After Reddit moderator
BesottedScot got
wind of Aron's story, the social media user called on fellow Redditors
to send Christmas cards to the 10-year-old to help show the boy he has
friends across the Internet.
"I really want him to get a big massive smile on his face," the moderator wrote. "So please, write a wee message in the card to show your support too!"
The idea is already generating praise and support, racking up more than 800 upvotes as of Wednesday morning from kind people across the Internet, eager to make Aron feel loved.
According to the Reddit post, BesottedScot reached out to the boy's
school, alerting them of the thoughtful plan. The moderator requested
that people outside Scotland send postcards to Aron so the boy can see
where his fans come from. The Redditor also asked social media users to
send the cards after December 7, so the sweet messages would all arrive
around the same time.
This year will be an adjustment for Aron, whose town has a
population of 70.
Before, the 10-year-old's brothers and friends attended his school,
however they currently go to one located two and a half hours away by
boat and can only see Aron on weekends and holidays, the Telegraph
reported. Aron's best friends are now his dog, ducks, and flocks of
sheep.
Aron's mother Denise Anderson is unsure of how her son will deal with the isolation.
“This is going to be his first winter as the only pupil so it’s hard to
tell how it will be for him," she said, according to the Telegraph.
Aron admits that going to school without other students can be strange
at times, however he asserts that he's happy on the island.
Hopefully, the cards will help remind him that he's not so alone after all.
