Woman who lost husband after all their children died sobs during Secret Santa surprise

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

“I’m left alone and he’s up there with all the kids”. That has to be one of the saddest comments I’ve ever heard.

[@MargaretTindale]

Indeed, we all think we have problems.....compared to this dear lady....no we don't!!!

[@Gooobzilla]

The people that say there are others more deserving are beautiful souls.

[@ScottsdaleSushi]

And I think I have problems....

[@creamythroat]

In reality she was the one who was the "more deserving" person. No mother on earth should ever have to bury all her kids and husband.

[@jessicaparker374]

The handicapped van she donated could have been worth up to $40-50,000 and she gave it selflessly. What a wonderful woman.

[@SarahPriceHancock]

Easily worth that much! And the freedom of being able to leave home to participate in life and family activities for someone with a fatal disease --making memories is priceless!

[@houchi69]

Insane. What a selfless woman. Really wishing her the best of the best.

[@backagain5216]

This grown man from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is in tears. I wish I could save the world. Too much misery. Beautiful woman. Bless you dear.

[@BobRooney290]

that's the price of a funeral in NYC.

[@kikibean2024]

"I'm left alone and he's up there with all the kids" broke my heart. What a lovely woman.❤🌲

[@courtneylynn4241]

That statement broke me 😢

[@pamelapayne1923]

Broke me, too!

[@diannebernau3293]

Me too. 😢

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

I know and I feel so bad for her. That happened to my grandpa so he married my grandma and had my mom, aunts and uncles.

[@RandallRedman-td4eh]

Yes Beautiful Indeed

[@curiousmind.537]

How do you even get out of bed of a morning when you have lost all your kids and your partner? That is a very strong woman. She deserves all the help in the world. God bless.

[@azpersonal]

Unimaginable

[@lichtsoldat7697]

Exactly what I thought. She is wonderful and very, very strong woman. She deserves everything and more. God Bless.

[@BHJBHJ424]

For the grandkids

[@lichtsoldat7697]

@@BHJBHJ424 I guess so. But, she is still very strong after losing all her kids and husband.

[@CherryBarron-r4r]

I can't imagine the hurt but I understand how it's hard but she will continue to live. I know this because on the morning I found out that my mom had passed away, if I could have laid down and died, I would have, but I didn't. We're God's children and when che wants us to come home, we leave.

[@debbiestone101]

I lost a son to fentanyl i have my other son that is paralyzed I thank God for him

[@20thanasi]

Prayers sent

[@BlessedGTG]

God bless you.

[@erinkellie4078]

Lord, please be with this beautiful soul, always! I just wanna hug her.

[@FocusingOnChrist]

Secret Santa started 8 years ago with $100,000. I truly hope that Santa has been blessed through these years. I hope that him giving ten times that amount means that he has been blessed ten more times over.

[@hollyboyd520]

I lost my husband on January 6th 2022. I'm sorry for your loss. God bless you.

[@emily3]

I’m so sorry Holly. He is watching over you, I believe it. 🥺❤️

[@laur6791]

This woman Ruth donated a handicap van to an ALS patient? She deserves it all! Bless her.

[@Nigelsmom2136]

And did you hear her say that other people needed the money more than her? She is AMAZING.

[@Boogledigs]

This lady's grief broke my heart. She deserves everything she was given, and more besides. I can hardly see for crying. Thank you, Secret Santa.

[@userused3199]

Right there with you.

[@debraallen63]

Me too 😭

[@leetalcott3086]

I JUST READ IT IM CRYING ALSO, I CANT EVEN TO BEGIN TO IMAGINE HER GRIEF!

[@juliapearce4380]

I’ve lost my husband and 2 sons and I can’t imagine losing 5 . God bless her…

[@Nalagrace13]

Agree how so sad

[@blancaelias8486]

“I’m all alone and he’s up there with all of our kids” made me cry! 😢😢

[@-108-]

Yeah... I was crying before I even played the video! Just the title broke my heart. Wow. Just wow.

[@roycook2908]

DITTO 😢😢

[@Spikeswift]

This ladies pain is unconceavable, thank goodness for her grandchildren x

[@yourkiwimate]

grief at times can be unbearable, bless her and bless you

[@houghtaling2005]

All the secret Santa and Goodfield Friday this one touch me so much I don't know why I'm not even married or have kids but I feel her pain

[@sarahcrain8083]

​@houghtaling2005 You feel her pain because you have a kind heart. God bless you. ❤

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Nate and EIN. This lady is beyond amazing, the loss of her children and husband unbelievable.

[@garydos420]

In

[@smujer1]

"Other people need it more than me"... even in her grief, she thinks of others. May God bless her and her family.

[@iamtriston666]

That broke me, how is she able to do that.

[@pauljordan4452]

​@@iamtriston666Humility and offering up her grief.

[@sharonauker1049]

​@@pauljordan4452Exactly!

[@RC-kv9rj]

I love when Nate said, “ don’t worry about other people”. She’s been through so much & not having to worry about the funeral expenses will help her. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate & everyone involved.

[@elainegoad9777]

"don't worry about other people". Hummmmm ? Something's out of balance here ?

[@RC-kv9rj]

She ALWAYS worries about others, for once in the heartbreaking situation(s) she’s dealing with she should just worry about herself. That’s all that was meant by it.

[@BriLovesKirra]

@@elainegoad9777lighten up and please stop looking for the negative in everything around you.

[@luwiley3861]

He meant for her to worry about herself right now …

[@Jackmack365]

@@elainegoad9777- what do you mean ‘out of balance’? This lady deserves all that was given to her.

[@judybarth7532]

My husband passed after 52 years together but I cannot imagine the sadness in her heart losing her children. I want to send a lot of love and big hugs to her. She is loved by many.

[@Cool1ForYou]

I'm glad to see that she lives in a nice home and still has a bunch of grandchildren. In any event, it looks like she and her husband took care of business throughout their lives, but it's definitely a nice thing that that she won't need to worry about the funeral expenses, and will now be able to focus 100% on her husband'e memory, instead of needing to worry about an imposing bill associated with his passing..

[@jobvanhetkaar8848]

May your husband rest in peace. I hope you’re doing okay❤️

[@brendathompson1287]

I lost a son a few years ago. I can't imagine the pain that she is in. Thank you for helping her.

[@Morelove4ever8]

I’m so sorry for your loss! No parent should ever have to bury a child.

[@erincoughlin4187]

I lost my daughter in April. I can’t imagine how hard this has been for her.

[@NancyDrew1]

I’m so sorry for your loss! God is with you, you’re not alone!

[@marylouise2169]

I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs!! ❤

[@janjackson7732]

I am so sorry for your loss! Hugs to you!

[@teagarden874]

Such a dear deserving lady. God bless her.

[@JeanJeanbutterbean]

To outlive all your children and lose your spouse I’m sure is some of the most unbearable pain a person could experience. This really broke my heart for her: I’m so happy someone lifted her during this time.

[@elliesouza717]

I lost a daughter to a drunk driver when she was 4. It nearly broke me. I can't imagine losing all my children and then my husband. She's so incredibly strong.

[@possumfriend2335]

I'm glad Ruth has her grandchildren. God bless her.

[@floswason8776]

I can’t imagine anything worse than losing all her family and left alone thank God there are grandchildren for her God Bless her 🙏❤️

[@mikeenglish6401]

The poor woman…… I can’t begin to comprehend what an awful time this fine lady has had …… thank you Secret Santa!

[@annsowers4591]

Oh my heart hurts for her. Today is the anniversary of my oldest son's passing. I cannot imagine losing my surviving child much less 5. I understand what she meant when she said he is with the kids. I have begged God to bring me home only to have him tell me not yet. May God keep her in his loving arms.

[@cherylmarshall6874]

❤

[@vertderferk]

It is hard to say goodbye to your spouse, but it is unnaturally heartbreaking to survive your children. I wish her sweet days of healing in her future.

[@JohnDoe4u]

I couldn't imagine my mother outliving us all and being left all alone 😪 Im a 38 year old guy and this one had me in tears.

[@judys5638]

As a wife and mother I cannot imagine the heartbreak this brave woman has endured. God bless her and all Secret Santa angels.

[@patrickunderhill2901]

Lost one of my son’s four years ago, can’t imagine all of her children. Thank You Secret Santa!❤️

[@juliapearce4380]

Patrick, I lost my oldest son 5 years ago and a second one 4 weeks ago.. I can’t imagine the grief she’s had to deal with.. losing all 5 of her children ..

[@danica4115]

@@juliapearce4380 --- So sorry for your losses. I truly understand.

[@Happybidr]

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies from Virginia.

[@Happybidr]

Thank goodness for those 8 grandchildren. What a relief to still have family.

[@susanfontaine5214]

Same here! My only son.😢

[@slowoldboy]

what empathy .. Nate your ability to comfort those in unbearable circumstances is a rare gift ...

[@hammieinvestigations5392]

She has no empathy, she got two dead animals on her wall, she is pure evil.

[@chivo22121]

@@hammieinvestigations5392lmao, are you mad she has stuffed bears too?

[@sharonauker1049]

​@@hammieinvestigations5392 The commenter was referring to Nate's empathy. However, she definitely has empathy too, as she gave away their van without a problem at all.

[@pamdawson8598]

Are we all crying? God bless her.

[@heidim6885]

Oh my, what an ordeal she has faced! Thank you Secret Santa for easing her pain x

[@BobRooney290]

man, that's so hard. i'm glad her granddaughter is with her. it's hard being alone. especially in old age.

[@juliaibrahim1039]

I lost my 26 years old daughter 8 years ago no pain like it. God bless her. May Lord jesus wrap his loving arms around her and help her through it. Than you secret santa,Nate ,=. God bless.

[@robbinjefferson7470]

In Jesus name, amen. And you too, GOD❤and✨️bless you, in Jesus name, amen.

[@ls-kk4pq]

First thing I do is, I press the like button, then I get my tissues out, then I watch, then I weep, then I am totally grateful, then I thank Secret Santa.

[@sdd123]

Omg that poor woman. That is absolutely tragic. God bless her.🙏🙏🏾❤

[@lanadaniels4989]

I thought I had it rough!!! We lost our home and everything in it in January 2021, my husband passed in May 2021, then my dad passed in December 2022. He lived with us for 35 years. It’s been hard, but nothing compared to this poor lady!!! Thank you all for participating in the Secret Santa Giveaway! Much love and blessings to you all ❤🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@actm015]

hugs to you too ❤

[@laurabaca8001]

Praying for God to provide all your needs physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and financially 🙏🙏🙏

[@TweetyPAK7]

I'm so sorry!

[@adopt_a_dog]

Bless you, dear lady. I am so sorry. Virtual hug on the way.

[@Odiekins]

That is very tough, too! I don’t know that one is worse than the other, they are just very real to the individual ❤ my condolences.

[@austinlyles6152]

“I’m all alone and he’s up there with all the kids.” That broke my heart.

[@joyanders3968]

This lady broke my heart. God bless her and may she find peace. 🤗❤❤

[@AB-mx1de]

Ruth has gone through unimaginable pain. Thank you EIN and SS for blessing her during her suffering. May God bless this sweet lady 🙏🏻

[@oregonwanderer]

OMG! that poor woman. If it weren't for bad luck she'd have no luck at all. Thank you Secret Santa for helping her.

[@wendypicou8503]

Oh. My. Gosh!!! 😭 I can barely see and I can’t breathe because my sinuses block up when I cry! This poor woman!!! My heart goes out to her!!! ♥️ I cannot imagine what she’s been through!!! Thank you Secret Santa for your kindness!!!🎅🏼 These videos are amazing to watch. God bless you all! ✝️

[@moorgrass22]

🙏

[@TheSharron]

Me,too,Wendy..my glasses fog up and my sinuses block up…❤️

[@JohnThompson-en2er]

cant even imagine losing 5 children and then your husband whos been by her side the entire time. We lost our middle son and its deepest pain. Sending prayers to her and secret santa.

[@deeceee5347]

This made me cry. She needs the help. I can tell she is the rock in the family. Thank God she gets a break.

[@cbelanger59]

She is a beautiful soul. Thank you Secret Santa.

[@amyfender1]

I cannot imagine how one person can have to face that much grief in this world. The only comfort to hold onto during those times is that , as she said, her husband and children are all together in heaven when God finally calls her home they will all be together. God bless her and her grandchildren.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Am watching this and crying so hard. As a widow I fully understand her when she says she is left here and her husband is with their kids. How I hope and pray this year since this was aired, has been kind to her.

[@CatherineRintamaki]

Thank you Secret Santa whoever you are.

[@bearyhot]

Im in tears ..... I too have lost everyone in my family, mom, dad and brother, so this was extra touching to me, and I have a little bit of insight as to how she is feeling...I dont know you, but I love you Secret Santa, for helping this selfless woman who gave her specialized van to a family that needed it....thank goodness for people like you Secret Santa, you made her dreams come true, so she could not only go to see her grandaughter, but you also alleviated the financial burden of burying her beloved husband. May you be blessed bountifully, Secret Santa. Much love from a stranger, beary, Zeke 🦜 and BeBe 🦜 Macaw

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

I have lost my Mom, Dad, and beloved Godmother. I am praying for God’s peace and comfort for you and your beautiful animals. ❤

[@bearyhot]

@RoyalMasterpiece bless you, you have also been through a lot. So many of us are here for a reason, and when we see others in pain, we try to comfort them, share an experience, or a kind word. It makes all of the difference in the world to someone who is suffering devastating losses. May you find comfort and peace today. Sending you a gentle hug 🫂, 🤗beary

[@juliapearce4380]

Just pray you never lose children. I’ve lost 2 of my 3, but to think 💭 f losing the third one is gut wrenching.. plus all 4 of her sons had MD.. 😭

[@li-anderker55]

Ruth you aren't alone. There's 284,000 people who admire and love you and cried for the care shown you.

[@nicholaliu5845]

How much pain can one woman handle 😢

[@juliapearce4380]

She handles it with GOD’s help, the only way she can.

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

Dear God, in Heaven may this precious soul deserves everything. All of her family is in Heaven watching over her❤

[@-108-]

This was a tough one. Wow. She didn't deserve all that grief. What a nightmare. It just serves to reinforce my understanding of how unbelievably fortunate I am, and have been all my life. God bless this woman and give her some peace. Thanks, Nate, for doing what you do on behalf of the Secret Santa. You guys are amazing. Your production is amazing. Super cool.

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

This sweet woman. I understand not be able to leave home after losing your husband. 2 years for me. But what’s she’s been through is mind bending. I’m so thankful to this secret Santa.

[@chelseaolsen8330]

I didn’t think it would, but this made me cry.

[@myrnashoults9735]

“There’s many more people who need it more than me, Nate!” Not in this moment, Ma’am! 💜

[@Twangtown7]

God bless this beautiful lady. God bless Secret Santa.

[@dannyboylan3079]

Here I thought I was having it rough at 27.. and here is this amazing lady that has been thru hell and back.. ypu never know what people are going thru.

[@SueJimenez-q8j]

I’m praying for Ruth tonight. Blessings. Count your blessings everyone!

[@karenrich9092]

This news segment needs to be sponsored by Kleenex. It's a real tear jerker most of the time.

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

I'm balling 😭 no lie. I know what extreme loss is like. My heart is absolutely with her. I hope she does get to come to Maine.. I'm in Maine right now, and those of us here love you. God bless you sweet lady.

[@kittygreenleaf427]

I had to watch this a second time. Bless her heart.

[@paulgirling9927]

Their isn’t many caring genuine people left in this world today but seeing the reaction from Ruth today has left tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat……… What a caring lady she is, although I’m a total stranger I want to give my wishes to this person for everything that she has had to cope with………❤ Thank you secret Santa for your kindness and support to Ruth x

[@conniewaterman1673]

Amen.❤

[@darciarummer907]

Our 14 year old son was killed in an accident,our community stepped up and paid for his funeral in full. Never been so grateful for being in small town MI. Can't fathom losing all your children,I can barely stand one! God blessings to you ❤

[@ScottsdaleSushi]

I am so very sorry - losing a child is the worse thing a human can go through.

[@beatricerigaud8942]

This is too much for one person to handle!! Thank you!

[@thealanford4780]

When she talked about her husband being with the children I lost it. She is so deserving bless her.

[@foxjacket]

What a sweetheart. Hope she had a great trip to Maine and she gave her hisband the funeral he deserves. ❤️

[@karenvorheis8137]

The secret Santa is such a huge blessing for so many people and there isn't a better elf than Nate!

[@allisonanderson5224]

😢bless her and those grandchildren 😢❤❤❤😢from New Zealand. She is broken 💔 😢 She needs much longer hugs😢❤.can't even imagine her heartbreak 😢

[@karenmuller7616]

Thanks Secret Santa! ⛄❄🎄😊

[@nieremarie4206]

I cried like a baby when she help that family she deserves it rip to her husband I can feel her pain

[@tiffanykimes4618]

That broke my heart when she said. I'm left down here all alone and he's up there with all of our kids.. It was so terrible for this woman.. I pray that she can just find peace and spend all her extra time that she does have with her grandkids.❤❤❤

[@russellingham2069]

What a beautiful lady,God Bless

[@bowlnow824]

It's been a year since I saw this. I was bawling 100% the first time I saw it and I'm still doing it when i watched it again. Lord what she has gone through is just heartbreaking. Thank you swcret santa for helping her out

[@garyhope3731]

Poor lady, and we think we have problems, hope she can enjoy the rest of her life happily❤️🇬🇧

[@diannebernau3293]

OMG. What a terrible few years Ruth has gone through. I cannot fathom losing my entire family like she has. I am writing this with tears pouring down my face. When Ruth said she was left alone and her husband was with their children, I just broke. They say you shouldn’t have to bury your children but, for Ruth and her husband to have lost all five of theirs, and then to lose her husband as well, how does she keep going? I live in Australia and think this Secret Santa show is just wonderful. Thank you to everyone involved in making Ruth’s life a little easier. Her kindness years ago has now come full circle and so well deserved. Hopefully she will be able to spend Christmas with her granddaughter in Maine. 😘💕🥰😢🕊️💐🇦🇺

[@reallovechannel1309]

God is so good and is using secret Santa to bless those who are hurting and have given from love 🙏🙏🙏

[@Happy-qe2ri]

What a precious soul this sweet lady has. Even in her time of need, she still thinks of others. The pain and anguish she is going through is so evident. I love that through her pain she tells our precious secret Santa she loves you and it is obvious she does and is so very grateful. This is what CHRISTmas is all about! THANK YOU OUR WONDERFUL SECRET SANTA❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@thedogzoo]

I don't know how she does it. She's one strong woman. I'm bawling and I don't even know her.

[@catchcarpcarter]

these selfless people who give without the thought of receiving are the ones who should be blessed the most from the UK ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@juliapearce4380]

Ruth is definitely selfless. She donated a handicap

[@juliapearce4380]

Ruth is selfless! She donated the van that she used for her handicapped children, when they had died.. I’m sure she did so never expecting anything in return.. so thankful Secret Santa help her.. God bless her, in her time of unimaginable grief..

[@moni1950412]

Oh my Lord that poor woman, how much can you take.😢 May they all R.I.P. 🪦 🙏🙏🙏💔🌹🌹🌹

[@freedomspromise8519]

Oh, my goodness. This poor lady. How incredibly sad. I pray Ruth is seeing her grandchildren.

[@atiyehatiyeh8322]

Oh my Stars .! Having all children pass & her husband. God bless her

[@IguanaMom]

My heart breaks for her. Thank God she has grandchildren.

[@yvetteellis6947]

God bless you Sweetie! Im praying for you!❤

[@AhJodie]

What a beautiful woman! Thank you secret Santa! You are a beautiful person!

[@Happybidr]

The problems faced by the people that Secret Santa helps are often horribly heartbreaking. Thank goodness for Santa, Nate, and the station.

[@susanf4857]

I want to hug Ruth!! ❤️❤️❤️I can't imagine the pain she's experienced over the years. God bless Ruth and her grandkids.

[@deedk]

What a heartbreaking story! She has such strength and graciousness. I lost ONE child and was destroyed. She has lost all of hers and her partner. God bless her.

[@debbiel8585]

This poor woman has been thru so much, I hope she can can catch a break and now spend time with her grandchildren! Thank you Secret Santa!

[@kens.3729]

Very Sorry for the Loss of your five (5) Children and your Husband. 🙏 GOD Bless you. 🙏

[@davedyson4730]

My goodness what a beautiful and courageous Lady.

[@andrea6421]

This poor woman, with all the heartache she’s had and still thinking others need it more than her. 😢 I ❤️ secret Santa!!

[@Rock_K9]

Good grief. What pain this woman has endured. What wonderful gifts to bestow upon her. God Bless her.

[@ThatHomelessScrubbalo]

"I'm left alone, and he's up there with all the kids..." Ouch! that got me hard! God, hold her tightly...

[@Dranma51]

Thank you for helping Ruth! She has been through so much!

[@margueritecruz4626]

There are so many that have it worse than others, yet they don't complain. How humble she is

[@__DreamBoat___]

Every year i wait for this time.. Just to remind myself that we still have humanity and selfless people left in this World

[@LisaRobson]

Ruth, to raise five beautiful children and have them all pass away is more than any mother should have to deal with. Thank you so much to Secret Santa for paying the funeral costs for her husband as well. Enjoy the travel, enjoy your grandkids, enjoy the precious memories that you will make together. Thank you East Idaho News for doing Secret Santa, I stumbled across one video and then have been watching them every year since. Take care with gratitude - from Australia

[@suzanneanderson6921]

Father God, wrap your loving arms around this lady. Thank you secret Santa!

[@cail171]

How absolutely beautiful. Shes lovely. I hope she finds peace, & hope again