Mary, 20 years old, FL | 1 DAY WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Mary is a young mother who came to this country and entered foster care at the age of 16. Her son still lives in her native country, and she misses him dearly. They regularly FaceTime, allowing her to stay connected with him. Currently, she is part of the extended foster care program and is actively learning the English language. Mary remains hopeful that she will reunite with her son one day, and she aspires to become a surgeon in the future.

Mary has been experiencing increased anxiety as she prepares for an upcoming move. She has always enjoyed drawing, coloring, and other creative activities, and she wants to start using these hobbies again as a healthy coping mechanism. This set of markers would provide Mary with the supplies she needs to express herself creatively. Having the markers readily available will encourage her to turn to coloring when she feels anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, providing a positive and calming activity during this transition.