Tired Santa

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Well, as many on here know, I play Santa at this time of year and I have to say, I am one wore out Santa with one big show to go today at a local hospital.<br /><br />I had 82 "shows" in the last 30 days.<br />Just got done last night about 10 or so with the biggest one for the Marathon refinery here at home.<br /><br />300 people with 73 of them being children.<br />Man what a hoot they were.<br /><br />Yea, been doing the Santa thing for a few years now and each year is different.<br /><br />My biggest joy other than my kids and grandkids, is seeing all the smiles on them kids faces at the hospital when I come into their rooms with presents and stuff for them.<br /><br />Well, got's to get some rest before the final show.<br />I fly in by helicopter for this one. <br /><br />"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night."

 

[bubbakat]

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You are one of a kind spinner.

 

[KRS]

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[Bob_VT]

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That's great! You are doing a great thing!

 

[heycods]

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send pix.

 

[OBJ]

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From the time on your post (5.22am) looks like you should gets some sleep Les...... <br /><br />Have a great day!

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Originally posted by heycods:<br /> send pix.

Here are a couple. These are 3 special kids.<br />These were shot yesterday evening at the hospital that was my last stop.<br />

<br />Here is one of the little girls.<br />

<br /><br />And this is one special little guy. They give him a year maybe.<br />

<br /><br />Ok, I will stop now. It sure hits a bad spot after I have been there each year when I get home and think about the one's that might not be around for another Christmas and makes you think about how really good you have it.

 

[OBJ]

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I can see where it would Les.<br /><br />Don't think there could be a better Santa than you. Rest well buddy....you earned it.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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God Bless you Lester! You have a wonderful gift of touching people in their heart. Not something that eveyone can do. Please take of yourself as well, the world needs more people like you. You make Christmas complete for the little ones. Job well done!

 

[Elmer Fudge]

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Spinner, this has been said of you many many moons ago, and it is definitely worth repeating, Lester you are a man blessed the biggest and certainly the most generous of hearts . <br />Enjoy the the break and get some well deserved rest .

 

[magster65]

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Look! Santa's eating all the kid's food! <br /><br />But really... The true Christmas spirit SBN, nice work.

 

[jsfinn]

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Les,<br /><br />You're a hell-of-a good guy.

 

[aspeck]

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Originally posted by SBN:<br /> These are 3 special kids.<br />These were shot yesterday evening at the hospital.

OMG These kids were shot after Santa came to see them? And at the hospital, no less? <br /><br />Okay, okay, poor attempt at humor! Sorry!<br /><br />Les, YOU ARE THE MAN! Thanks for all you do to bring smiles to the faces of these young'uns. Who knows what the impact will be of this act of kindness in the years to come. May God richly bless your efforts.

 

[snapperbait]

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How on earth do you keep your composure with them little ones in the hospital, Les?... I could'nt do it.. I'd be too busy drying my eyballs with a snot rag...<br /><br />Way to go, Santa...

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Thanks all for the kind words.<br />It is all worth it when you walk into a house that has no presents and see the kids eye's light up, and a big smile on their face, when they see that big bag I am packing.<br /><br />The tears from the parents eye's knowing that their kids will have something.<br /><br />The one's I see in the hospital like the one's above. They are sick to one degree or the other, but still there is that big smile once again.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Originally posted by snapperbait:<br /> How on earth do you keep your composure with them little ones in the hospital, Les?... I could'nt do it.. I'd be too busy drying my eyballs with a snot rag...<br /><br />Way to go, Santa...

It's tough Bill, but you have too when you are in front of them. Santa has to be strong although a lot of them are a lot stronger than Santa is I grant you.<br /><br />When you get home and sit down is when it hit's you. 'nuff said.