The holiday season brings traditions that spark joy.Among them are the countless Christmas stories we find ourselves drawn to.In the media center of Skyline Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida, Brielle and Harrison Childs are not just watching or reading those stories.They are living their own one, too.”I’m excited for dad to come for Christmas,” said 7-year-old Harrison Childs.As we know, not every story has the brightest start. Harrison and Brielle’s dad, Chris, is in the Air Force. He has been stationed in South Korea for the past year. During that time, the kids have made do with phone calls and FaceTimes, but their dad’s presence has been sorely missed.Brielle and Harrison’s story took a cheerful twist when they heard the news that Dad is coming to town in two days, on Christmas, after a year apart that feels like forever.That is why, when it came to asking Santa what they wanted for Christmas this year, greater than any phone, new gadget or the latest trendy toy, the best possible gift was his homecoming two days earlier than expected.”It meant the world. Seeing a smile on their face, being back here in person, being able to hug them. They cried and everything. Just hold them tight and figure out what they want to do,” said Chris.Their embrace was the moment that Brielle and Harrison’s story was complete.The moment these kids got their hearts back.The moment the true meaning of Christmas was revealed to us all.
The holiday season brings traditions that spark joy.
Among them are the countless Christmas stories we find ourselves drawn to.
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In the media center of Skyline Elementary in Cape Coral, Florida, Brielle and Harrison Childs are not just watching or reading those stories.
They are living their own one, too.
“I’m excited for dad to come for Christmas,” said 7-year-old Harrison Childs.
As we know, not every story has the brightest start.
Harrison and Brielle’s dad, Chris, is in the Air Force. He has been stationed in South Korea for the past year.
During that time, the kids have made do with phone calls and FaceTimes, but their dad’s presence has been sorely missed.
Brielle and Harrison’s story took a cheerful twist when they heard the news that Dad is coming to town in two days, on Christmas, after a year apart that feels like forever.
That is why, when it came to asking Santa what they wanted for Christmas this year, greater than any phone, new gadget or the latest trendy toy, the best possible gift was his homecoming two days earlier than expected.
“It meant the world. Seeing a smile on their face, being back here in person, being able to hug them. They cried and everything. Just hold them tight and figure out what they want to do,” said Chris.
Their embrace was the moment that Brielle and Harrison’s story was complete.
The moment these kids got their hearts back.
The moment the true meaning of Christmas was revealed to us all.
