r/RandomActsOfChristmas • u/zuuzuu registered • 17d ago
fulfilled [Request] 1/17/Malcolm/Windsor, ON (Canada)
Last minute request here. Thank you all for reading this, and for considering helping us out this Christmas.
I had hoped we wouldn't need help this year, but things haven't worked out the way I thought they would, so here I am. Things have been tight for a few years for us, owing to my physical and mental health issues. Mostly mental, truth be told, and there were some changes to my meds that didn't go so well, leading to me not leaving the house for the last ten months. I'm starting to improve, but it's been a long haul, and I'm not quite there yet.
But enough about me.
My son Malcolm is 17. He's at that awkward age where one minute I think he's 17 going on 25, and the next minute I think he's 17 going on 12. He's had a rough go of things this year. He's struggled with anxiety for years, but seemed to have it under control. This is his last year of high school though, and that seems to have overwhelmed him and kicked his anxiety into high gear. He's determined to get it under control though, and I'm so proud of the effort he's made to get to that point.
Like most teenaged boys Malcolm heavily into gaming and anime. I try to understand the games he plays and the shows he watches, but mostly I'm just happy they make him smile. He's been umpiring for our local Little League in the summer, and he's so passionate about it that he's branched out to other Little Leagues across the city. He loves it, and the various Leagues trying to poach him from one another has been such a big boost to his ego, he doesn't even care that he only makes $20/game, lol! He's looking forward to umpiring again next year. He's really getting into fitness this year, and comes home after working out at the school's gym to show me his various muscles in both flexed and unflexed form. It's kind of adorable how excited he gets when his shirt sleeves get tighter, haha! He's also taken an interest in construction and woodworking, and has asked for his own basic set of tools as mine are apparently too old and battered (the shame!).
Sorry to have babbled. I know Malcolm is older than most kids here, but he loves Christmas, so thank you again for reading. Merry happy everything to all of you!
EDIT: Forgot to include our verification picture!
EDIT #2: FULFILLED (and then some) thanks to /u/jjwinc68!
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u/jjwinc68 17d ago
I ordered everything on your wishlist EXCEPT for the following...
Gildan mens Heavy Cotton T-shirt Style G5000.
For some reason, it wouldn't let me order that. Said it wasn't available to be shipped to a wish list recipient.
Some of the dates were marked "after Christmas." I'll do my best to provide dates in a follow up message.
Merry Christmas!
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u/zuuzuu registered 17d ago
Holy cow! I don't know what to say. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! I'm blown away by your kindness and generosity! Malcolm is going to be so thrilled, I can't even tell you. He knows about the request because I got his input on his wishlist, but he was hoping for one or two of the items - neither of us ever imagined he'd get them all!
Don't worry if they don't arrive until after Christmas. This was a late request, and with Canada Post on strike the other carriers are busier this year, so I knew that was a possibility. I'll let you know as soon as they arrive!
I'm rambling again, but I can't help it. I'm quite overwhelmed, and can't thank you enough for the kindness you've shown my son. You've lifted a heavy weight, and I'm so grateful. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Everything!!!
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u/jjwinc68 17d ago
You are very welcome. I hope you, Malcolm, and your entire family have a wonderful holiday season.
I posted a follow-up message with the dates. Hopefully they're on target.
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u/zuuzuu registered 17d ago
I saw that, and I'll be sure to update you when they arrive!
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u/jjwinc68 17d ago
I was wrong! Looks like...
- The White Gildan tees wouldn't go through.
- Toolbox and Wallet arriving Saturday
- The Blue Gildan tees says "we'll email you when we have an estimated delivery date."
- Everything else is Thursday.
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u/zuuzuu registered 8d ago
Everything has arrived except the toolbox and wallet! Thank you again for your generosity! It feels so good to know Malcolm will have something to unwrap on Christmas morning!
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u/jjwinc68 7d ago
Hello, u/zuuzuu. I shared with the mods, but it's showing those items were delivered on 12/14.
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u/zuuzuu registered 7d ago
They told me! It's so odd. We got the first package with five of the items, and then we did get the blue t-shirts. But there's no sign of that package.
Like I told the mods, he is fulfilled. He's got lots to open on Christmas morning thanks to you, and I'm so grateful. But I suggested that you might want to contact Amazon and request a refund for the toolbox and wallet, because they definitely never arrived.
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u/jjwinc68 6d ago
I am going to get a refund and resend. It'll be after Christmas, but at least he'll have it! 🙂
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u/zuuzuu registered 6d ago
That is really above and beyond! Thank you so much - again! It'll be exciting for Malcolm to have a surprise after Christmas!
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u/jjwinc68 5d ago
Hello, u/zuuzuu . Spoke to Amazon today. They weren't able to resend the items because BOTH were listed as "Currently Unavailable". I double checked your wish list and verified they are, indeed, listed as unavailable.
They are going to refund my money. Please add a replacement wallet and tool set to a new (or same) wish list and I'll order them for Malcom.
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u/zuuzuu registered 5d ago
Are you looking on Amazon.ca? They both show they're available for me there.
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u/jjwinc68 5d ago edited 5d ago
Desktop would NOT show it to me... But I was able to get it to work on the app. I paid the extra shipping to have both items there tomorrow.
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u/zuuzuu registered 5d ago
I added the tool kit in another colour (blue) but I don't know the availability on Amazon.com, just .ca. That one says delivery tomorrow but the green says December 30th.
I'll check with Malcolm about a different wallet tonight. He's out with friends for awhile yet.
Thank you for going to so much trouble.
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u/AutoModerator 17d ago
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u/School_House_Rock 16d ago
OP if Malcom would like to pick out some cool tees and add them to his list, I will order him 2 tee shirts (they can be any kind, $ within reason) - have fun, not only practical
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u/zuuzuu registered 16d ago
That's awfully kind of you! I'll check with him when he gets home from school. If I've learned anything, it's that he has very specific tastes when it comes to graphic tees, lol.
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u/School_House_Rock 16d ago
I personally do too and love how they express my personality, so happy to share with another person
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u/zuuzuu registered 16d ago
Okay, so he says fun for him means wearing colours instead of black or white, lol. He wanted plain olive green, so I replaced the white shirts on his wishlist with military green ones, if that's okay.
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u/School_House_Rock 16d ago
Are they available for sale on your end? On my end it is saying all of the colors are out of stock. Amazon is so weird
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u/zuuzuu registered 16d ago
They say they are. This is what happened with the white ones, too.
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u/School_House_Rock 16d ago
Check your messages
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u/zuuzuu registered 8d ago
They have arrived! Thank you again!
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u/zuuzuu registered 16d ago
Check this one. If it says it's in stock, I'll add it to the wishlist. If it doesn't, well I thank you for the thought but it might not be meant to be, lol.
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