It was raining for several days in Walton County, GA, when the Edwards family noticed a strange object in their yard. Suzanne Edwards' husband ventured outside to retrieve it. When he returned, she noticed a tear in his eye.
When she realized why, she couldn't help but tear up herself.
In his hand was a letter, written by a boy. It was addressed to his father in heaven and attached to a helium balloon.
The letter read: "Dad, I wish you were here so we could have fun together. I wish you a Merry Christmas. I hope you tell God to give me those presents. I hope you are happy in heaven. If you are ok then tell me. I love you, Alexander."
The mom posted a photo of her discovery on social media, and soon the mother of the boy reached out to her. The boy is 7-year-old Alejandro, who lives just 20 miles away from Edwards. Alejandro was close to his father, who died three years ago. Every year, on the anniversary of his dad's death and on his birthday, Alejandro sends him a message just like this one.
Now that the little boy has been identified, many are hoping to send him gifts and letters of well-wishes this holiday season.
Photo source: Twitter / Joshua Gillespie
"Update!!! The mother of this boy has reached out to me," Edwards wrote on Facebook. "She was very touched by my post, and did relay it's [sic] message to her son. She said he had a tear of joy and was so glad to know his dad is happy."
She continued: "She called the experience a miracle. Thank you to all who shared my post and commented with support or concern. In awe of the power of social media, I am very glad that I was able to tell this story and connect with this family. I hope that God was glorified in the process. Merry Christmas to all!!!"
Edwards had previously posted: "A helium balloon floated into my yard today and landed on my heart! Attached was a note that made me cry and hug my family a little tighter.Facebook friends-go hug your loved ones and then share this post so that maybe my note will find this little boy,just as his balloon found me!"
"To Alexander, I want you to know that Heaven is a wonderful place, more amazing than you or I can even imagine," she continued. "It is a place where there is no pain and no worries. I am certain that your daddy didn't want to leave you or cause you to feel lonely or sad."
"But in Heaven, he is ok and he is happy. He wants you to be happy too! He will always love you and I am sure that you make him proud! Have a Merry Christmas!!"
Please SHARE to wish little Alexander a happy holiday, and if you want him to know that his dad is watching over him from heaven!
