An elderly woman named Christine Cross cried tears of joy when her daughter fulfilled her lifelong dream of petting a real penguin.
Christine is a super fan of all things penguin, and for a Christmas gift, her daughter Lindsay made her dream come true. “When I actually told her about the present she didn’t say any words. It was more like an excited noise,” recalls Lindsay. Christine says she is an absolute klutz but as soon as she gets in the water she’s suddenly graceful.
Christine, a retired special needs teacher, has always loved penguins and feels very connected to them. She collects anything penguin-themed and has sponsored the animals in zoos for years by sending money for their care.
“She’s a big fan and has been collecting penguins her whole life—toys, figurines, pencils, clothes with penguins on them, paintings, Christmas decorations, anything.”
“When we got back I lost count of how many times she said thank you!”