Judy, 7 years old, OR | 23 DAYS WAITING |

Wish submitted by:

The Lost & Found Institute

Judy lives with her grandparents, who became her foster parents after she entered kinship care. Their house feels warm and safe, filled with the smell of her grandma’s cooking and her grandpa’s old country music playing softly in the background. Even though life has changed a lot for Judy, she’s learning that family can look different but still feel like love. Her grandparents make sure she has what she needs and remind her every day that she is strong, brave, and deeply cared for. Judy loves being outside more than anything. Soccer is her favorite sport—she loves the rush of running down the field feeling the wind in her hair, and hearing her friends cheer her name when she scores a goal. After school, she and her friends often meet at the park to play tag, climb on the jungle gym, or kick the soccer ball back and forth until the sun starts to set. Those are the moments Judy feels free and happy—laughing so hard her cheeks hurt, knowing that no matter what she’s been through, she still has joy, friends, and family who believe in her.

Judy’s birthday is coming up, and she can’t stop thinking about the cute pink Uggs she saw at the store last weekend. She imagines how soft and warm they would feel on her feet when the cold weather hits. Every time she walks by the shoe aisle, her eyes light up at the sight of them—fluffy, cozy, and the perfect bubblegum pink. She’s been dropping hints to her mom, helping out more at home, and even wrote “pink Uggs” at the top of her wish list. For Judy, those boots aren’t just shoes; they’re a little piece of happiness she can wear every day.