here buying two more presents for Chaos and a few more from other wishlists. I can’t contact the person who made that purchase but I’m hoping they’ll see this and realize that their four dollar gifted was a seed that caused more gifts to be sent. You rock, kind stranger.

  115. I finally had the chance to catch up on all of the posts (I think) and I must say I am truly saddened by the actions of some. Its so extremely hard to wade through the darkness caused by mental illness and its extremely hard to ask for help. My kids mean the world to me and even though they aren’t tiny kids they are still innocent enough and they believe. More than that they deserve to remain ignorant to the difficulties of life as much as possible and I will do all in my power to not let them down. I tried to keep my lists based to what they need most with a few things like toys that they wanted added in. I’m so incredibly grateful to those who sent items. Without them my kiddos wouldn’t have anything at all to open Christmas morning this year. But I will admit that I feel thoroughly ashamed for asking for help after reading some of those pretty degrading posts. I do understand that there are some who take advantage and some who straight out lie but to put everyone who has asked for assistance into one large ugly grouping and completely degrade and demean them is pretty awful. I am sorry to those who were taken advantage of. I really love what everyone is doing for each other here. And I hope and pray that it continues because the majority of askers are genuine and not just here for a free ride.
    Merry Christmas.
    Kate

  116. I am a full time student and a single mother of one. I currently just moved back into my parents home after getting out of an abusive relationship. My parents are helping me both physically and emotionally but they can only do so much for my daughter and I economically. I added a few needs such as warm clothing for my daughter,(I hope that’s allowed) I would appreciate any one item off the wishlist, I promise you they will be greatly appreciated. Thank you -Adela

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2WFMIDKPLY32I

  117. Christy, #1982, your 12-year-old has a sweatshirt & pet frog kit coming! (My 17-year-old has the same shirt, lol) ~mk

  118. Jean post #2064 thank you for sending a couple items our way. Small or big it doesn’t matter, they will love anything they receive. I also feel like I’m getting Christmas because I can’t wait to see what is coming. Also I feel blessed to have found this site (from a friend) and such wonderful people that are willing to help strangers have a better Christmas. When I told my daughters not to buy me anything because I couldn’t get them anything, they told me they were going to make me something. I told them to not do that either because I know how talented and resourceful they are, they’re “homemade” gifts are so awesome and heartfelt that I would have felt rotten on the inside, however you and this group has changed that. THANK YOU!

  119. Dear Adela @2117 – A nice warm outfit is on its way to your daughter. I paid a little extra for expedited shipping so you should receive it before 12/22 in time for Xmas. Happy holidays and may you and your family have a FURIOUSLY HAPPY 2017. Warmly, A mom in CA

  120. just a suggestion if you want to show us how far james garfield went this year post your pictures on christmas with the hashtag #jamesgarfieldchristmas
    that way we can all look up the tribe without having to add or exchange personal information.

  121. Original post #645.
    I am so thankful that someone helped us with winter coats, undergarments and a few movies. I would love for my boys to have a actual toy to open on christmas. If anyone can help with a hot wheels set or something i would be forever greatful and i will take my list down! Thank you so so so much! Merry christmas.

  122. I want to thank Kristen (2041) and Ria (2073) for thinking of us and sending gifts. I wish I could fully express just how grateful I am, though I’m quite certain you can’t send hugs through the internet. Instead, I will just say thank you so much; you are both angels in my eyes! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

    Brynn & Beckett (2039)

  123. This was my original post(2066) but I forgot to add an address.
    I’m not sure how to highlight my link but here’s the one with the address on it.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2QO854PEW8DTS/ref=cm_wl_list_o_4?&sort=universal-price
    Again, thank you so much for doing this!

    Kristy | December 15, 2016 at 1:04 pm
    Wow, this is so awesome of you!
    We are a family of 6, my husband and I, 2 young adults, an 8 year old and a 3 year old.
    My husband works and provides what he can for his family but most of the time we are playing catch up.
    Here’s the wishlist~https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=2QO854PEW8DTS&type=wishlist

  124. so when we use that text addition at the end of the url and they say “zero items show up”, does that mean nothing has been bought?

    (Most of the time, yes. 🙂 But it’s possible – with work – to make it look like zero things have been bought even if they’ve gotten things so go with your gut. ~ Jenny)

  126. To Sawan at #2031 – the bath toy is on the way for your little, and the Pokemon hat for your big (the hat may not arrive until 12/26, but I still hope it is loved). My kiddo loves Pokemon too!

  127. Due to some bad choices my little family finds itself unable to pay bills each month. Things are going to get better I know. I’ve recently started a new job and my husband is searching, but things are hard. My little girls is only two, so she’s happy with the second hand items we’ve collected from family. However, if someone out there would be willing to help us out we would be grateful.. Thanks. http://a.co/bNj5CVd

  128. #2079 – A Guise? No, last year I purchased several gifts for families here from a list exactly like this one that was extremely helpful for finding people who still needed help, a few people had mentioned it and I had some spare time so I figured why not step up and do it since I can’t help out with gifts this year. I had fully intended to help with gifts here again this year, I saved up $500 for Christmas, I have four kids and try to only spend $50-$75 on them and the other $200 plus what ever was left from getting my kids gift was going to go to here. Unfortunately Tuesday December 6th we got into a car accident, we were at fault and my coverage isn’t great so the insurance won’t pay anything to fix my car and I need my in order to work so I have to pay for everything out of pocket which took everything I had saved for both my kids and to help here plus part of my rent money (I spoke with my landlord and they will let me make it up), here: http://imgur.com/a/qxsyi is my bank account that shows the first $375 that had to go towards car parts but it does not show the hood, headlight, power steering pressure line, or the tire I needed to fix and replace and I haven’t even gone to get an estimate on how much it will be to get the frame straightened so that the passenger door isn’t stuck shut. The list was 100% to help out everyone I could find who only had a few items purchased I even included the one’s who had 30+ items bought just to show their post, yes my post was on the list my oldest had 1 gift each so that makes it to where they didn’t qualify to be on the list? To me pointing it out would say hey look at me helping why don’t you help me which isn’t what I wanted and why I put those with the least to most in order and if you notice i put my child who got the most first so that my kids weren’t in the front. The list is helpful to people who don’t have the time or know how to check to see what was bought which is why I worked on the list until I had no time left. per someone leaving a comment as ‘helpful’ i have no clue which comment you are talking about, anytime I have commented I have commented as “Embarrassed Mom” jen is able to see what comments people make and can confirm that I have not posted as anyone else here. The comment numbers were left so people can go look to see who they are gifting to if they just randomly click lists and buy things that is pretty silly so I hope they were checking.

    To anyone who helped my kids, I truly appreciate it and I know they will as well since they each have a jacket on the way to keep them warm without you Christmas would not have happened at all, no one plans on an accident I sure didn’t leave the house wanting to get into a car crash and I sure as heck didn’t plan on asking for any help here but life works in mysterious ways and I ended up needing help myself.

  129. This is the list, so appreciative of the possibility of help!
    http://a.co/b210ABm
    I have a 7 year old daughter. Bought my first home last December and since then money has been tight! I have $0.75 in my account until my next paycheck and have slowly gained few things for Christmas. This year has been rough as she lost her 6 year old cousin and best friend to cancer. Family is precious and we are thankful for that. She had to readjust to a new school and make new friends and after a couple weeks she seems to have adapted amazing. She has had so many changes this year. I just want her to be able to have an amazing first Christmas in her new home where she finally has her own room! This is just a list that she sat with me and made of all things she liked. This is so wonderful that an opportunity like this arises. If nothing comes of it it is okay because we have each other. I did add boots and gloves. She left her gloves and the wood stove and melted them, and was literally just in tears an hour ago when I told her she’d have to wait until I get paid to get new snow boots even though hers are a little too tight. Thank you so much!

    (Looks like you’ve got four things headed your way! ~ Jenny)

  130. Hi, this is an amazing group, doing great things, and I almost didn’t post bc it’s a little humbling to ask for help.
    My daughter is 5, and we are a low Income family who lives in subsidized housing, etc.
    This is really the first year that my daughter actually has requested specific toys from us (commercials be damned! Lol), as opposed to the last 5 years where we just got whatever we thought she’d like. Any help would be amazingly appreciated, I added a few different things in different lower price ranges onto our preexisting wishlist for Amazon from my kids mom.
    http://a.co/guglCNw

    (Just checked and looks like there are 4 things headed your way! ~ Jenny)

  131. Jenny,
    I have a few thoughts on how to streamline this in the future to make things less complicated and contentious.

    No reposting of lists. Reposting to keep a list from being buried in the posts just perpetuates the problem. Every time a list is reposted it makes it harder to locate the lists already shared.
    Only newly created wishlists with specific limits (your suggestion of $40 in toys/books per kid & 1 or 2 “need” items if necessary). People may not realize that they can leave comments directly on their wishlist or next to items to indicate which kid it is for or wants vs needs etc. They can also leave their other wishlists public (but not linked here), and if people are feeling particularly generous or moved by someone’s plea, they can pop over there to give extras, but with the full knowledge that they are just that: extras. You can see a persons other public lists to the left of the screen when viewing a list.
    Are there any tech-savvy people in this community? I mean someone who writes code? I don’t know how difficult or costly it might be to do so, but someone may be able to create a widget that allows people to submit the link to their wishlist which will then be shown as a list of clickable links with no commentary attached. Once a list is filled, a person could request their link be removed. The widget could filter out any repeats and be sticky at the top of the page so the links are all in one place. If something like this could be created (perhaps with the Submitted user name beside the link (ie. Jane Doe http://www.linktowishlisthere.com) or even better: numbered, (0001 www. linktowishlisthere.com) keeping the list number even once items are removed, that way people can post referring to the wishlist # that is theirs or that they are referring to in their comment. (eg. Hey WL# 0001, your wishlist needs an address included for people to send you items. Don’t worry, the address remains private.) Then there would be no need to repost or even post the links in comments & then no one feels their links are lost in the sea of posts, or that people are reposting too much. But again, I’m not a coder, so I don’t know how difficult this would be to accomplish or how much it would cost to pay someone to do it. It might be worth the one time investment though for use in future James Garfield Miracles and Booksgiving type events?

    People need to chill out, stop being so judgemental of everyone else, and just enjoy the act of giving to someone else. That is what the season is supposed to be about: helping others, giving, not just giving things but giving our time and being supportive of one another. No one knows everything that another is or has gone through. People shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help. No one is obligated to participate, and if they have a problem with the way some people are handling things, they can just step aside, or donate to a program like Project Night Night.

  134. Dear Jenny (TheBlogges) and “JamesJen”

    Thank you VERY much for the gifts! The kindness of the both of you have warmed my heart this evening as gifts have begun to arrive! I am sitting here wrapping gifts, with the happiest of tears rolling down my face! My three little minions are going to be insanely blessed on Christmas.

    Thank you will never be enough!

    (Ha! Actually Jenny the Bloggess and JamesJen are both me. I always forget to change my user name on Amazon. ~ Jenny)

  135. I was originally post 386 with a bump on 813. Previously I didnt put multiple things per child because I didnt want to seem like I was greedy. I have a total of 6 children. Me and my husband are on our second marriages and have children from our first one. We have a 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, and just turned 18 yr old. I am currently embroiled in a custody battle with my first husband who has cut off my visitation with my kids. All of our money right now is going to paying a lawyer so I can see my children again. This is our expanded wishlist that includes all 6 of our kids. If I can only get one or two things per child so they have SOMETHING to unwrap on Christmas (or whenever I may get to see the 3 I can’t at the moment); the rest of the stuff on the list is for variety. (The gift card is for the 18yr old btw) Thanks for reading again. Have a merry and blessed Christmas to everyone on here, even the ones who seem to have been consumed by their bitterness.
    Thank you so much
    Mallory

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=13VJEEFKW0MH0&type=wishlist

    ($75 in gifts on the way! ~ Jenny)

  136. I just caught up on all the messages from the last 24 hours or so. This post still makes me teary eyed and hopeful. So much goodness happens here, thank you Jenny. It happened for my kids and I couldn’t be more grateful for the 4.25 gifts each will receive. (Thought I’d include the exact number for those of you keeping track). In response to the drama I’m just going to quote Thumper, “If you can’t say nothin’ nice don’t say nothin’ at all.” Thank you all for everything! Merry Christmas!

  137. I think my post may have gotten lost in the sea of posts. A couple things have been bought for my 2 youngest but nothing for my eldest. I appreciate all the help I just don’t want her to feel left out.
    We live pay check to pay check and this year Christmas is not in the budget. I have 3 children.
    Daijah 15- http://a.co/gMktK7m
    Peyton 7- http://a.co/2YuEqpa
    Kodah 2- http://a.co/bbYB8En
    Thank you for all your help this holiday season.

    (Just checked and looks like you have a couple things coming for each daughter now. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  138. I just wanted to take a moment to thank Michelle (she knows who she is) and the anonymous donor that I’m not sure posted saying that they sent items for my kids. (1514)
    I truly appreciate everything thing and they will too.
    As for the drama, it’s Christmas. If you feel like you’re being taken advantage of by anyone, don’t engage with them. If you feel someone is being selfish because they repost, may I suggest you take advantage advantage that d consider that they may not usually have anything and for once have a chance to have a Christmas like so many others have. If you’re receiving more than you thought you would, take a moment and be thankful. Do what you can for others in the future. If you’re doing the scamming, know that there are people out there that are going without and that karma will catch you.
    I wish every one of you amazing people a beautiful holiday, health and happiness.
    And especially to tafairy (in the 1500s posts I think) know that there are many of us thinking of you and your beautiful soul. You’re not alone. I’m sorry for your loss and your struggle and even though I don’t know you, you’re on my mind.
    Much live to and llr of you freaking weirdos. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  139. My story is heartbreaking. I did not add all of the details as to why it is the way it is right now, but we’ve found ourselves without a home, without money, without food and clothes…and without the ability to purchase any gifts for our 5 children. Lord, I pray that your timing arrives fairly quickly, because my husband and I are so lost! For those wishing to help, here is the link to my wishlist for my babies. God bless each and every one of you and may you all have a very Merry Christmas, xo
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/26PIY7MR202PA/ref=cm_wl_list_o_0?

  140. I can’t seem to find many lists that don’t have purchases already! Excellent and sad at the same time!

    I would like to buy 3 different people copies of either Furiously Happy or Let’s Pretend this Never Happened! (if you don’t already have it please!!)

    Please add it to your list and email me at brit qpon (at) gmail . com

    It will be the first three and I will add another comment here when I’ve purchased three!

    Thanks everyone for buying so much stuff I can’t find an untouched wishlist! & thanks to Jenny for making this happen.

    -Brittany

  141. To the wonderful secret santa(s) that sent my son a book he’s been asking for and sent my daughter a book and toy, thank you so much! I can’t say what it means to me to know that there are so many wonderful people out there. Thank you Jenny and all of you wonderful people for everything you do! Next year I hope to be one of you!
    Maggie from post 1794

  142. Thank you to the other person who purchased an item for one of the children on my list. I appreciate your help so much! My teaching assistant’s 15 year old son, 3 year old son, and 8 year old daughter still have gifts on my list and I’d be so happy if we could provide a gift for each of them.

    http://a.co/7Lhlw1W

  143. Ms. Richardson I thank you with all my heart. I couldnt for the life of me understand why there was a box delivered today and then I opened it and its like an Angel smiling at you to see something you wish you could get for your child but could not, yet here it is. Bless you, thank you. I promise he will be so very very thrilled! And his imagintaion and mind will too! Mine is comment 427 and you just made a mother cry, but in a good way. May it return 100 times to you.

  144. Jenny — (re: 2057 comment) thanks for clarifying that for me. I’ll find a good place to donate the multiples. The things that were purchased in November were given as birthday gifts.
    I really appreciate the help. It’s not easy to ask, as we’ve never been in this situation before. I’ve always been able to help others. 2017 has to be a better year.
    Merry Christmas everyone.

  145. To Marissa 2130–child’s waterproof ski gloves, doll with dog, pokemon book and spotted snow boots on the way at different times, arriving from the 17th through the 22nd. Warm, snuggly happy holiday to you!

  146. brooklynsbeautybits99 Number 2140
    Coat, terrarium, crayons and Paw Patrol items are on their way and should be there by 12/20.
    Merry Christmas!

  147. Hi I’m not exactly sure what I’m supposed to say. A friend told me I might be able to get some help to get my grandkids a couple of Christmas presents. I have four of my fifteen grandkids living with me right now and I am over burdened by debt. I am not asking for help getting all of them something this year, only the four that are here with me. I have been reading other posts for over an hour and to be honest, I am scared to even ask for help. I am going ahead and posting because these babies deserve to be happy on Christmas morning. If this is over or not happening anymore because so many people are upset, I apologize for even posting this list. If it is still ok to ask for help, here is my list for the children.
    Thank you for your consideration,
    Gma Cheri
    http://a.co/e5i5w5H

  148. I thought I would do a better, updated comment. I have been surprised with a really spectacular surprise divorce for Christmas, so I am really struggling to find a way to make Christmas not horrific for myself and for the two kiddos in my life. I have a little lady who is 12 and a little guy who is 14. Any help would be super wonderful, as it’s a season of a lot of turmoil for all of us lately. You are all gorgeous people.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2D28WXPWPCLYM/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_4

  149. And while I’m posting. HERE’S TO YOU JENNY. YOU ROCK!!!! That you go through what you must anxiety-wise for this event. I hope you feel good about it. I feel good about it. Stay healthy, snuggle a kitty, a Barker, or a husband (even better, all 3 at once!) and promise to do this again next year. If you ever need help somehow with it let us all know on this blog. I’m sure one (or many) of us would willingly step up to do so. I’m an atheist, but I love the holidays for what it represents (to me); warmth, love, and giving. Merry Christmas, in all it’s best meanings! : )

  150. To whomever fulfilled the items for the post from Mike, for his daughter Bella. I am in tears just writing this. THANK YOU!!! You know, it is funny, he did not want to ask, pride and all but I want you to know, you could not find a better father and she is the sweetest little girl. Jenny, there must be a special place in heaven for you for doing this. I know material things cannot make up for her mothers lack of being there and the pain caused by thinking that your mommy likes drugs and being with boyfreinds better than seeing you, but love is love and when it comes as things you wished for but never really thought you might get, well that love adds up. It seeds the knowing of that not everyone is like that and that she herself IS TOO lovable. Bless you bless you bless you. I promise that when I am able to , I will return the favor. Life has not always been so down for me, I trust I will again also be able to help others. May all your love and kindness return ten fold.

  152. Judy, of the judgmental mind,
    I’m sorry you had a hardscrabble childhood. I’m sorry that you went without, went hungry, were cold. I’m sorry that you believe that a twelve year old is old enough to be kicked out of the house and a 16 year old should be grateful for a roof over their head. I’m sorry that your own life has left you with such a warped sense of compassion and empathy.

    Children shouldn’t have to consider food, clothes, and shelter as uncertainty or feel grateful just to have shoes and pajamas. Children should be allowed to dream and wish for whatever they want at Christmas. Children, especially at Christmas, shouldn’t need to be focused on learning a trade or thinking ahead to supporting themselves. Children shouldn’t be expected to be grateful for whatever castoffs you deem them worthy of. Your experience does not mean that you get to define the meaning of poverty for everyone else.

    Judy, you didn’t make your post with any intent of buying anything for anyone. You made that quite clear. You posted because for some reason you felt the need to shame and humiliate people. I’m sure that whichever charities you choose to donate to will make good use of the funds. I hope that your expectations of gratitude from those organizations will be met.

    Asking for help is hard. These people were brave enough to do it for their loved ones. If they came back after their initial requests were met, maybe they were caught up in the excitement of something good happening to them for a change. Too often, you ask for help and don’t get it.

    Judy, and the rest of the jury out there, here are a few suggestions for next year in case Jenny has the fortitude to go through this again.
    1) Think a poster is a scammer? Don’t buy anything for them, move on to the next list, and maybe email Jenny with your suspicions
    2) Think a poster is too greedy? Don’t buy anything for them and move on to the next list.
    3) Think a request is unreasonable? Don’t buy anything for them and move on to the next list
    4)Think a person is undeserving? Don’t buy anything for them and move on to the next list.
    What you don’t need to do is “call them out” on someone else’s blog. It’s Jenny’s house, not yours. Don’t act up at her party.

    Don’t use a good place like this to prop up your own self righteousness. Giving is optional. You don’t have to participate. Give because it makes your soul grow, that’s all.

    For anyone who ended up feeling shamed by another poster, I am sorry. You were brave to put yourself out there, and you didn’t deserve to be demeaned. I hope that despite what you are going through that you and your loved ones find some joy in the season.

  153. I wanted to just stop back by and say the following “Thank you so very much for everything people have gifted to my kiddos, you all have absolutely no idea how much they are going to love it!”

    On another note, I was guilty of having 3 lists (one for each of my kids) because in my mind it was easier to keep things straight (and I also had no idea about being able to add a note to each item. I had anywhere between 8-10 items on each list and never in a million years would I have thought it would be purchased. They would have been beyond happy with a couple of new books so when I seen a couple of books purchased I was so relieved. Everything else has been a huge bonus.

    Our family donates our children’s books once all of our kids have read them and gotten their enjoyment from them. So the books purchased for my son will be passed on to my two daughters, and same with my middle daughters books, they will go to her younger sister. Once they are done with them they will be donated to the “Little Red Bookshelf” program in our area that gives free books to children.

    It’s Christmas Time everyone…. time for joy and cheer and love and compassion, and just a smidge of magic! So thank you to everyone who made sure that there will be a smidge of Magic for my kids on Christmas morning!

  154. Jen at 2138 – Gifts from my 15-year-old to yours are en route and should arrive before Christmas!

  156. Single mother of three loosing job soon. Factory closinghttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/ref=aw_wl_ov_mng_frm?lid=1U991988H9F1U

  157. My previous post is #816, the one asking for food for my youngest. THANK YOU THANK THANK YOU, whoever was kind enough to send some. It is so very, very appreciated. Will do what I can to pay it forward (always.) <3 <3 <3

  159. For anyone who needs a way to find things for their kids with little or no money i just discovered the BUNZ app. You can trade for things you want or need using items you have and dont need anymore. it appears to be HUGE in canada but not so big in the states yet everyone get on it and lets do some swapping!!

  160. Thank you, Jenny, for all you do. This has to be hugely taxing on your but it does sooooooooo much good. (And I love the idea for shorter, targeted lists for next year!)

  161. Dear Judge Judy , My sons and I slept in rest areas and moved each day until I could get us in a shelter after running from harm. I do not have smart phone nor do I judge anyone that has one and needs help, situations come fast sometimes, and people get blindsighted. But I did ask for things that cost more than what Jenny had set as a limit and stated it in my post. Because they were my sons wishes, not MINE. and I have had the great pleasure of being much much better off than I am right now and I would happliy agian and again buy for those that needed and wanted. And from what I learned being homeless, those that have been there are more often even more generous than those that have everything. If it were possible for even one of the higher priced item to be gotten why would I ever say no? I have worked hard all my life as well. Been homeless three times as a child myself due to my parents having very different priorities, homelss and alone not with my parents. I never once got one single thing as a little girl that I ever saw in a store. And not because my parents lacked funds, but that is a long and for me, in the past tale. I have little and each month just making sure we have food enough that actually has nutriens and is not ramen is difficult. But I wont give up nor be sad. I am so very blessed. I have love in my heart and I have my sons and we are safe. We will get beds, and a TV and dishes and all of that, I have to just keep taking it one day and one thing at a time. And if Santa (the spirit of Christmas and love) happens to make a couple awesome things possible too, then I am even more blessed and so are my boys. I feel very much for you. I see that you are well off in years and it breaks my heart how much bitterness you have still. Maybe you too know what its like to never have just one wish , just one adult care, as I know what that feels like very well. And I am grateful to my own heart I did not allow it to harden me, I feel pity for my parents. Having children of my own, what could be better than seeing their eyes light up or taking interest in them? I want you know, I wish you love and I wish you the biggest and best Christmas wish, I dont know what that is, only your heart and the Universe does, but I know why you feel how you do. And I see and feel you underneath the pain and hurt and I think you are lovely, just in need of a warm hug. ((((((((HUG)))))) from my being and heart to yours. Allow your heart to thaw, let a little love in. Life is so very very precious. Each moment. If others are truly being greedy , that is them. You came with the intent to give and that shows your true heart..let your your heart flow and let karma take care of the rest. Don’t be robbed from enjoying and sharing the love you are offering by listening to fears and worry of being taken, what others do is on them and what you do is a reflection of you. And to me, you look brilliant, like a snowflake captured in the sunlight, beautiful and unique, and there is ony one of you.

  162. TiffanyHathorn #818, #820 – why did the numbers change? Harry Potter is on his way whenever it’s back in stock. Don’t feel like you shouldn’t have posted that list, I did ask. Just got busy with work the last few days.

    (The numbers change because sometimes a comment is in moderation and when I approve it it messes up the previous count. Sorry! 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  163. Update for Emily (#45/#719): Looks like the elves are running late. Zoey’s gift should be there tomorrow. I will keep checking!

  164. We have had a hard year this year and I am unable to provide gifts for my 2 boys. I had a surgery on my hand that has made me unable to make an income. My youngest is a very sick little boy with a system immune disease, chromosome issue, autism, and multiple allergy issues. He has had two surgeries this year, his latest was on 12/14. His brother has been such a huge help this year and is wonderful with his brother. If anyone could help I would be forever grateful. thank you.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=cm_wl_upd_succ_mng

  165. KK at post #61, if you happen to see this: I sent the Neil Gaiman book to you, which tracking says should arrive on Tuesday, but a used copy. Hopefully it’s in good shape, and if it’s not there’s some way to let me know. When I saw it on your list it made me smile and I wanted to get it for your kiddo because every kid should have some Neil Gaiman (really all the kids should have all the books). Funds here are tight, though, and I needed to go the used book route. After I got it I realized that perhaps I should have let someone else get a new copy for you instead of risking the used (it’s one thing to go that route for my niece and nephews, and another for a stranger). In any event, happy holidays to you and yours!

  167. I am super, super confused. I came home from work to 3 boxes on the counter and it was stuff that was sold out and removed from the amazon list I made for the kids. How are people able to buy it when It’s sold out? I never used the kists before. I only ordered from amazon once or twice to get kindle books. Carol L and the bloggess reader who purchased the qvc gift card so my daughter can get that IT cosmetics make up they have on there to cover the scar from her surgery – you guys are beyond, beyond, beyond amazing. I received that plus a dress, shoes to match, a playset house, a book and pokemon pens from Carol L. The kids almost saw it because I wasn’t sure what was in the boxes. I’m glad they didnt open it, they get home before I do.
    Thank you guys so much!

    (People can still buy it if it’s on the list and then Amazon ships it when it comes back in stock. 🙂 Happy surprises are always the best. ~ Jenny)

  170. Hi Naomi here (Original post 344 (no link), 351 (post with link), 649 (ty w/furbaby link), 987 (ty), 1264 (reply to 1139), 1680 (reply to 1587), 1857 (reply to 182)). This is a thank you to all who got something for my family. I did not expect anything for myself or the other adult in the house (the man who makes it possible for me to keep my son with a roof over his head). When my son’s biological has money he goes online and gets things like our catfood so out of habit I put 4 bags. At the same time that someone here sent cat food, him (or someone for him) sent some too. And then all of the sudden each of the cats have their own bag and then 2 to share. I am shutting down the cat list right now. I want to thank everyone that has helped the furbabies as much as my son. The litter is a blessing too. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    For the record, I have been trying to get a business going for the past 3 and a half years. I now owe so much on supplies that it is not funny. I have a student loan that I may never get paid off because i can’t seem to find work. I found out that I may never find work because of the health issues with my back. Any time I was asked what I wanted for my birthday or Christmas by people it is always supplies for my business. I have been homeless but not in a shelter. I slept in the back of my parents station wagon. I have gone to bed hungry (even when I have had a stable house). Heck last night was one of those nights. If I had an income (my last show I borrowed 20 to have a booth and sold 11.00 worth of stuff) I would not be asking for help. And if it were not for my son I would not care. He is the reason that I keep going. Making him smile when everything else around him is going to shit is my goal. He is 16 and has Aspergers. He still believes in the spirit of Santa. He is going to have to face the crappiness of life soon enough. All I wanted was a couple of shirts, some body wash, and something fun like a movie (which he got). When you go to bed and everything is there and then you wake up and 80% is gone all you can do is just stare. Do I wish that I did not have to ask for help? Damn right. But would I do it again to try to keep a smile on his face? Damn right. And if you want to know more about me, my son, or what I do to try to make money (I have nothing to hide) you can e-mail me at paganess77 at yahoo dot com. Yes I do understand that giving my email can open a can of worms. On the other hand it could also lead to new friends. Plus you gotta think…..I am going to email a crazy woman? Love, light and blessings to all who read and give and receive. You deserve to be loved and happy.

  171. To poster #2141 my list has been overlooked and nothing (that I can tell) has been purchased. I’m 2136.

    (Just sent $75 in gifts your way! ~ Jenny)

  172. @Pregnant Mom #2169 Books and a coat headed your way. Merry Christmas. (I went off book and added one of my very favorites as well. If you already have it, please donate to another child in need)

    ~Santa Melissa

  173. I know I came to this way late but I’m a mother to three beautiful children. Kassidy 4, Logen 3 and Jayden 2. We are a one income family barely making ends meet. Just looking to give my kids a little something to open on Christmas. If I’ve come to late I totally understand but I’ve added a few things that I know they would truly love to have. Thank you for reading! Merry Christmas to all

    Kassidy, Logen & Jayden

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/K9KFFEJS9AT3

  174. I just wanted to thank whoever recently bought from my 4 boys list, thank you!! I am so grateful to everyone who has helped us this Christmas. I’m a mom of 4 boys who is struggling with medical bills and now being a single income family so I can be home with my oldest. We live near one of the top rated hospitals in the USA so he is getting the best care. I listed 2 toys for each of our boys and all, but 2 are on the way ❤ You’re all AMAZING and I’m also grateful for all the kind words/support.

    There are so many comments I didn’t see who made the last purchase, but THANK YOU!! I do try to check so I can make sure to thank each person.

    Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1F22SFBNHG5WR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_oH0uyb7TTZ6A6

  175. Hello I’m a single mom just trying to make things work. This year was a hard year for me. If there’s anyone still willing to buy my daughter is in LOVE with hello kitty. Her list is small, she only asked for a few items. Thank you so much. http://a.co/ihmcXxu

  176. Hiya all! I haven’t been keeping up with this list, so just looking at the last few comments, I think I have a lot to catch up on! That said, I don’t know whether I have the spoons to read it all, so apologies if I step out of line, or say something that’s already been said a million times. I just wanted to give a massive THANK YOU to anyone that bought things for my family, I’m not sure if people are comfortable with their names being listed, but just know that I adore you for this.

    There’s a lot shedload of stress gone out of the holidays for me now. Because of the people here, I will be able to make a decent go of a Christmas dinner, have some staples in the cupboards, have some lovely pressies for the kids and have the means to be more mobile and out and about which is such a HUGE deal I’m still in awe of it. Thought I’d just pass along that after speaking to occupational health today, I’ll be having someone coming out to show me how best to use my new crutches and rollator next week. She’s been to mine to assess before, so I really trust her. I am still overwhelmed that I am going to be able to get out of the house more. It’s going to mean so, so much for me and my family. I’ll have extra energy for the kids, and be able to get more events for them. I can’t wait! 2017 is now looking up! You’ve really made such a difference. I may be struggling this time, but I pledge to pay every one of your kind words and deeds forwards, if not financially, as that’s still going to be an issue for the foreseeable, but in conscious words, deeds and actions throughout the year to come. Little dominos can create massive waves 🙂

    If there’s anyone from here that donated, I’d love to send you a handmade card or something to thank you. It may end up being in the new year now, as time and spoons are getting short, but I’d still like to send a thank you. If you don’t feel happy leaving your address here, then please e-mail me: sister_carrion(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

    Much love and metal chickens to all! xx

  177. Good afternoon ladies 🙂 I am a mother of a beautiful 6 year old boy who loves the outdoors and insects as well! As much as I want to bless him myself this Christmas i just don’t have the funds. I owe so many medical bills from my gallbladder removal surgery and I will barely have enough to make rent this month. I have fallen on some hard times this year but i have not given up hope. I am at my lowest point right now so there is only one way left to go and that is up! To all you wonderful moms going through similar situations let’s not lose hope good things are coming our way let’s just push through the bad!

    I made a small humble wishlist for my son that I have attached below thank you and Merry Christmas to all 🙂

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3ARLBW5GHH6YL

    (Presents headed your way! ~ Jenny)

  178. RuthC 2004 I hope your doing well. I’m not sure if anything has been done on my list #442.

  179. Markira13 thank you so much for gifting my son some socks and a wallet <3 He loves new socks — who doesn’t love fresh new socks! And the wallet! One of the few things he asked for. He had a birthday last month and got some money and is very good with his money thankfully.

    Also thank you for the frog craft and shirt for my 12 year old niece. She will love it!!! That is the list I posted for my little brother who is a single dad of two little princesses who lives several hours away in the next state over with no close family and he struggles but he is such a good daddy. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping put a smile on their faces this Christmas season.

    Much Love my Friend!

  180. I’m a mother of 3 wonderful children and I am trying my best to make ends meet. This Christmas I am not going to be able to put presents under the tree because I am currently enrolled in school and am only working part time. Thank you in advance for any joy you may bring to my family

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2LI9AJ0DTPJZ9

    (Looks like you’ve got a few things headed you way! ~ Jenny)

  181. Hi, reposting of #1472. I really need a miracle this Christmas. We have been struggling for two years due to a long term job layoff and huge recession here in Alberta, Canada. I have three children Coby (17, male) , Tegan (14, female with Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Rhiya (8, female) . Any help would be so appreciated ! Wish List http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3OIVP091OC0Y4/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_ws_xs_jfFuybBAHQ8W2 via amazon
    Merry Christmas Everyone and Best Wishes in the New Year! God Bless!

  182. Judge Judy here, still with $400 that was set aside for only Jenny followers.

    This year, my income for the whole year will be about $8,500

    I still feel like there are people less fortunate that I wanted to help.

    My last job, hourly pay, after deductions and crap, was meh close enough meh $10 an hour.

    So every $10 is one HOUR of my time at work on my feet. So this year I wanted to give one 40-hour week of my life to make lots of neglected kids one day of a little joy.

    One 40-hour week means 40 x 10 so $400.

    In my head, I planned to spend $20 on each kid and be able to improve the lives of (400 / 20 = ) 20 families just a little bit. Kids worse off than me.

    That’s 20 families of Jenny’s tribe…

    all year, Jenny’s blog is a hundred comments of people barely keeping the lightbill paid, Jenny is signing books an hour away… the idea that you could drive one hour to meet her… get time off, pay for gas, find a sitter… something that trivial is a HUGE expense to you. I get that.

    Jenny wrote a book about people like me who are doing the best we can with a stupid body that breaks too much and a stupid brain that does freakouts over the smallest thing, so holding down a job is a huge accomplishment, driving to work and not pulling over to cry deserves a medal.

    And the day Jenny wrote about her daughter who said Mom it’s fine if you can’t get out of bed today, we’ll bingewatch Buffy [or somesuch] all day and it’ll be awesome. I cried for hours over that Jenny and what it meant to me… that Jenny thinks she sucks as a mom for being stuck in bed meanwhile the daughter sees that she has a mom she can spend all day with in bed giggling and watching silly TV and that makes Jenny the Coolest Mom of the Week.

    I dream of being brief penpals with some families.. seeing photos of their tree and happy kids playing with toys I bought. There will be no tree for me this year on my budget so I was hoping to see your trees and be a little part of it. How foolish of me, to hope that my $20, my two hours of labor, would be enough to rent some kindness and a temporary step-family.

    I want to help Jenny-tribe people. I sure as HELL do not want these other strangers who Oh Hi Just Heard About This Site so umm here goes… HELL no.
    Next year we must devise a way to make it so there will be a login to a secret board for tribe members only.

    Anybody who says Beyonce is a singer is refused entry. For starters.

    You can catch ___?____ from koalas…

    Jenny explained the wish list setup very well so I expected people (because Judy is a moron) to have spent time making a specific wish list of little things that would make a difference. That’s not what I saw. Almost every wishlist looked to me like families who are doing way better than my $10 an hour.

    When a list contains a $30 toy, I think, okay that is THREE HOURS of my life. Is that toy really worth three hours?

    Then I notice it has a star rating… many toys on lists were 1 or 2 out of 5 stars… that’s the reviews. Go look at the reviews.. that’s what makes Amazon fantastic… reviews from others… Hundreds of people report that this exact toy is a ripoff and it breaks in the first hour and they sent it back and the kid moped all day and couldn’t understand why Santa brought junk.

    Why is this toy still on your list?

    That makes me feel like you are saying that Judy’s $30 is so trivial that we think it’s just fine to waste it on a rubbish toy that you didn’t bother to research because it’s Judy’s money, not mine.

    That hurts my feelings and makes me angry. You intend to spend other people’s money to buy junk?

    Some of the toys are a new special version or somesuch.. but I can’t email and ask you if that’s important. Somebody wants the Super Duper version of Hanukkah Barbie (I’m lying) that costs double the price of a regular one. Did you mean that? I can’t ask. I can’t ask if the kid would settle for this one over there that is much cheaper and now there is money left to buy a whole nother toy.

    All year long I skimp and save and cut corners and wait for deals. I’m brilliant at it. But some of these wish lists do not reflect that at all. Your kid is too young? Can the kid do some sums? Then have the kid spend some hours on Amazon, given a budget of, say, $20 and find the best bargains that the kid wants for that money. Or choose the one $20 toy. Either way… but act like you stretch my dollars and hunted for a bargain as hard as I do and you respect what that money means to ME and what it means that I give it up.

    Some people set up a wishlist but could not be bothered to enter an address. If the address is wrong, that is my money wasted. The shipment goes to an old address and won’t be returned. I get no refund. You get no gift and I’m guessing that it’s Judy’s fault that I didn’t know by magic that you left Dallas a year ago.

    So if there was no address, or the address looked incomplete, I ditched the wishlist.

    The way the gifts work now is that the person holding the money has little say in how it is spent. I kept looking for the nearly homeless and struggling folks and didn’t find them because a year of comments on this blog tells me that there’s a whole army of broken people trying to make do and what unites us is that we are no longer alone and we are not losers and we are amazing for trying to survive with broken brains.

    FWIW

    Here’s some ideas for how to make $20 gifts and every one of these has loads of very high reviews so they are not junk. Maybe my nose for bargains is worth more than my nasty judgmental money.

    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JRWIJ6S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3L76HIWA3VZ0P
    3D Puzzle Smart Stick Bars Creative Toys Different Shape Building set Stacking Blocks geometry toy bricks 118Pcs

    $5.99 for a building kit (or did you really want that $$$ Melissa and Doug kit that cost way way way more???)

    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00001ZWV7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    Magic 8 ball… I thought they were boring. Other kids were captivated for HOURS. You know your kid.
    $4.99

    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Y3RF64/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    Melissa & Doug Paint With Water Activity Book – Ocean (20 Pages)
    you apply water and it turns colors, OMG when you are 4 years old, this is a miracle!! It’s a Melissa Doug brand so there could be generic ones even cheaper.
    $4.74

    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VRE5G2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    Giant Pick Up Sticks 9 3/4 long
    currently $8.48 but earlier were less and there are generic brands for less
    This game taught clumsy Judy how to slow down and have precise and fine hand movement. I played alone to practice.
    I still hate Jenga… when it falls on a table, the noise frightened me.

    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004WKPM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    Learning Resources Transparent Color Counting Chips, Set of 250
    Tiddlywinks.
    An old timey game. Find rules online or make your own and instead of one target, tape targets all over the room like miniature golf.
    Or just make up a new game with the counters.
    $4.50 or cheaper

    Origami books for beginners or other paper folding like paper airplanes or folding animals that is not from Japan but is the same idea.
    or Juggling for beginners
    or solitaire card games for beginners

    A zillion books on Amazon for under $10. If you buy used, you will pay $3.99 for shipping but Goodwill stores often have these for a penny so that’s $4 with shipping.

    I would buy Juggling For The Complete Klutz just because of the name.

    No matter how nerdy your boy is, if he can casually fold a paper stork out of a sheet of paper on a first date, he will win someone’s heart.

    Generic rubic’s cube now that the patent has expired
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UTTXJG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AR2H29TON94HM
    $2.31 plus free shipping but it comes from China so it will be slllllllloooooooooowwwwwww to ship
    Once kid can solve the cube, then go find websites of neat patterns you can make with the colors and learn those as well
    That’s another way to dazzle a nerd on a first date.

    Let’s Pretend this never happened….
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0425261018/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    used for $4 including shipping, a dozen copies of it now
    It has the same words as a new one but the rodent on the front cover is just a sad pile of little bones.

    Disney Frozen coloring book for the insatiable Frozen fan
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1474821464/ref=ox_sc_act_title_12?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    used but new $1 plus shipping, Amazon has it brand new sometimes as well

    The Cool Tools catalog of possibiities
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1940689007/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
    $5 used plus shipping

    This book is Hard to explian briefly… imagine 300 people write one page each on the best tools that they use for their jobs or hobbies but every person does something different and half of them you have never heard of… so each page is tools for that very narrow task…
    thing is, when you are a curious child, just reading about these tools gives you eyes into a whole diffferent hobby you didn’t know about… canning, beekeeping, stuff that architects use, tools that a landscaper uses
    Each page teaches you something about the massive variety of occupations in the world. If you are curious, this is heaven for you. If you are the kid who goes to the giant Lowes Hardware and points at stuff and says what is THAT and WHO WOULD USE THAT and WHAT FOR… you’re that kid.
    This book is out of date for the cutting edge stuff but still perfectly valuable for a kid who doesn’t get out much to find out what possibilities there are in the world for jobs and hobbies. The book is MASSIVE and very heavy and feels like it should cost a fortune. So for $5, it’s a marvel. Last year I bought several and gave them all to kids in my life.
    Get on a desktop / laptop computer, follow the link, you can LOOK INSIDE the book and see for yourself. Page after page of detail.

  183. Thank you, Jenny for doing this. I can NOT imagine what you go through. I am only an observer and a Secret Santa and part of the process makes me stabby!!!

    But… I am truly a Grinch (I even have one who sits on my desk year round) and this (and a local toy drive) gives me a little bit of that Christmas Spirit.

    Like many others, this year I have been a little… disheartened. I think the changes Jenny plans to implement (Should she continue this tradition) will go a long way to help that issue.

    And this may sound petty… but would a quick ‘Thank You’ be so hard? Not that I expect anyone to gush – but just an acknowledgement. I was fortunate enough to have a really good year (well, not as good as Jenny’s LOL) but good. I was delighted to be Santa for several families. Not a single one of them posted even a quick thank you. It would just go long way to alleviate that feeling of people just popping in here, posting their lists, and never returning.

    Anyhoo — Merry Christmas to you all!!!! Here is to everyone having an awesome 2017!

  184. OH – Another suggestion for 2017 !!!

    Can we request that everyone use smile.amazon.com so that Charities benefit from this as well?

    I change my support annually to spread the wealth a bit. This year’s recipient was Stray Rescue of St Louis. 🙂

    Next year’s winner has not been decided yet.

  186. My 12 year old daughter has autism and severe anxiety. her therapist had a keyboard that had special effects and she loved using it. He encouraged us to try to get her one similar. Last year we found a used child’s keyboard for cheap but it didn’t have the features that she loved but we made do with her using his during visits. He has since quit and her new therapist doesn’t have a keyboard and she misses making the sounds and adding music etc. She would love this. This has been a rough year, (most are but this one mroe so) and every job I have applied for to help has not so far panned out. So they are not helping me make Christmas. I know this is a huge thing and understand if no one can help. But it’s worth the effort to make my girl smile. Thank you fo0r even looking
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/A936X8NYYGUC/ref=cm_wl_list_o_2?

  187. Hi it’s Dorothy Hopping once again. I just want to say THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH to the following people for the amazing gifts you both have gotten for my child and my daughters son. They will be so happy come Christmas morning !
    Thank you : Tricia ( i don’t know what number you are on the list ). Your a true blessing ! God bless your sweet heart.
    Thank you : Robin Latour ( again I don’t know what number you are and I’m sorry for that ) but you did as well on an amazing job picking from the list. We will remember the two of for days to come and every Christmas to come. God bless your heart as well.
    I want to now take time to say thank you to the one /or few people that helped my daughter Evolene Williams out on the things that was gotten for her. She asked me to give the thank yous for her. She got hurt the other day badly on here and just totally gave up. She has cried and lost the holiday spirit. I have never seen her like this and it just breaks my heart. But what people don’t realize is yes we live together but have to part and go our separate ways come next month. When my sister moved out she took everything that was hers. We have borrowed pots pans silverware and so on. It’s wasn’t a scam or anything of that nature. The children always come first in our eyes and that is the way it should be.
    She didn’t mean to upset anyone in anyway. But to be called greedy and so on is uncalled for.
    That is one thing she is not and never was. She has a heart of Gold and always has been that way.
    But anyway ….. Sorry for the long post and we just want to say …
    THANK YOU to the two people that did find it in their hearts to help with what they could. God bless you all. You all are doing a wonderful thing and I plan on being on the helping side next year. Pay it forward…
    I have included my original post so everyone will know. .
    Merry Christmas to each and everyone one of you !!
    The Hopping Family

    1655Dorothy Hopping | December 14, 2016 at 11:53 am
    Good morning everyone and all the lil elves out there that are doing such a wonderful job. I just can’t imagine the smiles on all the children’s faces come Christmas morning and it was all made possible by everyone on here that helped
    This is truly an amazing group here and the warmth that comes from those who are helping all the people that are struggling this year is just very heart touching and such a warming feeling. I will return next year but not as one needing help but as one to help out. My heart says it’s the right thing to do and that is what I’m going to do.
    I can’t express my gratitude for the has been gotten on my list so far. My lil ones will be so pleased.
    I can’t wait to help a family out ! ❤️
    God bless everyone !
    The Hopping Family

    Here is my repost as well :
    1316Dorothy Hopping | December 13, 2016 at 8:22 pm
    Tricia # 920
    THANK YOU OH SO MUCH FOR ITEMS YOU GOT FOR THE KIDS. We greatly APPRECIATE it so much.
    I was so afraid I waited to long to post on here and was about to give up on everything. Then something told me to just do this and move forward I’m so glad I did!
    Your a true blessing ! God bless your sweet heart.
    The Hopping Family.

    Original post :
    896 Dorothy Hopping | December 13, 2016 at 11:10 am
    Hi my name is Dorothy.
    I’m not usually one to-do things like this I’m the one that usually does the helping in the area in which I live. We moved into our home we are at now at the beginning of the year and my sister moved out over the summer and left us strapped and struggling. We have came to the point of no Mo ey left after bills for even extra food. Yes we do get food stamp’s but they only go so far. But right now wiith it being Chriatmas time im more worried about the children and things we need for when we move yet once again in January. Christmas is a time for children and the joy they show at this time of year.
    I’ve been so depressed and worried about moving and getting thru this month I’ve gotten myself down. My husband has blood cancer and Parkinson’s disease plus other medical issues which causes me to be home with him. Our children are 2months old and 3 yrs old. My son xander is an amazing child. He is having learning difficulties and is in the autism spectrum as well. My grandson lives with me as well and is just as precious as can be. I just hate asking for help but I’ve hit rock bottom this year and really need the help getting things for them for Christmas and things we need for our home when we move.
    I heard about this group and was told amazing things and how wonderful everyone is at helping people out who are struggling at this time of year… I just hope and pray someone or some people will find it in their hearts and help us out.
    I’m a firm believer in the pay it forward and as soon as I’m on my feet I will be helping locals again when I can.
    Let me just say Thank you from the bottom of our hearts in advance for anything we may receive.
    God bless you all.
    The Hopping Family.

    Jenny Lawson – your book – The Furious and Happy – IVE BEEN WANTING THAT BOOK FROM THE GET GO. Signed would be amazing!! Hint hint. 😉

    Things need help with
    Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2VT5RGCFI11UB

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  188. I love seeing the internet coming together to help everyone when we all need it most. ❤️ Here are the wishlist formy little guys, 16 months Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1L759BSI9X94U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_pS1uybKTH66HY
    3 years old Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SAMMU82UENNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_NU1uybMGXF95Z
    And my 9 year old Hi. Check out this list: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3CTD6AQRX9Q26/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_vV1uybGW1C2WY

  189. This is Tee 2001. Jess thank you for helping us with Christmas presents. We finally told the kids they’d be receiving presents from the Santas here and their eyes lit up with the joy and happiness that signifies this season. Bless you and your family. Merry Christmas as well.

  190. Hi everyone! My name is Brittany and I am a homeschooling mom to an 8 year old son. I also take care of my 9 year old nephew. They are best friends! We recently had to move and my son finally has a room of his own but we needed to put a second bed in there for my nephew. We haven’t been able to get any new blankets for them so they are using hand me down comforters but I would love to get them a pillow or little blanket that is just for them and is something they like. They live pokemon and yokai watch the most! This is such a wonderful thing to do and I hope to be able to give back to another kid so they can feel special as well! Thank you all!
    here is a small list for some blankets and pillows that would make them feel so special and thrilled!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/37VBY9BXB9Q6Z

  192. Reposting my original post with the link to the list and I corrected the shipping address:
    Having a tough time making ends meet, with unexpected medical bills, living paycheck to paycheck. Any help we can get for our 4 kids would be amazing. Thanks! Merry Christmas
    http://a.co/2rhJ2Pa

  194. I have posted earlier but I went through my 4 kids list to try and get rid of some of the stuff that they added they liked that costed alot and I was just trying to make it smaller. My name is Crissi I have 3 boys n 1 baby girl. Her name is Evelynn n here recently we have been seeing physical therapists and doctors in hopes of finding out exactly what might be causing her to favor her left side. She is almost 1 and she still isn’t crawling and can’t sit up by herself without someone close to her to catch her. Then there is the boys Ethan 14, Tanner 9, and Tyson 4. Ethan is the more the gamer, Tanner likes games too, like the Pokemon and five night’s at freddy’s, and Tyson well he loves pawpatrol, superheroes, and fire trucks. I stay home and take care of the kids while my husband Clint works. We live in rural Kentucky and he makes a little more than minimum wage and has been working as many extra hours as he can. If anyone else feels like buying them anything I know they would appreciate it and so would my husband and I.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2BQ8D06YUMQY5

  197. MomOf4 here…

    I just made a post and I need to make another… all gifts are on the way for our 4 boys!! Thank you ❤ We’re so very grateful and I promise you in whatever way we can.. we’ll pay this forward. With volunteering or if we see someone needing encouragement during one of our Hospital trips. I’ll make sure we pay this act of kindness forward.

    This all does make a positive impact on others and brings hope/joy to those who need it. I know there has been some negative for some, but I hope if you’re reading this you know that there is A LOT of amazing things happening here.

    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and many blessing to you all ❤️ Thank you 😊

  198. Shannon, 2174 – several things on the way! Should arrive the 17th 18th and 20th (or so says Amazon!) Merry Christmas!!

  200. Shannon, 2174 Here’s what’s coming: First word flashcards, Disney Frozen Wand, Princess Jewel bracelet, Grow and Glow Terrarium, Matchbox Cars and numbers, colors and shapes book. Just didn’t want anyone to accidentally duplicate! Merry Merry!!

  202. Shannon 2174, I went back to buy the items I’d been planning on after you added your address and everyone beat me to it! Hope you have a great Christmas.

  203. Thank you so much to the person who purchased my son’s two main items they will be put to great use and are truly appreciated! I’m so overwhelmed with joy and I know he will be as well Christmas day!

  204. Hi, I’m struggling a lot with my kids this year. They are older, 12 and 15, but I’m still having a harder time as I’m a single mom and had to quit my job due to health reasons and found myself struggling more than I thought I would. It’s just a couple of things but it would really help and these are two things they can share. I thank you so very much! Here is my list:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=DU43GNIGFTFG&type=wishlist

  206. Another idea is maybe those who want to give next year and those in need ,each family with a need can be paired with a secret santa.The secret Santa can decide if that family is the one they want to adopt for christmas.Kinda like the trees at banks,churches,etc..That will help with the limits for each family.Maybe around the end of November open up a list for Santa’s to donate and then 2 weeks after allow families to sign up for a secret Santa and have a deadline.Maybe have a few extra secret Santa’s for a few late comers that seem honest and sincere.If the scammers come around days 3 and 4 have a cut off.I know there are alot of good hearted nonscammers that come late and if so moderate the comments and see if they can be paired with a Santa.Im sure a few of the internet techies wouldn’t mind helping go through and pairing families with santas.So have 2 different comment blog posts,one for Santa’s and the other for families in need.Each family has a post number next to their name as well as each secret santa.The families can post their wish lists only with the limit set for each child on Amazon and each Santa can go and see what family they want to choose.Maybe have an email set up where the Santa’s can email with their comments number and the number on the family’s comments to Jenny or someone helpingbpair families and the Santa and family comment can then be erased after paired.This would maybe require a Santa to give an email where the family can communicating there is an issue such as an address missing or if a gift needs to be returned but gmail,Yahoo and all email services give out free email addresses and I would be willing to help in the dept of setting up Santa(comment number)= Santa1,Santa300,etc
    I’m sure their are others that would volunteer their time to help with pairing,setting up Santa emails,etc..Or maybe the Santa’s can have an email address written down with Jenny and she or someone helping can relay messages from families if there is an issue.Sorry this post is so long but I have thought about it all day.Im good with organizing and routine because of my 2 autistic babies…lol

    So example is
    Blog post= sign up to be a secret Santa and help a family.
    1.Santas sign up and will wait for families to post their Amazon list with limit of 30 per children’s toys,50 for clothing,and if a Santa can give extra to those families with special situations like a child needing a wheel chair or something.
    2 weeks later open a blog for families to post an Amazon list and with the limits set 30 per child toy and 50 for clothing and if a special needs child is in need of a chair,etc..tell them To also post this need when commenting.We all have stories and why we need help but let people known To post how many children,their ages,their Amazon list And if they have a special needs child.Tell them only to post once and all other posts will be deleted..
    Set a cut off date next

    Say december 16th is a cutoff (or other date) stop allowing posting comments and have a comment moderator check to see if any late comers can be pair with any extra Santa’s left over.If so contact that Santa and tell them the post number of the family and if they want to be the secret Santa.
    The goal is 1 family with a limit, a secret Santa gets to pick the family they want,No double postings and each child and family gets help.
    I’m hoping you see this comment Jenny as I think it’s a good idea (that’s been baking in my head all day😆)

    Everyone that wants to help gets to help and everyone that asks for help gets the help.Everyone is happy and no drama starts because no one can comment after the deadline.

    Have an email set up for issues arising and returns and receive emails from families and pass the message on to Santa’s so they can be given the email of the family in order to take Care of the issue or if they don’t want someone knowing the info set up a email like Santa1 at gmail,etc… so they can communicate any issues.

    So there’s my Novel hope it helps.lol

    Christina

  207. Awe we missed this again. Tried it last year and were too late because the address wasn’t set up right on the list.

    This is our 13 year old Jen http://imgur.com/WxgVN2G
    With the neighbor kids.
    Wish list is mostly clothes and still working on it if anyone cares to help out http://a.co/eUi0H72

    For transparency, we were able to buy her some notebooks, jewelry and a back pack, so she wont be totally without.
    Times are hard for us all & being on a single income and paying for MS meds doesn’t help.
    This is a good thing you do, you all should feel proud.
    God bless
    Merry christmas

  208. Thank you to the person who bought Stella (original post 1002) the HUGE box of playdoh! She really does love the stuff and that will keep her happy and busy for many months,

  209. This is RobinTMP from #1782–I took a peek at my list, and it looks as if some wonderful person ordered the bag of cat food–thank you SO much, whoever you are! I wish I could post a picture of Romeo for you, but you’ll just have to imagine a 15-lb. brown tabby cat with serious mitten paws (I’m talking 7 toes on each front foot), lying on his back with his big old paws in the air and looking totally blissed out. 😉 Thanks again from this crazy middle-aged cat lady and her feline owner!

  210. Hello everyone, money is tight this christmas working as a “nanny” for a 16 year old disabled boy up in new hampshire and I live in MA. only get 20 or so hours a week, and barely making enough money to stay afloat on bills, never mind christmas presents. I have a niece who I wish I could buy the world for, but cannot afford that! Anything helps, i only added a few items to the list, but if you find anything that would be good for a five year old girl, or a child with disabilities, anything helps!
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=1MDG40IXSAC1R&type=wishlist

  213. Recently awarded custody of my 9 year old niece and 1 year old nephew. He is delayed due to some issues at birth. I also have a 2 year old son. We are unable to provide Christmas this year and as I count down the days till Christmas I worry the kids will have nothing to open on Christmas morning. We have had a long hard year and need help! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=3ULQVZB2ETJND

    (I see a few things coming your way! ~ Jenny)

  214. Jenny, your empathy and patience for everyone on both sides of some of the messier conversations does my heart good. Thank you!

    Fellow Canadians, here’s a quick round-up of some of the amazon.ca lists.

    Amber in Manitoba: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/registry/wishlist/2QBMXZ6ACWJK5/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
    Natalie MacIsaac: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/registry/wishlist/3RPGIKNE4IU3L/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
    Two kids in Calgary: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/registry/wishlist/22W7BG3V96YLM/ref=cm_wl_huc_view
    9 year old Pip: https://www.amazon.ca/registry/wishlist/S06WNQ9KQQLV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_an_wl_o_rF3tybYX0AWQD
    3 year old Kit: https://www.amazon.ca/registry/wishlist/2W7W20RCPEM3L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_an_wl_o_IG3tybFTJT3TK

    Coeur, if you’re reading, your address still isn’t working. I’ll check back to your wishlist later, a couple times over the next week or so, to see if you’ve managed to fix it. If so, Dork Diaries #10 will be headed your daughter’s way.
    https://www.amazon.ca/registry/wishlist/199HBIN95C0B4

  215. Judy, it may be easy for me to say because $30 plus her mom’s gift will be giving Little Miss Chaos a great Christmas, but I don’t know that I’d ever want “generosity” from someone who’s going to have so many strings and caveats attached. My friend doesn’t even know I asked for help for her, she doesn’t read Jenny’s blog or interact on twitter or enjoy her instagram, but I do. So does that mean a 2 year old doesn’t deserve to have a good Christmas? Since her mom doesn’t post here? Maybe people put items with few stars up because they were the cheapest thing that were still what their kid wanted. Maybe they asked the kids what they wanted and just added those to a list. Maybe they’re not actually thinking of you when they’re trying to give their kids a better Christmas. There’s a lot of maybe involved where you seem to see absolutes. Holiday spirit, Judy, holiday spirit.

  216. Hi, I just want to say thank you again for the gifts that were purchased for my sons. Thank you Jenny, Lori (1321) and the person or persons who gifted the last couple of things off my kids wish list. I went through all the comments and I could not find that person, but thank you. Wishing peace, love, and light to all. Happy Holidays.

  217. Judge Judy, I feel ya, I really do. I was one of those who followed the rules and suggestions and my son’s wishlist was beautifully filled (books, pjs, a puzzle, trucks, a stuffed animal, a favorite cartoon DVD, socks and a toothbrush.) I am extremely grateful and am sending thank you’s to my Santas through Amazon as gifts arrive. (Becky, Audra, Eileen & Melinda are the ones I know so far, and if any of you are reading this, thank you so much!)

    It’s a strange thing when a few wormy apples get thrown into the pie and yes, there have been people who’ve deleted items off their purchased pages and added new ones. There are people you might reasonably doubt because they’ve posted multiple lists for multiple people, and still other multiple people that they “know of” or are related to in some way–and who knows if they’re all going to the same address? Heck, there are probably a few people pretending to be other people and posting from multiple IP’s, and for sure there are people who didn’t read Jenny’s post explaining that the James Garfield miracle was meant for kids.

    But Jenny’s readers are savvy, I think, and those wormy apples are just a few on a great, big tree. I believe that. Probably because I like living in a way that sees the majority of people as being good, having good intentions, and being trustworthy.

    I admire you for speaking your mind though, sharing your heart as you did in your last post, and even more so for being able to save $400 out of an $8500 salary for the year! That is incredible! I made $9200 last year. Rent, daycare and bills took almost all of it, but I see better things on the horizon. I’ve recently gone from a low hourly wage to a lower wage, plus tips. (Yay for gas and grocery money when I need it!) I’ve been accepted into college and will start training for a real career this January. In just two more years, my son will start kindergarten and my daycare costs will go down. All in all, even though I made some pretty bad mistakes as a teen and young adult (my son not being one of them!) I’m feeling pretty good about the future. (It wasn’t always so. I came from a very toxic environment of alcoholism, apathy and abuse. It taught me that I did not want to be that kind of parent. Now that I have a child, I don’t even understand how a parent could do what mine did.) Of course, I have some lingering issues (who doesn’t?) but Jenny’s site and her books have helped me cope with a sense of humor. I have needed that. I’ve also been grateful for the mentors I have in my physical life.

    Anyway, I didn’t mean to write a whole page. I just wanted to reach out and let you know that the James Garfield miracle was a wondrous event for me and my 3 y.o. (4 in seven days!) son. Merry Christmas to you. I hope all the good that you and the other generous Santas do will come back to you. 🙂

  218. I personally give to my local domestic violence shelter for the reasons Jenny mentions. May I suggest to those giving to the shelters or Toys for Tots etc. to consider buying things for older kids. Every year we hear that the bins are full of toys for the little ones but nothing for kids over 12. Knowing that Santa isn’t real doesn’t ease the hurt of not finding something under the tree Christmas morning. Just my two pennies…

    (Very true. Also, a great thing to get older kids for toys for tots is young adult movies, art supplies, and books. It’s surprising how many inexpensive DVD’s you can pick up at target that are good for the teen set and don’t cost much. ~ Jenny)

  219. Santa Melissa (2173) I’m going to cry, thank you so much! She loves books and will be thrilled to have some new ones.

  220. I think a nice way to organize things would be a google doc spreadsheet! I can think of a few ways to do this and if anyone wants to reach out to me I would need some help testing it before next year. There is no reason Jenny has to do this on her own and there are certainly enough clever and organized people in this room that we can figure out a solution! smiles We may not always have our shit together, but when work together we can figure it out.

  221. Hi! I am a little late to the party here but will give it a shot. I have to say this is an amazing thing you all are doing and so fulfilling even just reading about all of the gifts being given to kids in need. I am posting on behalf of my sister and her three kids. They happen to be my favorite group of people on the planet. My sister struggles just to get from paycheck to paycheck let alone funding Christmas for three kids 6 and under- so any help is greatly appreciated. Their list of needs is endless but I tried to include a few items I know they really want. And socks- which I know my sister really wants for them. My niece is 6, then two boys ages 4 and 3. The six year old is into shopkins and trolls, 4 year old is obsessed with the Spider-Man bubbles on the list (and Batman) It was his favorite gift last year! My three year old nephew likes ninja turtles and PJMasks (whatever that is :)). We are located in Texas. Thank you Jenny and everyone for making all of this happen!

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2S55GODCSBI5L/ref=cm_wl_huc_view

  222. I wasn’t going to post on here, as it’s very hard for me to ask for help. However, I was just informed this morning by my roommate that I need to be out at the end of the month, and have no idea what I’m going to do. I already suffer from depression and anxiety, so “freaking out” doesn’t quite begin to cover my mental/emotional state right now.

    My oldest son is 15 and loves anime, writing, and music. Next in line is my 13 year old son, whose biggest passions are LEGOs and drawing. Last but not least is my 7 year old girl who is completely obsessed with cats and kittens, Shopkins, and anything crafty. All 3 also love zombies (totally my fault) and reading (also my fault).

    I’ve helped here in the past, but am looking for a job (to no avail) so I unfortunately am unable to do so this year. It’s actually to the point where I’m selling my plasma just to cover money for the bus so I can apply for work, and now not knowing where we’ll be in January has me scared beyond belief! I’d love it if the kids could at least have one thing each to open on Christmas. If anyone can help that happen, I’ll be eternally grateful! I put two things for each of them on this list to serve as an idea. Feel free to deviate or find cheaper things if Amazon will allow.

    Thank you so much for doing this, Jenny. This has been such a blessing to so many people over the years!

  223. I just wanted to add a little information some of you may not know. Women in domestic abuse shelters are in hiding. So they have advocates that help them get the things they need. Most domestic shelters are secret places that protect the women and children from the abusive men. Check your local phone directories for a listing of domestic abuse advocates or social services department for information on how to get them their gifts.

    (Very true. I always have to call first to let them know I’m coming. They won’t let me in the door for security reasons but mine at least is always happy to get new toys and diapers if I arrange to drop them off at the door. Call first to check. ~Jenny)

  225. Thank you Jenny and anyone who helps anyone! Whether it’s financial, kind words or a smile we can make a difference. THANK YOU! Merry Christmas

  226. 2224 Broke and scared, sent a gift for each child! Hopefully that takes away a bit of the scared! Merry Christmas!! Expect deliveries on the 18th and 20th.

  227. Can’t stop… won’t stop… buying presents. I hope Jenny is able to make this work again next year. My suggestion: making a rule encouraging people to not write anything negative prior to their ask. I hate to do this… I’m embarrassed… etc. Don’t be! We’ve all needed help at some point. Merry Christmas !! Ya filthy (amazing) animals.

  228. Hello Amanda here from post# 459 I would like to start off by saying a big thank you to you Jenny for all that you do an the stress you go through to make this holiday so special for all of us and a huge thank you to all you angels out there who have helped me along with thousands of others i cant speak for others but i can say from the bottom of my heart i appreciate everything yall have done to help me and my kids without you it wouldnt be possible.And for those who are here asking for help and being ungrateful snot nosed brats about the gifts please be thankful for what you do get and not what you dont because there are way more in this world that dont get anything we are privelledged to be able to get anything because of these wonderful bundles of angels here and its really messed up because you spoil it for the kids like mine who really do need the help so im gonna pray for all yall who have been ungrateful.Again thank you Jenny an all you angels you guys rock !

  229. I hope my post doesn’t come off as too strong.
    I am a mother of 3 children ages (4,8,11) I’ve been a single mom for 4 years and was doing great with the help of my mother. But unfortunately she isn’t doing so well right now. She is suffering from an early onset of dementia. We used to have a Christmas morning tradition of going out for breakfast as a family. But this year will be our first Christmas where we won’t be able to follow through.
    I attached a small wishlist for my children and a small gift card that can maybe help me with our tradition but my main priority would be at least one gift for each of my children I added the one main gift that they have each mentioned on their list to Santa. Thank you for taking the time to read my situation. Happy Holidays 🎅
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/26BLF0DFFIJPU

  230. Hi guys, Cora (#2) here, again. I wanted to thank you all profusely for your support of the agency that I’m employed with (especially in light of Jenny’s updates and some of the very negative comments here). I delivered my first car load yesterday for our volunteers to get handed out, and the toys were received with a lot of love and gratitude. Knowing that we are poised to help 100 or more kids because of YOUR generosity is inspiring. I sincerely hope that none of you are worried about me reselling toys (because what a hideous thing to do)! I neither have the time, nor the energy to do that. Unpacking the boxes and getting them loaded is a daunting enough task, let alone all the negative karma that follows such a terrible life decision. You guys don’t know much about me personally, but October and November were really bad months for me alone. I’m completely estranged from my parents (their choice), had a plumbing disaster, several paychecks were short (for my other jobs), and my landlord began threatening to renew my lease that is up this month. She still has not provided the renewal paperwork, so I’m still living in fear. There is no way, no how, that I want to tip the scales anymore into the negative.

    For everyone who helped someone: you are amazing folks. I decided not to get anything for myself this Christmas (again) in order to help others out. That means I did grab some things off of wish-lists, including my own, and sent out much needed items. It’s people like you who restore faith in our human race. I never pictured that so many things would be purchased off of my wish list (over 300), which goes to helping so many families! I’ll let you know that I added a christmas tree on a whim (which someone swiftly purchased), and wouldn’t you know it, a family asked if there was any way we could help get them one. They will be getting their tree today, and it will be a huge surprise. Something as simple as a TREE makes Christmas for families, and knowing that they will also have a few gifts under that tree? That feeling is priceless.

    For the grumpy folks: I’m sorry that you’ve had experiences that have soured your outlook. Again, I hope that you know that my heart, and the heart of many families here, are in the right place and simply wanting to do right by the kids that they serve, or live with. I thank you for being concerned, and for participating in the JG Miracle this year. I hope that you are feeling the magic from this shindig, just as much as the rest of us are. You are amazing too!

    And finally, to Jenny Lawson herself, thank you! Thank you for letting me post about our needs as an agency again this year. You didn’t have to do that. Thank you also for verifying the legitimacy of my wish list by personally purchasing some items. I’m sorry that this year has been caught up in some drama and that changes, if the JG miracle moves forward, must be made. You are doing a wonderful thing by hosting this platform for holiday miracles. I wish you a magnificent holiday. You are truly a saint.

    (and remember, these opinions are my own and don’t reflect the views of CHSFL. I’m not a spokesperson. I’m simply human.)

  231. Dear Paige & Gillian and Secret Santas everywhere,

    I just wanted to update y’all and let you know that all 7 items you magical folks purchased for my girls (Emma, Molly, Ava) have arrived!!

    Even the Scattergories game that we thought would be arriving on the 23rd, so yay yay yay Amazon!

    Y’all are absolutely magic and I am awash with joy. Love to each of y’all and from my family to yours Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, peace love & pixie dust <3

    -Misty

  232. From original post #173 ( i think). I sent some thank you notes that came in packages today 🙂 I’ll finish the rest tomorrow when I’m more awake. Thank you again to Jenny for hosting this, and to all of those are helped spread some Christmas cheer<3 My daughters list was pretty much emptied and my son got some books and clothes he had been wanting and some pens!

  233. I’ve been debating all morning whether to post this, as this is not exactly what the James Garfield Miracle is about. But when I heard about this family, this community was my first thought. A year and half ago these children lost their mother in a tragic car accident. Their father was trying everything he could to deal with his pain, but the grief was too overwhelming and he took his own life this week. Please, if you are so lead, think of helping this family. And, remember, depression lies!

    https://www.gofundme.com/kemmerly

  234. R.Lemus (#2229), I tried to buy everything off your list, but didn’t buy the walkie talkies because they would not arrive before Christmas. You might want to add a different set so that your kids have them on Christmas. Happy Holidays!

  235. I thought and thought about this all night and I was actually not going to post here again. Each of my 5 kiddos has been gifted with a book or a toy and I am so incredibly grateful that they will have something to open Christmas morning. As the mom I was more hoping underwear and socks would be snagged first on their lists because they all badly badly need those items. If its not too late and not too much to ask if there are any Santa Angels left looking my kiddos could really use some socks and undies. My youngest daughter has had 5 items gifted to her, my oldest daughter has 2 items, and my 3 sons each have a book purchased from their lists. If its too late to ask I completely understand. Each of the kids have a separate list with undies and socks on them to make it easier to see who has gotten what.
    I am so thankful for you wonderful awesome people. You truly are amazing.
    THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
    Merry Christmas
    Kate #236
    Abby – https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/14Q3MCPAWIIP3/ref=cm_wl_list_o_6?
    Alexa – https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/25RR45QD1DHC5/ref=cm_wl_list_o_13?
    Jaden – https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2ANGFGMAZZQM3/ref=cm_wl_list_o_10?
    Robert – https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3AFT4T0U5U4ZD/ref=cm_wl_list_o_7?
    Tyler – https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3NMO96X2HUNY4/ref=cm_wl_list_o_1?

  236. I’m really trying to figure out how to do this, so bear with me.

    All I wanted to get my kids this year was some Harry Potter books to replace all the second hand ones we have found at goodwill that are falling apart, some indestructible boos for the baby, and maybe a couple gift cards.

    We have two preteens, one who is special needs, and a one year old. Husband and I are going without this holiday season, but still can’t make any dollars stretch enough. I will get to an actual computer hopefully today to see if I can figure out how to add our address.

    Happy holidays everyone, and Bloggess bless you.

    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1JMRBUS9ZLLOF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_1U-uybFVBPBWW

  237. Hello Everyone,

    My name is Michelle. A friend referred me to this awesome blog. I am not usually someone who asks others for help. I am a caretaker by nature. However, I am also a mom to three children whom I am struggling to provide presents for this xmas. We took a huge financial hit this year. Last year we bought a house to accommodate our family plus my niece and nephew. I had custody of them for the past three years. My niece and nephew unexpectedly returned back to my sister this summer – as did the income we were getting from the state to help out with their care. Additionally, my husband lost an on-call position which was providing us with a substantial amount of income. And to top it off my husband was involved in a car accident at the end of last year which totaled our car and because we lacked GAP coverage we had to pay the difference of the note and our car payment has gone up with the purchase of a new car to replace the old one. Consequently, we have lost $2000 a month of income and we are now struggling to pay our mortgage amongst many many other bills. Any help we can get would be greatly appreciated.

    My oldest Alexis is 19. She really needs new clothes for work. She put on some weight and has outgrown her existing wardrobe. She has asked for size 10 skinny jeans, sweatpants and medium shirts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=2DFVDCIU7UYH7&type=wishlist

    My middle child Hannah is 16. Hannah has taken a liking to galaxy themed clothes and asked for these headphones. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1J2PIADHZITYR/ref=cm_wl_list_o_7?

    My youngest son is 15. He loves all things pokemon. He has requested stuffed animals and posters and shirts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/22ATEC3J7OMYQ/ref=cm_wl_list_o_5?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your consideration. I hope to one day return to this blog in order to give back to someone else.

  239. This is such a wonderful thing you do!
    I know it’s probably the last thing on your mind right now, but I have an idea to help combat the issues you mentioned this year. The comments section doesn’t allow people to reply directly to another person’s comment. I know nothing about all that technical wizardry, but perhaps if that feature was possible then once someone has bought items from someone’s list, they could reply directly to the comment saying what they have bought so that others would then see that the person has already been helped.
    As for people posting their list multiple times, perhaps under different names… I don’t have any answer for that one yet.
    Keep up the great work!

  240. I can’t believe that I missed this, I had so much fun last year reading all of the posts. Last year I was in a tough spot and really needed winter boots for my son (I live in Canada), Jame Garfield made it so my son could have boots AND a present and I am still incredibly thankful for that. I didn’t need anything myself this year (which kind of brings tears to my eyes), although I am not quite in a place I could’ve helped either but this is the only place where this much love spews everywhere and I spend so much time crying and watching the miracle. I see from the updates that there was some drama, which is too bad but likely unavoidable as this becomes more widely known. I am planning on going back through the comments now because I still want to feel part of it, even though I am super late this year.

    Thank you Jenny
    You are incredible

  242. Monica @ 1528 Thank you for the book. Cora @ I have no idea thank you as well. My family appreciates your help.

  243. @Anonymous #2235
    Thank you so much for blessing my family for the holidays! I went ahead and changed the walkie talkies thank you!

  244. I’m feeling particularly bleak about the state of the world, so I did some more shopping and sent a few more gifts to people who hadn’t received anything (or only 1 thing). It’s not much, but at least I feel like I’m doing something.

    I like the idea of separate lists next year and a limit to the number of items. I don’t know how it would work, but I’d also be willing to help vet lists before they were posted to make sure they weren’t too long and help flag lists that have been fulfilled so no more can be added.

  245. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=1FKNLTOP4JYM8

    Somehow my sons list has gotten overlooked. He is 12 and he loves Harry Potter, Nerf guns and video games.
    All the things on his list are under $30 besides the Harry Potter books, but he would take those used and wouldn’t know the difference.

    (Looks like the links you posted earlier didn’t have an address or don’t work. This one did. Send a Harry Potter game. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  246. Christina #1904 You have a mermaid tail headed your way, should arrive Sunday. I ordered a couple more things but they may not arrive until after the holiday 🙁 Sorry about that! I hope the kids have a great Christmas!

    Lisa

  247. I have a question. Are there any other groups that help with iPad for autism? My son is five, autistic, nonverbal, and developmental delays. Unfortunately he was not a recipient this year from Autism Speaks. Any ideas? Thanks

  249. I hope I’m not too late. I need help giving my 5 year old daughter Anita and my 13 year old son Ty a Christmas. I’m the primary caregiver for my husband who was shot by a stranger. The police have no idea why he was targeted. He was shot near his spinal area, and has to use a cane to get around. He’s in a lot of pain and everything is a struggle for him. We lost our home, but have a great new place and are trying to get back to normal. I read the rules above and added about 3-5 things per child under $20. The kids have one bigger item each that I don’t expect anyone to get. If you do, I know they will be so grateful and excited. I’m not requesting help for myself, my husband or my 18 year old son. We are grateful for any help you can provide.

    http://a.co/giToNRB

  250. I was just happy to see Missicat posted here this year. I was worried after last year. 🙂

    Also, I know it’s been said a couple of times, but Sarah / pinksesh is a real true person and is not in any way a scammer. I would hope that nobody really thought she was. And I hope she is feeling better today.

    Thank you, Jenny, for all that you do.

  253. I wanted to thank Anonymous person who sent my children gifts AND wrapping paper. That made me cry all over again. Thank you. Thank you from my heart.

    #732

  254. My husband came home loaded down with boxes all full of the books and cds that were on my daughters wish list. He had a look of pure shock on his face, and I just started crying. I explained and he was thankful that 1. I hadn’t gone on some mental breakdown shopping spree and 2. because it reminded him of the good in the world. The kid was inside studying for Spanish and trying to figure out if Harvard had a herpetology program, if so what kind of scholarships were available for kids like her. I will tell her about the kindness that comes from others and she will pass that kindness on in so many ways. Because she is the best thing ever, a bright spot in my sometimes dark world, and she is amazeballs. I love each and every one of you and I cannot thank you enough.

  255. I figured it out. Our address is attached to the list.

    We have two preteens and a one year old. Husband and I are going without presents, but the dollars don’t stretch enough. There isn’t a lot on our list; Harry Potter books, indestructible books for the one year old, some alphabet magnets, and Amazon gift cards for the older two. We just want to make them smile a little on Christmas.

    Thank you, Jenny and our Bloggess family. 💛

  256. First of all, Jenny, thank you for all you do and all you put up with to give our kids Christmas!! But I do want to point out a few things to people such as Judge Judy.

    There are areas of the country (I happen to live in one) where there are no shelters or Goodwill/Salvation Army stores…for that I’d have to travel at least 75 miles. There is a food pantry and we’re blessed that it arrives once a month to hand out a box of supplies.

    Also, our children learn to work when they can walk because most of them go with their fathers to work on the farm or ranch. By the time you are twelve you do the work of a hired hand. But alas, we don’t kick them out when they are 16 or charge them rent because we allow them to use our shelter and food while maybe working in town to save up for a car or college because most of us know that we won’t be able to help.

    My kids are the lucky ones I guess. Their father walked out, at Christmas time, and we live in a tiny house in town so they don’t know the struggle of feeding chickens, pigs, bottle calves or milking cows or breaking ice in tanks in sub zero temperatures before going to school and upon returning home. My kids are lucky that they only have chores around the house, help to shovel snow and mow grass. My kids are lucky that they don’t realize we’re poor. They don’t know that their clothes comes from sack sales at thrift stores or from that once in awhile trip to Goodwill. They don’t realize that their shoes are used and that I clean them before “gifting” them. They don’t realize that I patch our blankets and jeans because I have to not because I like to sew, I don’t. They think canning food that we’ve scavenged from ditches and thickets is fun! They don’t realize we need that little extra to make it. They don’t understand any of that because I try to make their lives “normal” and if that means adding a $15-20 toy for each to a wishlist, so be it. If that means that strangers buy them some sports balls so they can invite friends over to play, so be it. If that means a kind soul I’ll never meet buys my youngest a pair of jeans that will actually fit him, so be it. I’m grateful and humbled to be here. I love Jenny’s blog and I look forward to the day when I can pay it forward in cash instead of just with my time. My life will get better and I will not let judgemental internet personalities affect my outlook. I will come out of this with my compassion and hope intact. My Christmas wish is that all of you are able to find your’s as well.

  258. Hey everyone. I am a single mom with two beautiful daughters, ages 13 and 11. It’s been a hard year. I have a mental illness that limits my ability to work a full time job. I depend on child support which hasn’t come in in about six months. My oldest also has a mental illness as well as Type 1 diabetes. Making ends meet monthly is hard enough so the idea of getting presents under the tree is a whole other level of stress. I appreciate anything you can do. I made a comment next to each item to show which child it is for. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_wl_edit_bck?ie=UTF8&id=3JYG7GGYID2RC&type=wishlist

  259. Thank you for doing this again. My family is in the middle place this year. We are able to buy Christmas gifts for our child but are not donating as much as usual because I was out of work for months and our financial stability took quite a hit during that time. (Incredibly thankful to have found a great new job.) It very easily could have been the case that I would be posting our child’s needs/wants this Christmas.
    Just reading through the requests and responses has me crying and feeling more connected to humanity. It’s awesome.

  261. Thank you Jenny!
    I was worried he would be overlooked! I’m forever grateful for you!
    He loves Harry Potter! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  262. Dear Judge Judy, you want to be part of a family? Well then you can be part of mine. I don’t care if you got anything for my son (yes he had 2 expensive items on his list but that is because he wanted to be able to use those to teach himself music production and video editing). You can email me and then I will send you pics and a video of him opening his presents. Or you can ask to friend me on fb and I will accept. Just remember I am mouthy and tend to express my own opinion on my page. I accept anyone into my family because sometimes blood family is not all it is cracked up to be. Maybe we will get into some heated conversations. Maybe we will laugh together. And maybe we will cry together. But if you are going to be part of my family it will not just be for Christmas. It will be for birthdays (including yours) and other holidays. You will be a part of my family period. I will do things that will make you laugh so hard you cough and probably mad enough that you will see red. But what’s a family for? And no I am not doing this for any other reason than you wanted a family. Much love Naomi and Tanny. email: paganess77 at yahoo dot com.

  263. http://a.co/g863aBP this is for my kiddos they are 14, 11 10 and 7 we’ve just had a rough year. I had a pretty rough break up and been trying to rebuild again. thanks all for looking I hope I’m not to late.

  265. Dear James Garfield, Ranada, jamesjen, Caitlin A, Gillian, Anonymous,
    Thank you so much for the gifts. You have no idea how much it means to us to see that there are still kind, compassionate people out there. We hope you have a Happy Holidays!

    Again, thank you so much!!!!
    I hope your holidays are blessed and you and your families have a Merry Christmas! 🎄☃🎅🏻🎁❤️
    Jessica V #302, and I believe #1636ish

  266. Hi Keisha @ comment 2252, the Scratch Art Set and Scientific Explorer Magic Science for Wizards are headed your way, will be delivered by 12/21. All the best to you and happy holidays!

  267. @maria at post 2248 I know a few places that donate iPad for autism also if you get Medicaid I can help you to apply for one and a gps tracker.Hoping you see this post Maria

    Helpforbraylen at gmail dot com

  268. I am sorry that I have not posted since my original post (#7) a few days ago to thank anyone. My wife was sent to the hospital tuesday and I have been taking care of her upon her return home, so that she doesnt go back and miss christmas with the kids. But I wanted to thank all of you who sent my children, myself or my wife gifts. From the bottom, top and all around my heart THANK YOU. I am so thankful for everything. As is my wife. The sure generosity of those who dont even know us would make the grinch’s heart grow. Thank you again. And Happy Holidays to all of you.

  269. Thank you Lisa your amazing,she will be hysterical.The sensory items are very much needed so thank you so very much.Hopefully this will help them with teeth brushing issues .pls email me to get a picture.
    Helpforbraylen at gmail dot com

    All that remains is a few winter outfits and sensory items.I added those things asi found them and plan to hopefully purchase them as I get on my feet.But when you have autistic children those sensory items come in handy during meltdowns and for therapy.

    Link: http://a.co/2Tf2TV0

  270. Hi Anonymous @ comment 2205, the Sharpies and Pie Face game are on the way, but Pie Face looks like it will arrive 12/26. I hope your kids enjoy it, I had a blast playing it with my niece and nephew. Happy holidays to you and all the best in 2017!

  272. Hi, I’m Alyssa reposting from #331. I think my Tucker Family list got lost in the shuffle and I just wanted to put it here in case it was missed. I’ve been reading the comments and I am truly inspired by everyone that has the ability to help those in need. Thank you all!
    Also, Jenny, were you really just at BookPeople this week? I remember meeting you and Victor at BookPeople when you came to talk and sign books for Furiously Happy.

  274. Dear Gina @ 519: I sent Baby James 3 of the books. One will deliver Dec 20, and the other two say delivery Dec 18 (Sunday? Oh well, it’s a Prime delivery, so maybe so!)
    Merry Seventh Annual James Garfield Miracle! 🙂

  276. I just wanted, again, to thank anyone who purchased for us. I’ve been horribly sick this week and haven’t even been able to open a single box- I have zero energy left after work. I will go through them next week and if you’ve left a way to contact you, I will thank you personally. 🙂 Merry Christmas to everyone!

  277. Hi I’m Sue from org #2044 and I wanted to apologize for a couple things. 1st my original post was with me not reading what to post and 1 posted a huge long post with my life story which wasn’t need. Then I missed my 2nd link so had to add additional posts. Also on my kids list I had put several items on their lists not as a way to be greedy but to allow anyone that might want to purchase something to have their choice of what they might want to buy. I looked at it as not wanting to say…Here this is the only thing I want someone to buy. I figured someone might enjoy picking between a few things. I didn’t stop to think of the amount of people everyone might be shopping for and the time it might take if they shop for multiple families.

    Because of this this list my daughter will now have a present to open when they were told they would not get anything. Thank you Jenn for buying my girls an item and thank you the list and the community.

    Also a suggestion for people that can’t buy anything big and has little kids or just wants an activity to do. I seen online where you can take small things like candy or little whistles or small toys from dollar store and wrap in saran wrap adding an item and wrapping it into ball shape changing the direction of saran wrap so that it’s a little harder to open. You roll dice and the person holding the ball tried to unwrap until the next person roll even numbers. The person holding and unwrapping gets to keep what ever comes out while unwrapping. You could add in all types of small items. Small kids would be excited with small change, pieces of candy the little plastic rings you could make a ball or two for $5 maybe and it could be fun thing to do with smiles and laughs.

  278. I think I missed this again, I can’t get online til my day off. I’m working a full time and pt job My 13 year old jen could use some holiday cheer. She has MS and is mildly delayed a bit. She’s like a perpetual 8 year old and struggles to fit in with kids her own age. She is truing to be more sophisticated like her older sister Rosie whos in college. Money is tight with supportjng a college junior and a child with ms. Trying to get a lawyer to help with disability for her

    List forJen list
    http://a.co/5yZou1i

    I thank you men and women. And yes, lots of men read Jennys books. On our state forums theres more men who talk about the books and blog than women

  280. Hello everyone!! .we got a couple more packages in today. They are from the same people. Thanks k you once again !
    I hope to see this site again next year and I want to be a secret Santa!! 🎄❤️ I can’t wait !!
    Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you. You all are very special and very Wonderful people.
    The Hopping Family

    P.S. My daughter got the diaper wipe warmer and plugged in right away needless to say she is thrilled !!
    She changed the baby he didn’t go potty on her. Lol
    She is ever so greatful!!

  282. Naomi (1264, 1680, etc) I wasnt’ sure if my last message posted under anonymous but I think it did. Some household supplies are heading your way too. Enjoy the holidays with your family, furry or otherwise. 🙂

  283. I am just finding out about this today, and would love to add a wishlist if it is not too late. I am a single mom with one 7 year old girl. I am a full time student trying to go back to school to make a better life for us so Christmas is hard this year! I added a few things I know my daughter would love if its not too late. If it is, no worries! Someone just told me about this today so I thought I would try. Thank you in advance and Merry Christmas.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=VC30PC312IRN&type=wishlist

  284. I posted late and understand why we have been overlooked (2128). But, I wanted to say thank you to all those people who are going out of their way to buy for others. This can be an extremely hard time of year. Not only financially, but the strain of appearing happy when it just isn’t in you at the moment.
    I’ve never participated as a giver or an asker in the James Garfield Miracle before. Christmas has been basically passed by in my home for the last five years – the years that I’ve known and read The Bloggess. We’ve managed to move every year for the past five years right around the holidays. Funds become tight and holidays get pushed to the back burner. When it was just my husband and I that was ok. Last year I worked hard to make something for my then 1 year old daughter. It was a bright spot.
    This year that isn’t happening. We were homeless for a time and both my husband and I were unemployed. Things are looking up though. I found work and we found a place to live. Hubby was able to file for unemployment. We’re still behind on bills, but despite not being able to afford gifts I’m taking solace in the positive. We have a home. We have heat in the negative temperature weather. We are together. These things are more important that gifts.
    One day I hope one day that I can gift others, but right now I focus on those of you who can play the role of Santa. You all give me hope in hard times.

    Thanks for that.

  285. I’ve purchased three books but would like to get one more for someone whether your wishlist has been touched or not, if you don’t have LPTNH or FH.

    Please email Brit qpon (at) Gmail . Com with your wishlist.

    Love this awesome group!

  286. I just saw one of my items was purchased. I’m in tears. I get very jaded at how horrible many people in the world are (just in general, not here!) and an act of kindness like this really restores my faith. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot wait until I am in the position to pay it forward.

  288. I have a huge favor to ask and I don’t want to come across as ungrateful because a couple items have been purchased but I have 1 last request. My oldest has had 1more item purchased than my youngest. Normally I wouldn’t care but my youngest have been battling major depression herself and at age of 16 I don’t want her to feel any less than her sister.
    She has a big interest in Victorian things which is why I listed the watch necklace so that would be a great option for her or the star wars cup.
    Like I said people have been generous and purchased 2 items for my youngest approx $20 and 3 for my oldest approx $40 so I am super lucky but you can see where the youngest might feel a down by the difference.
    They both see me struggle to even pay rent or buy household items so I don’t want them to have any issues with different gifts too. I know sounds stupid but they are still kids even at 16.

    I cleaned all the list up to only include what has not been purchased and have a couple different ideas.
    Thank you if you choose to help and sorry if I sound ungrateful because is 1000% not my intention

    Here list is at http://a.co/9k6NZg2 – Youngest

    (I just went to check and looks like the watch necklace was just purchased for her. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  289. Lauren in 2222, Tiff in 2250, and Anonymous 2259 – some gifts are on the way for the kids!

  291. Sue Ponder – Hope she likes the watch necklace!

    Also, this has been a great distraction from working right now.

  292. Kim THANK YOU!! You are awesome. What a great distraction, shopping and making children happy and giving parents a sigh of relief.

  293. I received some good news today, so I went on one last gift-buying splurge:

    Randomramblingmom @2236 – the underwear fairy is sending gifts your way.
    bettycrockpotter @2237 – Harry Potter books + an extra small thing on the way to you.
    Jane12 @2246 – 2 Harry Potter items on the way to you. The Quiddich will be on time, and the game will unfortunately arrive the day after Christmas.
    Tiff @ 2250 – 2 toys and 1 item of clothing, coming to each kiddo. Sunday/Monday delivery.
    Anon @2259 – Gifts for both girls on the way. I had to choose a different (bigger! Go big or go home!) emoji set, since the one you had wouldn’t arrive until the end of January (!) – so you may want to take that off the list!
    Rachel @2264 – Shopkins and Pokémon cards (2 sets of each) on the way to you. I had to expedite the shipping for the Pokémon so they should be there on the 23rd!
    Kareth Aisling @ 2272 – your girls will have a superhero Christmas (I added one more book to make it a nice round number)

    My last hurrah! Thanks a million jillion to Jenny, who made it possible for me to pay it forward. I hope you all have a happy holiday.

  295. Anonymous #2259 – There are two things on the way for each of your girls. I had to get a different color headphones in order for them to be delivered in time for Christmas (orange instead of blue). I also went off script with the lego set since the others wouldn’t be delivered before Christmas or were out of my price range. Hope y’all have a Merry Christmas and things improve for you in the upcoming year.

  296. This will be the first Christmas without my mom. We just had our first Thanksgiving without her and my birthday just passed last week. We talked every single day and I miss her so much. Miss knowing that we have someone that genuinely cares and loves our little family. We don’t have anyone else. We cherish the few friends we have and have to find a way to make effort to make a support system, people to share our lives with. For our children’s sake. It’s so hard to do that. To be open. To reach out. At this time of year and always. Depression is hard. Life is hard. Seeing all the love here helps my heart. Gives me hope. We are so grateful to all of you. Not just to the angels that gifted our children, we can’t thank you enough! ❤ But everyone! For opening up your hearts here. We are truly so very grateful. Merry Christmas to you all. I wish you peace and love and blessings!

    Rebecca
    (Post #245)

  298. Thank you to the lovely Santa who sent and extra $10 Amazon card labeled “For Mom”. What this mom needs more than anything else is to pass that on. So I used it to buy a toy on someone else’s list. Merry Christmas everyone.

  299. Kim– THANK YOU!!!! She loves to read. I appreciate you so much. Merry Christmas and bless you for your generosity!
    Singlemomof1Girl (poster 2284)

  300. I wanted to come back today and say a huge, massive, massive thank you to everyone who played Santa to my kids. You guys … you kept the light alive. There are so many huge hearts here. If I could send you all cookies, I would (actually, do you guys want cookies? I make a heck of a snickerdoodle).

  301. Singlemomof1Girl – You are very welcome! It says they should be there on Sunday so keep an eye out! Merry Christmas to you, too!

  302. I @2250 came back to tell everyone that I’d put cheaper things on the list and added a baby stroller for my daughter, and I just read the comments. Tears. I’m so stoked about Christmas now! Thank you for your kindness and for making this mom the happiest she’s been in months! I’m so happy right now, jess and Kim.

  303. Sue Ponder, unfortunately I have zero money to purchase anything but I do have lovely and delicate Victorian cameo earrings with a pearl. Sadly, they are not antique cameos but they were custom designed and from a jeweler. They have never been worn and if you think your daughter would want them let me know at Byethebays at g mail dot com and I can send you a pic and try to force myself to go to the post office. No, not try. I WILL go the post office. People on this list have been so good to me.

  304. Lena, 2265 and Jessica 2261, I fixed my list https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/9E4QTIAWD8G9/ref=cm_wl_upd_nojs_succ_ei some magnets went missing but I am hesitant to repost in case someone bought them. My lil boy is kind of obsessed with magnets….You are all are so kind and generous…I thought my comment was going to get pretty much buried/ lost/ ignored. I’m humbled and heartened by the generosity here.

    by the way, I guess TJ is actually now since I’ve logged on (which is my fantasy superhero name)

    (The wall magnets have just been sent to you, I think. You can add ?reveal=purchased&view=null to the end of your wishlist and it will show you what’s been purchased. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  305. I’m a mother of 3 wonderful children and I am trying my best to make ends meet. This Christmas I am not going to be able to put presents under the tree because I am currently enrolled in school and am only working part time. Thank you in advance for any joy you may bring to my family

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2LI9AJ0DTPJZ9

    (Hey Maria, I know you had at least one thing coming your way. Are you deleting the items after they’ve been bought? Because that throws up some flags in the system. Just an FYI. If you’ve already gotten some things and have deleted them accidentally then make sure you just note what you got in your comment so that people will know what you’ve already been sent, okay? 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  306. Barbara that is an amazing offer and I appreciate both the though of buying if you could and giving the earrings you already have. They sound beautiful but I think you should keep them for yourself, you never know when you might want to use them.
    Kim did purchase something for my youngest so to my knowledge they each have the same amount of gifts.

  307. Singlemomof1Girl #2284-
    Some Legos and Shopkins goodies are on the way. I sent a gift bag too but it’s coming later for some reason – everything should be there by 12/21. Merry Christmas!!

  308. Bree #2128, book and alphabet board coming your way. The board might arrive after Christmas, though.

  309. I love you guys so dang much. Seriously. You are full of magic and I love you.

    VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: If there are things bought for you PLEASE don’t delete them off your list. I know a few people recently did it because they thought it would look more streamlined but it actually sends up red flags and in most cases it will stop anyone from gifting you. Also, I use that info to gauge how many people we helped at the end of the holiday so I sort of need it to be there so we can see what was purchased. 🙂 If you did already delete purchased items prior to this comment please make sure you note exactly what your family already received in your comments so that the red flags are answered for, okay? Thanks! ~ Jenny

  310. Thank you to everyone who helped my daughter have a beautiful Christmas this year!

  311. Hi everyone! My name is Brittany and I am a homeschooling mom to an 8 year old son. He can’t be in public school because he has a owl disorder and cysts on his spleen. He has another Castro appointment in January that we are going to get some answers for but in the meantime his best friend is his 9 year old cousin that I take care of as well. (I love him like my own!) We recently moved and my son finally has a room of his own but we needed to put a second bed in there for my nephew, so they are sharing everything. We haven’t been able to get any new blankets for them so they are using hand me down comforters but I would love to get them a pillow or little blanket that is just for them and is something they like. They love pokemon and yokai watch the most! This is such a wonderful thing to do and I hope to be able to give back to another kid so they can feel special as well! Thank you all, to me you are all an angel to someone!😇❤
    here is a small list (fixed the privacy) for some blankets and pillows that would make them feel so special and thrilled!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/37VBY9BXB9Q6Z

  312. Hi. You guys helped me soooo much last year and I was hoping to be able to give back this year. In the beginning of the year it was looking that way. I was back with my husband, he was making really good money and we seemed to be doing really well. Then May 7th everything changed. I walked in from picking the kids up from school to find him on the couch with a needle in his arm. I called 911 and started doing CPR till they got there. They tried narcan but he was already gone. He had been clean for about 3 years and I have no idea what set him off or what made him do it. I was suddenly a single mom of 4 kids and 2 step kids (so really 6 kids), their mom had died when they were little and no one in their family wanted them so I told them they could stay with me. Most days we usually go without something (especially me) but I am doing the best I can on the little bit of money I make as a waitress. I make sure they always eat, but I don’t always get the bills paid on time. So I figured I would ask u guys for help again. Without you angels they really won’t have a Christmas. My mom and dad are gonna get them all something little (they live on a fixed income) but santa won’t be coming unless some type of Christmas magic happens. So if you can help at all I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you to all in advance. I made a separate list for each kid so I will list them below
    Shannon age 12 https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1E9CHS3MPP04I/ref=cm_wl_list_o_2?
    Ryan age 11 https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3REGZ2ZFMNZFP/ref=cm_wl_list_o_0?
    Kayla age 14 https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2A2OCK872PA9T/ref=cm_wl_list_o_3?
    Gianna age 13 https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/30C9HICMNS1WF/ref=cm_wl_list_o_4?
    Aiden age 8 https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2XL1B0YQHAWAW/ref=cm_wl_list_o_5?
    My oldest is 17 and told me I didn’t have to get him anything bc he understands the situation that I am in.
    Thank you for everything!!
    Kelly

  313. Hi everyone,

    I’m apparently very late to the bandwagon this year, and I am sad that this turned into a mess this year. I wrote last year asking for light therapy lamps for children in foster care. I asked for three, and got all three! They have been a great help for the children that got to use them, but we have more children that could benefit from them this year. I work specifically with children who are in DCF custody, or those that have been in trouble with DYS. These are low income, high risk children, who could use a little boost this holiday. Many of them have no contact with their biological families and experience increased anxiety and depression during the holidays. These lights are pricey and not covered by insurance, so I am asking for your help once again! Thank you if you are able to consider helping! People at the office are still talking about how amazing it was that we got any last year! 🙂

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/giftlist/1URJV4I5D63L1/ref=cm_gl_huc_view

  314. So sorry I took them off thinking they would confuse others I didn’t want to recieve duplicates I just wanted to make sure I didn’t recieve the item twice!

  315. Hey again! This one isn’t for me. My great-aunt gained custody of my little cousin (he is about to be 3 in January). A few months ago, she was diagnosed with a rare blood disease (Atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome) and is undergoing chemotherapy, so she isn’t able to work. His parents don’t really do much for him, so I’m not sure if they will give him anything. My great-aunt doesn’t use the internet, so I created an Amazon account for her and asked her what Nolan wants and needs. She said that he loves active and educational toys. He also needs a new coat and shoes. I don’t know if it is too late to add his list to this, but I thought I would give it a shot, just in case. Anything that is purchased from the list would be going to my great-aunt’s house.

    Nolan’s wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=1J7I8E4D0BCL8&type=wishlist

    Thanks for reading!

  316. Coeur from Canada (post 36) – would like to help you out but there is no address associated with your wish-list on Amazon.ca – if you put an address on there I can help with your list!!

  317. Hi TJ @ comment 2295, the Plants vs Zombies Bowling for Zombies is on it’s way to you, arriving 12/20. Happy holidays!! 🙂

  318. For Amazon Prime members, this month, the movie Temple Grandin is streaming free.

    https://smile.amazon.com/Temple-Grandin-Claire-Danes/dp/B007Q35PLI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481919831&sr=8-2&keywords=temple+grandin+movie

    If you bought the DVD, the extra commentary narrated by the Real Temple G is at least as captivating as the movie, since she was on set helping to make the movie and guide Claire Danes.

    Those of you who have pigheaded and intolerant relatives arriving soon — the ones who still believe that autism is a behavior flaw — they might maybe get a clue watching this movie. Temple’s upset when she finds that HER room has been used for drying bedsheets, that scene cost me a box of kleenex.

    Maybe Judy’s possessiveness of her money is just another autism manifestation, hmm?

  319. Bree (#2128/2285), a couple of things are headed your way, although they may be a little late–sometime between Dec. 22 & Jan. 4. I’ll cross my fingers hard in hopes that they get to you by Christmas. Wishing you and your family a very happy holiday!

  320. Is there a reason why a family wouldn’t get anything bought for them? I haven’t had anyone buy anything from this site but really need help. I have toys and clothes on my wish list. My post is #2214. If there is something wrong with my list will someone please let me know?

    (I think maybe you’re just not looking at it right? I show a number of things coming your way. Add ?reveal=purchased&view=null to the end of your wishlist and you’ll see the purchased items. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  321. Hi, everyone! Amanda R. from comment #1333 here.

    I would like to thank the “elves” who bought items from my wish list! Totally expected my comment to be overlooked/ignored, but no–! The response was overwhelming, and I nearly cried when I noticed how much had been purchased. I am very grateful for your generosity, and will send “thank you” notes via Amazon to thank you directly. 😀

    <3 and ::Hugs:: from Philly!

  322. org post 2044 YIKES I’m sorry I was one who deleted items thinking it would help.

    Oldest Child Purchased Items deleted from list http://a.co/edfc7fW
    Penguin Handwarmer
    Amir Essential Oil Diffuser/Aromatherapy
    Big Mouth Inc Anger Management Coffee Mug

    Youngest Child Purchased Items delated from list http://a.co/i2XUsTu
    Brass Vintage Style Love Heart Pocket Watch Chain Pendant Necklace
    18″ Howwarmer Cotton Reversible Sequins Throw Pillow Case
    Ata-Boy Supernatural Characteres 4 Button Set

    Thanks again to those who purchased the items.

  323. Emily B. (2283), you just made a chunky girl cry. And it is not a bad thing. Thank you sooo much. You just took a lot of stress off of me. I was trying to figure out how I was going to keep stuff done and now I know. Is it bad that I would rather have cleaning supplies or food over the other stuff? I am a very odd person.

  324. My brother and sister in law are very hard workers and all around great people but they have have no money for Christmas. They have a Toddler and a baby on the way next year and I know they would really appreciate getting a few little gifts for Dakota my lil Toddler niece. She has received a few books and they are ecstatic! Thank you all so much for your generosity in helping others. Here is the link to a wish list for Dakota https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/31GY67JAJTZ9F/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

  325. Jess you are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for being the underwear fairy. I wish for you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and love filled New Year. Muah!
    Kate aka randomramblingmom

  327. Hi everyone. I’m going to try one more time. I’m asking for just four items for my two children (two items each). I asked early on and feel a bit sad.

    It’s been a struggle this year. I’ve been hit with medical bills that weren’t my fault. I have canceled every expense including my phone so I can catch up. I pay rent, water/sewer and electricity and everything else goes toward what my insurance didn’t cover.

    If you would just consider one of these, it would go a long way. My two children are my life, and it hurts that I can’t do much for them in the way of silliness and fun. I am grateful for any help anyone can offer. Merry Christmas.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1JD86IUWTOXPU/ref=cm_wl_huc_view

    (Looks like everything on your list is on it’s way! ~ Jenny)

  329. Jess @2294 thank you. My heart is full and grateful for your kindness. Merry Christmas and I promise you that my boy will love those times! Thank you!

  330. Lena, 2318. AWESOME!! I love toys that seem fun for me too since I am my lil man’s number one playmate. You are so so thoughtful. Thank you so much!

  331. Good afternoon, I am a father of two and a husband to my beautiful wife. She recently discovered cysts in her breasts while performing a self exam and surely enough 4 weeks later she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. We were fortunate enough to have caught it so early on so she had many options but decided to have the small tumors removed rather than a mastectomy. But unfortunately health wise here body wasn’t prepared and there were some complications. Due to her multiple appointments, procedures, and treatments I have had to take many days off from work and the bills just keep piling up. And with Christmas right around the corner I just don’t have the funds for any type of Christmas celebration with my family this year. My kids have been very understanding and haven’t asked for anything from us this year but i know they could definitely use some joy after all this distress. Thank you for taking the time to read this and may God bless you all for your helping hands.
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2EGDVPU3NTZM9

  333. So much negativity and judgement. I saw one person who said only regular readers of the blog should be allowed to partake. That would have left me out. I have one of Jenny’s books, haven’t read it yet (it’s on my kindle and my long to-do list 😉 the other book is on hold for me at my library) –but I hadn’t heard of the blog until Dec 12th when my friend, a regular reader, sent me the link. Times are tough, so I posted and shared a wishlist.
    Take my advice, from someone with a hard life who’d sell her soul for 30 minutes of peace –stop trying to micromanage strangers, and give up judging others RIGHT NOW. Walk away. Breathe. Help no matter what if you want to help. That is what it’s about. Help and joy and relief for someone else no matter what. I appreciate the help I got this year, immensely. I HOPE my year turns around and next year I get to GIVE. So Jenny, please do this again. It’s amazing. Rules or no rules, whatever. Good people need help and good people give. It’s sad how how it devolves as time goes by. But Meh. I hope for those people that they learn how truly joyous life can be when they stop that shiz. 😉 Merry Christmas and Thanks so much to everyone who helped and who helped my kiddos this year.

  334. http://a.co/b210ABm

    This is my daughters list she made. There is a lot of things so please disregard that the list is long. She is seven and loves Christmas and loves everything she sees lol. I’m not sure if mine ever posted on my attempt yesterday, but in case it didn’t I thought I’d try one more time. We recently bought our house (last December) so she had to transfer schools which was very difficult for her at first. Money has been so tight with all the extra expenses of a home and I’m so worried about her being disappointed Christmas morning. In may, her 6 year old cousin and best friend passed away from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Him being gone has made the holiday especially difficult being her first Christmas without him. I just want to make her Christmas memorable. I appreciate anything!

    (Looks like you’ve got four things on the way! ~ Jenny)

  335. I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you to our Santa’s. Thank yiu to Jenny for the item for each of my 3. Thank you to lilli from my lily for the curling irons! I haven’t had time to go through all the comments to match who our Santa’s are but I put our lists to see if I could match that way because i want to thank whoever got my B the boots. but thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

    Lily was https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1277SQ6H3I1T9/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
    Erich is
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/167GRN3NF1GQZ/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3

    And Bhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2Q8VLOJKQ2S22/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

    (Looks like you’ve got a lot of good stuff coming your way for each of your kids! ~ Jenny)

  336. Dear Nando @2332 – As a breast cancer survivor myself, I have so much empathy for your situation. A couple small things are on their way to you and your family. There are also lots of amazing resources out there for young mothers with breast cancer. You’ll find a lot just through a Google search but good places to start are PinkLink.org, StupidCancer.org and HerefortheGirls.org. There is also BAYSnet.org in California. Hang in there and do your best to stay positive. Warmly, A Mom in CA

  337. HI I have made a wish list for a friend that just got out of a very abusive relationship. Kat has 3 boys ages 4, 9 and 10. She is on the brink of being homeless and her children barely have clothes, let alone toys for Christmas 🙁 some family and friends are doing what they can but any help would be so very appreciated. Clothes size 4t, 12 and 12 husky and shoe sizes are 12.5 toddler, 5.5 and 6 in boys. Thank you so much for any help you can give. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/41EN9LQ6C3K/ref=cm_wl_huc_view

  338. Hello everyone, I am a low income gal from MA and hoping to give some children in my life a better Christmas then I have had. One is a child with disabilities, very hard to shop for. He can’t walk, talk, or communicate at all, except for sounds. For gifts I usually just get him chew toys. Those are on the list. Another thing, which i could not find on amazon are these drool bandanas, that have a washcloth built into them. The other little one is a five year old girl, she loves harry potter, five nights at freddys things, and shopkins. Every little thing helps, thank you to anyone who takes the time to read this, and I think this is a great cause that many children will be blessed this christmas because of you all!
    Thank you!

  339. If there is someone out there that could buy something for my oldest son because he didn’t get anything.I have posted earlier but I went through my 4 kids list to try and get rid of some of the stuff that they added they liked that costed alot and I was just trying to make it smaller. My name is Crissi I have 3 boys n 1 baby girl. Her name is Evelynn n here recently we have been seeing physical therapists and doctors in hopes of finding out exactly what might be causing her to favor her left side. She is almost 1 and she still isn’t crawling and can’t sit up by herself without someone close to her to catch her. Then there is the boys Ethan 14, Tanner 9, and Tyson 4. Ethan is the more the gamer, Tanner likes games too, like the Pokemon and five night’s at freddy’s, and Tyson well he loves pawpatrol, superheroes, and fire trucks. I stay home and take care of the kids while my husband Clint works. We live in rural Kentucky and he makes a little more than minimum wage and has been working as many extra hours as he can. If anyone else feels like buying them anything I know they would appreciate it and so would my husband and I. I’d like to thank whoever bought what they did for my kids too.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist

  340. I’m reposting as my original has gotten lost on all the posts. It’s been a struggle to make ends meet and we are having a tough time with getting gifts this year. Anything would help! http://a.co/a3t1eO8

  341. Hello, My name is Lizzie, and I take care of my sister because both of our parents have passed on. This year has been a pretty hard one, we just lost our home and our social worker through the county has been helping us look for a new one. While this happens, we are living in a motel, not a great one honestly, and it’s made the holidays really hard. None of our family seems to care about this, and we don’t have any friends around here yet so I can’t imagine Christmas will be very good. So I made this list for my sister. http://a.co/8FXgqO2

    She likes art, drawing and coloring. Loves foxes. Loves playing board games. She doesn’t deserve any of this.

    I just wish we could get out of here so I could bake and make sure she’s happy.

  342. If any Santa’s are still reading the comments I received the Sesame Street book for my granddaughter today and it’s such a great book! Thank you so very much. I do have a gift receipt so I’ll be sending a real thank you card.

    Jenny. Jenny. Jenny. You sent me a message on my sad post from yesterday. I copied and pasted it into my email so I can pretend that Jenny Lawson emailed me!
    Thank you. It did make me feel a tiny bit better.
    Also! I know when you birthday is. Haha, can’t wait. Once upon a time my daughter wanted to be a herpetologist…..so….
    I can’t wait for your new book. March seems very far away

  343. I posted yesterday, but my story and link Are now gone, so I am going to post again.
    Well, we’re struggling badly this year and it has only gotten worse as the year progresses. 11 people in the home and it’s not ours, water was cut off, car was repoed, no food, no winter clothes for some of the babies…there are 5, and so much more. My spirit is weak because of all that is going on, so I’m going to stand still and let God do what He knows is best for all of us. If there is anyone that would like to make Christmas happen for 5 wonderful children, here is your chance. It’s embarrassing to have to ask for anything, as that’s not my style, but a good friend sent me here, so this must be what God wants me to do…let others help me. I pray that our situation changes soon, God be willing to let it. Here is the link to my wishlist. May everyone be blessed.

  345. Judge Judy, thank you for the movie link. I will definitely try to watch it and as a mother with a daughter with extremely high-functioning aspergers, I understand now.
    Merry Christmas.

  346. Hi again, Sue from org post 2044, additional request 2289, update 2323. I have a question for the Santas out there.
    My girls have some gifts purchased for them and I had asked in post 2289 if an additional gift could be purchased for my younger daughter so they should have same amount. As you can imagine there are amazing people here and 2 yes TWO people (THANK YOU!!) purchased an item for my youngest so now it’s flipped the other way, the older has 1 less gift. lol
    I understand not wanting to delete things from list because you want to see what was purchased but how do I keep additional items from being purchase do that it doesn’t go back and forth. Due to me deleting items before I knew we shouldn’t my oldest only has 3 items not purchased and now my youngest only has 2 items not purchased.
    We have been blessed by people’s generosity already I just don’t want it to keep going back and forth. So how should I handle it?

  347. Sheila 2147,
    I find myself in tears over your kindness. You are an angel here on earth and I am so blessed to have been connected with you because of this. Our heartache has been unbearable and then here you come into the picture and show us to continue to have Faith, because God will find a way. He is using you in a magnificent way and I am beyond thankful for you. I wish I could hug you…thank you again, xo

    brooklynsbeautybits99
    Brook

  348. Kim from 2290 – thank you so very much! This made my whole day! Your kindness is greatly appreciated. I can’t wait for my sister to be surprised when her gifts arrive! 🙂 Lauren from 2222

  349. My name is Jenna my family and I have been struggling for a while my husband is a contracted worker which means that he can be out of work at any time and that has affected us financially over the last few years. We have 2 Children Mara age 7 and Aubrie age 2 and we were able to get them gifts for Christmas but what I have sacrificed for that is a winter coat for myself I have been using the same winter coat for easily 15 years the zipper pull has been broken for the last 2 but the kids always come first as they should. If any one would be kind enough to gift me with a winter coat this year I would be in absolute heaven. Thank you for considering this Mom in the US
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=cm_wl_upd_succ_mng

  350. @Danielle #2338, send some things your way. Well, Kat’s way. I wasn’t sure which address to use, but since you said Kat….:)

  351. Maria at post 2067, you have some surprises coming your way for Ryker. One won’t make it till after Christmas, however.

  352. Thank you, thank you, thank you, to whomever sent the books to my boys. I’m crying tears of gratitude here, because now Santa can deliver books and the burning clothes and underwear can come from mom. I appreciate it so much.

    -Heather (2034)

  353. Hey beautiful angels just wanted to check in an Thank the wonderful people who have gifted my 4 kiddos with a few toys a piece and some sensory items for my autistic kiddos. You are absolutely amazing. Please if you havent emailed me please do so i can send you pictures and video. If you dont want to give out your email address you can also look for me on twitter at babybunch1 and i will be hastagging #jamesgarfieldmiracle to the pictures of my kids. I hope i can help a family next year for christmas if Jenny has this again. I helped a few on the first christmas miracle when james garfield had just been bought. … he is still a handsome little thing..anyways just came to say thank you sweet people for all you have done.
    If anyone is wanting to purchase clothing and keep a child warm or maybe send some clothing your child cannot wear anymore Please let me know via email as i will gladly accept any 7 girls, 5t in boys and 3t in little girls as my 2 and 3 yr old use the same waredrobe and wear the same size. We will accept hand me downs.

    helpforbraylen at gmail dot com

    http://a.co/i8QPKmE

  354. What a joy to find mail at my doorstep! My kids will be thrilled with the things that have been purchased for them. Thank you Jenny and everyone else who has contributed!

    I didn’t know a movie card had been bought for one of my teens! It looks like items don’t show up under revealed purchases when there is one bought out of two that were listed. Anyway, such a fun surprise and I know he will be glad to be able to go to a theater!

    Here’s an update on what my kids will be receiving (if anyone is still looking at # of items per kid). My original post with links was #149.
    16-year-old boy: 1 game, 1 shirt
    13-year-old boy: 1 book, 1 movie card
    10-year-old girl: 4 books, 1 coat, boots
    6-year-old boy: 1 book
    5-year-old girl: 1 toy
    4-year-old boy: 1 toy
    3-year-old girl: (none purchased for her yet but siblings can share with her)
    Infant: 2 clothing items
    Stockings: 1 item

    We are a big family so even though it isn’t a lot of items per-person, it still is a lot that is being sent! We are so grateful for the help. I look forward to budgeting and saving throughout this coming year to be able to give back next year. Merry Christmas!

  355. Samantha #1407, please add an address for your wish lists. I have items sitting in my cart and no place to send them!

  356. Jennifer, thank you. For Joseph and Mathams gifts. The Magic set looks even more awesome in person than it did listed on amazon. My boys are good , they will have more than I could have even imagined just a week ago. I had zero dollars myself to get them anything. This has been a very humbling and at the same time surprising and wonderful experience. You and the other people that purchased the books for Joseph and book for Matham have now done more for my children than their very own father ever has or even their own grandparents on either side. Perfect strangers. I know you may not ever understand how much that was needed. How close I was this past week to just giving up, finaly , just to rest just once. It is not so much the material thinsg as it is that someone else notice we exsist too.Thank you.

  357. Thank you so much Ami it is definitely a very hard transition for us but I know the more we research the easier things will get thank you from my family to yours!

  358. TJ # 2242 – These are headed your way. Not sure if the toy set will get there for Christmas, but the book will be.

  360. First thank you Jenny for all you do. You’re amazing in every way! Second not sure if when I separated my kids on this link https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1G2K2Z7VD3NUJ/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
    If it still shows purchased. But thank you all. My son got undies and socks so did my middle daughter. All 3 got a book. And scratch art for little two. Plus girls got a stuffed animal. Thank you so much!
    Third. Judge Judy. I’m sorry your feelings were hurt. We live day to day here. My kids are severely mentally ill . We have lost electricity many times bc can’t pay. Lost phone we have landline no cell phones. Most days I wake and just pray to feed the kids and survive the day. Yet when blessed with extra food pantries items we share with the local churches, and other poor families. I’m sorry if some stuff on my list upset you. My kids believe in Santa so I put some wishes up. Mostly I have them ask Santa for clothes and books. Because they need them. My kids spend most days trying to ignore hallucinations and voices telling her to hurt us. My son tries to function but his sensory from autism is so bad most days he can’t function and cries for me to help him. We r family of 5 on $20,000 a year. Which is more then some families and I’m grateful but we are poor. Yet proud people. I want to help you! Your first post made me cry and feel ashamed I needed help. Then I saw your second post and out of the whole post the only important thing I saw is you wanted to be part of a family or two. So please let us be part of your family. No gifts needed from you. Not just for Christmas. Always. I can give you my email. Duckieboojr@ comcast.net. I can email Christmas pics,birthday,school,general silly pics all year. I can email you the ups and downs of their lives. I will virtually share my family with you. No strings attached! Hope to hear from you in my emails soon! Merry Christmas. This is the only gift I can afford to give you. So I hope you accept!

    Much love. From this crazy bipolar train not stopping at every station mom! You have all shown the world that humanity is alive and well! Merry Christmas!

  361. Whawhawhatsis @post 2352 you have the wrong Maria. My sons name isn’t Ryker.just letting you know

  362. Judge Judy:

    My daughter LOVES those water based painting books. She has two different kinds, the ones with the little squares of paint and one where the dots are colored. They’re pretty awesome.

    Amazon is full of Magic, but its also hard. There are gobs and gobs of things. I like to toss things I think my daughter might like (like this book: https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Prehistorica-Dinosaurs-Definitive-Pop-Up/dp/0763622281/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwhip2saveco-20&linkId=a01882cf14ad7ba4daa52159744ec20f ) when I see things I know I like and she will like. Today its 14 bucks. Tomorrow it might be 35. The day after, it might be 10 bucks. It might be sold out thru Amazon and then they offer a third party vendor a shot at selling it, and now its more.

    If I am shopping for me, I just wait until its on sale, because I only buy things on sale. If its on someone’s wish list and its now not on sale, I either buy it or just pass. Or use that as a jumping off point to buy them other awesome things that I think they might enjoy. I love to see lists with lots of books, because books are awesome!

  363. Rebecca (#245): a gift for your little dancer on the way. Wishing you peace and happiness in the new year.

  364. I don’t know the name of the two people who helped me out, but I just wanted to let you know that Christian’s gifts arrived yesterday and today. I’m so excited to see and hear his reaction on Christmas day. Thank you!!!!!!

  365. My son has autism, developmental delays, and speech impairment. I modified my list in hopes of getting some help. A tablet to communicate with would be amazing. Ideally an iPad would be great, but considering the price not practical.

  366. So, I’m good–the entire list filled, 4 things, in less than a day. This still doesn’t even feel real. Thanks Jenny and everyone else on here. I think I am still in shock. I wish there was something I could say or do to let you all know, especially you Jenny, how much your compassion means to me–I mean in an immediate way, it’s great my son’s holiday will be a little more fun–a few more toys to amuse him (and me, haha!) in the long winter months–but in a bigger way, I am given a little hope in seeing people come together like this….If feel like the Grinch once he finally learns the meaning of Christmas. My poverty has made me a little cynical and I don’t like that–this helps dial that back somewhat. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  370. Tessa I got the book for my grandson today. Thank you very much, it’s his favorite series and it was so sweet of you to take part in this miracle! (I think I’m around #492. the numbers keep changing).

  371. You all are so amazing for doing this!!

    I am not sure if my daughter will be eligible or not, but I wanted to try. My name is Lori and I am 41 years old. My husband and I have an amazing daughter named Ashlyn, who is 20 years old. My husband and I have been together 22 years, and we obviously did the whole family thing at a young age. Things have always been a struggle, and Ashlyn has always gotten very few things from us at Christmas time. She’s never complained though.

    A bit about Ashlyn. At the age of 10, she came to me and told me she wanted to kill herself. 🙁 That was the start of our on going battle with depression, anxiety, OCD and ADHD. I had battled undiagnosed my entire childhood, only being diagnosed and treated after she was born. I didn’t want her to go through what I did. Since that time, she was hospitalized 7 times. We took her out of high school a year early because they refused to help her. She took her GED and started community college a year early. She’s had the dream since age 12 of teaching English in Korea. That, and music, have been life savers for her. Fast forward to now, she’s a sophomore at the University of Illinois, following that dream. Every day is still a struggle, but she’s beating it.

    In March of this year I lost my job. At that point, I found a program that would pay for me to go back to school. Becoming a Mom at a young age derailed my college plans, although I have never once regretted my daughter! I am currently going to school for Health Information Technology and Management. My husband’s seasonal job ended in October. We have been surviving on my work from home transcription work. He just started a new job a week ago, and he was hired for a second job today. However, Christmas isn’t happening. My husband is making cookies and fudge for family. We can’t afford to get Ashlyn anything.

    She is an amazing girl. She has fought through so much and has never given up, even when she wanted to. She always says she understands when I can’t get her things that she wants, but I know it hurts her. She’s working a very limited hour part time job at the dining hall at her dorm, just trying to have some pocket money for herself. It’s hard for her though because school is so difficult with her anxiety. Again, she’s fighting on and doing it though.

    I just want her to have some happiness this holiday season, and I feel like a failure for not being able to get her anything. Obviously, at her age, she isn’t into toys. 🙂 She’s into music (Korean music) and books and make up and pretty things.

    Thank you, if you have managed to make it through reading all of this! 🙂

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/252DVQL9USMU3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_wsvg_xrkvybFXKZ7HR_wb

  372. Jess, shopkins did rain down tonight. Thank you to you and please tell your little one thank you from India.
    I am old and had no idea what a shopkins is but now I do and I know she’ll love them.
    I am old enough that my classmates were all Barbara’s, Linda’s and Susan’s. My daughters went to school with Jennifer’s, Jessicas and Brittanys. I’ve really enjoyed reading your children’s beautiful names and “catching up”.

  373. Lauren, you are very welcome! One item should arrive on Monday and the other on Tuesday. I’m glad I could help!

  374. Originally 2133, I am reposting as I think my post got lost in the shuffle,
    Hi, I am asking for one item for each of my kids, my husband is currently waiting to hear about a new job for him, and we are just getting by week to week. Luckily we live in the southwest so I don’t have to worry too much about cold weather, but I do hope to have some small stuff for them under the tree. Thank you for looking and Merry Christmas:).

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=SA7PFX6I3J7M&type=wishlist

  375. Judge Judy . . . I don’t have a tree and my kids are in their 30s so even if I did, they wouldn’t be around it. I live with my brother and most of our life revolves around cats, but I know that family is not always rooted in DNA and if you want to reach me, you can find me on either Facebook or Twitter or email me at RiverValleyCats@aol.com. Whatever you decide, thank you for being here.

  376. Sue Ponder (#2347) and others who are confused by what’s been purchased: Go to your “List settings” and uncheck the box that says “Don’t spoil my surprise.” Then, when things have been purchased, Amazon removes them from your list and puts them on your Purchased page. If people try to buy a gift that’s already been bought, they’ll be told that it has.

    Sue, you and Evolene received quite a bit. I’ve followed both your lists since page 1. To avoid receiving more, set your list to private. Sometimes kids don’t get the exact same number of presents. Sometimes something extra can be set aside for another occasion. I hope you’ll all have a merry Christmas!

  378. Anonymous post 2377, you are correct my children did receive plenty and I am so thankful for finding this site and the wonderful people here. I wanted to make sure other people got things instead of me and was confused with Jenny not wanting things delated if we could close our lists from everyone seeing b/c I thought she wouldn’t be able to see what was bought so that’s why I was asking about it. I wasn’t asking for more.

  379. Thank You
    Jeanie Tortoisefly # 2156, and anyone else how bought the kids something. They are going to love them.
    Merry Christmas!

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  381. Kind of between jobs here but working two part time gigs which equal about 15 hours a week total. With that we can just about cover bills and food is coming from food banks for now which we’re making a game of like the TV show where when some odd ingredient shows up, we figure out an innovative way to use it. We’ve had the chat about how sometimes we have lean years and my girl is pretty sharp. She gets it and has a sweet heart. She’s artsy and craftsy and at 15 old enough that she doesn’t need much but she would like this set of markers because apparently painting rocks and hiding them in plain sight for others to find is a thing these days. She and her friends are doing them. I know she would be happy with those and surprised as well. I did get some ‘necessaries’ before the last job ended and she has a good winter coat and boots. Thanks for any help. It would just be a surprise because I know she thinks there is nothing coming from ‘Santa’. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1GC9GJPKUIGKH/ref=cm_wl_huc_view

  382. To whoever is sending my older kids the Harry Potter set, Thank You!! I think someone picked up the box of diapers too, and I could cry. (I think I was #2265)

    This year has been one for the books. I got a dx for Rheumatoid Arthristis in my hands and knees, and tore my MCL in my knee right before my birthday last month. I feel like our financial problems are a lot due to my health, and it’s a horrible feeling. I just had to cancel the phone cases I had ordered for the older kids’ phones so I can try and make rent. I added them to the list, but they will love if they do t hve cases.
    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1JMRBUS9ZLLOF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ip_wl_o_sFmvyb9FWV0GH

  383. KD 2382, 15 Marker pack and glitter pens coming your way! Should arrive on the 20th. Merry Christmas!!

  384. Thanks so much to RACHELLE for sending the adorable pink and white polka-dotted raincoat for my daughter. It arrived today. It looks even better in person! We live in an area that gets lots of rain so I am so glad she will have this great coat. And she will be thrilled with it – so cute!

    (My original post was #149)

  385. @pregnant Mom #2169 — You are MOST welcome. I hope she enjoys!!! Looks like everything should be delivered Sunday

  386. Hi all; I’m reposting 1100 since I’m afraid it was lost in the shuffle and I can’t afford Internet at home/won’t have access again till Tuesday. I reassure you I’m not a scammer. I did change one item to a different shirt because the one I requested sold out. I am only asking for four items for two children. Thank you so much!

    Like for so many others, 2016 has been the year to suck all years. Among the “highlights?” I was involved in a hit-and-run this summer because I apparently was taking too long to get to switch lanes and some wad decided to illegally pass me on the right. S/he clipped me and took off, never to be found. I totaled my car, spent weeks in the hospital and accumulated literally thousands of dollars in debt that my insurance won’t cover. But I. Am. Alive. And I have two amazing children I would do absolutely anything for. I appreciate you more than I can say.

    http://a.co/i8UIkX5

  387. bettycrockpotter @ 2383-ish: You should be getting a delivery on Tuesday, December 20. 🙂

  388. If this isn’t too dramatically off topic:

    I’m a grad student in Arkansas and for the first time our department didn’t manage to put together any kind of charitable holiday donations. This didn’t sit well with everyone, so a few fellow students and I have been working on putting together bags of socks/toiletries/feminine hygiene products to give to the local shelter. We have been collecting small bags to use for this (a lot of the girls we know subscribe to ipsy, so that’s the kind of bag we’re using) and if any of you have extra bags you would be willing to share, that would be much appreciated! If Jenny OKs this, I’d be happy to provide a mailing address to anyone who is interested in helping.

  389. Jenny and all:

    Thank everyone so much. Living in a motel is very hard, especially after losing most of what we own because of it. Knowing people like you all are out there makes things so much better and makes us feel like people have us in their hearts and prayers.

    sister’s list http://a.co/8FXgqO2
    motel living list for anyone interested: http://a.co/iKW4ODz

    Everyone is in my prayers. Merry Christmas.

  392. I can’t believe I missed James Garfield this year. I’ve given as much as I can in years past and always love the unity and joy it brings. This year I’m in need of the help this wonderful gift provides and because I didn’t have internet access for a week I missed it. I did love reading all the beautiful comments from people who gave and received, it put such love in my heart after what has truly been a hard and sucky year. I’ll find a way to give my little girl who loves super heores and princesses some joy this season I’m sure, and I’ll post her wish list just in case there’s any last minute do gooders left, but I understand the deadline has passed. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and that this experience was as incredible as it has been in previous years. God bless you Jenny for doing this again!

    Wish List
    Link: http://a.co/hNRUUGP

  393. Hello everyone. My oldest son has a couple things on his list not to many. He hasn’t gotten anything yet. Was praying and hoping that there might be a Santa’s helper that might at least get him one thing. His brothers and sister have gotten one of the things they wanted so I just wanted to ask for maybe one if anyone might feel generous. He is a really good 14yr old. He don’t ever get into trouble n is super at being a big brother. He makes A’s and B’s in school. Here is his list if you want to take a look. Good bless all of you all out there that are blessing these children with their Christmas wishes. You all are angels in disguise.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3K6FI8B4GSWYL

  394. Christina #2207 the flaw that I see in your idea is that some people don’t have the same budget for this as others. Some can afford to fulfill someone’s entire list, others can only afford a couple of minor items. (Even if there is a set limit) The number of kids in a family can also change the total $ of a list.

  395. Feeling discouraged as Christmas is fast approaching. My post seemed to get overlooked, nothing was purchased for any of my 4 kids. If anyone has it in their hearts to help us out, we would so appreciate it! Thanks!
    http://a.co/2rhJ2Pa

    (I think it was because you didn’t have an address attached to it before. I just sent you a game for your kids. 🙂 ~Jenny)

  397. I’m asking for help because I don’t know what I’m going to get my teen son Alex or my two grandchildren who stay with me. I’m currently out of work because of my health and my husband carries me and the kids on one paycheck. It’s not enough. It’s never enough and it’s painful to watch and this hurts my heart. We’re currently staying with my daughter and her husband because our electric was off temporarily.

    The girls Katherine and KJ love dolls, Disney and playing with uncle Alex. He likes video games, music, and pokémon. He lost a lot of his video games during the move across the country to be near my daughter 3 years ago. He is looking for gift cards to replace his lost ones. We’ll be grateful for any help we get. Bless you and merry Christmas!

    http://a.co/87Jyk7o

  398. DawnAZ & leah – Thank you so much. I can’t tell you how much I appreicate what you’ve both give my little girl. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  399. Hi 💕 This is my last post… I just want to say thank you to the gentleman who bought each of my kids a toy to go under the tree .. they will be so happy on Christmas morning. And it warms my heart so much with all this kindness. If there are anymore angels out there though my kids could really use some necessities . I changed up their wishlist and took off all the toys and now there are things they could really use. We need socks and rain boots (we live at a campground on the lake and it’s extremely muddy here) and we could really use some diapers and wipes for our 2 year old. And if anybody could graciously bless us with the child table and chair and the two folding chairs on my kids list that would be amazing! My two year old currently eats on the floor bc we didn’t have room in our camper for his high chair. And the two folding chairs for my girls bc we have limited seating in our small camper and they are left sitting on the floor. My last request is for my oldest daughter, which is an air mattress. She currently sleeps in the recliner bc sleeping space is limited and we just haven’t had the extra money for a air mattress for her. If anyone could help I would be eternally grateful 💕❤️️💕❤️️ This is an amazing thing going here and I plan on returning next year to pay it forward.
    My original post is 1227

    Hunter:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/11SPRSQQGX3UG

    Kiley:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1L469P8L5JPBM

    Taylor:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/CBP06HELNVNO

    Kassidy:
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/787SVKS0YDJW

  400. Sorry, didn’t realize I was logged in under BAM in Beijing – its a non functioning blog….

  401. Christine 1783-a few more things on the way for your sister’s kids, and I’m with you, everyone needs a break after hard times! Merry Christmas!!!

  402. My friend was too embarrassed to post herself, so I’m going to do it for her. She is a single mom of a sweet and incredibly good little girl named Sam. They fled domestic violence last year and are living with a friend. Since they’re doubled up and won’t be able to get their own place until some time next year, I only have a few portable toys for her on the list. I also added two books for mom if that’s allowed. One is by Jen and the other is a book she’s going to love. Thank you!

    http://a.co/gf9Vtve

  403. I want to thank Amy for getting my Granddaughters a gift off the the wish list. I don’t remember her number on here. There is so many. I don’t think there has been any on else that has bought off the wish list or I would thank them also. I might have missed it though. Merry Christmas to everyone.

  404. I was wondering is anyone had anything left over to help buy my 8 year old a coat. His zipper broke this morning when he chewed it off. This is something that he struggles with as part of his SPD. It’s been on it’s last leg for awhile now. I was hoping my husband would get his Christmas gift from work yesterday to help with purchasing one but we were told they aren’t going that this year. I picked this particular coat because it isn’t “poofy” because the ones that are huge drive him nuts, and he tends to chew on the sleeves. It also looks like the button will cover the zipper, making it less likely for him to “chew” it. Out of sight, out of mind. If someone has used size 10, or knows of a more reasonable option than this one I found on Amazon I would be open to that as well!

    Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/J5RJEYCK2XBT

  405. I posted once before, but I can’t find it and I’m afraid I some how managed to mess it up. This isn’t for me but my sister and her two boys. She’s struggling just to cover rent and utilities with little left for Christmas. My nephews are 2 and 6 and they’re wonderfully bright and sweet. The oldest is autistic and has been picking up on the tension and stress in the house, my sister knows this and it’s making her feel worse about the whole situation. My family just moved so we don’t have the funds to help out this year. I’m hoping posting here will help alleviate some of my sisters anxiety. Thank you for any help you all can give. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1AZRKWR7XVUDR/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

  406. Hey everyone If you have gifted my children for christmas I have reset up my blog, the link is my name when you click on it and save the page so you will be able to see video and pictures of the kids opening their gifts. I figured some people may not want to give out their email and so thats a way for them to be able see the pictures and video and also comment if they wish. Also it is my blog and was left untouched for a long time along with the domain name that was paid 3 years ago…lol So the bloggess now has gotten me back in to wanting to blog. I was always a better writer than being in videos but I did try vlogging. Some of those videos will be on the blog.
    It would be amazing for you to see the miracle you all created so please make sure you go visit my page on christmas day.
    Also anyone that has any winter clothing even if used and your in the DFW Texas area we are in need for my 4 younger children. Please email me if you can donate clothing to 4 wonderful kiddos.
    There are outfits on my amazon list and some can be purchased used at a cheaper price which would be perfect. Sensory items are for a later purchase when I get on my feet I just put them there to be able to find them later. Clothing is badly needed. May God bless the angels out there and I hope everyone here has a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy NEW YEAR!!

    http://a.co/16Tm5iu

  407. How awesome is this……seeing this out pouring of love and generosity gives me hope. This year, the last three in fact, have been so hard there were times I did not think I would make it out alive. I am not here to submit a list; I have been so so very fortunate this year. Not like I have won the lottery, but every time I don’t know how to make it the silver lining is revealed. Every day is a struggle in our house. I suffer severely with clinical depression, PSTD, anxiety disorder and an adjustment disorder on top of a plethora of physical illnesses generated by my two autoimmune diseases. But I have had to step up to be the back bone of my household….and holy hell I ask my self every day how in the fuck am I doing this. Just a few years ago getting through a day without wanting to kill myself was a big deal. Three years ago I lost half my family (I had four, now I am down to 2 with one who cares not to speak to me) and my husband landed himself a fancy rare neurological disorder. Seriously universe you know what my life had been like do you have to kick me when I am down??? However through all the knee deep bullshit somehow I make it every day, and every day I find I am a bit stronger for doing so. I still lose my shit……and still hurt myself from time to time. But I think focusing on my husband who has struggled so much in helping me with my depression and helping to keep my ass alive, focusing on what he is going through (which is just fucking horrific,…..check out cluster headaches.not sure why they labeled these shitty ass things as headaches. HA) and getting him through the bad times has made me step out of my comfort zone, has helped me reach past myself. And this has been some of the best medicine for me.

    BLah blah blah. I just wanted to say thank you to each and every one of you for reaching past yourselves and your shit. And thank you Jenny for all you have given us. You helped me realize I should not be ashamed of what I am…..not like I signed up for this ride. Y’all stay strong and keep the faith……there is a whole fucking herd of us and we ain’t going anywhere. Finding Jenny and her blog has been the best gift I could have gotten all year.

    Merry Christmas to y’all.

  409. I am a single mother of two wonderful children one 5 year old boy who is autistic and one 15 year old girl. My son loves connect the dots and coloring as well as toy cars. And my daughter loves makeup. Thank God for E.L.F brand with all their dollar products I’m able to buy her some new little things often but now the problem is she has no where to put it all we rent a room so there is only one drawer that is for our clothes and we are limited in space with only one full size bed for the 3 of us so I tend to sleep on the floor most of the time which has given me back problems. I can’t afford another bed right how and either way we dont have the space for it. So that air mattress would be a main priority but anything at all would be truly appreciated! Thank you so much for this wonderful blog!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2J2AGCBKQFP8T

  410. I was helped a few years ago through the James Garfield miracle! My family was really struggling and a very kind person sent my son some wonderful toys for Christmas. I always seem to miss the announcement when it comes out, but I wanted to say thank you again and let everyone know how much I appreciated it. We are in a much better place now, and for the past few years we have been donating to Toys for Tots to give back. Thank you, Jenny!

  413. Bree, you’re very welcome! So glad things are turning around for you, and I hope everything is better and brighter in the new year! Cheers!

  414. Original post #2372
    I just wanted to say thank you to the person or people who purchased 2 items for my daughter. It’s so appreciated and means the world to me.
    THANK YOU!!

  415. OMG I love this so much! My husband and I just kind of went nuts buying stuff from lists. He said “did she really name a stuffed boar’s head James Garfield?” When I told her this was a true thing he said we had to do this, and then….well…we had a hard time stopping. Gonna do this every year!

  416. Lori at 2372 and 2415 – I was just coming here to let you know that a few items were on their way for your Ashlyn, and I saw your post! I know how hard dealing with depression and anxiety can be, especially around the holidays, so I hope this brightens her day and yours. 🙂

  418. This a the link to my 4 kids things that they need. It is clothes n coats for when it gets cooler this winter. We live in Kentucky. Just tryn to make ends meet. They are really good kids, just EXTREMELY tough on clothes n shoes. Plus we have a puppy n he chewed on my middle songs size 7 shoes do now they are messed up. If I’m not to late to get the kids some clothes of anyone might be able to help with this.
    There are only about 5 things on each also.

    Ethan. http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1AG713MKL5WAO

    Tanner
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/DA7UB5MTR68G

    Tyson.
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3Q270KH23H9X6

    Evee.
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1D2BFMQX3V06Q

  419. i love this blog . its refreshing to know theres good in people even after 2016 has been. i wish you all a happy merry christmas and a happy new year from california.

  420. I just wanted to start by saying thank you to whoever created this for people who need a little help this year, and thank you to everyone I see helping! I had a friend try to post this for me but there were some difficulty and she mentioned something about reading posts on here about people trying to scam others and said it might be. Good idea for me to try and do it myself we currently do not have phones or internet but I was finally able to get somewhere to post thankfully! A little about my family. We are a family of six. Myself my husband bradyn 6, kassie 4 Lexi 2 and Asher 1 month old. My husband is a veteran of the key national gaurd and he spend almost two years in Afghanistan. He is a great man and does everything he can for us but he suffers from psd and has had a problem keeping a good job because of it, we have been working to get his va disability. He currently works at a local car dealership detailing cars and we are barely getting by. H are able to pay our bills and get what the kids need but that’s it for now. Our son Asher was born a month ago and had some serious complications and he just got out of the hospital yesterday, I’m soooo glad he is finally home!! And am so thankful he is ok but what we normally wouldn’t fo been using to try and get the kids some gifts went to getting back and forth to the hospital he was in almost two hours away from us so we haven’t been able to do any Christmas shopping just a few stocking stuffers here and there. I’m not normally one to ask for help but I felt like maybe it was a sign when my friend told me about this page cause I’ve been praying trying to figure out a way to give my kids a Christmas this year. I won’t be able to get online to really check this but I can see if someone else can kinda try to keep an eye on it if anyone has any questions and I’ll try to get back to you. I’m not sure if I did the lists right or how to post the links but hopefully it’s right I didn lists for each of them. Thank you all and merry Christmas

    http://a.co/9vF58Eq

  421. Hey guys I’m having difficulty posting all the kids lists using my moms tablet when I go to the other tab to copy the links it keeps taking me off this where I’m trying to leave the comment so on my original post it only has Asher’s link here is Bradyns
    http://a.co/4uh12DIr.
    Kassie http://a.co/81OJzXn
    Lexi http://a.co/ati45kI
    And again Asher http://a.co/hUiENAy

    I WAS FINALLY able to figure it out! Lol again thank you to everyone helping and to anyone who read my post!!

  422. Marylou (#2410): air mattress on the way! I took the liberty of adding the pump, which was not included and seemed important. 🙂 Happy Christmas!

  423. Lizzie (#2342): gifts on their way to you. I hope your 2017 is brighter and full of joy for you and your sister.

  425. I just came home from a very rough day at the laundromat (hoping to get a new washer for Christmas as it’s been 2 years since my old one finally gave up the ghost) and grocery shopping, feeling very sorry for myself and just generally blue. But then I opened my mailbox and was overwhelmed by packages. A few of them were from the generous folks right here. As I opened those boxes, I was crying with happiness and feeling love coming from them. Yesterday, I told the Mom of the family my friend and I have been helping that her kids would be getting a few books for Christmas, and she wants me to tell all of you thank you for your kindness, generosity, and love.
    This family has been struggling since Dad was laid off last Spring, right after Mom found out she was pregnant with baby #4. Stress made for a hard pregnancy and Mom finally had to take medical leave from her job in October. Dad has been actively looking for work and has a part-time job at a fast food place, but a family of 4 1/2 is hard to take care of on 25 hours/week making minimum wage. The fire on Thanksgiving weekend was devastating for all of them. Books the children bought with birthday and Christmas money, family pictures, clothing, and sentimental family heirlooms were gone.
    My friend and canvassed local churches, businesses, and charity groups to find a place for this family to live, and made sure they had all the necessary appliances, furniture, clothing, and toiletries, as well as money to buy groceries. But we ran out of funds and charitable folks when it came to “non-essentials” like Christmas gifts for the children. Thank you to everyone that helped me make these book-loving kids smile on Christmas Day. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, A Blessed Yule, a Happy Kwanzaa, or a Happy whatever it is you celebrate at this time of year. It is humbly overwhelming to witness such kindness in virtual strangers. I thank you all.

    Maranda

  427. @Meredith thank you so very much! My little one is going to be in heaven wearing that ballerina outfit! We have a pair of ballet shoes we found at a thrift store a while back but she has outgrown and worn them out.

  428. Hi. Yup it’s Naomi again. Just a quick update. Nope no links or post numbers. Just a thank you for everything. I posted this elsewhere because I know some people here have helped and they are in other groups and may not see the post where they are at. This is much love to all:

    I would like to thank everyone that has sent something. I just had a conversation with Tanny and it was the sweetest thing. He has no idea that anything has come in. Any time he asks me anything I tell him nothing yet. He knows about the cats stuff and the box of oatmeal. That is it. He knows that someone gave me one little thing for him this year. So he thinks we are setting up the tree for his one present. Anyway….he just looked at me with the saddest look and said, “Mom, you have nothing to put under the tree. And neither does B.” My 16 year old son with a heart the size of Texas was actually worried that neither I not Byron would have anything for Christmas. I am going to wrap some of my cleaning supplies and put them under the tree for me. And my pair of ear buds. Byron has a pack of shirts that I am wrapping individually. So Tanny will be surprised and happy. It almost killed me to see him almost in tears because he was so worried about me. I love my son so much. Thank you all for everything.

    This is one of the many reasons I am proud of my son. He knows our situation and wants to get a job to support us. But he has trouble keeping up with school work and doing a job. An education now means a better future later. To those who think that a t shirt does not mean a lot, to my son it means the world. The other kids can quit picking on him because his stomach shows when he lifts his arms. Again, thank you all so much for what you have done for him.

                                                                       Naomi

  429. @Meredith sorry, hit send by accident!

    Many thanks to you and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. We are so grateful. ❤❤❤

    Rebecca (#245)

  431. Hi Jenny,

    My original post was #1974 I believe. MomOf4 with 4 boys, oldest dealing with health issues, and I commented that I listed things on Amazon as youngest, 3rd, 2nd, & oldest so people would know which gift went to which child. I noticed your comment about deleting things on Amazon and to leave a comment if you did. Before I saw this new post I noticed on my original post you made a comment about toys and warm clothes, but the warm clothes wasn’t added recently and were purchased a while ago. I deleted them because of that confusion and I didn’t want anyone thinking I asked for clothes + toys. This was only my 2nd time making a wish list and I had no idea you needed to or could delete items so that’s why they remained on the list as purchased (then I realized you could delete them). I apologize for causing any confusion or raising any “red flags”.. not sure if I did, but I still wanted to say something and apologize.

    My boys did each receive all gifts listed which was 2 each. The purchased items are still on our list and we’re so very grateful for everything!! We’re still amazed by all of this and feeling very blessed. I’m especially grateful for the kind comments and well wishing for our son 🙂

    Thank you for putting this together and as I’ve said in another comment we plan to pay it forward the best we can. Happy Holidays and Many blessings.

  432. I have three kids. One girl and boy, both three. And another daughter who is 8. Their father recently left the picture and left us in a sticky financial situation which has made making Christmas magical for them much more difficult than usual. They’re wonderful kids and they deserve so much more than I can give them right now. My son loves cars and toy guns. My oldest daughter loves horses, monster high, and reading. My youngest has only asked for a big book of boo boos like “Doc” and she keeps telling me “that’s enough”. But she loves to read too. Any help would mean the world to us! Here’s my wishlist link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1BPJMPS82J12L/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

  433. Momof3, I looked at your lists and was floored by the generosity of this community.

    “Christmas” – 12 items purchased at a cost of approx,. $164
    “”Eevee” (a cat) – 2 items purchased, approx. $18
    “Jon & Jenn ” (parents) – 6 items purchased, $114
    “Josy” – 11 items purchased, $168
    “Jack” – 9 items purchased, $86

    That’s 40 gifts at a total of about $550. The James Garfield miracle went all out for you which is why I was surprised to see you come back asking for a $50 coat. Someone bought it for you, too. I can’t imagine that you and you husband will have to spend anything on Christmas at all.

    No, I’m not “shaming ” you. People do as they will. I am just asking that you stop asking now.

    I’m also reminding the community to check the lists before buying and see what’s been purchased. Some have deleted very long lists, and at least you didn’t do that.

  434. I just wanted to let you know that I did receive a sweet thank you note from my recipient via Amazon. I had wanted to send another gift to her, but could no longer find her Wish List and hope that means it was completely filled! Thanks for such a great idea and program! Happy holidays!

  435. OMgoodness, thank you so much to whomever sent my daughter, Anna, the Fairy Garden set, she is going to LOVE it!! Anna is super crafty so this will be right up her alley, thank you! This is our first Christmas without her Dad and acts of kindness like this makes me know we will be okay!
    Much love and blessings!
    Christine #2105

  436. A little while ago I got a message from my local spay/neuter clinic, asking if I could foster three kittens who had just been rescued. The timing was perfect – we have a huge cold front coming through and temps tonight will be in the low teens. There is a very good chance these babies would not have survived.

    Of course I said yes, and immediately hopped in my van to go pick them up. They are in my bathroom now, safe and warm. I have three other fosters in my bedroom, and two at the clinic waiting to be spayed. Three others went to Petsmart on Monday – one has already been adopted. In October I sent a litter of five to Petsmart, after fostering them for three months. Their mother stayed with us – my very first foster failure.

    Why I am I talking about foster kittens here? Because two years ago, Jenny and her Christmas blog made this possible.

    That year I posted and asked for help for my grandchildren. And then later, because someone was brave enough to ask for help for her cats, I did the same. What happened next was over-the-top magical. I became friends with some of the warmest, most loving people on the planet – which in itself could be considered the greatest gift of all. But there was even more. Those incredible people helped me in ways you cannot imagine. They dragged me out of a hole that I could not escape alone. They saved my cats and changed my life. Because of them, I am now in a place where I can pay it forward and help save others.

    You did that, Jenny. With your blog and your love and the wonderful people who gravitate to you because like attracts like.

    The new foster babies say thank you. And so do I.

    https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleycats/photos/a.293712047477857.1073741828.293663794149349/670540516461673/?type=3&theater

  437. I’m posting this again on the off chance someone might take pity on my beautiful two year old daughter and grant her some Christmas wishes this year, even though I was late to this due to no INternet for a week. I am not sure if something is wrong with Amazon or if I did something wrong but most of the stuff on her list says unavailable now. Does anyone know if Amazon is having problems? It seems odd that everything put on her list would suddenly be unavailable. I’m hoping it clears up because I don’t know what to do differently. Thank you.

    http://a.co/hNRUUGP

  438. I don’t expect this to be fulfilled, but it would be a miracle for my son. With apps available for communication, he would finally be able to express himself.

  440. If anyone is still reading/helping, I pray you see this and feel moved to help. 2016 has been the worst year in my history and it is only just starting to improve as it ends. My husband is a recovering drug addict and I am so proud of the steps he has taken in the past few months to beat his addiction. Unfortunately, the months prior to that were full of hiding, lying, trying to cover up those lies and getting money in any way possible. This includes draining our savings, borrowing from friends/family, and selling anything of value that we owned.

    Unable to keep a job and draining our resources a couple times over, my husband was in no way help to me with bills, groceries, or anything else it takes to maintain a household. With just my income, we are so far behind that I can’t even imagine how we will ever catch up. I am currently trying to get a second job as well as cleaning houses on the weekends in addition to my primary job. I’m so tired but hopeful with his treatment going the way it’s going. We have 2 children and one on the way and I just want us to be able to pause and enjoy the holidays together before going back to worrying about how we will maintain.

    I’d love to be able to just buy a tree, Christmas dinner and a couple of gifts for our kids. They’ve had so much heartbreak this year that seeing them happy with even a material item would mean the world to me. To be honest, I wanted to lie and say my husband was injured because I’m sure a lot of people will feel he brought this on himself and deserves nothing less than what he’s getting but I wanted to be honest. Drug addiction is such an evil affliction and it hurts to watch him struggle while realizing everything he has taken from his family. If anyone can help with a gift card, I would be forever grateful and 100% sure to pay it forward the second I’m able. Honestly, even the thought of going to the store to be able to choose a few things is exciting and would be a relief and a blast after everything.

    Please send an email to: samco3625@gmail.com and thank you so much in advance!

  441. I was fortunate enough to be blessed with the air mattress and i am extremely grateful! if my son or daughter could receive one of the small gifts as well that would be amazing I didn’t place anything over the top on the list just small items that could really benefit them thank you! And god bless. http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2J2AGCBKQFP8T

  443. I am number 332~ I have a 13yrd old boy and 16 yr old girl, we lost their father to lung cancer. It has been quite the roller coaster of a ride. I am honestly so touched at the selfless giving for my kiddos. I just want to send big air hugs to you guys who got them something. I am so blessed to be able to see a smile on their faces this year~ I can not thank you enough for doing this. I hope this coming year will be easier for us to handle and that we can get back on our feet. Blessings, Laura

  445. Thanks so much to who ever bought some things off my kids wish list!!! It means so much!

  446. I’m not sure if this is still going on I just got told about this today and really hope I’m not to late this is amazing! I have a boy and a girl and they are twins unfortunately I lost my job two days ago anything will help thank you
    Link: http://a.co/dFS9cjZ

  447. Amanda #2438:

    Everything on the list looks to be in stock except the last one, the dress up shoes? Amazon was being particularly glitchy earlier too, but it seems to be over its fit now.

    I’ve sent your daughter Dragons Love Tacos, because that is one of my daughters most favorite books. Merry Christmas!

  448. This end of year has been very difficult for our family. We’ve moved 900 miles from where we used to live, my husband got out of the military for a job that ended up not being here when we got here, and it took over 2 months to get a new one. This Christmas has ended up being pretty sparse for my 3 daughters. They are so smart, and have been looking at tech toys for a long time, and we just can’t get them this year. These are the items they have been begging for and we hate having to tell them it’s just not possible.

    https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3FBPDLNITYJZW/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_ws_x_0tFvyb0M89JBW

  449. I know this is a longshot… But I recently got custody of my younger siblings. I wasted so much on a reliable car and on renting an apartment big enough for all of us that I am really short on extra cash for Christmas day this year. My siblings have been in foster care for ver a year and haven’t had a real Christmas in a while. I really want to do the whole dinner and a movie tradition with them but with all these changes and extra expenses I just can’t afford it right now. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read my story. Merry Christmas!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/340C3OLHOXJPU

  450. Autismwars – we sent you 2 things off the list. From one autism family to another 🙂

  452. momof3, they make zipper pulls and necklaces for children who tend to chew on things. They are made of safe chewy material. I have seen them on amazon.com but I can’t remember what they are called. Maybe search for chewable zipper pulls or chewable necklace pendants? They are a huge help to a lot of kids in SpEd programs around here. Merry Christmas!!

  453. Hi, everyone. Some stuff came for my son, stepson, niece, and nephew. I sent thank you’s for the stuff my baby got, but I don’t have the gift thingies for the other stuff so I can’t send thank you’s on behalf of anyone for those things. My mom might be able to figure out how to do it, but I doubt it because she’s not really all that adept with computers. So, anyway, thank you on behalf of everyone whose Christmas you touched in some way and please don’t think you didn’t get a thank you just because someone wasn’t grateful enough to send it.

    I’m also confused about something. My boy had three things purchased for him, but four things came. One thing was different than what it was supposed to be and the other thing was a duplicate of something he got. The one that is different than what it was supposed to be is really close to what it was supposed to be, so I assume the seller just ran out of something and decided to send whatever they had that was closest (might be wrong, but I think I remember someone mentioning something like that happening to them.) The duplicate is what has me really confused. I don’t know if the seller accidentally just sent something twice, or sent the duplicate as a consolation since they weren’t sending the toy that was supposed to be sent, or if someone else just got the same item for their kid and it was sent to me by mistake. The only other thing I can think is that maybe the purchase went through twice, which could mean that someone got billed for it twice instead of once. So if someone bought from a wishlist with the name Rogan Benjamin, maybe check your account to make sure you didn’t get billed twice for what was supposed to be one purchase (I double-checked the wishlist and it shows only one having been purchased). Also, this may not be a good idea but I’m not really sure what else to do other than maybe call Amazon and ask them – but if you were supposed to receive something for your kid that should have already come but hasn’t, I might have it.

  454. Dee A @ 2454-ish: I sent two Minecraft action figures, which were delivered Thursday, and a set of Minecraft Legos, which are supposed to get there Monday. If any of those is the kinda-right or duplicate item, feel free to return it to Amazon (for free) for an exchange or a credit on your Amazon account. 🙂

  455. We have clothing on our list amd some sensory items for my 2 autistic kiddos but tree clothes are what is needed as it’s cold here. My son has winter clothing but my 2 and 3 yr old and 7 yr old don’t. the 2 small girls wear the same size. So a few outfits goes a long way.I can’t work as I am a single parent that has too be here for both kids therapy daily and their dad just up and left us just weeks before Christmas. So please overlook the toys on tree list i added them because hopefully i can purchase them later. But please someone purchase a few outfits for my girls.I will even accept hand me downs if someone wants to send our lives in dfw tx.

    God bless
    http://a.co/i8QPKmE

  456. Dear judge judy only worse.. she was not upset someone used her room to dry bedsheets.she was out of her home on her aunts farm, out of her routine. Her aunt put her name on the door for her too feel more at home and be in a routine someone took her name off the door thus making her feel out of place in her routine and causing sensory overload.Autistic people crave routine and are very possessive. For those of you who want to know what autism is please watch ask an autistic on YouTube.

  458. @Heather A. from NJ. Are you sure you weren’t charged for three of those little figures? Two different ones came. There’s one of one kind and two of the other. When I use the little filter option and select purchased, I see the little action figure that came with the duplicate but to the right of it it says Quantity: 1 Has: 1 and there’s definitely two of them here.

  459. Here’s what I look for when choosing a list to buy from:
    – Someone who read Jenny’s directions and took the time to create their list correctly.
    – Someone who wrote a BRIEF, honest description of their situation. If it’s too long, I skip it.
    – Someone who created a list of simple, useful things. Things to make a child happy, or warm.
    If everyone did these things, every list would be quickly fulfilled.
    Merry Christmas to all, especially Jenny and her wonderful, generous heart!

  460. Dear Anonymous – 2434 – Two words – Fuck you!! You are too chicken to use a name. And too judgemental to spread love. Yup – Momof3 had stuff purchased. BY ME. IN OCTOBER. FOR BIRTHDAYS. Including small party favors (Hence, lots of items). Because it takes a village to raise good little humans, especially when parents are struggling. And all her kids have birthdays in the same month – October. You ARE shaming. And you are EXACTLY the reason that I have not been on this list this year. I usually spend about $3000 annually on this list. LOVE helping families in a bad spot. And I’ve met wonderful people. Amazing families. And follow them through the year. And meet them in person. And talk over the phone. And know their backstories. And this one has an amazing backstory of childhood struggles WAY beyond normal. I also donated to some that, it turns out, were not very needy, and have found that out during the year. But this one? You are Sooooo wrong. And should be ashamed of yourself. You are the exact reason I’m not here. Scamming people don’t think to clear their old lists. And Old, running lists from honest people show things that friends and family have bought throughout the year. Since when did you become the judge of how much we could help our friends, when they are doing the really tough job of raising medically needy kids and have tons of medical bills. Thanks for being one of the reasons this SJG season is ruined for me. So many good, honest, people with true need have been hurt by really mean words – and you are one of the hurters. Are you proud of yourself? And proud that you were too chicken to even use a name? SO – If you don’t like a list – IGNORE IT! You can email Jenny, but don’t be a troll. Move on, find someone you CAN support, and donate. Or don’t. I don’t care. But STOP TROLLING AND HURTING! Because that’s not what this is supposed to be about. Vote with your dollars, not publicly with your mouth unless you have something positive to say. Jenny – apologies. But the good, honest, struggling moms crying over being hurt on this board – that’s not accomplishing what I believed you desired to happen, and I couldn’t stay quiet any more.

  461. Dee A @ 2459-ish: You got three figures in the same box? It looks like I was charged for only two: one Minecraft Core Player Survival Pack Action Figure and one Minecraft Steve with White Horse Action Figure. Was there a packing slip or anything? If Amazon accidentally sent you an extra, I’m not sure whether you can exchange it or return it for a credit.

  462. @ Shannon- I received the beautiful book. The story is as lovely as I imagined and perfect for my daughters. We have a lot of moods and feelings at 2 and 4!
    @ Meredith – I haven’t received your gifts yet but will let you know when they arrive. 🙂
    @ Meg – I received most of your gifts today. They are so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your story with me. You are an inspiration to young girls like mine. When I was younger, I enjoyed science and loved math. I remember hitting a point in school where boys were given more opportunities to pursue and openly enjoy it. Somehow I let that affect my confidence in those areas. I wish differently for my daughters. I see their excitement when we read and talk about things like space, nature, weather, cooking, and how things work. They aren’t afraid to get dirty or try their own experiments to figure things out. I can’t wait to use the science kits together. My oldest is going to be absolutely delighted when she sees her very own yoga books to keep. My youngest will squeal in excitement over the art supplies. I can’t thank you enough… <3

    To all of you & the Bloggess – I wish you the merriest Christmas. You have just made Christmas wonderful for two young girls, amongst many other loved children. Thank you for helping us. It’s appreciated more than I can express. I have adopted local families in the past, and I will be sure to gift to children on here in the future when we can.

  463. No, KidNurse, that kind of screaming doesn’t work for me. Momof3 has since removed her lists, but I actually did check the purchase dates and no, they weren’t from October. And as I pointed out, people do what they want. I personally think that asking for more after getting 40 gifts worth $550 is audacious, others may think it’s brace or awesome. Sometimes though the community doesn’t know how to check lists, so I added a reminder.

    As for anonymity, neither KidNurse or Momof3 tell anyone anything about who you are. So, lame argument. If Jenny wants the screen shots of the purchase pages, I have them. That’s not “trolling ” but concern for the future of the JGM.

  464. @Heather A. in NJ Yep, three of the little guys. I got the little slips with them but I didn’t think to check them so I’ll check those out if I can figure out where I put them. I’m not really worried about exchanging them or anything, but I’m kinda worried I might have some other kids toy here.

  466. Well, here I go, entering the fray…
    KidNurse (kind of funny you gave someone flack for not using their name), I checked Momof3’s list this evening, shortly before she removed it. Yes, some items had been purchased before this past week, but Anonymous has her math right–a bunch of items were purchased during the James Garfield Miracle. I did indeed check the dates. I have to wonder about your agenda–why are you trying to cover up the generous bounty she received?
    If a few curmudgeonly comments kept you from helping out some needy folks, then you are not the saviour you claim to be in your post. That is your loss this year, and it’s small of you to say you could have helped, but didn’t.
    You have every right to spend your money where you like, but don’t throw around the fact that you had cash to burn but refused to help solely because you were offended by some comments. Yes, let’s punish those who need help, yippee!
    Also, if you have $3000 to spend, and you have bought for her before, why was Momof3 here asking for our help? Why didn’t you assist her, even if you didn’t want to help anybody else?

    Just asking questions here, KidNurse…or should I say Momof3?

  467. Dawn Moore (#2448) you are a true angel! Thank you, thank you so much for you generosity! I can’t wait to read that one to my daughter!

  468. To Jenny, thank you again for “Howl’s Moving Castle”! And to the two anonymous persons who didn’t leave a comment but bought my son the other two items (anime movies) on the list – THANK YOU ALL. I thought I wasn’t going to be able to give him anything this year, and now I get to give him THREE! A million times over, thank you!

  469. Dee A @ 2465-ish: Every once in a rare while—I’m surprised it doesn’t happen more often—Amazon will get something wrong in a shipment: I’ve had an item missing, and I’ve also gotten extras. I think you don’t have to worry that you got someone else’s toy—it sounds like someone at Amazon just threw in an extra. (You don’t need to track down the packing slips. I was just curious if they said “2” instead of “1” for some reason.)

  470. Can this please be dropped?
    I’m very uncomfortable. I never had the intention in this. Please if you purchased for my kids and it hasn’t shipped cancel the order. If it has I will send it a back. I didn’t want any of this. I am a real person. A real mother. I’m flawed but I’m human. I deleted the list because I was very scared and uncomfortable that someone took the time to go through it so throughly. Please stop. Yes the kids had stuff purchased. It was all books games and puzzles. A couple toys. I never posted my list only the kids so if people found it I don’t know how. I also used a gift card to purchase something hints myself as well as my family did. I didn’t think it was excessive but I am sorry if you did. I’ve deleted the lists and Jenny could you please remove my comments. Please just stop.

  471. Momof3, I apologize. I was scammed this year, and admit I’m upset. You weren’t the one who made me lose my faith, and I’m sorry I took it out on you. Truly sorry.

  472. Thank you to everyone, you are so very kind and I know my sister will have a good Christmas this year since we are in people’s prayers and all of that.

    Living in a motel is hard, and so has been losing almost everything. I am so grateful.

    sister’s list http://a.co/8FXgqO2
    motel living list: http://a.co/iKW4ODz

  474. Hi a friend had directed me to this site knowing I have a hard time asking for help but I have lost hope and this is for my kids and if possible they get help, that will make me so grateful. I have become a single mother the past few months , I have no work currently, Husband left me and our 3 children in the middle of the night and have not heard from him, his father has but not his kids. They are 15,13,and will be 2 on the 19th this month. I am at wits end and just want to see them happy, the youngest does not know what has really happend, but my older two have taken it pretty hard. This year has already been a struggle, what he brought in was enough to cover our heads and choose which bill could wait. I have no family or any other support system to help make Christmas happen or just be there for us in general. We are all we have and that is a blessing for sure, I just want if anything one day for them to be happy and see them smile and not think about him and what is in store for our future. If any help can be given, thank you in advance and I will pay it forward when I can. We are located in the USA and hoping Santa will not pass over us this year . Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours everyone!
    here are the links to each of my children- 2yr old- http://a.co/h6MlrfF
    15 yr old girl- http://a.co/3L48S2e and my 13 yr old- http://a.co/jghps1N

    Thank you for reading and caring to do so!

    (A few things headed your way! ~ Jenny)

  476. Samantha (#2441 & #2476) You need to add an address to your wishlist. The only part that will be seen is your town & state when people go to check out but without it people can’t order anything for you.

  478. Dear James Garfield, Ranada, jamesjen, Caitlin A, Gillian, Anonymous,
    Thank you so much for the gifts. You have no idea how much it means to us to see that there are still kind, compassionate people out there. We hope you have a Happy Holidays!

    I have received a few items and I am extremely grateful. I had deleted a few items because either the price jumped and I felt it was too expensive or it was no longer available. I also purchase some of the liters on the list, I tried to make sure that I purchased them so that the list would be updated. There was also 1 item that we sent back due to receiving the wrong item. Here is our list as of now. https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/C0ZQBRNG1GHL/ref=cm_sw_r_em_ip_wl_o_NMPvybJ2S2H5M

    Again, thank you so much!!!!
    I hope your holidays are blessed and you and your families have a Merry Christmas! 🎄☃🎅🏻🎁❤️
    Jessica V #302, and I believe #1636ish

  479. Please someone if your wanting to purchase clothing for children,3 of my 4 kids are in need. The 2 little kids wear the same size. It’s 20 degrees outside and none of the girls have warm winter clothes.
    http://a.co/31iwPrm

  480. I am a single mother of two wonderful children one 5 year old boy who is autistic and one 15 year old girl. My son loves connect the dots and coloring as well as toy cars. And my daughter loves makeup. Thank God for E.L.F brand with all their dollar products I’m able to buy her some new little things often but now the problem is she has no where to put it all we rent a room so there is only one drawer that is for our clothes and we are limited in space with only one full size bed for the 3 of us. Anything at all would be truly appreciated! Thank you so much for this wonderful blog!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2J2AGCBKQFP8T

  481. Original post (#442)chaspebbles I edited my list as I had additional items that aren’t necessary. I actually received one of the books today thank you so much little elf. I still have a few items on my list and the other two list are family.

    Shelby: http://a.co/8VFpszT
    Boobie: http://a.co/4KskJKY
    Marchell: http://a.co/95yjjhv

    Looks like your daughter will have 5 things coming her way! ~ Jenny)

  482. Good morning everyone, I am a single mother of two, one boy and one girl. I added one gift for each of my children on the wish list and I did add a jc Penney gift card as well. Jc Penney will be having a sale this week where many clotting items will be $5 or less I have a few dollars saved up but would appreciate the gift card to purchase warm clothing for my children I wouldn’t ask anyone to purchase anything here on Amazon since I was looking around and the prizes are very high. Thank you so much and happy holidays to all 🙂
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2ATTRC8WWHYR2

  484. Sorry I was the post back there needing clothes for a 7 yr old and 2 and 3 yr old girls.My link didn’t post right

    We don’t get any state assistance and can’t apply until my divorce is final. Each therapy has a copay and I had to take the money I had saved all year to pay bills and copays when he up and left us.I will email any paperwork you need to show the need is real.My children’s diagnosis paperwork for both of them showing autism.As well as review of the copays for therapy sessions. My son has always work long sleeves to stop from biting his wrists and has several winter shirts.But my girls have none.Its 19 degrees right now in Texas and freezing.We aren’t used to this weather.Please someone help.

    http://a.co/31iwPrm

    (Sent a fleece set for your littles and some thermal underwear for your older one. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  485. @Jess #2296, randomramblingmom here #236
    Just wanted to let you know the underwear fairy’s package was delivered today. Thank you so, so much. You truly are an angel.
    Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

  486. This is RobinTMP (original post #1782) popping in to say thank you SO very much to Tessa Miller for the cat food and catnip, and to Jenifer, whomever she may be (because I don’t have the Amazon app on my phone, so I don’t know if it’s you, Jenny, or a different Jen/Jenny) for the kitty litter and Friskies Party Mix–I didn’t ask for the ‘nip or Party Mix, but hey, Romeo can now spend the holidays stoned and with just what he needs to cure his munchies! Thank you again to Jenny, to James Garfield for his initial inspiration (perhaps we should include Victor’s glowering in that category as well?), and to everyone else who does their part to make the holidays better for people, and here’s hoping I can be back next year to help someone else out!

  487. LauraZoeMarty – Sending you hugs back! I know how hard this time of the year can be so I hope this helps brighten it just a little!

  488. I find myself needing to ask for some assistance again.
    A few Santa Angels have ensured that my kiddos will have a few gifts under the tree on Christmas morning and for that I am eternally grateful.
    Yesterday we got the first “real” snow of the season and I discovered that some of our winter boxes were lost in the move this past Spring. My kiddos are desperately in need of snow boots and snow gloves. If anyone out there is still looking to help some wonderful kids in need I pray you will consider mine.
    I made a list with only boots and gloves (1 for each of my three younger kids). I have also left all of the other individual lists exactly as they were so everyone can see what they’ve already gotten. I do not ever delete purchased items. I was going to make those lists private so the kids wouldnt get anymore purchases from there but I dont want to cause any suspicion or confusion. I had a hard time finding boots on the cheap so if you can find them cheaper please do so. It doesnt matter what color they are. The only requirements are size and please just no velcro. Zippers or laces are fine. Thank you all.
    Alexa is a womens size 7/8
    Tyler and Abby are both big kids size 4.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=1TRHGX6MZ0T4N&type=wishlist
    Thank you all for your time and consideration.
    p.s. they dont need to make it here by Christmas either. But if they do it will definitely be wrapped and put under the tree though.
    MERRY CHRISTMAS!

  489. This is my second time posting. I’m so touched that some one bought some thing for each one of my kids. Thanks so much to who ever you are! I hope you see this!
    Now if I could just get some of the books for my two daughters and one of the video games for my son (he purposefully picked “cheap” ones for his Christmas list to “help Santa”) then our Christmas would be complete! Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1BPJMPS82J12L/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

    (Sent a few books your way that should work for the ages of all your kids. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  490. Well, I heard about you from a co-worker who works with inner city kids. I moved here a year ago away from my kids (16 hours to be exact) to fulfill a dream to support emotional behavior kids or kids with behaviors who struggle with school. I got my job! Now I miss my kids and working in this field has drained my savings. I buy a lot for rewards and I use oils in my room for kids who visit and take a break. I walk from class to class and it takes a toll on my feet and legs.
    I also have two wonderful kids that I wish I could do more for. My daughter 25 works with animals in need and needs a fence at her new house (hence the lowe’s gift card) and my son age 20 lives with her and helps pay the bills so she can do what she loves. I have never thought of asking for what I need so I am giving this a shot.
    I have told many other public servants about this site and I hope that someday those who work in the field have better wages and families have support and we stop raising so many in poverty! Happy Holidays to all, enjoy those you love! Travel safe.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1AC8WZPA6E9M5/ref=cm_wl_huc_view

  491. Dear Lizzie .. #2342 … sent some items but they will not arrive till 12/28! So sorry about that!

  492. A sparkly, pink Barbie Ballerina Doll arrived at my house this afternoon and I would obviously (paranoid) like to thank them for their generosity and kindness.
    I don’t know if any of the santas are still exhaustively reading comments but if you see this, thank you. Very much.

    In case they’re not, can anyone help me with this gift receipt?
    Scanning doesn’t work. It asks me to take picture. Still no. Typing in the address brings up a few porn sites but no actual Barbie dolls. Wait, I mean the actual for children Barbie dolls.

    http://a.co/7Xh35sc
    If anyone can get this link to work and can post it here, I would appreciate it.

  495. Hi, I know I am late. But just wanted to see if anyone could help my brother out. He has two kids. Not gonna feed you a sob story. Hes just struggling right now. Just trying to brighten his Christmas.

    http://a.co/51CiqgT

    I myself have gotten Christmas help else where’s

    Merry Christmas

  496. Hi Barbara, I’ve found that I’ve had to enter the link to send a thank you note several times before it works. Mine would say “page not found” a handful of times. Also, the link is a list of letters and numbers, so sometimes what looks like a 1 is actually a small “L” and a 2 can look a lot like a “Z.” 🙂 So far, though, I’ve managed to thank everyone who sent presents for my son.

    This has just made such a huge difference to our month and our holiday! I find myself smiling like I haven’t in a long time. Bless all the generous people who took the time and care to make a little boy’s Christmas sweet!

  497. I don’t know if there are any more shoppers looking for lists to buy from still, but if so, I thought I’d post a last request.
    One of my kids didn’t get one yet (3-year-old girl) and it would be so great if she could get one to open too. I marked the things for her as “highest” priority on the list. She has mentioned that she’d love new shoes, a little apron because she likes to bake with me, a stuffed dog with a carrier, or a toy camera. Those are all on the list: http://a.co/4jbPbpY

    Also one of my teen boys got a movie gift card (thanks so much!). I had two of them on the Teen Boys list. It would be great if they both received one of those if anyone is able to buy one for my other teen. They could go to the movie theater together.

    I hope this has been a great experience for many. I stopped reading some of the comments when people posted some negative things. I’m needing to avoid stress right now due to a health issue. But prior to that, I noticed that there was a lot of love and joy being spread around which is so awesome. Hoping all involved can focus on that and not let a few spoil the joy that this project can bring. 🙂

    Just to keep things on the up & up and to help anyone concerned know that I’m not asking for too many things (I think I read that some were concerned about some families receiving too many gifts per-kid), here is a list of what has been purchased through this for my kids so far:
    16-year-old boy: 1 game, 1 shirt
    13-year-old boy: 1 book, 1 movie gc
    10-year-old girl: 4 books, 1 coat, boots
    6-year-old boy: 1 book
    4-year-old boy: 1 toy
    5-year-old girl: 1 toy
    3-year-old girl: 0 (none yet)
    Infant: 2 clothing items
    Stockings: 1 item

    Merry Christmas to all. May this season bring you much joy!

  498. Wow — I received the very nice air mattress so my daughter has something besides the couch to sleep on and the wonderful person who bought it also bought sheets and pillows!!!! Thank you so much I can’t wait to see her face when she she sees she has a bed to sleep on Christmas Eve! Thank you thank you!

    That is why I didn’t put much else on the list because I knew any type of bed even an air mattress was asking a lot so I am extremely thankful to have received this. I can get her toys and books at the dollar store and she will be one happy camper.

    Now to figure out how to thank the person who did this on Amazon in case they don’t see this message!

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

  499. I haven’t seen any negative things posted here and I’ve read every day. I don’t think it’s negative though to point out that some people have received quite a bit and still asked for more, or deleted items that were purchased, or deleted whole lists and created new ones. People acting as Santas may not know about the “?reveal=purchased&view=null” link, or may not know that some families have had many items purchased all ready. They may not go through almost 3,000 comments to find older posts or multiple posts by the same families. It’s a way to let new families, with children who haven’t had any toys or books purchased for them, take precedence.

    I really hope everyone has a Merry, Happy Christmas! And I’d like to thank Jenny, again, for taking on this daunting task!

  500. I get to be comment #2500!!!!!!

    Repost:*** Jenny already bought us 3 items (1 for each kid) , but when trying to clean up the list, somehow they accidentally got deleted***

    My little sister’s would love to have a nice Christmas. My parent’s can’t exactly afford it right now with sending me to college and all those costs, but I thought I would try here. We would also love any spare gift card’s you guys might have for places to eat out for a surprise during Christmas Break. My sister’s are M and L- they are 14 and 9.

    L is a wonderful girl, already in 5th grade. She loves harry potter and getting into M’s makeup.

    M is a dancer, and loves dressing up🙂

    I am B, but please prioritize the shoes last🙂 My email is rawraw323@gmail.com if you have food cards to help out my parents for christmas dinner.

    http://a.co/fam5L7t

  501. #2498 Mom of 8 kiddos, I went to get the sneakers for your 3-yr-old, but they are not Prime eligible and would arrive after Christmas with regular shipping. I selected the purple boots off your list instead. I see someone got the camera, so now your 3-yr-old should have a toy and some warm boots! Merry Christmas!

  502. Mary Ellen,

    Quite all right! It is the thought that is there, and it will just keep the holidays going! <3 <3

    You are all in my prayers. I never ask for anything for myself, for some reason I don’t think I deserve to have things, I am glad that my sister will be getting a good Christmas this year. SHE certainly deserves to.

  504. I know I’m late to posting any lists. I have 5 boys And unfortunately am scrambling still to try and figure out Christmas for them. I live in NC. I apparently missed the cut off date for the salvation army and most other places. They still believe in Santa. They picked the things on their lists. But honestly, I think anything similar would do at this point. I hope I’m not too late!
    Their ages are 11, 10, 5, 4 and 2
    Here are their lists…
    11- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=1SCTPWCQES7XJ

    10- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=79AXBHZNJZN

    5- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=2DC7SVO402XVZ

    4-https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=1700TRKO4FRCH

    2- https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=394QJ0B1LUCKQ

    Thank you. ❤

  505. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3LRGO08Y2OAVO/ref=cm_wl_list_o_2
    This is just a repost. I’m number 2418 and I’m not sure how to tell if something was purchased yet or not. I really hate asking for help and if it was just for me I wouldn’t even bother, but I would really like my son to have at least something under the tree for Christmas. I know it’s kind of late in the month, but his birthday is December 29th, so even if something didn’t get here on time for Christmas, his birthday is 4 days later. Thank you for reading this and I hope everyone has a great holiday and a Happy New Year! Sincerely, Kim

  506. First of all happy holidays to all :). My name is Victoria and I am 20 years old I live at home with my mom and younger sister. My mom is a single mother who has always done her best to keep us well fed and well groomed. My sisters birthday is the 24th of December and my mom and I have worked our butts off to be able to hold a small birthday dinner with close family and Friends on her special day. However there is one thing that we are missing and would truly appreciate, a birthday/Christmas outfit for my sisters special day. We don’t have much money but my sister really wanted a small gathering which is why we went through with it all so an outfit would be a true blessing! I chose something that she can wear multiple times after so it can all go to very good use! Thank you all so much and merry Christmas!

  508. I’m trying to get help for my niece’s family. Her brother committed suicide and she had to borrow money to cover the cost of his funeral. Since then, her family has been struggling to catch up. I’m a single parent myself, so I’m afraid I am not of much help. She’s got 5 kids aged 2-9 to buy for. Any help is greatly appreciated. Happy Holidays!

    http://a.co/5z9tVJz

  509. #2506 – lexusbean – if you add ?reveal=purchased&view=null to the end of your website page (in the browser bar) when you are on your list, you should see the purchased items. Additionally, two things are coming your way.

  510. Merry Christmas to all. I hope you all have happy holidays.

    Happy birthday to your sister, Victoria!!!

    Good luck to you and your family, lacordgmailcom. you are in my prayers.

    Listing mine so people can see how generous others have been!

    sister’s list http://a.co/8FXgqO2 She will post thank you on Christmas.
    motel living: http://a.co/iKW4ODz
    mine, feel free to ignore http://a.co/gkqUnyO

  511. Original post #2372

    One more item was purchased from daughter’s list. I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you! I don’t see where it lets me know who purchased, so I am just going to throw out a very happy thank you to whoever it was. Also, to everyone who is helping out others this holiday season, thank you. You are all amazing. There’s so much sadness, negativity, and horrible things going on all around us in our country and others. Sometimes it’s hard to see that there is good in this world. All of you are proving that, yes, there truly is!

  512. #2505 – An item from each wish list is coming your way (the 21st and 23rd). Happy Holidays!

  513. MaryLou – #2410 – items for your son should be received the 21st and 22nd. Happy Holidays!

  515. I’m #1560, to whomever bought my daughter the Melissa and Doug cutting board food and also the bath tub toys, thank you so so so so much! You are an angel! My daughter has sensory issues and has been in Occupation therapy since she was 6 months old. The food toy will require her to use both hands to separate which is one of her goals. Merry Christmas to you and again, thank you so much.

  516. Scrolling through some previous posts, it looks like some people have Many things on their lists yet to be purchased I came across an extra $10 today and bought something off of someone’s list. If you have time to look, and extra money to spend, scroll through and look!

  517. i have four kids and no money. my ex doesn’t believe in working or child support. i am living off of credit cards, state aid, and living rent free as the caretaker of my parents’ house (they were taken to texas for health reasons.) so at least i have that. i went to goodwill and got them just a couple things. i know they will be happy. they are really good kids. we never have a lot…but we don’t feel like we need anything.chocolates and clementines & they are all set. i mean, even if i had money, i wouldn’t get them a ton of stuff because that is not what it is about and i want then to recognize this season as a time of love & hope, not one of “how much stuff will i get?” though i did hope to find an affordable used digital camera for thing 2 & thing 3 and a used personal cd player for thing 1 (we try to buy nothing new for environmental & social reasons) but couldn’t find an affordable digital camera so ended up getting neither for them–maybe i’ll get lucky and find one thrifting after christmas is over–so many people give their gifts to charity after.
    i don’t know. i feel like they are good kids & i should take advantage of this. but i know their dad’s family will get them some crap from wal-mart…
    fuck i hate christmas….
    this is a good thing y’all are doing.
    really, what i wish is that i had the money to help people who aren’t so lucky as to have a roof over their head and a family to love them. there are always radio ads for the children’s home in peoria, and i just wish i had something to give them.
    i wish i could have a bunch of people come over and share food & warmth. i lived in a cooperative house forever ago and loved the holidays there just spending the day cooking & eating–being with friends & family. maybe someday i will be able to create that here.
    so–happy solstice/merry christmas/happy new year! thank you for being so kind & generous.

  518. Lori at 2372/2512 – Jenn again. I just wanted to add another little thing to make her day extra bright! As another early 40s-something who married young, I could so easily have been in your shoes if I hadn’t had the opportunity to finish college early or if life had interfered with jobs, plans, etc. It’s purely the luck of the draw that I’ve made it to a place where I can help others. And as one whose own college career was very nearly derailed by severe depression, I know how much harder your daughter has to fight to make it through each day!

  519. (reposting so both my small background story and link are together)

    First of all happy holidays to all🙂. My name is Victoria and I am 20 years old I live at home with my mom and younger sister. My mom is a single mother who has always done her best to keep us well fed and well groomed. My sisters birthday is the 24th of December and my mom and I have worked our butts off to be able to hold a small birthday dinner with close family and Friends on her special day. However there is one thing that we are missing and would truly appreciate, a birthday/Christmas outfit for my sisters special day. We don’t have much money but my sister really wanted a small gathering which is why we went through with it all so an outfit would be a true blessing! I chose something that she can wear multiple times after so it can all go to very good use! Thank you all so much and merry Christmas!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/11FI4VATNKGOE

    (I sent the coat but unfortunately it doesn’t come in stock until next week so it won’t arrive until the 27th. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  520. Kathryn ~190 or so here. Any way to know when things are supposed to arrive? I’ve checked the mail every day and several items came but it looks like we should still be expecting a couple. Just don’t want them to get lost.

  521. I was comment 22 and did some signs and emailed them. I was off email for days very ill with diaryah. I had to wash the bed and the rugs and all pillows went in the garbidge can. My momma’s curtains had to go. My neighbor Judith went to wallmart for pillows and came back with pretty pretty cotton cloth and made curtains with my desk scissors and stapler. She said it cost nothing cause she had money to help out. Now I have all colored butterflies at the window so long as you don see the staples . Judith is a battleaxe woman warrior from that Wagner opera you take with you to the doctor when they getting mean to older ladys and lie to you. Everybody needs a Judith the day you get diaryah so bad you mess momma’s curtains

    I am getting better if your kids still want signs from Louise Python.

  522. I’m going to try this in hopes that it will actually help! I am a single mom of 3 kids. This Christmas is proving tough, as my 3 kids dad hasn’t paid support in a looooong time, and promised to send a few hundred to help with xmas expenses, but nothinh so far. My oldest son is 10 and I have 8 year old boy/girl twins. They are great great great kids. Amazing kids. I couldn’t be prouder of them. My oldest is blind in one eye but doesn’t let that stop him. Although he struggles with depth perception, he is on a basketball team and does not let me tell anyone about his eye struggles. My 8 year old boy is going to be being evaluated for ADHD, though I will be looking into alternative treatments if he is diagnosed. I put “fidget toys” on the wish list, hoping that this might help him focus his attention even if for just a few moments. He is very athletic and a good kid. My 8 year old daughter is a gymnast, a great student and a comedienne lol. I tried to ask for reasonable things like shoes.. I tried to find inexpensive versions of everything, I thank anyone willing to help in advance. Merry Christmas to all! (Live in the US)
    My link is http://a.co/bcq4h5O

    P.S. I’m not sure if I’m asking for the right kind of things and I CERTAINLY don’t expect to get everything. I’m grateful soe have taken the time to even read this. Thank You again.

    Carrie

  523. Carrie @ 2523-ish: Three pairs of shoes and three small toys are guaranteed to be there December 22. However, I have gotten a couple notifications this weekend that certain shipments have been delayed because of the weather. Fingers crossed these make it in time!

  524. Jenny, Thank you for doing the James Garfield Christmas Miracle. PLEASE figure out a way next year to let people post for items above $35 they want; I noticed several people sent items that are necessities (and some not!) that are over $35. If it reverberated with the giver…I myself am considering a welder that a teenager wants. Thanks!

  526. Momof8kiddos,
    The only list that comes up is your daughter’s. There is nowhere to buy your son the movie gift card.

  527. Thank you so much Jenny for the books! We appreciate it to the moon and back!

  528. Jenn #2519
    Thank you again so much!!! I’ve never once regretted my daughter, but I sure wish things had been a bit different so that I could have done more for her. She’s always had the things she’s needed, just not necessarily the things she’s wanted. She might not technically be a kid anymore, but she’s always my baby. 🙂 I’ll always want to do everything I can for her. Not being able to do much right now hurts. Your kindness has meant the world!

  529. Dear Lizzie … Everyone needs something for Christmas! Don’t know when the items will get there but probably after Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and your sister. You have each other and that is an enormously wonderful thing!

  530. I have been so busy working I just checked my daughter list and one item has been Purchase. Thank you anything helps. If you still want to help there is only a few items on her list. I can’t say thank you enough
    http://a.co/hJvCJkR

  533. Hi my name is Chris and I feel like I’m coming very late.Im hoping that someone can help out. I am the uncle to 2 beautiful girls e.g. unfortunately have been through alot.I hate to air dirty laundry online but their mother got into things she should have and these girls are paying for it and they should not have to.I have 2 kids myself that I can barely afford Christmas but they at least have a few things under the tree.The oldest is 6 and needs an outfit or 2 and the youngest has no clothing and has been using my 3 yr old sons.She doesn’t have a bed and has been sleeping on the couch.I have a toddler mattress and so I did post a 50 dollar toddler bed in hopes she can have something of her own and a few toys.The telescope is for the oldest as I’ve seen her playing with mine and she loves to look at the moon.I know I’m super late but if a hero has any help left if you can find it in your heart to bless 2 broken hearted girls.
    Thank you in advance
    Chris

    Wish List
    Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SPECH7P7FX7H

  534. Originally 2133, I am posting for the final time. I have noticed two items gone from my list of three , so thank you very much!!! I am asking for one item for my son, I have added a book that he would love to have, if anyone is so inclined and able. I’m so thankful for the gifts for my girls, I can’t say it enough.

    Hi, I am asking for one item for each of my kids, my husband is currently waiting to hear about a new job for him, and we are just getting by week to week. Luckily we live in the southwest so I don’t have to worry too much about cold weather, but I do hope to have some small stuff for them under the tree. Thank you for looking and Merry Christmas:).

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/ref=cm_reg_rd-upd?ie=UTF8&id=SA7PFX6I3J7M&type=wishlist

  535. Is it too late to post a list for my girls? I am a single mom lost my job Dec 2 due to injuries from car accident in October. I was guided here by a Twitter friend.
    Linda Lennox
    Bunnylennox@gmail.com

  537. @Meranda #2189: Gifts for your three boys are on their way, arriving Dec 21-22

    @Mom of 8 Kiddos #2498: Puppy play set and a book about Doggies is on the way for your daughter

    Now if someone could tell me where I lost my debit card in my own house….

  538. I am the proud mother of a 15 year old girl with Turner Syndrome. She is such a wonderful and loving human being. She loves her dolls and stuffed animals. I’ve been meaning to save up so she can create her own personalized bear to add to her stuffed family but I find myself digging in to the savings that I have set aside for her to pay the bills. I could place many different items on her list but I know this is what she truly wants since it’s what she keeps mentioning. Thank you all for your generosity and compassion. Happy holidays 🙂
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2ZHAO4BXJM47Y

  543. Linda@2541 & Brad@2543: It looks like both of your lists are missing addresses. Please update them, so we can have stuff sent to you!

  544. em4mighty@2518, I get the feeling that you just needed to vent, but don’t hate Christmas. Remember that the spirit of the holiday is giving. It sounds like you and your kids already know and understand this. Even the grandparents giving “crap from wal-mart” to the kids, I’m sure are just trying to make the kids happy, even if it’s in a way that you might not feel is best. Just keep your focus on all the good that happens, such as what Jenny is doing here, what Project Night Night, World Builders, Child’s Play, and so many other charities are doing to help so many people, and don’t pay attention to the rest.

    In the spirit of that, while I can’t do much to help with a huge group to share the day with you, I did make a $50 donation to the Children’s Home Association of Illinois in Peoria, in your name (Well, in the name of em4mighty, anyway :D).

    Merry Christmas!

  545. chris p. @ 2534, it looks like you don’t have an address set for your list. I’m unable to have anything from it sent to you.

  546. http://a.co/2rhJ2Pa
    One item on my list was purchased! Thank you! Still asking for help so each of our 4 kids has something awesome to open on Christmas! God bless you all! This is an amazing group of people!

  547. Thank you to who ever bought my son gifts he has got a watch and 2 t-shirts under the tree, and Thank you to whom ever got my daughter the Barbie movie she will love it ! How ever she is so young she still believes Santa will bring her a special toy …I am sorry but I am going to post 1 more time to see if Santa will get her a toy …( her Birthday is 10 days after Christmas I have no gifts for that also …)…Thank you for this program and for the gifts already received . Merry Christmas to all !!!

    Original post number is 178 (this is my original post )…
    Hello I am a mother of 2 kids a 6yr old girl Named Kassidy , and a 16 yr old boy named Chase . I am a single mom I live in Bozeman Mt . I have been struggling this year my rent went up last spring, the father of the children stopped paying child support in July . Also my boss told me we are not getting a Christmas bonus this year , I usually use it towards gifts for my kids . I also went through a bad custody battle for my kids ( twice this year ). all this has caused finical distress. I receive food stamps and get help with my heat bill in the winter . My kids are looking forward to a bright holiday with a special gift . Please help make it a brighter Christmas for us anything will help Thank you !..
    Chase has received 1 gift so far Thank you !
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1K9329RE8J0K5/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2 !

  548. M @ 2403, a couple gifts for Sam and something for her mom are on the way, and should be there by Wednesday!

  551. #2007 – I sent some gifts for Asher. They should arrive on Wednesday. Merry Christmas!

  552. @Julie F/#2009 I am so glad the cane arrived so quickly. Best wishes for a safe and a happy 2017!

  553. Original #2539

    I updated the address I hope it is working now I would truly appreciate even one gift card I could try and save up the rest since I know one bear is over $25

  554. Hi everyone! This is difficult for me to do and I apologize for the late date. I’ve been scrambling for a solution to this and came across a reference to this blog in another app. I have a 17 year old son, he is an absolutely wonderful kid, caring and gentle and all too aware of the precarious financial situation I’m in. He won’t ask for a thing, he insists that I not worry about him, that Christmas is no big deal. I put together a list from things he’s mentioned – he’s more practical minded and would rather have magazine subscriptions and socks or books than any kind of toy. I put the boots on because his are worn through and he’s are huge fan of the Beatles and apparently these are known as “Beatles boots”. I don’t mean to have anything excessive on here, anything at all would be a huge blessing. I run a recovery house for women who have alcohol or drug addictions, and this time of year is very difficult financially – I take women in who have nothing, sometimes literally just the clothes on their backs, and my son and I live in a separate portion of the house. I have also put lotion on the list, not for him but for.the women here. These are not children but they are women in great need…what most people take for granted is a luxury for them at this point. They are taking responsibility for their actions and working on turning their lives around but it takes time. They come here shattered and alone and they feel helpless and worthless and I know that this is for kids and I beg you not to be upset that I’m asking for them because I do not want to take away anything from what you’re doing for all of these kids I just thought if there was anyone who might be able to provide anything for these women it would be huge for them to see that they’re not alone, that people do care – they are on a long road and part of their requirements here is volunteering to help in the community each week, to give without thought of return, and it would be such a blessing for them to have something from a stranger that came to them in the same spirit that I’m trying to instill in them. I am sincerely sorry if in posting this I have offended anyone, my intention is only to help these women and I can’t do this myself and like I said when I saw this I thought that perhaps someone here could help. Thanks for reading this, I tend to blither on sometimes lol. You all are wonderful and I am very very grateful for anything you can do.

  555. lacordgmailcom (#2509): gifts on the way! They should arrive on the 22nd. I hope your niece and her family have a brighter new year.

  559. Im reposting as nothing has been purchased and I’m in a bit of a panic. Im afraid people looked and thought the items might have been too expensive. Honestly they were the items the kids had asked for but we would all be grateful for anything at all. I added Amazon gift cards to the list if those would be any easier. Thank you so much in advance to anyone who might be able to help.

    Original Post: #2442

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/1U9VQ48IYE6PK

  561. Hi gang, I am late to the party but please know people are still ordering. Deliveries may not be in time for Christmas morning, but they will still arrive once bought! Merry Christmas everybody.

  562. I was originally post 2169. I’ve been crying since three packages appeared yesterday, from Melissa (2386) and Jodi L. I just want to publicly say thank you to two strangers who cared about a little girl getting books for Christmas.

  563. CHris here from post 2534.I feel like a failure that I didn’t set up my address and was passed by to get my nieces a little something.I have fixed the error and if a kind would can please try our list again I would be so ever grateful.Here is my original post.
    Hi my name is Chris and I feel like I’m coming very late.Im hoping that someone can help out. I am the uncle to 2 beautiful girls that unfortunately have been through alot.I hate to air dirty laundry online but their mother got into things she should not have and these girls are paying for it and they should not have to.I have 2 kids myself that I can barely afford Christmas but they at least have a few things under the tree.The oldest is 6 and needs an outfit or 2 and the youngest has no clothing and has been using my 3 yr old sons.She doesn’t have a bed and has been sleeping on the couch.I have a toddler mattress and so I did post a 50 dollar toddler bed in hopes she can have something of her own and a few toys.The telescope is for the oldest as I’ve seen her playing with mine and she loves to look at the moon.I know I’m super late but if a hero has any help left if you can find it in your heart to bless 2 broken hearted girls.
    Thank you in advance
    Chris

    Wish List
    Link: http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SPECH7P7FX7H

  564. Hello this is Tammy from post 131, just wanted to say another big huge thank you to everyone who helped us. The packages have almost all arrived and I am so excited for Christmas now! I am trying to figure out how to do the scanning thank you slips so send me luck in figuring that out! lol Thank you all so much and thank you to Jenny for doing this year after year. You guys just blow me away. Merry Christmas everybody!

  566. Chris P. – your address is still not showing up – I can’t ship to you from Amazon yet. Can you go in and try again?

  567. I’m sorry for reposting yet again. With Christmas day around the corner I’m getting worried that she might not receive anything. This is what she truly wants since it’s what she keeps mentioning. The few times that she has been to downtown Disney she loves to watch other children create their own special personalized bears. I just want her to be as happy creating her own this Christmas. Thank you all for your generosity and compassion. Happy holidays🙂
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2ZHAO4BXJM47Y

  568. I’m not sure who bought the paw patrol train set for my son on this list but it still hasn’t arrived? I don’t know if something had happened to it or if it’s running late. I can’t check on it my self I’ve tried??? Can someone help me to figure out if it’s on its way or what might be going on please.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2BQ8D06YUMQY5

    (Fingers crossed that it turns up. I sent the train, the backpack, the doll and the figurines. Amazon says they were all delivered Friday. Maybe check the back porch? or the side of the house. I’ve had things left in strange places by amazon to keep them out of view from people who might take them. It says it was left at the the front door or front porch. The other three say they were handed directly to resident. ~ Jenny)

  570. Hi Chris P – I’m clicking on your refreshed link and adding items in my cart for you, but your address is still not showing up.

  571. Thank you Jessie this is Linda #2541 I added my address. I really thought I did it right 🙂 thank you for telling me!

  572. Emily B. (#2283) I am not sure what is going on with Amazon. But I wanted you to know that my list now shows that the laundry soap is back on my list to purchase. If you were charged for it and they are not sending it I hope you got a refund. I just thought that you should know what was going on. Again, thank you so much for your generosity. Naomi

  573. This will be my last post I want to say thank you. Yall are some incredible people. I’m so happy my daughter will have a couple gifts to open on Christmas day. There are 3 items left on her list that she really wants if Yall can help. It breaks my heart knowing I can’t afford anything for Christmas. Thank you : http://a.co/4IDJbMG

  575. Merry Christmas to all. I am so joyed to see so many people giving to so many other people. Keep posting your lists so we can see what all has been purchased, I think! It helps everyone!

    Hotel living is so hard, especially when it is not one that helps you out at all and still feels the need to hassle you. I hate living in this place, I hope I can get my sister and I into a new home by the New Years. Hard to vacuum your own room when you don’t have one!

    sister’s list http://a.co/8FXgqO2 She will post thank you on Christmas.
    motel living: http://a.co/iKW4ODz
    mine, feel free to ignore http://a.co/gkqUnyO

    By the way, if I get approved for disability soon, I will go through the lists I’ve saved and send something to someone belatedly.

  576. Susan (#2568): your daughter will be building a new bear friend this Christmas! Cards should be coming to you around 21st or 22nd. Wishing a very happy season to you and your family.

  577. Lindsay @2253, I think you need to make an Wishlist from Amazon.ca. None of your choices are able to be shipped to your address.

  579. Chris P. (2575) – it worked this time! The clothes won’t come until after Christmas (they weren’t Prime) but I sent a book that will come by the 22nd. Merry Christmas to you and your nieces.

  580. Thank you so much Jennifer I didn’t look at the prime thing.Im sorry.I didn’t realize I put a book…but the oldest loves to read.And the little one needed clothes so badly.Thank you so much.If anyone else can help 2 little girls,I am their uncle and they are going through a very tough time and during the holidays makes it harder.We are grateful for anything anyone can send.Bless you Jennifer and anyone else that can be an Angel to these girls.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SPECH7P7FX7H

  581. I am originally #2541 I fixed my address. Anyone that can help put something under the tree for my girls it is much appreciated. They are good kids and know I lost my job after car accident Dec 2 but a little something would make the day special.

  582. Chris P – clothes sent for the little one. One will arrive this week; one sometime in January

  583. Hi Linda (#2541): a couple gifts on the way for your girls. As the daughter of a single mom, I know that moms like you are super stars! I hope you have a speedy recovery and a wonderful new year.

  584. If Barbara sees this, I am trying to get Amazon to fix the thank you code link for the gift you
    sent. It’s not working and I’ve contacted them. If you happen to see this, please let me know.
    Attn: Jenny – if you have a way to figure out her email and can just forward one from me, please let me know using the email I’m using to post. THANK YOU!!

  585. Thank you very much pgh I did add 3 more items that were prime and below the price jenny said to keep it.Honestly we would just be happy with clothing and the bed for the little one but clothing is more necessary.I have a mattress for the toddler bed from my sons but his was a wood one that broke and we threw it away.You are amazing people and are helping so much.Im a single dad myself with my 2 and taking in my sister’s 2 is hard but I don’t want them ending up in some foster home.My mother passed a few months back and I never knew my dad so no grandparents to ask for help.Life is crazy sometimes how it works out but they are all great kids and deserve so much more than life has delt them.Thank you for being angels and helping an ole dad out.

    Chris

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SPECH7P7FX7H

  586. I think I was originally post 841 but ended up being post 843. Anyway, my name was listed as “mom of 2 super kiddos” and I just want to so that I’m so thankful for the kindness and generosity showed for my boys!

    I wasn’t able to open packages until I had some time without supervision from boys, which is hard to come by! Amazon has this cool thing now where there’s a slip of paper that has QR barcode that you can scan and or a link address that you can go to and send the giver a thank you note. How cool is that?!?!

    If you’re reading this and sent a gift and didn’t get a thank you note through Amazon, I’m sorry! While opening packages, our cat, Pete the Cat (named after the books), was my assistant and he thought the papers and bubble wrap were HIS Christmas present! So I think a few of the slips of paper that had the information to thank a giver are MIA.

    Again, I’m so overwhelmed and thankful that my boys will have a special presents from some real Santas out there! (And if I ever find the remains of some of those slips of paper, I will totally send you a thank you message when they’re found! It might be spring, next Christmas, 2 years from now, I don’t know… I think they might be underneath the middle of my bed where I can’t reach and also where my kids can’t reach, so that’s like Cat-land for Pete)

  589. Hey bloggess troops and newbies.This is Christina and I just want to give a big huge thank you to the beautiful people who have given my kiddos a beautiful miracle this year.My son who has autism and normally has no interest in toys is going to be thrilled for the only toy I’ve ever seen him put an intrest too.My daughter with autism will finally get the sensory input she needs with the swing that our favorite writer and blogger Jenny and the handsome James Garfield have given her.And my little 3 yr old gets to run wild with paw patrollers and my 7 yr old can practice flips at home on her bar.You truly are an amazing bunch of people.I have sent thank you cards to those gifts that have been received so if your gift to my child shows delivered and you haven’t gotten a thank you card please let me know via email so we can find out what happened.I have a blog as well and will be posting all of the gifts my children have received on there so please make sure you follow my blog if you purchased a gift.Also if you have an autistic child or want to learn more about autism please follow me.Clicking my name will take you To my blog.
    I want to add a little something I found out about to maybe help some of those who need birthday or Christmas gifts for nextbyear.There are a ton of websites that allow you to do surveys and other things to earn points and you can use them to get points to shop on amazon.So my go this year is to do at least 1 or 2 surveys a day for the entire year and then next year if Jenny decides to have this again I can bless a family with gifts from points earned.Also some of ppls credit cards allow you to earn points for Amazon.So keep that in mind if you got help and want to pass it on next year. Points2shop is a great website to earn points for amazon.

    God bless all of you and have a Merry Christmas and A happy New year!

  591. so blessed to be receiving 3 gifts from my list. begging for a little more help. we have 4 kids and want to give them the best Christmas we can. merry Christmas to all of you. this is such a great giving campaign!
    http://a.co/3vpHJCE

  592. (Repost) Thank you to the individual who purchased some toys for my daughter and baby. I would truly appreciate the outfit for my son he has pure play clothes and nothing at all to wear for Christmas day. The movies would be an awesome extra but it is not my main concern. Thank you for any joy you may bring to my family

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2LI9AJ0DTPJZ9

  593. I, like many others, was feeling a little disheartened when I discovered that my recipient’s list had been much longer, and that they had already received gifts from others. But I chose my person for a very specific reason, and that reason didn’t change. I focused on the giving part of this event instead of the drama. I was rewarded today with a lovely thank you note. My gift didn’t end up with someone greedy and unappreciative after all. This really is a great thing that Jenny does, and I truly hope it continues.Happy Holidays everyone!

  594. I am so thrilled that Dawn sent a book to my little girl. She loves to read and be read to so it will be a welcome new addition to her reading routine. I was wondering if anyone out there would maybe find a way to send her just one fun item. I was able to get some unopened socks and underwear at a garage sale this weekend with princesses on them so she has a book and some necessary clothing items to open. It would be incredible if I could add one toy to that for her. She’s going to be three and is just figuring out what Christmas is all about. She loves princesses and superheroes so dress up clothes is what I was thinking but really anything would be so very appreciated. Some of the things I had put on the list say they are no longer available so I put similar things that are available. Thank you so much for all the help out there. You all are really wonderful, amazing people!

    Wish List
    Link: http://a.co/hNRUUGP

  596. Ok thank you so much Jenny! I’ll go to the post office and talk to them they might have taken it back. The mail lady came up to my door and handed me the back pack and the box with the figurines and doll but I figured the train set would be close behind those. Again thank you! You are an angel sent from heaven God bless you and yours.

  598. I’m asking for help because I don’t know what I’m going to get my teen son Alex or my two grandchildren who stay with me. I’m currently out of work because of my health and my husband carries me and the kids on one paycheck. It’s not enough. It’s never enough and it’s painful to watch and this hurts my heart. We’re currently staying with my daughter and her husband because our electric was off temporarily.

    The girls Katherine and KJ love dolls, Disney and playing with uncle Alex. He likes video games, music, and pokémon. He lost a lot of his video games during the move across the country to be near my daughter 3 years ago. He is looking for gift cards to replace his lost ones. We’ll be grateful for any help we get. Bless you and merry Christmas!

  599. Is this too late to post? Have I missed the deadline? I figured it won’t hurt to share! I found this link shared on a facebook page that I follow. This year hasn’t been the best for our family so I’m sharing a family wishlist. Some items are things we will build or play with as a family and others are things that each child has expressed interest in! A huge thank you to al of those who have been playing Santa and helping us out!

  600. Reposting because I forgot to include the wishlist list link.

    Is this too late to post? Have I missed the deadline? I figured it won’t hurt to share! I found this link shared on a facebook page that I follow. This year hasn’t been the best for our family so I’m sharing a family wishlist. Some items are things we will build or play with as a family and others are things that each child has expressed interest in! A huge thank you to al of those who have been playing Santa and helping us out!

    Abercrombie family Wish List
    Link: http://a.co/6mK11lW

  603. Harley and Chad #1251 and #1810 – You have 4 gifts coming but according to Amazon, they all have separate ship/arrival dates. Merry Christmas!

  604. Chris P #2534 & 2551, a couple more are on the way to you, including the toddler bed. For some reason Amazon offered me free next-day shipping on the bed, so you should get it tomorrow. The PJs should be there by Thursday.

  605. Samantha, #2441 & 2560, a couple items are on your way. They should be delivered by Friday.

  606. I know I’m coming in really late, but if anyone is still looking to play Santa for some kids, we could definitely use the help. I have a 14 year old daughter, 12 year old son, and 10 year old daughter

    A recent car repair ate through our budget, so we knew we couldn’t do much holiday shopping til right at the last minute. This should have been okay, as my husband was able to work some overtime and we expected his right-before-Christmas paycheck to give us room to buy the kids’ gifts. But now thanks to the odd way his employer does their payroll, all his overtime pay is getting pushed into January and that pre-Christmas paycheck won’t leave us much, after bills.

    Our kids are a bit older and aware of how life goes when you’re always kind of just getting by, but I still hate to disappoint them…or to try to wrap up some IOUs I can’t fulfill til the next month, lol. So if anyone can help throw a few gifts our way, it would be an awesome little miracle. Right now I mostly just have some Black Friday sale pjs and socks, which is not exactly what kids want to open on Christmas morning, lol.

    I have a 14 year old daughter, 12 year old son, and 10 year old daughter, and tried to add a few gifts options per child, and a few they could share. All are currently shipping with Prime, but please let me know if things go out of stock, etc, and I’ll try to switch in some substitutes. And thanks a million times over, to anyone who may be able to help!

    http://a.co/8PeE4bl

  607. Maria Lorena, 2593, it sounds like you want the outfit for your son, to wear on Christmas day. However, the one on your wish list says it won’t be delivered until mid-January. If you can find another outfit that’s eligible for Prime shipping, then any of us that are Prime members can still get it to you by Christmas.

  608. I want to start off by saying thanks to everyone involved in this project! Jenny, I somehow came across your blog and I am hoping it isn’t too late to have a wish or two granted. I never imagined I would be looking for strangers to help make my children’s Christmas a little brighter… and hopefully warmer too. With all the chaos in the world and so many families with an only wish to be together in good health, simply not possible. I’m grateful to have my babies (two and 9 ‘months) I’m holding them tight! This season I’m truly thankful to live in the USA where we are free to love and live as we wish.
    I have Recently moved across country with my little ones to start a new chapter in life. This transition has been tough with many unexpected cost.
    My family would be grateful for any help this season.
    Happy holidays to all involved in sharing love and light in this crazy world!
    Thanks!

  610. MMC, I’m sitting here crying because people like you make me believe the world is good. Words can’t tell you how thankful I am. Because I have to work Christmas we’re having our small celebration Wednesday so it will be fine if it doesn’t arrive in time. Thank you thank you thank you!

  611. Good afternoon ladies🙂 I am a mother of a beautiful 6 year old boy who loves the outdoors and insects as well! As much as I want to bless him myself this Christmas i just don’t have the funds. I owe so many medical bills from my gallbladder removal surgery and I will barely have enough to make rent this month. I have fallen on some hard times this year but i have not given up hope. I am at my lowest point right now so there is only one way left to go and that is up! To all you wonderful moms going through similar situations let’s not lose hope good things are coming our way let’s just push through the bad!

    I made a small humble wishlist for my son that I have attached below thank you and Merry Christmas to all🙂

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3ARLBW5GHH6YL

  614. Hi. My name is Pattty. I have 2 kids and 2 amazing grandkids!! I know I am really late here, but a friend of mine just told me about it. In the beginning of the year my boyfriend of 10 years decided that I was not good enough for him and kicked me out. While I was with him I never worked because he made enough money to support us both. Once he kicked me out, I went and got a job as a bartender because that was what I did before we were together. I was making ok money, not enough to live on my own, but enough that I could help out with whoever I was staying with. I was bouncing back and forth between my 2 kids houses and friends houses. I hated it because I felt like such a burden to everyone. Then in the end of March, my DR told me that I needed a full hysterectomy. I really didn’t want to do it because I knew I would lose my job and finding another job as a bartender again would probably be hard. But in the middle of April I had to have the surgery. They couldn’t leave anything so I went into full blown menopause at the really old age of 39!!!!! I had complications with the surgery and STILL have not been cleared to go back to work.
    My children are grown with kids of their own (my grandbabies who I love to death), but none of them have great jobs that either of the kids will have a really nice Christmas. Both kids will probably only be getting 3-4 gifts and most of it will be clothes because my son just doesn’t have the money, and my daughter is pregnant again and needs to save what she can for the new baby.
    It breaks my heart that I have no money bc I’m not able to go back to work yet so I can’t help them with anything. Before my friend told me about this site I was planning on spending Christmas weekend alone, avoiding everyone bc it would be so depressing.
    So I know it’s late, but if any angels out their could possibly somehow help me so that each kid gets at least a couple of things from me (Santa) I would be forever grateful. Honesty you have no idea how much this would mean to me!!! I completely understand if you can’t donate anything, but just praying for me would also be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you for taking the time to read my story and if anyone can help, even if its just one small thing off of the list or just a prayer, it would mean the world to me.
    Thank you again
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/SLBUZO4IRKUN/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1

    (a few things coming your way. A bit late, but before christmas break is over. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  616. Thank you for gifts that were purchased I really appreciate the help, and the kids will be so excited !!! I am sorry to who ever is in charge I did not get the post bout not deleting things off my list opps (I deleted a few things that were purchased ) I did not realize it was a problem or could cause a problem . Any way my son has gotten six things so far (yeh !) and my daughter has gotten 2 . Just wanted to post an up date and shout out a THANK YOU to all !!!

    Original post number is 178 (this is my original post )…
    Hello I am a mother of 2 kids a 6yr old girl Named Kassidy , and a 16 yr old boy named Chase . I am a single mom I live in Bozeman Mt . I have been struggling this year my rent went up last spring, the father of the children stopped paying child support in July . Also my boss told me we are not getting a Christmas bonus this year , I usually use it towards gifts for my kids . I also went through a bad custody battle for my kids ( twice this year ). all this has caused finical distress. I receive food stamps and get help with my heat bill in the winter . My kids are looking forward to a bright holiday with a special gift . Please help make it a brighter Christmas for us anything will help Thank you !..
    Chase has received 1 gift so far Thank you !
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1K9329RE8J0K5/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2 !

  617. Hello everyone and good morning!
    A few things I’d like to say:
    1. Again, THANK YOU to all who have helped my three teenagers and 6 year old with presents. It’s like Christmas for me to open packages and wrap them (with my 3-5 year old wrapping paper but hey it still works lol)
    2. There IS a way to thank the Angels. Amazon receipts also come with a code (QR, I think they’re called) to send the gifter a thank you note that goes to their Amazon email on file. I’ve done that for all of my gifts. Sorry if you’ve received more than one email from me. Items come in different packages so I’m not sure how many Amy’s needed a thank you 🙂
    3. I added some new shoes for my son because my friend asked what she could do for us. I added 4 pairs in hopes to get just one. They were $15-20 when I added them to my cart, then two jumped up to $50! I removed them. I’ve also noticed a couple of other things jump up by a few dollars. I know someone else here mentioned that happening to their list too. Just wanted to let people know that yes, this happens and no, we’re not asking for expensive things (most of us)

    Again, so many thank yous to those who’ve helped these families and mine, and thank you to Jenny for doing this for her community of fans and supporters. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.

  618. I really appreciate what you are doing here. We struggle as we are full time college students and full time parents. We do not have jobs and if we did we wouldn’t have time for our boys. Once we are done with school we want to pay it forward like you are doing here. Our boys are our world. We have twins who are 6 now and a 5 year old autistic boy who struggles everyday with speech and learning. Trying to stick with educational stuff so if my list dosnt have somthing that someone else thinks would be more fit please send it. All we would want is for our boys to be able to wake up on Christmas morning to gifts under the tree. They woke up st. Nick morning to no stocking because we didn’t have the money and it hurt us so bad. People tell us everyday to just throw some candy in and stocking or make them a card but for one they forget we have no money to get candy and our kids don’t like candy they rather have something healthy. Also when you have childern who go to school that’s all they here from other kids is what they got from st. Nick or Santa, then come home and ask us if they were bad or why didn’t they get anything. It makes it hard for us as parents wanting the best for our boys but until we are done with college we can’t give them that. We do our best with what we have but it’s nothing compared to what they deserve. There hard working little boys who have over come alot in there lives already. Please if anyone can help our family out, you would forever be in our debt. Also I’ll mark down who helped us and then once we have thoes great jobs we will do the same for other families as well. Please I don’t want the boys to wake up to no Christmas.

  621. Hello everyone!
    I understand these might be a little late, but I just heard of this situation. These are not my children but the kids of a very good friend who recently moved to Canada and is really struggling to make ends meet each month. She commented that she had already told her kids (10 and 11) that they would have no presents this year, and that broke my heart, but I am in no position to help as my situation is complicated too. So I thought that maybe one of you could help. She made a list for each kid:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/ref=mw_dp_wl_v?&lid=6C66YF59LK5B&ty=wishlist
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=2N30XXR9LCWG9

    I hope you can help!

  622. Hi, we’ve already been gifted presents but I could use some help with warm clothing for the kids. I can’t afford to buy everything at once on my fixed income. Thank you for your kindness, and merry Christmas.

    http://a.co/1s8UrIY

  623. I don’t know who generously bought an item for each child, but thank you!!! I’m going to repost once again, and then step back for others to be helped. Our list has 1 or 2 things left on it for Alex and the girls, and I deleted the unavailable things and anything too expensive.
    http://a.co/djLipD6

  624. Just wanted to say thank you so much to the person who bought this crayola art kit for my kids off their Christmas Wishlist. Your kindness is greatly appreciated! Thank you Jenny the bloggess for settings up This Christmas miracle. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year! ❤️ From Lindsay Sucré and kids (Coby , Tegan and Rhiya)!

  625. I realize I am late to the game. I am blessed to be able to provide everything I needed to for my kids this year. My sister on the other hand is having a hard time this year. My niece has two little babies, and even though my sister and my niece both work, Christmas will be tough for them. My niece has a 16 month old and a 4 month old. They are Irish twins, exactly one year apart. The 1 year old girl loves Monster Inc and baby dolls and the baby boy loves to zone out on Mickey. I threw some items on a list. If anyone can play Santa for them this year, thank you and Bless you. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1UVA7P6WIFT8R/ref=cm_wl_list_o_4?

  628. Just updating to let whoever got the gifts for my three know, the packages have all arrived. Husband and I decided to keep it a total secret and then place them Christmas morning from “Santa”. All my kids are older and know who Santa really is but we did not want to take any credit for the generosity of the people who helped us. More good news just in time for the holidays, the husband finally got hired! It’s such a relief and if this does happen again next year, I hope we can be on the giving side that time.

  629. Hi Anonymous at post #2622 looking to help her Canadian friend, can you create an Amazon.ca wishlist instead so we can help?

  630. JC at 2618- I think I’m the Amy that sent you that stuff (basketball hoop, rings, decals, selfie stick). If so, I’m so glad you got it and thank you for the thank you. I was happy to do it for you and your family and happy to receive the thoughtful note. Merry Christmas!

  631. Dear Anonymous (#873)
    Thank you so very much Chris from WInnipeg! Everything arrived 8 days early 🙂
    Merry Christmas to you & yours!
    – Your grateful friend to the West!

  632. I know I cut it way to short but I have a 5 year old daughter with autism who loves to draw and create things from paper. She is 7 years old and would truly appreciate the dress that she chose on her WishList. I explained to her that “Santa” might be a little late since I know that I am posting so late into December. The dress and magnets are her two main wishes on her list. Thank you all so much! Merry Christmas!
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/JV7BLR7760HI

  633. So I think someone bought some PvZ magnets on the 16th for my lil man but that may’ve been before I had an address posted and now they’re kinda lost in the ether…? I’m not upset because I had three other things posted that came already and that’s awesome! But everything always shows right away on MyUSPS and this isn’t so maybe someone will be having this arrive at their own house today…? If so would you like to comment here? I could compensate you for them or something….no worries on my end I just feel kinda bad I did the posting the list thing wrong at first (sort of assumed Amazon would just have my address on there being that I use it fairly regularly as an Amazon Turk worker). Again so sorry and i realize there’s a good chance the person isn’t checking back but if they unexpectedly receive magnets today, maybe they will 🙂

  635. Thank you to however bought my cousin, Nolan Jr, a basketball set. I haven’t been able to reach my great-aunt yet to let her know that it is on the way to her house, but I will keep trying so she doesn’t accidentally open it up in front of him, lol. He is going to love it!

  636. I wanted to pop by and say thanks again. We got pretty much all of our kids covered with the help you offered. I’m in awe of how many toys were sent my way. Two car loads went to the office yesterday., in addition to a third last Thursday. And now only a conference table of toys remain to be doled out (we are nearly to the bottom of the request list, so that’s a good thing. Means we had just the right amount).

    I really wish I could thank you all personally for your help. Our kids are going to have an excellent holiday thanks to you. I got praise at work, but I’m a glorified sleigh to you AMAZING SANTAs! Seriously, you guys got them some amazing toys. I’m kinda jealous. I will say, that some of the nerf guns were packaged really weird, so to save space, and make them look prettier, I pre-loaded them. And my god, the k’nex kits. And the talking plushies! Be still my heart.

    I did not get as many cute cat pictures as I wanted. Btw, where can I post the pics? Is there a 2016 facebook group yet?

    I need to be honest. I’ve slept a total of 8 hours since Thursday last week. In my exhausted haze, I clicked on the wrong wish list and started deleting items. I thought it was my personal list, and it wasn’t. Luckily I caught myself before I did too much damage. I feel horrible, and I’ve contacted Amazon to see if they can fix it. Please don’t judge me, and don’t think I was being naughty. I’m just tired. Very tired.

    Peace to you all. Have an amazing holiday.

  637. Sue from org post 2044. What an amazing group of people on this site. I am almost speechless.
    I wanted to thank those that purchased some items for my 2 daughters. I had deleted them from the list before I knew that should not be done.
    My oldest received the following
    Coffee mug
    Penguin hand warmer
    Aroma diffuser

    Youngest
    Sequin pillow case
    Make up brush sets
    Supernatural buttons
    Heart shaped watch necklace
    Family gift of uno cards.

    Brittany Thank you for the Furiously Happy Book, I’m beginning to read it now.

    Thank you to those who picked some items from their lists to helped me put a couple items under the tree for my girls.

    Merry Christmas everyone!

  638. I must say Thank you to the people who purchased gifts for my kids Parish & Krysta. I am one of those who have had wish lists for my kids for years. I have decided that if we do this next year, no matter my circumstances, I will buy at least one gift for someone else. This has been a lifesaver for me and I have even referred people who say they aren’t going to be able to give any gifts to their kids. Jenny, you are wonderful and I love that you are so charitable. I believe in pay it forward and I plan to. I love you all for being here. Thank you all.

  639. Camila F. #2633 – Dress and Puppy Pillow ordered, but the dress says it won’t be delivered until January-February.

  640. A sweet foster girl I know is in a treatment center this Christmas and would love a couple of surprises. Especially with a note that shows someone cares. She loves animals, especially cats.
    This is the program that she is in.
    https://daybreakyouthservices.org/inpatient-outpatient-treatment-for-substance-abuse/inpatient-drug-treatment-programs-for-teens/
    Here is a wishlist that I put together for her. The items would go directly to the care center for her.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/giftlist/3ELYSNXGRMQNQ/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

  643. This James Garfield Miracle is wonderful! So many people have been helped. Unfortunately, there are many people requesting multiple gifts for multiple people. And then some are adding to their lists even though they have already gotten gifts. I agree with those who think that if this miracle is continued next year, that there should be limits on giving. I believe the spirit of the giving would be matched with one or two gifts per child. And, correct me if I am wrong, but I think the original intention of this act was to give to children, not young adults or adults. Kudos to Jenny for the James Garfield Miracle!

  644. Heather (#2641): book and stuffed kitty coming to your girl (though they may be a bit late for Christmas: I picked the fastest possible shipping). I am a fellow cat-lover and sometimes Admiral Byrd, my big, silver adopted cat, is the greatest comfort I have. I hope this girl enjoys her new friend when he comes and has a very happy new year.

  645. Reposting comment 22… and 1419…

    I am Louise the Python’s mom
    My anxiety makes all social media, even FB, much too upsetting for me. I want to spend some time making photos for us in the Bloggessosphere…

    I spent HOURS making a little video offering to email anyone a personalized card photo for free or a handwritten greeting card in snailmail for $1 (I will happily to the first few for free but I cannot promise to do 100 for free).

    Louise the Python and her mom are elderly and very ill but would love to write and send a card to anyone who wants one.

    Link to video on youtube here
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwR-7PYyX5c5Dn3s8djL9w

    Our email is louisepython at gee mail dot com

    Louise and her Mom have all Jenny’s books and audio CDs and wish for nothing but cheery comments on youtube and a way to feel useful and needed for a day and writing your name on paper in a pretty handwriting is something I can do.

    Followup… Louise the Python (comment 22 on here) was dragged out of slumber today to pose nicely for signs for some snake-loving little people… the first letter of the name turned into a snake on the sign and looked cute.

    Mackenzie Tyler Cameron Megan Celine Tristan Milagro Beatriz Kyle

    When Louise got irked, there was a Hissy Fit with extra helping of Hissy so she got taken back to her nest, which is a very large Vera Bradley brand duffel gym bag shaped thing. The bag is well used, the zipper broke and eventually ripped away from the bag but this huge bag is soft and cozy and just the right size for this primadonna… it’s about 12 x 12 x 22. Imagine 50 pounds of serpent about 12 feet long coiled up to look like an oval doormat. That object must fit entirely inside the bag.

    Amazon has these bags brand new or used but in good shape for, oh, $80 and higher. No, no, no. Do not waste good bags on her… Louise will be delighted with a used one that you couldn’t sell at a yard sale for a dollar because of the damage or a stain or cigarette holes.

    If someone by any chance has a dismal Vera Bradley in the attic or a clone knockoff with the same super soft quilted fabric, please drop Louise a line. Her current bag has been washed 100 times but the soap and her very very acidic piddle is showing the damage. (TMI sorry)

    Louise’s mom will repay you for shipping.

    And If you are near Raleigh/Cary NC, email and think about taking your kids to visit Louise and get their picture taken with her… way cool and will cost you nothing and you can come on the 25th as there will be nothing else scheduled that day.

  646. I want to repost our list once more. I took some things off. We need the boots for the kids and the pants most but appreciate anything you can do to help.

  648. Our home internet was shut off (thought that bill could wait til the end of the week; oops, so close, lol) after my first post, so I’ve been out of the loop until I could get to some wifi. And while the no-internet thing is more annoying than serious, it makes it that much more wonderful a surprise to finally come back and realize some gifts had been bought from my kids’ wishlist. I would have been surprised and grateful, anyway, but it’s all the more touching to see after a not-so-great day.

    Thank you so much to anyone who bought a gift for one or more of our kids! I’m not sure how far back my post was, but I was posting for a 14 year old daughter, 12 year old son, and 10 year old daughter with a combined list of mostly art supplies & nerdy/geeky things, lol. So if you were Santa for one of our kids, THANK YOU!

    Once our internet is back on at home, I look forward to catching up on all I missed – I loved hearing everybody’s stories and miracles, the other night – and will try to find any comments from our Santas, to say thank you more personally. But until then, thanks one more time to whoever helped my kids, and Preemptive Thanks just in case, lol, to anyone else who might before I can get back on here.

    I feel like I’ve rambled and said the word thanks an obnoxious number of times, but I’m really tired and grateful and a bit silly with it at the moment. 😉
    http://a.co/8PeE4bl

  651. #442 (Original Post) I want to thank Santa’s Elf’s (Angels) for sending my little one and family gifts. My little girl was so excited to see the boxes outside our door, I told her Santa is so busy that he had angels fly over our house and drop off a few things. lol..she has no clue ya’ll have blessed her with Christmas gifts. She can’t understand why I keep crying. I’m so overwhelmed at the angels that’ve also given to my family.
    Shelby: http://a.co/8VFpszT
    Boobie: http://a.co/4KskJKY
    Marchell: http://a.co/95yjjhv

  652. I pasted my original post I’m not sure if it’s aloud on here to repost on here if it’s not I apologize. I’ve seen so many people on here be blessed this year and I think it’s so great! I know I may not receive the help from anyone and that’s ok but I atleast want to try. I normally am not a person to ask anyone for help but my family truly is having a hard time this year esp because of the expenses of Asher being in the nice so long and I’m just really not sure what else to do honestly. I know receiving just one item my children picked out for their lists would make them so excited Christmas morning and I just want to see that excitement from them since we can’t really afford anything this year. I have managed to fill stockings! My husband and I would be so extremely greatful. I’m hoping next year we will be in a positition to get on here and help a family in need

    2421Talia Walters | December 17, 2016 at 3:23 pm
    I just wanted to start by saying thank you to whoever created this for people who need a little help this year, and thank you to everyone I see helping! I had a friend try to post this for me but there were some difficulty and she mentioned something about reading posts on here about people trying to scam others and said it might be. Good idea for me to try and do it myself we currently do not have phones or internet but I was finally able to get somewhere to post thankfully! A little about my family. We are a family of six. Myself my husband bradyn 6, kassie 4 Lexi 2 and Asher 1 month old. My husband is a veteran of the key national gaurd and he spend almost two years in Afghanistan. He is a great man and does everything he can for us but he suffers from psd and has had a problem keeping a good job because of it, we have been working to get his va disability. He currently works at a local car dealership detailing cars and we are barely getting by. H are able to pay our bills and get what the kids need but that’s it for now. Our son Asher was born a month ago and had some serious complications and he just got out of the hospital yesterday, I’m soooo glad he is finally home!! And am so thankful he is ok but what we normally wouldn’t fo been using to try and get the kids some gifts went to getting back and forth to the hospital he was in almost two hours away from us so we haven’t been able to do any Christmas shopping just a few stocking stuffers here and there. I’m not normally one to ask for help but I felt like maybe it was a sign when my friend told me about this page cause I’ve been praying trying to figure out a way to give my kids a Christmas this year. I won’t be able to get online to really check this but I can see if someone else can kinda try to keep an eye on it if anyone has any questions and I’ll try to get back to you. I’m not sure if I did the lists right or how to post the links but hopefully it’s right I didn lists for each of them. Thank you all and merry Christmas

    http://a.co/9vF58Eq

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    2422Talia Walters | December 17, 2016 at 3:32 pm
    Hey guys I’m having difficulty posting all the kids lists using my moms tablet when I go to the other tab to copy the links it keeps taking me off this where I’m trying to leave the comment so on my original post it only has Asher’s link here is Bradyns
    http://a.co/4uh12DIr.
    Kassie http://a.co/81OJzXn
    Lexi http://a.co/ati45kI
    And again Asher http://a.co/hUiENAy

    I WAS FINALLY able to figure it out! Lol again thank you to everyone helping and to anyone who read my post!!

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  654. Am I the only one loving the thank you notes through amazon?
    I think its so helpful since its hard for me, I’m probably not alone here, to go through all the comments and determine who sent what to whom.
    Thank you Santa Angels you are all wonderful and from my family to yours, Merry Christmas.
    Jenny and James Garfield I hope you have an amazing Christmas. You totally rock.
    I love you awesome crazy people.

  655. So, this was just a wish list, right? Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, and we’ll see how the new year goes 🙂

  656. <3 Meredith <3 Thank you for your generosity and kindness!! April (2641) will LOVE her sweet comfort kitty and her book! Have a very Merry Christmas! Much love, Heather

  657. Louise the Python’s Mom
    I am loving your videos and how nice of you to offer cards! I know you’re in pain so I won’t take you up on it. Merry Christmas to you, your mom, and don’t forget Louise! I hope she gets a new bag for Christmas.

  658. MMC, Thank you so much! Today I arrived home (fortunately before my daughter) and found a package that will make her so happy Christmas morning. I plan on going out tomorrow to collect some river rocks and get them washed and let them dry. They will be wrapped and under the tree to go with her paint pens and I’m sure that will make for a fun filled Christmas morning. You made my heart lighter and you made her Christmas brighter. Thank you again! I’ll be thinking of you on Christmas morning! Merry Christmas and a happy healthy 2017 to you!

  659. This is my original post to this wonderful place- Hi a friend had directed me to this site knowing I have a hard time asking for help but I have lost hope and this is for my kids and if possible they get help, that will make me so grateful. I have become a single mother the past few months , I have no work currently, Husband left me and our 3 children in the middle of the night and have not heard from him, his father has but not his kids. They are 15,13,and will be 2 on the 19th this month. I am at wits end and just want to see them happy, the youngest does not know what has really happened, but my older two have taken it pretty hard. This year has already been a struggle, what he brought in was enough to cover our heads and choose which bill could wait. I have no family or any other support system to help make Christmas happen or just be there for us in general. We are all we have and that is a blessing for sure, I just want if anything one day for them to be happy and see them smile and not think about him and what is in store for our future. If any help can be given, thank you in advance and I will pay it forward when I can. We are located in the USA and hoping Santa will not pass over us this year . Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours everyone!
    here are the links to each of my children- 2yr old- http://a.co/h6MlrfF
    15 yr old girl- http://a.co/3L48S2e and my 13 yr old- http://a.co/jghps1N

    Thank you for reading and caring to do so!

    Update: Thank you Jenny for this , as of now my children have a gift this year from kindness that seems to be lost . My daughter and son both have a gift on the way and my son, who just turned 2 yesterday has a car and a winter coat! I am reposting for additional assistance for my older children so each child has an even amount. The shirt that she would love is marked in the wrong size for some reason , she would be a medium and it has 3x but regardless I know she would think it is so cool and like a giant Negan,lol. I thank you all who have helped and taken the time to read the words I write. I also wish everyone here a very merry christmas and best wishes for the new year , i think we all could use a better year. This has been a real rough one , but right now strangers are helping families and helping mine and not even knowing me is true kindness and generous. It means more than you will ever know that you care. This whole father/husband issue remains the same, no contact and cannot wait for this to be over almost so they are not so sad that their father just left them and will not be with them for christmas. I am still figuring things out but this has help distracted me because this will also take my kids mind off this and they will smile again honestly and be happy. They deserve this so much , just wish I could have had a bit of notice so maybe I could have at least had a chance to be able to do this on my own. It would be hard , I have no family to turn to for help in any way at all. I have friends for support but need to get income, maybe then i could have started an been able to get them a couple gifts . They know when tax time comes we will get them something too, it just seems like this year is one they could really use for a break from the reality of their life changing completely and not know why. This is what I am requesting help them be happy for one day smiles and if you want will send pics of them with the gifts as well so you can see what miracle you created for my children, Thank you all again!

  660. Does anyone know why I am not getting help? I’ve reposted many times but I only ended up with 3 things for my sisters (1 for the older, and 2 for the younger) Is there anything I’m doing wrong? Comment #2501

  661. Wow I cannot thank you enough Jesse for the gift we received today as well as the clothing that was gifted to my nieces.Thank you so very much for giving these girls a better Christmas than what they were going to have.Ive been doing a few odd jobs this week to try and get them a toy or 2 but also have to make dinner for them as my 2 and my oldest niece are out of school this week.So have to prioritize what is more important..Im sure it will all work out as I do have my faith and believe God does everything for a reason.My sister was on assistance but she is locked up for awhile and would not give me the card for their food stamps.is anyone knowledgeable about that and how I could possibly get a card for them since it belongs to them.

    Also does anyone know if Amazon has any food things so If someone wanted to help with Christmas dinner maybe a gift card to a grocery store.If not it’s ok because they both gotten some clothes and the youngest the bed she really needed.But I figured I would ask to see if maybe there was someone out there that could help.I don’t want To have To choose between feeding them and getting each of them a toy a piece and one or the other will win I’m sure..Thank you to the people that helped my nieces and helped me give them a good Christmas.
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2SPECH7P7FX7H
    God bless all of you
    Chris

  662. B (#2661): You’ve reposted over 14 times, and you did receive some gifts for your sisters. It’s a slap in the face to those who generously purchased items for you to say you have received no help, hon.

  663. B, 2661, I don’t think you’re really doing anything wrong. It’s just there are a lot of lists on here. You said that Jenny already got a gift for you and each of your sisters, and without being able to see what exactly those gifts were, I think people are just moving on to lists that haven’t yet had anything bought. That said, I went ahead and bought a few things from your list. They should be there by Friday. Merry Christmas!

  664. Hi. I am Anonymous at #2622, asking for help for a dear friend in Canada. As I explained, she is a single mom of two boys, and a student struggling to make ends meet each month. I was asked by Anonymous at #2630 to repost these lists in Amazon.ca as they were first made in Amazon.com and something was not quite working. Here they go again:
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/ls/ref=mw_dp_wl_v?&lid=1BZ9K10BZEUIT&ty=wishlist
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/ls/ref=mw_dp_wl_v?&lid=31EIN6D0VAS0A&ty=wishlist

    As I mentioned in my first message, I am in no position to help now, but I hope someone can and make to boys (10 and 11) really happy. They are great kids who were okay with not having any presents this year, so it would be a really nice surprise for them!
    Thanks a lot.

  665. Thanks so much AEQ! My son was in the hospital until yesterday and he has no idea that he’s going to have a Christmas! We are going to have a wonderful Christmas because of the kindness of angels here. Merry Christmas!

  666. Hi, I’m a single mom of 4 and I could use some help with clothing for my family. The kids have toys, so that’s not on the list. I added gift cards because the boots are a bit expensive and that way I can get them as I get the cards. I don’t want that to be a deterrent to getting help for the kid’s clothes. I also added a gift card for the movies so we can see a movie together. I added two books. Thank you!
    http://a.co/1CXiyai

  667. To Sandy (1146) and anyone else who may have helped with my list (1137), Thank you so much. From the bottom of my heart. People with hearts like yours make this world not seem like such a cold place.

  669. Heather #2641 your sweet foster girl will have the maze game and the coloring book by Christmas, according to Amazon. I realized that a five year old won’t care what she has for Xmas dinner and instead of food I was able to buy these extremely modest items. I’m the recipient of people’s kindness and generosity on this wish list and it means the world to me to give this tiny something back. Thank you for caring about April and Merry Christmas.

  670. @2663 i think they are saying they haven’t gotten anything for them.They posted for themself and 2 sisters and only the 2 sisters got something.

  671. Attn:Santa’s elves
    Hey everyone,Ok so I received a very mysterious gift at my doorstep and I hope that Amazon didn’t get it mixed up.There was no way to send a Thank you card so first I want to say thank you.2nd off it was a gift that wasnt on my wish list so I’m confused on how it was added..lol I was messing around on amazon trying to figure it out and I’m stumped.Im hoping that Amazon didn’t make an error.So Santa’s elves that sent the art set please let me know who you are so I can say thank you and to make sure amazon didnt make an error..lol Merry Christmas yall.

  672. <3 Barbara <3 !!! Thank you for maze game and coloring book for April!!(2641) I am sure that she will be so touched that a stranger cared enough about her to make sure she has a nice Christmas. I hope you and your 5 year old have a wonderful Christmas!!

  673. Also, thank you to the mystery person who sent April (2641) the pencil set! Her list is completely filled! Amazing people, all of you!!! <3

  674. Bree (2128), if you are still reading…check your door for a delivery notice. Got an email that said they attempted delivery but couldn’t leave it for some reason.

  675. To the Santa’s Elf that sent Pokemon cards and three ring card holders to my 13 year old son, thank you so very much. He will be over the moon on Christmas morning. I opened the package and the thank you card address and gift receipt papers fell out in the car. They somehow got misplaced or fell out of the car at some point, so I cannot send a thank you note. Thank you, thank you!

  676. To the Santa’s Elf that sent Pokemon cards and three ring card holders to my 13 year old son, thank you so very much. He will be over the moon on Christmas morning. I opened the package and the thank you card address and gift receipt papers fell out in the car. They somehow got misplaced or fell out of the car at some point, so I cannot send a thank you note. Thank you, thank you!

    I’m reposting because it somehow applied it to my new blog (I just moved back to my hometown and was going to start a blog, but there is nothing there for you to read) instead of my name!

  677. @Christina

    You could send things not on the wishlist if you had something on the wishlist in your cart. So like if you had a Purple Widget on your list, I could add the Widget and then add other related Magical Widgets and Amazon would send them all to you. But because Amazon has a mad love for sending many things in many boxes, it might get sent separate from the things they purchased.

    I think you can use this at the end of your wishlist ?reveal=purchased&view=null and it should show you everything that was purchased?

  678. The paw patrol train set is no where to be found? They didn’t bring it to my house. I’ve looked everywhere and even went to the post office and it wasn’t there either. He would have loved it though. I just want to say thank you for buying it Jenny again. I know there isn’t going to be anything I can do to get it or track it down. I just thought I would write back and let you know what all I had found out and tried to do.

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/2BQ8D06YUMQY5

  679. Thank you all for helping my kids have Christmas! Because of your generosity each child has several gifts to open and I know they will be thrilled! You are wonderful people! Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you and your families!

  682. Very Kind Barbara — new video of Louise uploaded on youtube today to say Hello Barbara because today I have been free of pain for Hours I might actually still be alive on the 25th so I will have my traditional Waffle House breakfast and dress as garishly as humanly possible.

  683. This comment is to Jenny (the bloggess) Just wanted to let you know 2 of the outfits you purchased came today however one wasn’t as stated as it was on the list and came as a 4t and my oldest is a 7. Not sure what happened or if they made a mistake. I know you said you sent thermal underware but it showed that the tracksuit had sent , the thermal underware came but as a size 4t. Pls contact me if you can helpforbraylen at gmail dot com

    christina

    (Hey there! The outfits I sent were for your younger daughters. You’d said that your daughters wear a 3T and the thermal underwear was listed on amazon as being great for kids with sensitivities but that it runs a bit small so I went with a 4T so it would fit even after washing. On the other outfit I order the one you had listed (3 years) but it does say in the reviews that it runs somewhat larger than expected so she might have to grow into it. 🙂 ~ Jenny)

  684. LENA…I received the pie face game today and wanted to say thank you so, so much! My kids are going to have an absolute blast with it…truly wonderful of you! Merry Christmas to you!

    Replied last week but I also received the Sharpie set for my kids as well. They are forever borrowing my sharpies so the two of them can Sharpie away now. Not sure who sent it to me but thank you too, and Merry Christmas!!!

    I am praying to be in a better financial situation next year so that I can buy off of someone’s list. this is truly one of the most humbling and heartwarming things I have ever seen. Grateful!! Thank you Jenny for doing this!

  685. Merry Christmas to all! I have a newborn and a little girl. My baby will not know about gifts and Santa this early in his life so I am asking for help for my daughter. She is almost 4 years old. I play guitar and she is very musical, I would love to teach her. She loves art related activities and books, books, books. My wife is making her a doll for Christmas already and we found a few used books at the library discard but it is hard knowing that I can’t provide her basic necessities and extras like little books and fun things. Of course we do not expect anything at all but thought I would try posting my list. It’s a beautiful thing here, it’s touching to see so many people with the Christmas spirit. Thank you for reading my comment and Happy New Year!

    http://a.co/bi7X4qq

  686. LENA again lol I just was reading older comments and saw that you had posted about it already, and that you are the wonderful person who sent both gifts, not just the game. They both arrived on time. Thanks yet again!

  687. I came in late and haven’t been able to check in much as our internet service at home was disconnected, making getting online a bit of a challenge. I’m having to type this as an email draft because the wifi connection keeps dropping out and then wanting to reload the whole page and OMG it’s giving me the twitches, lol. So I’m not sure what number my original post was, but I have a 14 year old daughter, 12 year old son, and 10 year old daughter, and their wishlist (just one combined list for all three kids) was here –

    http://a.co/5Luf98O

    I see some things are no longer available or not available with Prime, and there’s one item that keeps swinging around wildly in price, so if there are still any Santas out there looking to help out, please just ignore anything that looks overpriced or doesn’t have Prime. I don’t want to confuse anyone by adding or deleting things, and there are still enough Prime items on there without crazy pricing.
    I’ve been on the “Santa” end of James Garfield before, and know how frustrating it was to see a lot of items that couldn’t possibly arrive in time and wonder if those were the most hoped for. But in our case, the kids are old enough to be aware things are tight right now, so they’ll be excited just to have some gifts to open.

    Aaaand we found out my husband is now going to be working night shifts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so it looks like we’re going to be having our Christmas later in the day on the 26th, so he can be here for it (and awake, lol). It sucks, but on the bright side, at least it gives more time for late packages. And maybe I can grab some discounted stocking candy. 😉

    Thank you again, to anyone who bought a gift for one of our kids, or anyone else who does. I’ve had to do a lot of the old “Maybe we can do some late gifts in January” promising, but of course that’s not quite the same magic as surprise gifts under a tree. As silly as it is, it makes a difference, and for those who are helping us pull off Christmas this year – or helping any family – please know that you’re not just giving presents to children, but to parents, too, by lifting some of the nagging worry and guilt of not being able to do enough.

    Sorry for writing a text wall on here, lol, but I’m not sure when I’ll get the chance to pop back online and honestly I have a real problem with talking/typing too much, anyway. But thank you thank you thank you a few more times, to all the Santas/Elves/Angels making Christmas brighter for so many.

  688. @Crissi C.: If you can get the tracking number or the order number for that order by contacting the person who sent it, you can either use the delivery services website to track the order or call the delivery service and they can help you figure out what went wrong. My mother-in-law used a P.O. Box once and some things that were coming to her weren’t able to get to her. I was able to call the delivery service and give them the tracking number or the order number (think it was the tracking number) and they found the stuff and even changed the address in their system so that her order could be delivered to her house. If you’ve already tried that sorry, but if not maybe it will help.

  689. Jenny I dont know if you might want to or not but the people at Amazon said if you wouldn’t mind telling them that you were the buyer and would like a refund so you could maybe buy another one that they would issue you a refund. That was the only solution I’ve found and that was gave to me by Kelly at Amazon. I’m sorry I feel like I’m being such a bother. I just know he would love that cause it’s his 2 favorite things Paw patrol and trains.

    (That sucks. The only option at Amazon is to return the product if there’s an issue but if you didn’t get it you won’t be able to. I can give you the shipping info though and maybe they’ll agree to send another? It does sometimes happen that things are stolen off porches unfortunately,and I’ve never seen amazon replace anything unless you can prove that it wasn’t delivered to the right place. Here’s the info: It was ordered on the 13th, shipped on the 14th and arrived on the 16th. The other things delivered that same day say they were left with the occupant. The train though says “left at the front door or front porch”. Here’s the tracking info: Carrier: UPS, Tracking #: 1Z303V5V0242483431. Maybe check with next door neighbors to see if any may have brought it in accidentally and thought it was theirs. That’s happened in several cases in the past. ~ Jenny)

  690. Hi, everyone. Posting on behalf of Talia Walters. Her post is around #2653. Talia doesn’t have internet so she’s posted from here a couple of times and from her moms house. She hasn’t had any way to keep an eye on her kids wishlists. She texted me a few minutes ago and asked me to check her wishlist to make sure she hadn’t done something wrong because nothing had happened with her kids wishlists. So anyway I checked and I guess she had made the wishlists but not actually changed any of the wishlist settings because they were set to default and there was no shipping address on any of them so anyone who may have tried to purchase for them wouldn’t have been able to. Someone may have tried to tell her this, but, like I said – no internet- so she didn’t realize it. I haven’t heard from her again yet so idk if she’s going to try to post here again or what, so I wanted to share her post number. Her kids are Brayden (5 or 6), Kassie (4), Lexi (2) and Asher (just over a month old I think).

  691. This is only relevant to some people, but if you’re missing something with tracking, that was ultimately delivered by the USPS, and your post office has the newest tracking number scanner thingies (I’m pretty sure that’s the technical term), what I learned from my postman a couple of weeks ago is that the scanners not only verify that something was scanned and marked as delivered, but they also record who scanned it, and the exact location where it was scanned. I don’t mean “porch,” or “mailbox,” I mean the specific address. If you have the tracking number and give it to your PO someone there should be able to tell you exactly where that the package was left.

    [They cannot tell you why it was left at a very wrong address, and then instead of being redelivered at the correct address it was taken to the post office and simply left to sit there. But they can tell you where it was delivered.]

  692. I know I’m very late in making a request, and I apologize if it inconveniences anyone. I just got out of the hospital a few days ago, after having an emergency surgery and blood transfusion, and I have been feeling down since coming home. The holiday season is in full swing, and I’m hoping that someone can help me bring my kids some Christmas cheer.

    I have a good sized bunch of kiddos, 3 girls and 4 boys, and I love them all so much. I’ve listened to so many conversations about what they hope to get for Christmas, and I would love to surprise them. I only just learned of the James Garfield Miracle, and I’m so thankful for this chance to receive gifts for my kids. Seeing what you’re doing here makes me smile, and I hope that I can be on the giving side of things next year.

    I made a very short wishlist for my kids, as I don’t want to be a burden to anyone. Thank you in advance, and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/36AKU9WZBGOW2/ref=cm_wl_list_o_0

    (Make sure you go back and put an address on that wishlist, okay? ~ Jenny)

  693. Thanks Jenny. I’m gonna call ups and see what all they have to say. My husband was up that morning and I was the one who got the other presents that day. Hopefully this will be straightened out. God bless you and again thank you for getting them presents.

  694. To Antonia (#359) – I have a couple things on their way for your daughter. Looks like they will arrive separately on Fri and Sat so be on the last-minute lookout! 🙂

    To Scottishrose1028 (#300) – I sent a couple things for each of your daughters but they are also coming separately. Should be 2 on Fri and 2 on Sat so be on the last-minute lookout! 🙂

  695. To Jenny – I went back in and checked that I listed a gift address. I picked from the dropdown, and it should list Amber K, and then my address I would assume? It shows that it is available and I made sure that I allowed third party access to my address as well.

    (Works now! Looks like you’ve got a few things headed your way! ~ Jenny)

  696. Hi TH (#2688), a couple of your highest priority gifts are on the way. I hope they will arrive in time for your belated Christmas! Very best to you and your family.

  697. I could use some help with clothing for my family. I added gift cards because the boots are a bit expensive and that way I can get them as I get the cards. I don’t want that to be a deterrent to getting help for the kid’s clothes. I also added a gift card for the movies so we can see a movie together. I added some books. Thank you!
    http://a.co/1CXiyai

  698. Oh ok then someone else must have gotten the sweat outfit..lol it had came up purchased at around the same time you got the other outfit so I thought they had made a mistake.i hadn’t opened the package to see if it ran small and yes the littles wear a 3t..Thank you..Sorry for the confusion.

  699. For what it’s worth… I came in on Day 2 and every list I went to had been updated the SAME DAY. I looked and looked until I found a list that hadn’t been updated in a couple days (prior to the post) and then I hope I made a couple teenagers and a dad in NM happy. They received all three packages (Amazon Prime, no worries) by last Friday and I HOPE that D in MN and his family are having a great time with their gifts! That being said… I don’t know how to make it so people don’t fuck this up because I would rather imagine the gifts that I send to be actually appreciated by our tribe and people that really need something than random scammers. Love you Jenny! Can’t wait for my next Amazon Prime shipment on Mar 7 2017!

  700. I know I am super late but I’m hoping some Christmas angels will help. I’m a dad of 4 kids and after losing my business this year and going through a divorce, my family is really struggling. I have a 15 year old son, a 14 year old son, an 11 year old son and an 8 year old daughter who currently have nothing in the way of gifts for Christmas morning. My list contains items they wished for. I would really appreciate any help I can get.

    http://a.co/hBBHzHD

  701. John, 2686, a few gifts for your little girl are on the way and should arrive on Saturday.

    Talia, 2653 (or her friend Dee, 2691), now that the address was added, I got something for each of the kids. However, for some reason I wasn’t able to get even in-stock items to you before Christmas, even with next-day shipping. A couple should get there on Tuesday, and the others on Wednesday. Hopefully you can come up with a creative way to let the kids know that Christmas has been postponed a few days.

  702. Mary Brown (#493, 23… something… ish)… you’re so welcome! My husband and I sent you a couple more presents. We had to wait until payday, but they should be there by the 24th. We’re really glad we can help.

  703. @Jesse: Thank you. I texted her and waited a little while because I figured she’d have a really excited/nice response I could send back to you if she was still awake, but she’s never up this late. It will be a nice surprise for her to wake up to though, so thanks for that. She was pretty bummed out bc she thought it was too late for it to matter bc it took us so long to figure out there was a problem with the wishlist and what it was. Thanks for giving them a nice Christmas.

  704. I just finished wrapping up Christmas presents for my four year old that would not have been possible without the generosity of this community. I sent each Santa a thank-you note through Amazon, but I’d like to acknowledge them here.

    Adam’s Santas were Becky, Eileen, Audra, Melinda, Monika, Jennifer L, Kat and Samantha. Thanks to you a boy will wake up on Christmas morning to several books (including an extra one from Jennifer L that is amazing!), a puzzle, two trucks, an Elmo plushie, some much needed pj’s and a new hoodie, as well as socks and a toothbrush for his stocking.

    This was far beyond anything I was expecting and tonight I found myself humbled, happy, and full of gratitude….it’s been a night of All the Feels.

    Thank you all.

  705. Kris #1555 – you may not see this, but as a US expat I wanted to make sure your kids had a good Christmas in their early UK years. Most pressies should be arriving on the 24th, but there may be one late on for your sun (23 – 29th December). I hope things get better in 2017.

  706. Santa Melissa here… I just checked and all of the gifts I ordered are marked as delivered. I know that Pregnant Mom got hers! I hope the ones below (with new comment #s) also received theirs. If not – PLEASE let me know

    Becca # 47
    Bethany # 124
    Carrie # 259
    Rebecca # 245
    Larra # 181
    Mike # 316

    May you ALL have a very Happy Holiday – whichever it is you celebrate!!!!

  707. Kara, #2599, USPS wasn’t able to deliver the 2 packages I had sent to you. I guess the address you used was a business address? It says the business was closed when they attempted to deliver at a little before 10 this morning. It says to check the notice that was left for the next steps, so you might need to go to the post office to pick it up. I really hope you’re able to get it before Christmas!

  708. This is Marie! I wanted to say that we received almost everything and I’m so excited for the holidays! Thank you so much to all my Santas! There was a surprise present in the box. I know Charles will love reading this. Thanks again!

  709. A huge thank you to my angel , Tessa, the book for my son arrived today, I am so thankful to you for this gift to him. I hope your holiday is a magical one, you have helped to make one for our family. Love and hugs to you, Sabrina ❤ originally posted 2133 & 2535.

  710. I have started receiving gifts for my sister and I, and have put the boxes under the tiny tree the motel gave us. We willopen them Christmas day!

  711. Ok so my kiddos are going To have a great Christmas because of some wonderful Santa’s here.On my list of items I didn’t list anything for me because I believe this miracle is for children and elderly who cannot fend for themselves.Why people would want and ask for something for a spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend instead of that gift going To a child on Christmas makes me sick to my stomach to even think that someone could be so greedy.With that said I want to thank whoever it was that Sent me an email calling me a scammer and saying I used 4 names on here “per their counting” but yet when I asked them to tell me which names I was using the only one they could say was Chris Pena.I also offered to call them with Chris here because I did refer him here as he is a great guy in a tough spot.I know him from church and offered too call this person so they could verify that neither me nor him scammed anyone. I am the mom of 7 children,3 are older and didn’t want anything,my youngest 4 live with me and 2 of them autistic.Apparently I claimed to have 2 kids then 4 and now 7..On My first post I have always stated I needed gifts for my 4 youngest children and that 2 of them have autism.It hurt to wake up to this horrible email knowing that I did not scam anyone.My life is all over the internet via vlog on YouTube and a blog on wordpress.I used to have the same last name as My Friend that I referred here.But there is a ton of people with the same last name and Pena is just as common as Rodriguez or Hernandez. When I explained all of this to the Grinch who emailed me they never replied back.So whoever you are I just want to say, look at all the people here asking for gifts for spouses or boyfriend or girlfriend and for themselves.Look at all the people who had 2 or 3 pages of gifts purchased and turned around and asked for more.These are the gifts my children received and I am so thankful for every single one and pictures of my children and their gifts will be posted on Christmas.

    My 7 yr old Torianna: 2 outfits,a pull up bar,a book and an awesome elf slipped in an art set that we did have on our list.

    My 5 yr old autistic son: a pocoyo squiggle track (the only toy he’s ever shown an interest in 5 yrs of his life) , a little bag of sensory fidget toys and a projector light that makes waves on the walls.

    My 3 yr old and 2 yr olds outfits were combined because they wear the same size and there were 3 purchased,some thermal undies and my 3 yr old got 2 paw patrol pups and the baby got a swing for the sensory room she shares with her brother as they both have autism.

    In all my girls got 2 outfits a piece,a toy they really wanted and 2 or 3 sensory items for the 2 autistic children to share.I did put a peppa pig for the 2 yr old because she likes peppa but no one got it.So with that said not sure why this person singled me out When my children got a toy a piece and a few outfits and a few sensory items because of 2 disabled children which wasn’t even close to what other families were getting but they didn’t wake up to the horrible email that I got.
    We love Jenny,James Garfield and our Santa’s and are so thankful for them.Its sad to see people are the way they are.And I didn’t post this to down anyone I posted it because out of everyone here I tried to follow Jenny’s guidelines with the exception of the sensory items for therapy and I was given a horrible email to make me feel like crap.I didn’t even want to ask.I helped 3 families here the first james Garfield miracle and have always worked to get what my children need.However we all end up in a situation when we have to ask for help.I don’t get welfare,food stamps or anything like that and I’m not knocking anyone who does.I pay copays for 40 hrs of therapy a week for 2 children.Its not easy but it has to be done.Sorry for my long novel it’s just upsetting that someone could be so heartless around the holidays.
    So to you all have a Merry Christmas and may God bless you with the presence of happiness and family.

    ~Christina
    http://a.co/5a4CEBB

  712. Slightly off topic but I bought a book of 20 silly fliers months ago and put them all over my neighborhood on lamp posts by the street today

    59F yay yippee skippee

    to provide a little scavenger hunt game for the zillion children who live a few blocks away in bleak group housing. I posted on a neighbor email list and hope the word gets spread. Many signs were way down at little kid level. A couple were at small dog level just to be a bit funny.

    I bought the book here for about $15 with shipping
    https://mcphee.com/products/high-five-this-sign-obvious-plant-book
    Amazon has it but no Prime shipping discount.

    in case you want to buy your own and provide a little game for lots of kids if your weather forecast allows between now and the new year for kids off school who could use a game and a walk outside.

    So like Pokemon but for folks who might not even have the gizmos for Pokemon. This is paper.

    Or it becomes a game for your kids to go with you and put up the signs.

    p.s. my stapler was too weak so I used up some cheery printed duct tape leftover from when I duct taped my walking cane and wheelchair with Hello Kitty tape and Cupcakes tape so people SEE THE CRIPPLE

    p.p.s. and today I was well enough to get up and mosey about a mile on foot. Yay me.

  713. Anon #1398
    Thank you! The Minecraft Legos and Catan arrived yesterday! Plenty of time for me to wrap and stick under the tree! 🎄

  715. Hi my name is crystal. I am a single mother of a beautiful 8 year old girl. This year has been one of the hardest for my daughter and I, we went from being homeless at one point living in a friend’s car to jumping from sofa to sofa to now finally having a permanent job and address with a family member. My daughter and I have so many needs at the moment but I will put those aside and just add a couple of things that she truly wants. Christmas will be a little late for us this year since I don’t get my first check until Wednesday, that is when I plan to take myself and my daughter to watch the animated movie “sing” and then to PF changs which is one of our favorite restaurants. We are Asian food fanatics :). Any one item would be a blessing thank you so much!
    -Crystal.
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/25IJWQDE9FZ7V

  716. I’m a single mom of three boys jaylin 5 Elijah 4 and carter 1 I was unable to work due to taking care of my aunt who just passed on Dec 19th I just wish my boys was able to wake up to a good Christmas this year. Merry Christmas and god bless you all

  717. I know this is a late submission and if anything it won’t get here until after Christmas. My transmission broke last week and it’s my only way to get to work I spend every dollar I had in savings to fix it so now I have nothing to get my daughter Christmas gifts all the local charities are already giving out gifts for the year and there’s no more sign ups so here’s my last chance of making this Amazon wish list for my daughter in hopes that she will get something if it’s possible even if it’s late she really needs a coat so I’m putting that on this list as well or zipper is broken and she’s been wearing it open for 2 months I just haven’t had the money to do it. I mostly put things she needs thank you to anyone how can help.

  718. I know this is a late submission and if anything it won’t get here until after Christmas. My transmission broke last week and it’s my only way to get to work I spend every dollar I had in savings to fix it so now I have nothing to get my daughter Christmas gifts all the local charities are already giving out gifts for the year and there’s no more sign ups so here’s my last chance of making this Amazon wish list for my daughter in hopes that she will get something if it’s possible even if it’s late she really needs a coat so I’m putting that on this list as well or zipper is broken and she’s been wearing it open for 2 months I just haven’t had the money to do it. I mostly put things she needs thank you to anyone how can help. http://a.co/abdqgVz

    (Looks like a new coat and a few presents are on the way! ~ Jenny)

  720. Debbie, #2721, Coat, book, and Monster High doll for Aubrey on their way, but won’t arrive until next week, of course. Merry Christmas.

  722. Lindsay Sucré… ordered the black jacket on your list today… sorry it will be late but time got away from me this week!

  723. Jesse #2702 I cannot thank you enough for the Christmas you are providing for my little girl. My wife is in tears as I type this. Our baby has a fever and my wife was afraid she wouldn’t be able to finish the doll she has been working on for our daughter, she was worried our daughter wouldn’t have anything to open. We know it is not all about presents but what parent doesn’t want to see their kids eyes aglow? Many thanks to you, have a wonderful holiday.

    Merry Christmas to everyone!

    John #2686
    http://a.co/ihi2jZW

    (I just sent a few books along. They won’t get there until after Xmas, but books are always nice any time. ~ Jenny)

  725. Meredith- I received your gifts just in time. I’ve been crying happy tears as I wrap up the gifts this evening. A huge thank you to Meredith, Meg, and Shannon for all of your help and sending us joy. To Jenny, thank you for setting this up. I can’t find the right words to say…so once again thank you, Merry Christmas and may 2017 bring wonderful moments to your lives. From my little family to yours – thank you.

  726. Thank you for this program and all you do !! My daughter received enough gifts that I set 2 aside for her Birthday next week …and my son go lots of cool stuff shirts , belt , watch.. and a few other things . I just wanted to send out a Thank you and a Merry Christmas to you all !!!!

  727. Katherine McCutchen

    Your packages arrived today, and omg, it truly was a Christmas miracle. We’d previously gotten 2 items from putting our list on here, and that was fine, presents are presents. There were a few things on there my son wanted more than anything else, like a non-fiction book on robotics, and a kit to build robots, that I used our grocery money to buy, because this is what he wants to do for a living. So, when I woke up today, we had our less than 10 inch tree, and 4 presents under the tree for each kid. It was going to be small, and it’s our first Christmas away from my family, but we were here, together, and my pregnancy is healthy, so it was all good. And I opened my front door, because my mom had sent me some protein powder, I can’t seem to stop losing weight, even pregnant with twins, we are halfway there, and I still weigh less than I started out, and with my protein powders, were 3 boxes. 3 boxes of things I didn’t know about. It was like I got my very own Christmas, opening up those boxes, and realizing that the kids were getting books, and crafts, and experiments, their favorite things in the whole world. It’s not their fault I took them from everyone to move across the pond, but because of you, they will have a brilliant Christmas. It’s been a stressful holiday season, as an expat yourself, you would know what dealing with the home office is, and that’s what we are doing. My pregnancy is so high risk I can’t fly, but our visa ran out December 21st, so we are working on our extension, and running into a huge barrier that is my ex-husband saying I kidnapped the kids, even though I have sole custody. Anyhow, I’m blathering, but I so hope you see this. The look of joy on my husbands face even. He felt like such a failure, not being able to provide a proper Christmas for the kids. Oh, and he has a job interview January 3rd. So hopefully things are looking up. But Merry Christmas, and thank you again and again and again. You literally just made our Christmas. I’m in tears. If I could hug you, I would.

  728. I just wanted to stop by and say thank you to those who sent gifts (post 2693). I really appreciate it.

    Have a Merry Christmas!

  729. Hi my name is crystal. I am a single mother of a beautiful 8 year old girl. This year has been one of the hardest for my daughter and I, we went from being homeless at one point living in a friend’s car to jumping from sofa to sofa to now finally having a permanent job and address with a family member. My daughter and I have so many needs at the moment but I will put those aside and just add a couple of things that she truly wants. Christmas will be a little late for us this year since I don’t get my first check until Wednesday, that is when I plan to take myself and my daughter to watch the animated movie “sing” and then to PF changs which is one of our favorite restaurants. We are Asian food fanatics🙂. Any one item would be a blessing thank you so much!
    -Crystal.
    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/25IJWQDE9FZ7V

    (Looks like a present is on the way! ~ Jenny)

  730. Hello. I had already sent these a few days ago, and someone asked me to repost the lists in Amazon.ca
    I think that my messages were probably not seen because I posted very late at night for you guys.
    This is not for me but for a close friend who is just starting a new life in Canada, as a grad student and single mom of two boys (10 and 11). We know they won’t be getting presents tonight but it would be a really nice surprise for them to get something in the next few days. I hope you can help, she is a really nice person, fighting hard to build a good life for her and her two boys. Here are the lists:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/ref=mw_dp_wl_v?&lid=6C66YF59LK5B&ty=wishlist
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ls/?ie=UTF8&lid=2N30XXR9LCWG9

  731. To Mary Ellen, you truly were Santa to my girls, their gifts arrived bright and early today, just in time to go under the tree. So much love to you this Christmas Eve , thank you for the love you have sent to my family. Marry Christmas !!!

  732. Kris #2789 – I’m in tears myself. I am so glad it all arrived, and that I could help your family have a happier Christmas this year – your note made this dumpster fire of a year all worth it.

    I’ve been through the nightmare of visa bureaucracy myself many times over, so I can empathise so much (even without the added stress of your ex-husband – I am so sorry you are dealing with it!). I will be sending happy thoughts to you and your family and especially on January 3rd for your husband’s interview.

    Biggest e-hugs you can possibly imagine.

  733. Hi again. Merry Christmas to all. Happy Holidays to all (for me that covers every one from A-Z). Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you have done for my son. He was surprised that there was anything other than the free book that I found for him under the tree. To make it look like more than what he actually has I separated his 3 pack of boxer and wrapped them individually. I also put things in bigger boxes.
    There was one thing that I was going to ask for. It is not anything new and if no one has one I will not get my feelings hurt. Life goes on and we will make do. If anyone would happen to have an old coat size 4 or 5 X that you no longer need or have replaced with a new one would it be possible for you to send it to him? Right now he is walking right at a tenth of a mile in the cold and all he has is a hoodie. His old coat is too small on him (it is a 3x and is too tight in the shoulders). Missouri weather is not fun at times. Waiting for the bus in the morning with the wind blowing giving a single digit wind chill is hard on him. I am not asking for a new coat for him. A used one is just fine. He is not picky just as long as it is warm.
    If it were not for the shipping on things he would have been just fine with used things anyway. 🙂 Bless everyone whether you gifted or received. Each and everyone one of you matter in this world. And if you think you have no one, someone here will adopt you into their family. Just remember if I adopt you, you should be ready for anything. I have been told that life with me is an adventure every day. I am just like that box of chocolates.
    Love, light, peace & joy to you each and every day.

    my e-mail is: paganess77 at yahoo dot com. Thank you all. And thank you Jenny for the miracles that you have managed to work in my life that you have no idea about. It was because of what you do that my family has been saved. You are a miracle worker and I am so glad that you are you and part of this crazy world we live in. 🙂

                                                                                         Naomi

  734. You’re so welcome, John! I’m glad I was able to help your girl have a good Christmas (and of course, if the kids are having a good Christmas, that makes it good for the parents as well). Hopefully the baby will be better by tomorrow, to make it a truly enjoyable day for you all.

  735. TH #2607, it looks like the Crystal Growing Kit has run into some kind of issue with UPS. It was originally scheduled to be delivered by yesterday, but the tracking info hasn’t been updated since yesterday evening, and it’s not listed as being in your town yet. And the estimated delivery date is now shown as “Dec 23 – Dec 27”. It’s not looking good for it being delivered today. 🙁

    Fortunately, it looks like there have been a few other gifts for your son have been sent to you, so it looks like he’ll still have stuff to open tomorrow. And now he’ll just have to wait on a “bonus” gift on Monday or Tuesday.

  736. You guys are magic. Also, it’s Xmas eve night and I’ve just gone through some lists and sent a few more toys and coats out. They’ll get there after Xmas but before winter break is over. Surprises are nice even after Xmas. 🙂

  738. HI Mel. (2739) Thanks for pointing that out, I told her to fix her lists and she sent the new links. It will be amazing to see the faces of those kids when they get a present! Here are the lists for the two boys, Yann and Adrian (10 and 11) great kids with a great mom who is making a real effort to give them a better life and can’t give them presents this year. Here are the links:
    http://a.co/4cxGxmq
    http://a.co/3qTio9M
    I hope you can help out and thank you all, it’s great to see all this generosity together.

  741. Keep posting happy tales please!

    Here is a nice Xmas day comic. Did anybody try this yet?

    http://bizarro.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/bizarro-12-24-16.jpg

    No snow in NC, USA.
    So warm today that Louise Python went outside for half an hour while I deadheaded marigold flowers for the seeds, while wearing flipflops and a tshirt.
    Video will upload later of Louise’s tongue going berserk tasting all the birds that visited the birdbath today.

  743. Katherine McCutchen

    I’m glad you saw my response. The kids were beyond excited by everything you sent. My son has made so many origami everything’s, he’s almost out of the folding paper, lol. It was one of his favorite things. That and the magnet experiment kit. My daughter and I spent the night coloring in her new coloring books with her new coloring kits. She also made stickers with the tape stuff you sent. If I had your email, I’d send pictures of them to you with their bright sunny faces. They claimed best Christmas ever. We told them all about you, and what you did for us. As we told my in-laws as well. You, again, were our Christmas miracle

  744. Marie… sent something from each list but the hoodie will be late January or so…I guess a late surprise is better than none

  745. Jenn #2417
    Again, stopping by to thank you. My daughter LOVED her gifts!! She was so very thankful. It was awesome to see her light up and smile. You blessed us more than I can ever say. Thank you so very much. I hope you had an amazing Christmas, and I wish you the most wonderful New Year!!!

  746. Good morning, I saw so many beautiful heartwarming posts on here and was truly hesitant to post. My family and I celebrate our gift giving on the 5th of January which is the day of the Reyes Magos. Funds have been really low this month and I have been sent to collections for many different medical bills this year and have only been able to purchase a few items for our meal for the 5th. I made a small list that would truly bless my family and daughter thank you all and happy holidays!

    http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/11FI4VATNKGOE

  747. I want to say a heart felt thank you to all the wonderful amazing people who took the time to read my post (1373) and have the heart to help me make this a good Christmas for me and my two daughters after the year we had
    Thank you don’t seem like enough but will have to do for now once again thank you for your kindness towards others ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  748. Thanks to the wonderful people here my children had a very happy christmas,a few things still have not came.So it will be fun to give them a few after Christmas surprises.My son had a ball with the Pocoyo track and it is his favorite ,Mia loves her new swing thanks to the Bloggess herself and Tara the same one who got the Pocoyo for my son also got the bar for my daughter.she loves it..Bella is always carrying her paw patrols around.we can’t wait for the ball pit to come to put in our little sensory area for the kids.Thank you so much for the clothes, and also for the secret items snuck in like the art set and the book..my oldest loved those as well.Also the Lisa Frank stationary was a huge hit..peppa tree house hasn’t came yet and some outfits as well.i will have pics up on my blog later on so click my name and come see them.

  749. I’m late to the party this year. I think I only discovered this annual event last year, and I have been looking forward to participating as a giver this year, only to miss it! It’s the first year hubs and I have been financially in a position to gift anyone, so we did, at least gift all of the nieces and nephews, using Amazon wishlists where possible, and wouldn’t you know it? WE had to type in and select ALL of the addresses, because none of our siblings had bothered to add their shipping addresses!

    So please, Jenny, be healthy and willing to do this miracle again next year. I definitely want to participate, and you’re getting really good at explaining “the rules”!

  750. Naomi @2735- a couple of coats and some other things are headed your way. Hopefully they’ll work. Lots of love.

    Josephine @2748- a couple of games and some clothes are headed your way. Happy holidays!

  751. My nieces got their presents and were ecstatic! Thank you for nuturing their love of beauty and creativity! My sister was very emotional that people help strangers like that, because she was feeling so overwhelmed. So thank you from all of us. <3

    Next year, I hope to be in a better position to help out others.

  754. @Amy (2752) OMG!!! Thank you. The coats just came in. THEY ARE PERFECT! I am in tears and Tanny loves them. I am not sure I am going to be able to get him out of them. That was so much more than I ever even dared to hope for. The really soft lined one is his favorite. All he could say as he snuggled with it like a blanket was: “It’s so fluffy I could die!!!” He actually wants to go outside just so that he can wear them. You have no idea just what this means to both him and I.

    To everyone else that has blessed my family thank you. Not just for what was gifted to us but for what you have done for everyone here. Yes it does take a village ( or a whole Tribe) to raise a child. With the outpouring of love from a group of total strangers a child’s life can be changed. The act of giving because someone is in need gives hope that the world is not lost. And it teaches the young ones that the world does not revolve around them but because of them and others. At this point I have no way to repay anyone. But I am working on it. 🙂

    And the look of excitement on his face over getting a T-shirt and boxers for Christmas was amazing. He was in awe that he would have clothes that fit him. The teenager in him jumped up for about a minute and then he saw that he had printed t’s. He had to put them on right then and model them. Again Thank each and every one of you for helping with this miracle. Naomi

  755. @Josephine #2755- You’re welcome. I hope she likes them!

    @Naomi #2756- You’re so very welcome. I’m so happy they fit and that he likes them! I hated the idea of him not having a coat this winter. Hope they’re not too unfashionable. I’m woefully out of touch with teenage fashion these days.

  756. @Amy 2757- They are his style and that is what mattered. They are cool looking too. We are in a rural country area and everything male is either plaid or camo. lol. My son is the one who would wear a a dark pink fuzzy coat and rock it. He would also be the one to wear a light up coat with polka dots. He is an amazing boy. The only thing he is really self conscious about is his weight. He is learning to accept himself when it comes to this. But other than that, he picks out a lot of his outfits and likes what he chooses. Not a lot of people dare call him fat anymore. He is just about the biggest kid in his class and can wear what he wants and no one will say a word to him. lol. He told me to tell you thank you soo much. He loves them both. I was just picking on him and told him since he has 2 now he could give me one (just to see what he said). He looked at me and then looked at them and almost cried thinking I really wanted one of his coats. He would have given me one if I told him I needed it. But he does not want to share them with me and he shares all of his shirts if I ask him. You did an amazing job picking those out. He just keeps touching them and looking at them. He looks like he just won the jackpot. Thank you so much.

  757. Just wanted to leave this here despite its being a few weeks ago now. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you so very much! Thanks to Heather, Katie, Jenny in Minnesota, Jen James, Laura, The Bloggess and at least 3 other unidentified angels who made this Christmas better than me or Beauregard could have ever expected. Thank you!

  758. Happy New Year to all. Now that things have settled down a bit I am going to start sending the thank you’s to everyone that sent stuff. If you do not get a thank you from me it is one of two things: A) what ever you have sent has not made it or 2) your tag was a casualty of war (I have cats). Please feel free to message me either on fb or by email to see if I received anything. If you get a thank you for one thing and not another check to make sure I have it. I do not want anyone to be charged for something that does not show up.
    Again thank you all so much for your kindness and love. And for those that did not send anything but would like to just have someone to talk to you can find me on fb or email me. Make sure to mention James Garfield so that I know it is not a spam request.
    Much love and blessing to all of you. May this year bring you each a better year than the last. <3

  759. Jenny, I had forgotten you do this. There’s a special place for people like you, this is a wonderful service. If you know of anyone who got missed that’s really in need, please let me know. xo

  760. I just wanted to share that in 2015 I submitted a list for my sister and her little boys who were on their own after leaving a very scary and abusive environment. You bought them socks & pjs & toys and it felt like an actual miracle to us all. This Christmas was so different. She was offered a full-time job and they are living in their own rental home now. She was able to buy them a few gifts on her own. Things are still challenging and they still need a lot of support from our family, but she has worked so hard and they’re doing better. So thank you so so much for helping them get through an immensely difficult time. She still talks about how grateful she is for the Christmas you all saved. And we’re all grateful she didn’t need that help this year. Thank you Jenny! Happy new year.

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