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HOLIDAY WISH

A trip to Barnes and Noble for Colby who loves reading!

Posted Nov 19, 2017
Colby is funny and likable. He has had a rough two years but his behavior at home has improved dramatically. He has been in little trouble in school this year and made the honor roll for the first time in his life. This year, Colby’s life has turned around and he would love to pick out some books for himself!

Colby is 19 years old and lives in NC

Colby has been in care for nearly two years. He was abandoned by his mother at 6 months and went into a guardianship situation. His guardian became too ill to care for him. Many counted Colby out, but I always saw a nice, sweet, boy who was hurt. He was never violent and often bullied. He came to his last foster home and his life has totally changed. He is the nice, sweet boy I saw. He has had no disciplinary issues at school and made the honor roll for the first time in his life. Colby has never had any outside interests until the last few months. He has become interested in drama and will be in his first play next month. Colby has discovered writing. He loves to read, especially fantasy and myths. He has begun to write his own myths. Having read one of his stories, they are a window to his soul and I think he is learning a lot about himself. His new foster home wants to adopt him.

The Wish Story

Guardian ad Litem Program, Mecklenburg County - Charlotte, NC requests this wish for Colby.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Roxanne grants the wish for Colby! Thanks Roxanne.

"Hi Colby! Congratulations for making the honor roll! you ROCK!!! Enjoy your trip to Barnes and Noble!"

One Simple Wish sends the gift to the Guardian ad Litem Program, Mecklenburg County - Charlotte, NC for Colby.

Guardian ad Litem Program, Mecklenburg County - Charlotte, NC receives the wish!

Colby receives the gift from Guardian ad Litem Program, Mecklenburg County - Charlotte, NC!

"Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts here at the GAL program! Colby is going to be THRILLED when he gets his gift card for Barnes and Noble for Christmas. He loves to read so much! Happy Holidays!"

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