Being raised in Bridgewater my entire life, it may seem odd that I JUST made my first trip into Prisco's Market & Deli just a few minutes before closing on December 22nd, in a mad rush for a last minute Christmas tree.
Unknown to Mr Prisco, In my first year as a single mom, I had made the difficult decision, against my own personal beliefs, to post a "gofundme" just a week prior, in a desperate attempt to give my 3 beautiful daughters an amazing night Christmas. A brief explanation, this May my girls and I left our family home, and I left my marriage to their father, for our safety. Since we relocated back to my hometown area of Bridgewater, we have all thrived and are slowly getting on our feet. I'm working 2-3 jobs to make ends meet and had an incredible outpouring of support from my family and friends via my gofundme.
We walked into Prisco's Market as Mr Prisco was sweeping up ready to close. My heart fell into my stomach. I didn't want to be THAT customer that walks in right as you're walking out, with of course a huge request! I need a Christmas tree!
I apologized for the time, and asked him about the trees he had left and their prices. Mr Prisco, not knowing any of our story, so generously paused, and said "please, take any tree you want, and take your family to dinner, on us." I was absolutely speechless.
As if this weren't enough, my 7 year old daughter had come in with me, and hadn't taken her eyes off the candy table since we walked in the store! Mr Prisco spoiled her and let her pick anything she wanted!
As if ALL of this weren't enough, our family loves the PATRIOTS! I'm one of those New England girls that screams at the TV and can be heard within a 10 mile radius during game time, and I'm raising 3 little girls just like me lol!
After our separation, watching the games are something my girls and I could do, for free, together, every week (during season of course). My oldest daughter Carrie-Anne is the only one old enough to understand the game etc, but she's just as obsessed as we are. It's some of our favorite time together.
Imagine this little girls face when Mr. Prisco comes outside to help us with our tree choice, and asks Carrie-Anne if she likes the Patriots. UMMMM. YAAAAAA! Her eyes popped out of her head, and she looked at me, as if she were thinking "MOM!! He knows the Patriots too!!"
He continued "Do you know the running back Brandon Bolden? He was just here this weekend! I wonder if THATS what he meant!" He hurried off back into the store and came back a few minutes later with a signed picture of our boy Bolden, with the personalized "to Carrie-Anne".
"NOW it makes sense! He told me he was leaving this for Carrie-Anne and she would be here in a couple days! This is for you!"
I'm still not sure who was more excited. My daughter, or myself. GO PATS!!
Mr Prisco. Thank you for being an incredible, and generous person. I can tell a genuine soul when I see one, and I can't thank you enough for the smile that you put on our faces that night. You extended the incredible blessings we've received this season, and there are no words to truly express my gratitude.
We are so looking forward to visiting Prisco's again, and supporting a home town business that takes care of people. read more