Vesper, 17 years old, VA | 1 DAY WAITING

Wish submitted by:

The Friends of Foster Care

Vesper is seventeen and has spent much of her teenage years in foster care, often left with unanswered questions about her childhood and the many moves she has experienced. Sharp, observant, and naturally curious, she loves reading mystery novels and hopes to one day become a detective or investigative journalist. As she works toward finishing school and preparing for independence, she continues to dream of finding answers and helping others do the same.

When the house goes quiet, Vesper’s mind gets loud. Her way of settling it is to curl up with a book and read until her thoughts finally slow down, and a cozy blanket would make that nightly routine feel like a safe little haven. It would be soft and warm enough to wrap herself in, and it would be hers to take wherever she goes next. For a girl who has had to leave so many things behind, a comforting blanket she can keep close is a small but meaningful kind of security.