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.