Dreamcatchers for Abused Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to reforming the lives of abused children, recently shared a poignant wish list written by a foster child from Oklahoma. The child had endured severe abuse from alcoholic parents and was finally rescued by social services after a concerned neighbor reported the situation.
Once in the care of Dreamcatchers for Abused Children, the organization found the child a loving and supportive new home. When they shared the news with the boy, he created a heartrending wish list of things he desired in his new forever family.
The list includes basic needs that every child should have, but unfortunately, were absent in his previous life:
Food and water
Safety from physical abuse
A home with running water and electricity
Love and no fighting between parents
An environment free from drugs and violence
Help with education
Clean and appropriate clothing
A clean and safe living space
A sense of fairness and not having his belongings taken away
A television for entertainment
Basic personal hygiene items like a comb, soap, and toothbrush
This heart-wrenching list serves as a powerful reminder that many children endure unimaginable hardships and lack even the most fundamental necessities. It is a call to appreciate and cherish the blessings we have and to extend compassion and support to those in need.