Typically, little children write letters to Santa asking for toys and presents. However, one Channelview, TX, 12-year-old boy wrote a letter to Santa asking for something much more dire.
All Arnulfo Guerra Jr. wanted was a new heart for his mother. Most 12-year-olds have already given up believing in St. Nick, but perhaps when your mom could be taken from you, you'll start to believe in miracles again.
"I believe in you and the miracles, Santa," Arnulfo wrote. "I don't want toys for me, only I want a [healthy] heart for my mom, she's sick, her diagnostic is transposition of the great [arteries] (T.G.A). I'm sad for her she's 46 years and I'm only 12, next March 18 I will be 13 teen, we need her for many years more, me and my Dad pray all day for mom… I want is to see my mom [healthy] and happy."
The letter was handed over to the Channelview Fire Department by a social worker. A group of kind first responders surprised the boy at his home with a bicycle and some toys.
It was then that his mother learned that her son's letter to Santa was all about her. She was in tears.
"It was pretty heartwarming," said fire captain Justin Wischnewsky. "All he wanted for Christmas was for his mom to be OK. It's gut-wrenching… there are good kids out there. We said, 'There's not a whole lot we can do, but let's try and make this the best Christmas ever for him.'"
Arnulfo's mother has been on a donor list for one year already and might even have to wait four more. Nevertheless, the firefighters' thoughtful gesture made the family's day.
"My wife is very happy," said his father, Arnulfo Guerra Sr. "We’re all very happy."
Please SHARE this touching letter to Santa to wish the Guerra family health and happiness.
