It's a Wonderful Life

I am truly blessed and in the big scheme of things I have nothing worth complaining about. After playing Santa for close to 15 years, I now have a Mrs. Claus to accompany me to public events. I love volunteering my time and showing up at retirement and nursing homes to entertain the seniors.

One thing that I have experienced year in, year out, that on one hand makes me sad but on the other hand gives me great joy, has to do with something as simple as a hug. I have made it my tradition to give the seniors I visit a big hug from Santa and whisper in their ear that, "Santa Loves Them, Very, Very Much!".  You would be amazed at the number of seniors I encounter that tell me, "You know Santa, that is the only hug I got this year." It makes me sad but brings me joy that I am the one hug they did get. So don't forget to hug a senior, you just don't know.