I requested an unconventional gift from my secret Santa, and they not ony came through, but also went above and beyond in awesome ways!

I asked my SS to get 5 people to donate blood and educate 2 people to be on the bone marrow registry. That's what I want for my gift this year- spread awareness that giving blood is easy and life saving. I know firsthand.

Well, my SS was rockin enough to go ahead and do that, but also decided to dig through my profile and post history and hooked us up with some super fun gifts as well.

First, my SS and family set up a blood drive at their work. I haven't heard the results yet, but they promised way more than 5, which makes me ecstatic. Giving the gift of life to people is the best you could ever pass forward.

Second, this epic box showed up at our door, disguised as a TARDIS and containing more on the inside. Comics, a blanket, a hat. And that's not all, it glows in the dark!

But then: there was a painting. A great painting! A great painting based on one of my favorite pictures of my favorite person in the whole of space and time! My SS captured my ManCub just perfectly!

I've been quite busy and out of town, so I'm sorry for the late post, but this SS is one who deserves great credit for the awesome work they put into a tangible, helpful, kind and thoughtful gift. I'm overwhelmed and so grateful!