Robert Major and Lilian Wilson called police on Sunday to report thatsomeone had swiped their children's bicycles. Then, on Monday, theydiscovered that someone had made off with all of their Christmas presents.
Now, strangers are trying to come to the rescue, and give the family whatit can not afford to replace.
The bandits got in to the house by throwing a brick through the window,according to Major.
In an instant, all the presents for their three children were gone. Theyhad clothes for the kids, coats, tennis shoes, a Sony Playstation, andremote control cars.
After seeing the worst in people, they soon saw the best.The two companies that came to fix the window -- Nebre Construction andRatcliff Iron Works -- donated $200 to the family.
Today, you can still see wrapping paper in a nearby field where the thievesdisposed of the evidence. Wednesday afternoon, Lilian Wilson headed outto go shopping and buy gifts.
Robert Major's employer, Damark, also donated money to the family. And,neighbors have been coming by to see what they can buy for thechildren.
In the end, the spirit of Christmas may serve to heal the wounds from onefamily's tragedy.
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