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To point out how utterly wonderful this MNer is? (Christmas!)

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L9ndonShop · 05/12/2023 12:11

My autistic daughter was desperate for some clothing made by her favourite artist who, until recently, only had stores in America.

I had been trying to buy from his online USA based shop but hitting hurdles and the reviews for international postage were dire. Basically it would be a miracle if anything arrived for Christmas, if at all!

I live 'oop North' and he opened a shop in London, that offered no online service. I couldn't even get an email or phone number for this shop, must be part of being 'exclusive?!'

I explained all this to DD who was visably disappointed but accepted that it was impossible in the circumstances and sent me a few links to some 2nd hand pieces on vinted (that were the same price as new BTW! As it's quite rare in the UK)

But I put out an SOS post on mumsnet and this wonderful, wonderful lady took time out of her day to go to the shop during her lunch break at work, tell me what was there, talk to the assistants to figure out what was available in DDs size and she bought and posted them to me!

They have just arrived and I could almost cry, not just because DD will get the gifts that she wanted and thought were unattainable (it's going to be a relax surprise!) but because they are presents that have true Christmas spirit and kindness attached to them as corny as that sounds!!

So thankyou so much @SollaSollew

You really are amazing and have made Christmas for us!

To point out how utterly wonderful this MNer is? (Christmas!)
OP posts:
GlobalCitz · 05/12/2023 12:14

DD has ASD and I relate a lot with this post.

There are truly lovely people out there.

Enjoy your Christmas OP!

crikeymikeydoyoulikey · 05/12/2023 12:16

Aw that is so lovely! Truly the spirit of Christmas ❤

slowsundays · 05/12/2023 12:16

There are lovely people in the world.

GoodnightJude1 · 05/12/2023 12:16

That’s so lovely!!!
It really is nice to read something positive on here for once.

I hope your DD is happy :)

Foxesandsquirrels · 05/12/2023 12:17

I don't even celebrate Christmas but this has made my eyes water! How lovely.

Shouldbedoing · 05/12/2023 12:17

I seem to have something in my eye.

That's a beautiful thing she did.

gamerchick · 05/12/2023 12:17

Aw. Warmed me cockles that Grin

Bumbers · 05/12/2023 12:17

I remember your thread- such a lovely outcome!!

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L9ndonShop · 05/12/2023 12:18

GlobalCitz · 05/12/2023 12:14

DD has ASD and I relate a lot with this post.

There are truly lovely people out there.

Enjoy your Christmas OP!

In the past years her interests have been alot more general and attainable but this year has been all about this artist.

To be fair to her she was very understanding and gracious about me telling her I probably wouldn't be able to get her the items. So I was proud of her for that!

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Pinkflamingopants · 05/12/2023 12:20

This is wonderful! And I hope it made the shop realise they need to have a phone line or email address so people can order from outside of london!

Bovrilla · 05/12/2023 12:20

Merry Christmas to OP, your daughter and the lovely mumsnetter who helped.

That's Christmas spirit right there, it's made me go all Muppets Christmas Carol happy 🥹

My3dahliasarebloominlovely · 05/12/2023 12:22

How kind of this mnetter!
The true Christmas spirit of giving.

HachiAndNana · 05/12/2023 12:24

Sometimes in the bat shittery that goes on MN it's easy to forget the lovely people. What a lovely Christmas you'll and your DD will have 🎄

GlobalCitz · 05/12/2023 12:24

L9ndonShop · 05/12/2023 12:18

In the past years her interests have been alot more general and attainable but this year has been all about this artist.

To be fair to her she was very understanding and gracious about me telling her I probably wouldn't be able to get her the items. So I was proud of her for that!

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That's really sweet and you absolutely should be proud of her. Even neurotypical children would struggle with disappointment.

DD is non-verbal but signalled she wanted an obscure (and discontinued) toy and was adamant about it for the past year.

I can't tell you the lengths I went to to find it, unsuccessfully.

Finally discovered it on Facebook marketplace. It belonged to a lady in Northern Ireland who (understandably) didn't want to to post it as it was large and heavy.

Long story short, she went out of the way to make sure it reached us. It honestly made my Christmas.

DD has never understood the concept of presents before and it was the first time she ever asked for anything. Ever.

The thought of letting her down was unbearable. And now we don't have to!

Happy Christmas!

Ladymarycrawley1920 · 05/12/2023 12:26

That is a lovely thing to do! How very kind and generous of her. Very much puts me in the Christmas Spirit 🎅🎄🥰

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L9ndonShop · 05/12/2023 12:26

GlobalCitz · 05/12/2023 12:24

That's really sweet and you absolutely should be proud of her. Even neurotypical children would struggle with disappointment.

DD is non-verbal but signalled she wanted an obscure (and discontinued) toy and was adamant about it for the past year.

I can't tell you the lengths I went to to find it, unsuccessfully.

Finally discovered it on Facebook marketplace. It belonged to a lady in Northern Ireland who (understandably) didn't want to to post it as it was large and heavy.

Long story short, she went out of the way to make sure it reached us. It honestly made my Christmas.

DD has never understood the concept of presents before and it was the first time she ever asked for anything. Ever.

The thought of letting her down was unbearable. And now we don't have to!

Happy Christmas!

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Aww that's amazing!! 🥰

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magicscares · 05/12/2023 12:28

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JaneIves · 05/12/2023 12:30

This is so lovely.

Topofthemountain · 05/12/2023 12:32

That is such a lovely outcome.

gabsdot45 · 05/12/2023 12:34

That's what it's all about. Lovely

Dweetfidilove · 05/12/2023 12:34

This is so lovely! I hope your daughter enjoys her present and happy wishes to the lovely Mner who helped you!

Thegoodbadandugly · 05/12/2023 12:34

Wonderful positive post, well done that woman!

paisley256 · 05/12/2023 12:35

What a really special woman to do that for you. So pleased for you and your daughter.

Zimunya · 05/12/2023 12:37

What an amazing post. So happy for you and your gorgeous girl, OP, and so touched by the kindness of @SollaSollew. Wishing all three of you peace and happiness at Christmas xxx

ChimChimeny · 05/12/2023 12:38

I remember your original thread, it’s properly warmed my cockles to read this 😍