Santa's Presents

Round I of Santa Letters have been boxed up and shipped out!  I just have to start by saying we have been so, no, rather completely overwhelmed.  The response from this incredible community has been nothing short of amazing.  For every letter that we handed out, we expected to get back a t-shirt or two, maybe even a sweatshirt and pair of pants.  And don't get me wrong, that certainly would have been wonderful in and of itself, but that's not what we got.  Nope, not even close. We got bags.  Bags and bags  that were loaded up full of toys and games, books, clothes....  Bags looking like they belong on a "Glad" commercial, packed so full we definitely heard them cry uncle more than once.

So this, White Plains, this is just one example of the generosity and kindness that YOU possess.  The generosity that has overwhelmed us here at Melt and the generosity that will light up the eyes of so many children, and I'm sure their struggling parents, this Christmas morning.

Here's just one of the letters with its gifts.  Two children, 2 1/2 years old and one month old, and we're guessing the letter was written by their mother.  So really, could there be any more perfect of a shirt than "Mommy needs a date night!"?!... love it!

Single mother that is out of work with three boys.  Clothes galore, wrestling men, cars, trucks, games... I mean, seriously?!  Incredible. 

Round I wrapped and ready to be boxed up!

To: Janiya, Merry Christmas!  Love, SANTA

This first round was shipped out this morning, plus even more that we didn't catch a picture of, and we're expecting to send out the rest of the gifts within the next week or so.   White Plains, you amaze us daily.  And we love you for it.