Santa's Powerful Message For A Boy With Autism: It's Okay To Be You
December 11, 2015
God truly has His angels everywhere. This year, he sent one to a mall in Michigan as Santa. And what was expected to be the traditional visit with Santa turned into a truly beautiful moment for one mom and her son with autism. And it's all because of Santa's powerful message for the precious boy!
Naomi and her 6-year-old son, Landon, made a trip to their local mall along with some other family members in order to see Santa. It started out just like any other Santa visit. Landon and his cousins took turns on Santa’s lap, sharing this year’s Christmas list.
RELATED: Caring Santa Gets Down on the Floor for a Boy with Autism and It Sends a Beautiful Message
But shortly after returning to his mother’s side, Landon realized there was something he’d forgotten to tell Santa -- something Landon felt it was crucial for old St. Nick to know. He’d forgotten to tell Santa that he had autism.
Credit: FacebookThe Naughty List
You see, Landon was used to hearing that he was naughty. And though Naomi told the boy regularly how special he is, because his behavior is so often mistaken by others as poor conduct, Landon feared he would be placed on the “naughty list.” She told WOOD-TV,
“You get the stares when you’re at the grocery store if he’s too loud, if he’s throwing a fit. He’s been told by other people before, ‘You don’t need to be so naughty,’ or, ‘Why are you naughty?'”
Landon made his way back to Santa’s side, anxiously flapping his hands about at first. Santa soothed the boy by gently holding and rubbing his nervous hands, all while kindly listening as a worried Landon explained about his autism and how it frequently got him into trouble at school.
And that’s when God used this sweet man to deliver a very important message to Landon:
“It’s OK to be you.”
It’s a powerful message for all of us. But for Landon, it was especially meaningful. Santa continued with,
“You know I love you and the reindeer love you and it’s OK. You’re a good boy.”
Caring Santa's Powerful Message: It's OK To Be You
The words were not only therapeutic for Landon but incredibly comforting for his mom as well, who shared the touching experience on Facebook.
I had an AMAZING experience w the Santa at the RiverTown Crossings Mall and I want to share my story with you:My child...
Posted by Naomi Johnson on Sunday, December 6, 2015
And since posting, Santa’s empathy has struck a chord with many more. Naomi’s post has spread like crazy, and she says she has been truly overwhelmed and moved by the messages and support that have poured in from around the world.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Santa's Special Gift For A Grieving Mom Carries A Powerful Message
God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to save us. And during a season in which we celebrate this beautiful gift, it’s wonderful to see Him still so much at work -- still spreading His love to all of His children.
h/t: Huffington Post
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Those Who Are Lonely or Isolated This Christmas - Your Daily Prayer - December 23
This Christmas, remember how precious you are to the Creator. Remember that there is nothing you can do or say that would ever separate His presence and love from you. It’s okay to go through Christmas feeling alone and isolated, but make sure you turn to God to fill those feelings of loneliness.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Those Who Are Lonely or Isolated This Christmas - Your Daily Prayer - December 23
This Christmas, remember how precious you are to the Creator. Remember that there is nothing you can do or say that would ever separate His presence and love from you. It’s okay to go through Christmas feeling alone and isolated, but make sure you turn to God to fill those feelings of loneliness.
Past Stories
- Husband Decorates His Neighbors' Homes For Wife Who Loves Christmas
- Couple Befriend Older Neighbor After Hearing Music Coming From His Apartment
- California Man Carpools With Adult Children On His Very Last Day of Work Before Retirement
- Family of Three Grows To Seven Overnight With Birth of Quadruplets
- The World's Oldest Dog Spike the Chihuahua Turns 25 Years Old
- Christmas Tree Planted Back in 1979 Inspires and Unites a Small English Village
- Dick Van Dyke Turns 99 After Evacuating From a Wildfire and Welcoming His Lost Cat Back Home
- Santa and Mrs.Claus Continue to Spread Christmas Magic Even With Santa's MS Diagnosis
- Little Girl Gets a Big Elf On the Shelf Surprise Honoring the Little Brother Who Passed Away
- Little Boy From England With Leukemia Delivers Over 400 Christmas Gifts To Kids At the Hospital
- Gold Star Family Receives a Big Surprise That Will Change Their Lives Forever
- 8-Year-Old With Down Syndrome Is a Hero After Saving Sister From House Fire
- Man Paralyzed At 17 While Snowboarding Has Found True Love and a Wonderful Life
- His Wife Passed Away, Now Their Special Tree is the 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
- Granddaughter Captures Last Words Between Grandparents, Married For 69 Years
- New York State Police Rescue Woman Needing a Heart Transplant Stranded in Snowstorm
- Born the Same Year the Titanic Sank, World's Oldest Man Dies at 112
- Family Receives Support From School and Community After Losing House in a Fire
- Soldier Reunites With His Military Dog Yyacob After Years Apart
- Chicago Man Discovers That The Owner Of The Bakery He Loved To Visit Was Actually His Mother
- Husband Pays For 40 Pet Adoptions At Shelter For His Wife's 40th Birthday
- Parents Find Healing After Loss of Son By Donating His Beloved Key Collection To Little Boy
- Mom Dances With Son At His Wedding After Being Placed in Hospice Care 2 Weeks Before
- Grandmother and Young Granddaughter Battling Cancer At the Exact Same Time
- Community Brings Christmas Joy to Virginia Woman With Just Weeks to Live
- Four Friends Recreate A Fun Vacation Photo From 50 Years Ago
- School in Arkansas Mourns the Loss of Their Beloved Emotional Support Dog Abby
- 93-Year-Old Has Made Sure To Attend Every High School Football Game Since 1946
- Texas Mom Doesn't Remember Delivering Triplets After Rare Complication After Birth
- United Airlines Pilot Buys Pizza For 155 Passengers After They Make An Unexpected Stop
- Teenager With Down Syndrome Enjoys Playing Kickball After Parents Organize Neighborhood Game
- Woman in Shock After Finding Winning Lottery Ticket At the Bottom of Her Purse
- Australian Couple Walks Into Their Bedroom To Find the Cutest Koala
- 5 Boys and Their Father Were Saved By Good Samaritan After Explosion
- Daughter of WWII Soldier Finally Learns What Happened To Him, 80 Years Later
- Sisters Scream With Joy Watching Their 4-Year-Old Sister Take Her First Steps
- Her Mom Put a Message in a Bottle As a Child, 26 Years Later Her Classmate Found It
- This Missouri School Was Renamed After Their Much Loved and Dedicated Custodian
- Michael Strahan's Daughter is Now Cancer Free and Has Taught Him All About Perseverance
- These Two Newlyweds Found Love in Their Late 90s, After Meeting At Their Retirement Home
- Sisters Who Were Adopted By Separate Families Nearly 40 Years Ago Reunite After DNA Tests
- Oldest Living Person in the US Passes Away at 115, After a Long and Faithful Life
- At Just 20 and 22 Years Old, These Two Sisters From Minnesota Saved Their Family Farm
- After Over 450 Days in a Shelter, Boone and Rellie Find Their Forever Home, Together
- Sweet Kitten Named Coraline Loses Both Her Eyes, but Inspires Many with Her Spirit
- Donny Osmond Sees the 'End of the Tunnel' Coming After Performing for Over 6 Decades
- An Iguana Hitches a Ride on a Garbage Truck in Tennessee, Now Trying to Find Its Owner
- 6-Year-Old Starts 'Poop Scooping' Business to Help Animals and Adopt One of His Own
- Bride's Dad Drops During Father-Daughter Dance, but Things Lined up Perfectly to Save His Life
- Young North Carolina Father Risked His Life To Save a Couple and Dog From a Sinking Truck
Top Music Videos
The Statler Brothers 'Til the Storm Passes By' The Statler Brothers Live Performance
Jeremy Camp Jeremy Camp 'Ready Now' Powerful Official Music Video
Mark Schultz 'Different Kind of Christmas' - Live From Mark Schultz
CCM Magazine Brynn Elliot's Chilling 'Silent Night' Rendition
Brad Stine Has Issues Brad Stine’s Hysterical Take on Adam Naming the Animals is Pure Gold
Blogs
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.