The best Santa in the whole wide world! 

He even let Noelle tug his beard!

…and was so happy to show off his bright red suspenders.  But the main reason he is so special is because he is so real.

Did you know Santa’s name is Carl?  His wife of 53 years is in Hospice care right now.  He asked us to pray for her; her name is Margie.  He was encouraging us in our marriage and jokingly said, “I married five women and should have divorced three of them.”  He explained that through life we grow and change, and it’s important to journey together and never give up! 

He is probably the kindest soul I have ever met.  It’s amazing to me that while he is in the midst of one of the scariest trials of life, he is spending time bringing happiness and blessings to us.  May we all have such grace and courage!