A hug and a kiss from a REAL Christmas Angel

This morning I was shopping at South Towne Mall and was stopped by a girl (perhaps in her teenage years or early twenties). She was so excited because she was at the mall today and got to see and talk with Santa...this girl was intellectully disabled. She wanted to give me a hug- much to the dismay of whomever was with her. I asked her if she told Santa what she wanted for Christmas-her eyes became wide and bright and she made a noise that I could not understand, but I was told "yes". She gave me a kiss on the cheek and another hug. She wanted to share her JOY with me, she wanted me to feel just as happy as she did. Her guardian was so apologetic for the hugs and kisses of a stranger, but I am a better person for it. This girl didn't know who I was, nor did she care. She was simply sharing what she had with anyone who came into her life. I am grateful for some pretty powerful hugs and some of the best kisses ever from someone I don't even know. I hope she has a wonderful Christmas, and I hope that I can follow her example and give and love more freely.

(I wish I had a picture of HER, but the photograph is a representation of this wonderful girl!)