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Dinner with family and friends for Aaliyah to celebrate her adoption
Posted Jan 31, 2025
Aaliyah has been eagerly discussing her upcoming adoption with her foster parents for months. She often talks about how excited she is for the day she finally has a permanent family and a place to call home. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Aaliyah has expressed her desire to have a dinner with her adopted family and some friends. However, she will need some assistance covering the meal with so many people expected to join. Aaliyah wants this celebration to be special. One of her favorite restaurants is Applebee's, and she hasn’t had the chance to eat there since being placed in her foster home. This dinner represents not just a meal but a significant milestone in her journey toward a loving, permanent family. This request has been split into two wishes to allow for an amazing experience! This is wish 2 of 2.
Aaliyah is 17 years old and lives in NE
Aaliyah has always had a very big personality and loves to make people laugh. She enjoys drinking coffee and taking naps. Aaliyah owns a pet gecko and loves to carry him around the foster home. One of Aaliyah's biggest strengths is how loyal she is to those she cares about. She has been in and out of foster care for almost two years and is hoping to find permanency with her current foster placement.
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Awesome Human grants the wish for Aaliyah! Thanks Awesome Human.
"Congratulations on Your Adoption, Aaliyah! Dear Aaliyah, I just wanted to take a moment to say congratulations on your adoption! This is such an exciting time, and I can only imagine how much joy and happiness this brings to you and your new family. You have been waiting for this day for so long, and now you finally have a forever home filled with love and support. I grew up in foster care too, and I know how much it means to have a place where you truly belong. It took me a long time to find my own path, but I want you to know that you are strong, resilient, and deserving of all the love in the world. My journey led me to write a book called Against All Odds, where I share my story of overcoming challenges and finding hope. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that our past doesn’t define us—we get to write our own future. I hope your celebration at Applebee’s is everything you dreamed of! Enjoy this special moment with your family and friends, and remember—you are so loved and have an incredible future ahead. Wishing you all the happiness in the world! Best wishes, Tristian Smith Author of Against All Odds"
One Simple Wish sends the gift to the CEDARS Youth Services for Aaliyah.