Single mom caring for her parents & blind daughter left stunned with big gift from Secret Santa

[@nicomeier8098]

Faith in humanity restored.

[@BobRooney290]

people hold the weight of the world on their shoulders. so many hardships and so much suffering is alleviated with these gifts. i hope someone watching this video has a solution to the daughter's eyesight. she needs to see again. there has to be something that can help.

[@omnielectron9616]

When i grow up, i'll become a secret santa.

[@mvubu6823]

you can do it now.... little things make a HUGE difference

[@maryatvan]

~❤~ Thankfully speechless. What a blessing.

[@caseygrossman8866]

Thank You to whoever does this. The world needs more good people!

[@perezynkrs1]

Yes we do I already did my part I donated a ham to the salvation army hoping it feeds a family

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@perezynkrs1 How kind of you!! Blessings to you!

[@perezynkrs1]

@@loveforeignaccents ty it's a tradition my mom started when she died in 2013 I promised to continue that tradition hoping it helps someone else out

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@perezynkrs1 Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. 💛

[@perezynkrs1]

@@loveforeignaccents ty I appreciate that I hope I'm making her proud

[@miriamarnaez5183]

You can tell by the daughter what a great job she has done

[@BabsLongfellow]

What an incredible family. I love how her daughter is her biggest fan. You never know what goes on behind closed doors. Thank-you Secret Santa for your life changing blessings.

[@justafanmiller7486]

I'm glad she got a car. Im glad there's a Secret Santa in idaho because I wait for these clips every year. They give me hope, not for a gift, but more givers. Merry Christmas

[@DannyO.Garcia]

Bless all of you and I hope life and the holidays is very merry and heart healing.

[@nancyellen8006]

This is the absolute best secret Santa story that I’ve seen! I’m so glad such a wonderful deserving family received just what they needed. I’ve never seen anyone so appreciative of their Secret Santa gifts. I hope that life continues to get better for them. Merry Christmas to Nate and the rest of the crew, plus secret Santa!

[@richyboy2553]

Still good people in this world😂

[@BenRabinowitz-1]

No hyphen is to be used in your "thank you."

[@victorblock3421]

I took care of my dad for years until his death. having a good car was so vital but thankfully we didn't have the issue of needing one. Nice proper gift and money well spent by secret Santa.

[@King_George_W_Kush]

Her daughter is incredibly knowledgeable and well-spoken. Wish the family nothing but the best. Thank you, Secret Santa❤.

[@set3777]

What happened to her daugther's dad?

[@boredweegie553]

​@@set3777that wasn't part of the story here , she has other kids too ,not just a daughter, who's said anything happened to him?

[@mtrudo]

​@@set3777How is that any of our business? Who says he's not involved.

[@hilaryc3203]

Why wouldn't she be knowledgeable and well spoken? She's legally blind, not cognitively impaired.

[@bcperry1973]

As a teacher, who is taking care of his parents, this one is my new favorite Secret Santa. Thanks for doing this for this wonderful lady

[@knrdvmmlbkkn]

"As a teacher(...) favorite Secret Santa." A teacher ought to know better than to put a comma after "teacher" in that sentence.

[@bcperry1973]

@@knrdvmmlbkkn from Grammarly: If the clause with as comes first, a comma is generally required. If the clause with as comes second, a comma is generally not required.

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

@@knrdvmmlbkkndamn you got dunked on 😂

[@M4nvrs]

@@knrdvmmlbkkn You must be a hoot at parties!

[@ms.cellaneous7458]

Oh my, she was so genuinely happy to receive the car. She has a lot of people depending on her so it is extremely nice that Secret Santa decided to give her this gift. She wanted her Mom, Dad, and Daughter to all be part of it. Such a wonderful soul. Here's a virtual hug for Secret Santa. Your generosity is amazing. 🎅❤ Side Note: Nate and Helpers, I love your new Santa hats. Someone put a lot of work into those and you wear them well. ❤❤❤

[@gavinlee2742]

Great point on the hats, look great!

[@franceswatts4001]

I really want the pattern for the crochet hats.

[@annemacleod1421]

You’re right, just watching this one on 03 Jan 2024 and definitely cute Santa hats! Been watching these for several years from Christchurch, New Zealand! Cheers! happy New Year! Admire and respect Nate and his team throughout the year. 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@MichaelJones-rn2pq]

Somebody did a great job on Nate's hat. Kudos to whoever is so handy with the crochet hook.

[@rebelrob9637]

Im from Australia and for the past 3 years i have waited all year for east idaho news to start their secret santa video's. Way to bring a tear to a grown mans eye. So awesome. Secret santa is a legend.

[@willforbes6373]

I'm from Perth and I completely agree with you. I binge watch them and the joy that the gifts bring these people is awesome.

[@rebelrob9637]

@@willforbes6373 it's so awesome hey

[@PeterJPickles]

From Manchester England and same as mate :)

[@mikepga1]

What a special lady. So happy for the family

[@michaelgallagher7136]

What a Beautiful Story for a Beautiful person.... It's so great to see such an unselfish person who gives so much and then receives it in return....

[@hhef83]

Her daughter rubbing her mothers shoulder and back is the best. You know you're a great mother when your child speaks so well and highly of you. That was too sweet 🥹

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Thank you Secret Santa!

[@Alwaystaykind]

The beautiful part is she want to share the moment with her parents ❤❤❤❤

[@VioletJoy]

And her daughter was so happy for her.

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

My mothers name was Mary and ive found the Marys i met to be special God Bless Mary abd family.

[@chriscosgrove587]

For those who have experienced such stress hanging on your shoulders this is truly a miracle. Thank you secret Santa. Mary will sleep well with such a burden lifted.

[@icyshack5946]

And the most blessed and beautiful aspect of this and other car gifts, these are high quality cars with years ahead them

[@LindaM1976]

That left me with the biggest smile!

[@elliotdraus5440]

Someone's chopping onions while I'm watching this.

[@fionasmom6254]

These are addictive to watch!

[@Jeffwaifei]

It's a tradition for me to watch this channel every Christmas season.

[@SondelTobi]

same here .

[@keepinitreal938]

Same

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

This my first year watching and it is very moving. So glad to see these people blessed. ❤

[@a.marcoux4274]

Me too.

[@amynaddra7230]

Her daughter is very humble and well spoken. God bless this family. The dad’s smile made my day!!

[@Spikeswift]

Amazing as always and having a child who champions their mum in such a way is wonderful to see. Greetings from the UK x

[@mainecoonmomma9494]

What a deserving woman. Whoever nominated her, thank you. Thank you Secret Santa. Thanks East Idaho for being the deliverers.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Aww, I love happy, smiling Mary and am so glad she got a much-needed vehicle!! Thanks for blessing this lovely lady and her family, Secret Santa!!!

[@gordbaker896]

Secret Santa you make thousands cry with Happiness. Thank you for a ray of sunshine in this F'd up World. Read the Manual Lucky Lady!

[@sweetcandy16_gaming23]

Her daughter won’t stop praising how much she appreciates it and how much her mother does for her and is an angel on earth. Bless this family❤️

[@anniemalloy8208]

3 generations of the sweetest and most humble people, who deserve just such a blessing!

[@cynthiacat4615]

i started crying when she said 'that's my car' to her parents.

[@KSMO1031]

So awesome to see a daughter that is proud of her mom.

[@joi3296]

That Secret Santa, s/he’s got me on the brink of tears every day. These gracious people receiving gifts aren’t the only one’s benefiting from such generosity, I am as well. As my heart doubles in size with each video. I hope you’re reading this. Thank you, S.Santa. Sincerely, Thank You.❤ Wish I could shake your hand.

[@angiepangie989]

I'm pretty sure it's an older white man. ONLY bc previous years showed the back of his head but idk for sure

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

@@angiepangie989it's speculated that the santa is stanford smith who owns many car/rv dealerships in idaho falls, Nate did an interview with him and his wife, he is a very nice man.

[@brettmanus7904]

That may be the single most deserving person I've ever seen receive a gift from Secret Santa.

[@nicklager1666]

No matter what hand you are given you stand up and do what you need for your family. They would do the same for you if they are honest folks. So as much as it sounds like Mary has alot on her plate it isnt a burden. Still a gift like this sure helps. Her daugheter seems lovely too.

[@billwilson5341]

"No matter what hand you are given you stand up and do what you need for your family. They would do the same for you..." *Would be lovely if this were true - if everyone would live with this philosophy.* *"Do Unto Others As You Would Have Done Unto You."* < It really IS this simple.

[@ashtonstout7375]

@@billwilson5341I agree. I often feel like I was the only child in class the day they taught us the Golden Rule.

[@OCDTraci]

I'm convinced whoever gifts all these cars owns a dealership. Absolutely wonderful human being, whoever they are.

[@RobertNolting]

That could be or there is a billionaire from eastern idaho

[@Stopthisrightnow560]

This is the first time I haven't been crying my heart out. What a joyous woman! I found myself giggling alongside her excitement and I'm so happy for all of them!

[@valerief1231]

Hearing her daughter speak about her wonderful mom is so special, Thank you Secret Santa and whomever nominated Mary, this lovely member of the community!

[@cherylmarshall6874]

❤ Thank you Secret Santa 🎅 Once again you've delivered Love, Joy and Kindness to an amazing person. Blessings to you and everyone watching this sweet show ✨️

[@josephjasem7926]

The daughter is so articulate and sharp👍🏼. Mom is a great teacher indeed.

[@davidgoodrich1258]

What a wonderful family!

[@Simba_da_Leon]

Im glad her daughter is able to get around :)

[@Lewielewie8]

I love how all the recipients of secret Santa are so humble This woman is as deserved Blessings to her and her family ❤️🙏

[@letitbee7248]

You could just see the relief from the burden lifted. Thank you, Secret Santa! And thank you, Nate Eaton and everyone at East Idaho News for bringing us these stories every Christmas season. You've blessed us all.

[@susanstancliff2937]

Wow! This lady is doing so much! Thank you for giving her a chance to breath and carry on! Plus it’s exactly what she wanted and needed!

[@nannybluebelle8643]

Secret Santa you never disappoints 🎅 🤶 Thankyou for helping so many people xxx

[@marymac674]

Thank you to the donor who made this possible for this deserving woman.

[@donnasnorthernlights2089]

There’s a special place in heaven for Secret Santa.❤

[@jimtobin3760]

With all the rich people in this country there should be more a lot more secret Santa's. Thank you to whomever you are. May God bless you.

[@nancychestnut8928]

It sounds like she's a very deserving woman! THIS is what Christmas is all about. Kudos to those who arranged this. God bless us every one!

[@LoriWise-l7o]

When times are so hard it's great to see a " SECRET SANTA"willing to help others out.

[@Stopthisrightnow560]

I've just caught up on the last two weeks and now another one has dropped. Merry Christmas from here in Australia! And thank you, Nate, and the rest of the Helpers for coming back year after year. ❤

[@thefadedone8192]

"She's done so much for this town." That's what I'm trying to be like every day. What an inspiration.

[@2080_King]

This is the most wonderful time of the year! Thank you Nate n the crews behind this beautiful project ❤

[@frankiedominguez1872]

And it was the exact car she wanted 💝

[@suehofkamp8594]

I would like to thank Secret Santa for giving me a good happy cry.

[@suelakey688]

This lady so deserves this. ❤️❤️❤️

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

What a lovely family! ❤ They seem really kind, the daughter sounds so eloquent I hope she gets to use her talent. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and team and of course East Idaho News!

[@coltsfan69]

This one made me cry. Well deserved

[@kmbrly101]

That was a really sweet one! She definitely needed it with all the responsibility she has. Love it! You know when Nate shows up at your door with his santa hat, it's gonna be good!

[@truus5653]

I wach this every year and it is hart warming 😘 I am so thankful I live in The Netherlands, life is so much easier here in Europe

[@NickanM]

Amen! Living in Sweden and proud over the health systems we have in Europe.

[@ktreolo]

What I’ve read about the Netherlands is amazing. Don’t you all have baby boxes? For newborns? It seems like a wonderful place to live. I hope I get to visit someday. Right now I’m in the state of Virginia in the United States on the East Coast. Do you also have maternity and or paternity leave?What is an average work week for people there? Thank you if you have time to answer.

[@woowoochuggachugga]

Been angry since 6pm last night because I didn't get my paycheck on time AGAIN. Morning after pay day and I STILL don't have my paycheck. Thank you Secret Santa for making that mean less to me. So happy you found this family to help. ❤❤❤

[@Mammaj1963]

What a truly deserving family, thank you for blessing them secret Santa !

[@davidcarr7436]

To whoever is doing this. You are what every one of us should be!

[@loveforeignaccents]

Ooh, looks like Nate now has a nice crocheted Santa hat... me likey!

[@donnaadams6116]

Thank you to the Secret Santa.

[@colinsmall330]

I love these videos

[@laven111]

WOW FACTOR SECERT SANTA . Wonderful what you are doing .

[@courtneesdad]

I love this family ❤️. Her daughter is amazing and so mature for her age. She loves her mother. Merry Christmas to you all ❤️🙏

[@kdp8133]

I’m not rich but if I was, I would LOVE to do this to worthy people. Fabulous ❤

[@isisemkeb]

This Lady and her family had one of the best réaction. I smiled the whole way through.

[@stuartsmith5308]

I'm a new fan of her daughter

[@Arkanius1984]

What a loving family. You can see the kindness and humbleness passing on generations. Also i love how carring the daugther is. Greetings from Austria (with Mozart, not kangaroo)

[@carolynsterritt3926]

Her father’s expression is one of pure love.

[@Chronicmom68]

What a gift to be able to make such a change in people's lives!! Thank you, Secret Santa! And to Nate and the team, what a gift to be a part of it!

[@billhawkesworth990]

She got almost all the penny's out of her van . Congratulations 😅

[@ronpagan]

Secret Santa, you are inspirational! What a Man!

[@disneyforthewin]

Please, from Indiana....give that million dollar donor and your team all of my love and respect!!!! Merry Christmas Idahoans

[@ericholck3914]

One thing I've noticed with these episodes over the years is how many involve school teachers, teachers' aides, etc. I'm happy to see "Secret Santa" recognizing them and helping them out, but I'm also sad that he has to. We can and should do better for our educators - they are literally shaping the minds of our future generations, yet so many of them are barely scraping by.

[@mskytube]

Now these are the kinds of videos I need to be watching! Such awesome positivity for a change! THANK YOU!

[@nannybluebelle8643]

Been sat here waiting for this … at 7am in UK … can’t wait 😊 xxx

[@ms.cellaneous7458]

These videos post at 1:00 AM here in Texas. I stay up to watch every day.

[@nannybluebelle8643]

@@ms.cellaneous7458 they are worth it for sure 🎅 🤶 x

[@nannybluebelle8643]

@@ms.cellaneous7458hope your watching this year too 😊😊

[@ns86532]

whoever nominated her did the best thing in their lives. Secret Santa you are a empathetic and loving person. What a large hearted person you are!! Kudos!

[@kaysaylor9483]

A TRULY THANKFUL LADY! THANK YOU AWESOME SECRET SANTA FOR HER BLESSING !

[@kt493]

Best reaction yet this year.

[@brendakay5043]

I watch you from West Virginia and the blessings from the Secret Santa that are gifted from your team to the recipients just bless me each and every day. I watch every year!!!❤

[@Locomaid]

Nice! Secret Santa: My goal is to be able to do the same one day. I want to change lives, too!

[@19bishop56]

What a blessing to bless others. Thank you for the joy you bring to so many Secret Santa!

[@gladysfenick993]

I'm so happy Mary even got the car she wanted . Thank you EIN for helping those that need the help . What a wonderful thing you do every day .

[@Happy-qe2ri]

Secret Santa, how wonderful and giving you are!! This is the TRUE spirit of CHRISTmas!! You truly touched this sweet family. Thank you for blessing so many deserving families.

[@RMM-jh1lb]

God bless those who help the needy. And may God bless her for her selfless dedication to all those around her.

[@maryseidler5083]

Thanks Secret Santa nice job!

[@AlexisJade]

my heart - she's such a kind soul ❤

[@bevalexander5897]

This was amazing! What a mom! And how about her daughter? She raved about her Mom! There are so many unsung heroes in our lives, that never gets recognized. Thank you to Secret Santa in Eastern Idaho who is spotlighting the unsung heroes in their towns!!!

[@pattiboudreaux8720]

I almost can’t watch these without crying. Whoever is the person who does this for all of these deserving people has a golden crown waiting for them 👑

[@Me-zw9xx]

the joy she had in her eyes 😊

[@somlic]

Am I the only one who hit the like button as the video is starting and not waiting????

[@will_9342]

Good things do happen to deserving people.

[@camartinwv]

This warms my heart to see the relief this woman is experiencing.

[@mariaemilianegron]

We need people like you Secret Santa year around, all over the world 🌎 God bless you

[@timmccutchen5060]

Whoever does things like this you are an amazing person.

[@joshuasalazar1767]

Perfect candidate East I News and God Bless everyone involved 🙏 🙌 ❤️

[@beckypetersen2680]

I love how you all are getting these really amazing people nominated!!! They are so surprised and grateful and not a bit entitled! Thank you all - American watching from Poland.