Travis's perfect Christmas wish took him and his family to Santa's vacation home where the elves had been busy decking the halls with holiday cheer.
Kids around the world send Santa their wish lists each Christmas, but when 5-year-old Travis made his special wish for “Santa Claus to visit with big presents and give me a real Christmas with my family,” Santa dispatched elves from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Rhode Island to make his wish come true.
Travis, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, soon discovered the true meaning of a favorite Christmas carol: “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
On the first day of his Christmas wish, Travis discovered one big box outside his front door, along with a letter from Santa. The box was full of Christmas decorations for Travis and his family to deck their halls. And just as the song says – 11 more days of magical gifts followed.
On the 12th day of Christmas, Santa finally arrived, toting big presents for Travis and a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
On the second day, Travis received a camera and film to capture his Christmas memories. On the third day, Travis gobbled three kinds of Christmas sweets from Mrs. Claus.
On succeeding days, Travis was showered with favorite Christmas films and a DVD/VCR combination player, CDs of Christmas music and a CD player, plus a stocking for each member of his family, including his five brothers and sisters.
On the 11th day of Christmas, Travis’s 11 candy canes were delivered by a festively decorated limousine – and Travis and his family were invited to go for a ride.
When the limo finally reached its destination, Travis found himself at the doorstep of none other than Santa’s vacation home on the Rhode Island shore. The enchanting cabin burst with Christmas cheer – outdoor lights, wreaths, candles and decorations, flannel Christmas sheets on the beds and Christmas cookies on the table. In the center of the living room stood a beautiful Christmas tree that Travis trimmed with his family while singing Christmas carols and sharing Christmas cookies and hot cocoa.
On the 12th day of Christmas, Santa finally arrived, toting big presents for Travis and a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
For Travis, this spectacular holiday was beyond his wildest dreams, and there’s no doubt the power of his Christmas wish will stay with him all year long.
At day's end, Travis fell asleep, dreaming sweet dreams of his perfect Christmas wish.
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I wish little Travis a happy year and a merry Christmas.
- Lynn 12/22/2006 3:44 -
Our family wishes you and your family a wonderful and joyful christmas season...........we are also the recepient of Make A Wish, our youngest son (WILL, who was 4 at the time) was diagnosed with muscle cancer, and today he is an active young boy, doing all the things he loves.,,may the New Year bring you peace and joy, and much hope
- Robin Caudill 12/28/2006 10:28 -
I hope Travis had an awesome Christmas! I am so touched by his wish. I hope he enjoyed it!!! Travis you inspire me!
- Cassie 01/12/2007 12:11 -
Travis and Family,
You now have experienced the magic of Christmas first hand in a very large way. May you keep this magic in your hearts all year, as I know it will carry you through.
Love, Nicholas
- Nicholas 05/10/2007 22:20 -
Here's a real sweet kid who cares and shares! Brings happy tears to my eyes. =)
- Bingjie 05/08/2007 17:52 -
I hope you and your family had an ah-mazing Christmas! Make-A-Wish, you inspire me to do so much. Thank you for granting his wish!
- Mia 04/11/2007 18:17 -
I wish you all the best, be strong, believe in the power of magic and yourself! Enjoy every day!
- Aliya 08/06/2007 1:20 -
Oh emm gee! Travis, I am more than happy for you honey! You totally deserve the best Christmas ever with your family! Hang on in there bud! I know you'll do great things! Congrats to you and your family on a wonderful day for all of you!
- Jen 08/16/2007 18:46 -
This was a great story! It's wonderful how people can help other people make their dreams come true!
- Noelle 03/29/2007 8:07 -
Hey Travis, I love you and keep your head up!
- Ciarra 09/28/2007 15:20 -
Travis is my brother and he has been very strong. He's been through at least 2 operations. Hang in there, Travis!
- Armand Martin 09/27/2007 7:44 -
I hope you feel better.
- Jeremy 11/02/2007 8:11
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