just across the tracks is a closed church with a tiny house beside it
a sweet little boy named Landon lives there with his Mom
he stares out the window at the snowflakes drifting by
the dreams of Christmas fill his mind
a tree flashing in the corner, surrounded by presents
an iPad is his wish, but he needs a coat and clothes desperately
he prays that Santa is real
**Christmas never finds him**
Lily is a desperate single mom with no friends in this city
she works all she can to pay the rent and refuses to live in the car again
the light bill is past due, and there's only a pack of hot dogs in the fridge
Landon's Christmas smile breaks her heart without a present for her son
Lily knows that Christmas won't happen for him
she feels her late mother's heartbreak now
mama never had enough for Christmas, either
but Lily didn't mind
**Christmas never finds her**
Christmas Eve finally arrives
Landon stares at the flashing lights down the street
he's dreamed of this moment for years
hopefully, his wishes will come true tomorrow
Lily is silently crying herself to sleep
thoughts of being a failure sear her heart
there will be no tree, dinner, or present for her son
how can she look into his eyes in the morning?
**Christmas never finds them**
Landon is sleeping on the couch under the window
Lily looks out on a dismal sky dreading this day
her black coffee is another reminder of her mood
a gentle knock on the door startles her
she peeps out the door to find the porch full of packages
they are all addressed to her and Landon
he slowly rises from the couch while Lily drags in the last box
they find a tree, a star, and a turkey with all the trimmings
presents for her and Landon, and in the final package, a note
Dear Lily and Landon,
I've searched for you for many years, and with the Lord's help, I finally found you.
With much love,
Santa
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