Stories like this make the rounds this time of year, but this one is particularly touching.
A little boy in a shelter tells his own story to Santa Claus in the most heartwrenchingly straightforward possible.
And then he asks for the one thing no Jolly Old Elf or adult working on his behalf could possibly bring:
He wants a dad. A very, very, very, very good one. One who doesn't make his mom scared.
One who lets him keep his stuff instead of moving into a shelter.
The other gifts he requested poured in after the shelter posted Blake's note.
PEOPLE Magazine reported that Micah Thompson, the director of marketing at SafeHaven of Tarrant County, confirmed that the letter was real and posted with the permission of the mother and son, but could not disclose any other information to protect their identity.
"In the wake of the post, an outpouring of support came in for Blake, his mother, and the rest of the people in need, with many asking how they could help. Others became concerned that by publicly posting the note, it would compromise the safety of the Blake and his mother," PEOPLE reported.
