I’d like to respond to two letters recently submitted, first from the mother who felt the Toys for Tots donation she received was substandard.

While I understand her being upset with rotten food, I cannot understand her lack of appreciation for the toys she received. She admittedly has gotten her Christmas gift for her boys for the last 2 years. She certainly must understand that the poor economy has tightened everyone’s budget.

As Christmas isn’t about the gifts, perhaps this would have been an opportunity to teach her children the true meaning of Christmas and appreciation for whatever was received. If not, I’m sure there are other children who would be more than happy to receive the gifts she felt were substandard.