Mount Pleasant neighbors unite to create Christmas miracle for a special family [Video]

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) – Neighbors and community members rallied together to make a Christmas miracle happen for one Mount Pleasant couple during a time of need.

Lida Finlayson was surprised to see the overwhelming support from her community after posting on her Nextdoor neighborhood app asking if anyone knew of someone or a business that hung up Christmas lights on the outside of homes.

Finlayson said in her post that her husband, Michael, is recovering from stage three pancreatic cancer and she herself had hip surgery about a week ago. She said her children are going to be visiting from Chicago for the holidays and she wanted her house to be in the Christmas spirit when they were there.

Her post caught the attention of many neighbors, including some she had never met before, with over 100 comments. Inspired by her post, a group came together to decorate the …