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HOLIDAY WISH

New books for Colby who has found a love of Science Fiction

Posted Nov 6, 2018
Reading and writing are Colby's passions. He always carries books and notebooks with him. If he has the chance to go on a day trip he asks to go to the library. Right now, books are his only possessions. Colby would love to be able to go to the bookstore to pick out some awesome new books!

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 requests this wish for Colby.

One Simple Wish posts the wish to the website.

Anonymous grants the wish for Colby! Thanks Anonymous.

"Colby, I also love to read, especially science fiction and fantasy. You can visit new worlds, meet new people, and imagine unlimited new things. I hope this gift helps you keep reading! Some books I loved at your age, in case you need some recommendations: the Alanna series by Tamora Pierce, anything by Robin McKinley, Ender's Game, and (of course) Harry Potter. Happy reading!"

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

Guardian ad Litem Program, Mecklenburg County receives the wish!

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

"Thank you so much for this wonderful gift for this very special young man! He will use it well, I am sure! You have helped bring some happiness into his life. You are awesome!"

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