I am shocked!' Single mom sharing bike left speechless when a Secret Santa surprises her with a car

#eastidahonews #secretsanta #surprise
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Every day, from now until Christmas, we will post videos of the recipients being surprised with these life-changing gifts.
Earlier this year, Christine and her twin 4-year-olds rode a bus from Baltimore to Idaho in search of a safer place to live. They were later joined by her 13-year-old son.
They arrived in Rexburg with all they could fit in a couple of suitcases. From the second Christine stepped off the bus, she immediately sought employment and was hired as a housekeeper.
She has since found other employment and is currently working two jobs doing all she can to provide for her family. With the help of a brother, who is a student at BYU-Idaho, Christine is able to work both day and night. In the year that Christine has been here in Idaho, she has not had a car and walks everywhere.
Christine walks to her day job, gets home in the afternoon, walks to the twins daycare and walks them home.
Christine's brother rides his bike to help her with the kids and stays with them while she takes the bike across town to her second job. Her night shift does not end until midnight. She then rides home so that her brother can use the bike to get to his classes the next morning. She does this day in and day out.
Christine has a group of people that will give her rides when she'll allow, but she is persistent about being as independent as possible. In a city without public transportation, something as simple as getting groceries can be pretty complicated without a car.
Secret Santa was touched by Christine's story and asked the East Idaho News elves to go surprise her with a life-changing gift. Watch the video of the unforgettable moment above!
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[@Nimue56]

She moved clear across the country so her kids will live a better life. Now that's a real mom.

[@johnbacon1854]

That was special. Well deserved. I get the feeling she moved to get away from a bad life, and has worked hard to provide for her kids. Clearly humble.

[@wildbill23c]

I agree, and she did the right thing getting herself and her kids to a safe place...now she's got wheels and can travel anywhere she wants when she has the time, and take her kids with her in comfort.

[@shivtim]

Why do you get that feeling? Racist.

[@wildbill23c]

@@shivtim Why did you comment about something you obviously missed by the tone of the video.

[@phoenixson4382]

yes Baltimore isn't the safest place on earth lol

[@um8440]

All tattoos up, should have gave her condom.

[@tj6930]

I say it every year- Nate and his team are the best people for this job! So genuine and kind!

[@Annie-ZA]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@jeepgirljody]

We watch from Colorado - it is heartwarming and inspiring! These are the best people!

[@kariay50]

Yes, they are😊. God bless them and their families. Happy holidays to you.

[@Roddy556]

Watching from Canada. He's an excellent host.

[@veronicaroach3667]

The secret Santas are the wonderful ones - how lovely to use your good fortune to help other people who are on hard times - we all want to thank them - there is no better way to spend your money = may all the blessings of life come their way for this generosity & may all the recipients of the gifts have their best time enjoying the help they are getting !!!

[@peggyjones3282]

I love that she just said thank you, knowing she didn't have a use for the gas cards. Trying to manage all those kids and groceries without a car in Rexburg where it snows 6 feet and gets so cold. What a tough woman. I hope she and her family continue to thrive. People complain about newcomers to Idaho, but hardworking, motivated people are so very welcome! We need people like you!

[@wildbill23c]

I agree, I don't care where people move here from just bring their motivation and work ethic with them, and enjoy the greatness of Idaho. Its great to have people from all over the place living here, that's what brings the diversity and the wealth of knowledge people in this country have.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

@@wildbill23c I say same about here in Tennessee. Unfortunately we seem to be getting mainly slugs and the entitled.

[@sylviarivas741]

There othere item to buy with gas card

[@cjkupa]

IKR, so humble, polite and thankful. It is people like her that make the world a better place and I wish everyone was as appreciative as her - even if he gave her a Thank you card she would be over the moon

[@horhaygonzalas3025]

HARD WORKING PEOPLE THAT SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES AND HAVE A HARD TIME DESERVE HELP. SHE EARNED IT.

[@andrew7648]

What a wonderful, inspiring, brave woman. I hope her kids realise how lucky they are to have such an amazing Mum who has taken a huge chance to give them a better life. Well done Secret Santa.

[@VioletJoy]

❤️😭❤️

[@juliehawkins3816]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sabinacallahan8204]

So Happy for this beautiful lady. ❤❤😙😙

[@AGM-ts5bb]

And her brother sounds amazing too!

[@ginny1068]

I live for this each year! Secret Santa is an angel walking amongst us. I love how sweet and gentle she was and touched by the kindness. Her new car is beautiful. EIN is fantastic. Merry Christmas from Canada 🎄⛄🎁

[@hushiechan]

Same

[@nada7.077]

Congratulations Christine! You are a remarkable woman working so hard to care for your children and bringing them clear across the country to build a better life for them. Nate you and your crew have an awesome job this time of year bringing joy to so many. Thank you all for helping Secret Santa. God bless you all and keep you safe during these extraordinary times ❤️🙏

[@ms.cellaneous7458]

Such a deserving lady. I honestly don't know how she manages to work 2 jobs. I worked at an assisted living facility and though I loved the residents, it was a very demanding job. God bless her. Thank you Secret Santa and Nate and your helper elves!

[@wildbill23c]

I know quite a few people who work in assisted living facilities, they love the residents, they just tolerate the long grueling hours. They say its not so much the residents its the families of them that sometimes make it miserable. The staff at those facilities are amazing people, many of them going to school at the same time they're working, some trying to get their residency, some in school for RN, CNA, etc. They work hard...so do the employees at the hospitals and doctor's offices.

[@ms.cellaneous7458]

@@wildbill23c Yep. You're preaching to the choir. Like I said, I worked at an assisted living facility.

[@dusty616l]

You can tell shes not used to getting gifts .

[@lawlesslove]

Awe! She is a doll! What a beautiful stunning woman! That just melted my heart! Thank you to all involved!! I look forward to these videos all year long!

[@ONNpankaj]

Secret Santa great work for humanity & appreciate and Love from India 🇮🇳

[@tj6930]

Hey!!! Was work the past few night!! Be well friend!

[@maggygraham2218]

She was smart and brave and spirited enough to find a safe environment to raise her family and do whatever it takes to provide for them. She is an unsung hero, deserving of this.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

This makes my heart extra happy. I'm very familiar with Baltimore, my roots go back so many generations there, unfortunately I've watched it turn into such a dangerous place. Bless her for taking the plunge and getting out, and thank you so much for helping her, because despite some of the awful things that happen there, there's some wonderful wonderful people who reside there and are just stuck and hate how it is. If you're reading this mama I'm so happy for you, extremely proud of you, and you keep pushing forward, you're in a wonderful place now.

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

Welp! Baltimore Lost one of those Wonderful, Strong, Hardworking, Brave,& Beautiful people, along with some obviously Wonderful children, to a New & Wonderful place, where she feels safe to walk & ride the streets, in the day & the night!!! We all know that’s a sad & scary 50/50 ordeal of making it to one’s destination in Baltimore, anymore. She picked an Amazing place, where people look out for each other, to build a new life in,& now she can breath easy for The Holidays!!!🙏

[@zzzroxyzzz]

@@cynthiamgrooms8195 tell me about it, my oldest best friend was shot and killed just driving through the city. I'm happy they are where it's safer.

[@robertmason7553]

Im also from B-more. CHerryHill to be exact. I would have left 30 years ago like I did when I went into the USMC and never went back.

[@shivtim]

Baltimore is awesome, you’re just racist. Own it.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

@@shivtim back to your bridge troll.

[@kens.3729]

Yet Another Very Deserving Recipient. Anyone that Works Multiple Jobs to Provide for their Family Deserves the Help. Ambition is Huge. GOD Bless! 👍🙏

[@derekwalters4980]

What a sweet woman! I think she was just a little bit in shock. You can tell she doesn't enjoy being the center of attention, and is very humble, but she knows this car is going to be such a improvement for her family, she was able to show her face enough you could see by her eyes she had a big huge smile and was very happy. Once again, Secret Santa got a good scoop on a deserving family.

[@heidinieters-gargus7646]

What a beautiful gift to give to a young lady with kids and working two jobs and walking every where to get around and I am very happy for her

[@fioname3495]

Christine, Let me be the first of many to say congratulations and Merry Christmas. What you have done by looking after yourself and your children is very hard and admirable and will be well worth all the stress and trouble you have gone thru. Blessings and love and a big cyber hug from Australia 🇦🇺 🙏❤️🥰 Ps: thank you Secret Santa and Nate and the team. ❤️

[@MegaSnow121]

What a beautiful, deserving young mom! It made me smile! God bless her, her family, and Secret Santa!

[@thebusybee7080]

I always sit and clap and cheer when Nate gives the gifts. And tear up. It is just so wonderful knowing that now this Mama's life will be so much easier. Thank you to a wonderful human - Secret Santa. Not only do you make the recipients happy but your gifts bring the viewers so much inspiration and happiness too.

[@juliehillman8743]

The mask may have hidden her happy smile but it still reached her eyes. Well done Secret Santa, Nate and the team. You not only made this hardworking Mom's day but also the residents of the Cove. This vehicle is going to make her life so much better. Hopefully she can drive ❤️🎅🤶🧑‍🎄

[@wildbill23c]

You bring up a point, wonder how many people have been gifted vehicles but have never driven and don't have their license LOL. Would kind of be a bummer to be given a car you can only look at....I bet if she don't have a license I'm sure she's got a lot of awesome co-workers willing to help her through that too. The people in this state will come out of the woodworks to help others its amazing.

[@courtneyfurlotte]

if not, she'll be learning real quick!!

[@Annie-ZA]

@@wildbill23c I'm positive that NATE does thorough detective work, and whomever nominated this wonderful, humble Mom, wouldn't have suggested a car if she didn't have a licence. 🙏🎅🥳👍

[@georgiaamanatides4207]

I'll bet Secret Santa is LDS. God bless him.

[@AnaSor]

Secret Santa , you are an angel from God ❤, bless you !!! love from Romania 🇹🇩💔!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@AnaSor]

@@franklinstephen3268 great , thank you ! I hope you too .

[@franklinstephen3268]

@@AnaSor I’m fine, it’s nice meeting with you here. Where are you texting from?

[@AnaSor]

@@franklinstephen3268 From Romania 🇹🇩, imagine that , :))) !

[@isabellancali5388]

Here I am crying every morning with happy tears after watching each Secret Santa surprise. ❤❤❤ My heart is so full!

[@marcandreyko4251]

i have my morning cry before my shower and coffee:)

[@ravenheaven2425]

I was born AND raise for most of a my childhood years. I haven't been back there since August 29th, 2017 when I moved to Florida the 1st time, and I haven't set foot in the state of Maryland AT ALL since. Admittedly the city has gotten bad over the years crime-wise. Baltimore is my hometown and I will always love the city where I came from. I'm glad she wanted to go somewhere for a better living situation for herself and her kids. What she got from the Secret Santa was TRULY DESERVING!

[@Spikeswift]

So well deserved, clearly this lady has had it rough and wants the best for her chikdren. So brave to up sticks and start a new life, a true strong, independent woman. Thank you secret santa for blessing her and her children. Greetings from the UK

[@lisagregory8303]

So lovely to wake up to these videos each morning before Xmas. So heart warming.

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello Lisa How are you doing today?

[@shaz8486]

Another happy recipient! It would be amazing to get a gift of a new car …I pray she has a happy and better lifestyle for her children where it’s safe to walk the streets. Congratulations 🎉 Thank you Secret Santa, luckily she won’t have to walk the streets in the old snowy winter ! Thank you to Nate and his elves 💚 Merry Christmas to everyone 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🤶🏻 xox

[@mkrchnak5269]

If this woman is not lds and randomly chose this area of Idaho, then she made the absolute best decision for her life for her family. Cheers to her!!

[@brodydog]

HOW SUPER NICE! GOD BLESS THE SECRET SANTA WHO GAVE THE MILLION DOLLARS FOR ALL THESE GOOD THINGS TO HAPPEN

[@maryannrall1129]

Oh my word, I am loving secret Santa. It brings me to tears to watch how humbled and grateful the recipients have been. I look forward to seeing joy being bestowed upon such deserving people. We need more of this. Secret Santa you are awesome, thank you for what you are doing. May you be greatly blessed.

[@harrygeorge3220]

Hello MaryAnn How are you doing today?

[@meno4054]

Wow. You found another good one. Escaped Baltimore for safer pastures to do better for her twins. I am proud of her. Well deserved.

[@marykayreese8850]

I am crying with her. She is a humble and very grateful lady!!

[@somewhereuk1957]

"safe to walk the streets' was the clue... She decided that where she was living before, was no place for her children...

[@scottmccloud9029]

She can walk the street and feel safe. Thank you Idaho.

[@imalwaysright]

4 students were just stabbed at the University of Idaho

[@scottmccloud9029]

That's terrible. More people should conceal carry.

[@SueP-D]

@@imalwaysright Well aren’t you the special one? Go sit down. Smh.

[@SiIentwhistle]

@@scottmccloud9029hows a gun gonna help you not get murdered while asleep?

[@scottmccloud9029]

@@SiIentwhistle Lol funny. I'll wake up when they kick in the door. The dogs will do their jobs,while I retrieve my firearm.

[@jenniferkeller9546]

SECRET SANTA TIME ... YAAAAAY!!!❤❤

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋 how are you doing?

[@heidim6885]

Christine, I wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas and hope that these gifts make your lives a lot easier. Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@believingtoday]

That's a strong lady to do all she does to support her and her kids. Secret Santa, thank you for making her life better! I loved when Nate said she can use the gas gift card on Slurpees! Nate really loved that she was not familiar with Secret Santa. What a blessing for everyone! Honda CRV's are great vehicles too! You don't mess around with your gift giving!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋how’re you doing?

[@thelimey351]

She's making a new life for her kids, you've got to admire that. 👏👏

[@linadowning218]

A girl not afraid to work .bless you

[@janicewilliams966]

Somehow I just knew there was a beautiful smile behind that mask! Thank God for Secret Santa and thank Secret Santa for helping this beautiful woman!

[@bettycogswell9851]

Awww. This is why I can't wait to get up in the morning, turn my computer on and rejoice with these people. It's a feel good Friday everyday.

[@juliescheidler7763]

Just wonderful, this is life-changing for her and her family. I'm hoping this hardworking lady & her family continue to thrive!

[@VioletJoy]

Ditto!! ❤️

[@50sRockChick]

Aww what a beautiful person she is. what a gorgeous smile. 💙

[@annbyrd2196]

Her beautiful smile said it all ❤️

[@richardthomas1743]

Thank you Secret Santa

[@serena7397]

Aww... I'm so happy for her. To the the thoughtful person who sent the letter to Secret Santa...what a blessing you are to this Family. Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

[@sybilhaynes454]

I find myself indulging more in giving like this than concentrating on the adverse affects of others hating. See how easy loves come into play - lets all try it.

[@MaterMultis]

You know someone has had a hard life when it takes a lot to convince them that they are special and it blows them away.

[@susane4078]

So touching. I hope she knows how to drive & has a driver’s license! She works so hard to make ends meet!!!❤️

[@darylkanofski9327]

I truly respect a person like this lady who doesn't expect anything

[@jcaam8094]

What a sweet humble lady, very deserving.

[@stellabella5269]

❤️THANK YOU SECRET SANTA❤️ 🎅❤️🎅❤️🎅❤️🎅❤️🎅❤️🎅❤️

[@bornontherimofchaos]

A wonderful story for a wonderful woman and a wonderful organization. Thank you. Faith in humanity renewed.

[@blazedenigma]

Love love love love this Time of year keep sharing the Heart.

[@michaelohare6555]

Baltimore is a very rough city with lots of violence. Congrats to this mom for getting her family out of there.

[@KurtisB]

I love watching these videos every Christmas season! 🎄🎅🏼🙌🏼

[@donnatlaw6172]

Christine made the right choice moving her family away from a troublesome city. Serving others as her job. Look at how her optimism is rewarded! Wonderful!

[@MariaSanchez-fe7hg]

What a sweet lady, God blessed her and her family.

[@maryann2692]

GOD BLESS YOU SECRET SANTA. ANGEL OF GOD AND OUR SAVIOR 😇

[@Sweet05cts]

I applaud the efforts of her to make a better life for her and her kids. It aint easy moving WITH money, and she did it with what she could; crazy crazy world we live in. Also, that color on the car though, oh my that is gorgeous!

[@martharosas8330]

Estas son cosas q me emociona y acen llorar bendiciones para secret santa

[@yvonnemurray5537]

What an inspiration she is for people who think they are stuck in a not so good environment….just follow her lead. I hope Secret Santa reads every comment from all over the world so he or she may truly understand how he or she has been & hopefully will be able to continue to bring such joy to the world!

[@phyllisstone3089]

So happy for her and her children, not only for the gifts but for the chance to be in a safer place and a happier place.

[@vickipalladeno5334]

This is so heart warming. Wonderful that she wants a good life.

[@ng3069]

What a sweet and deserving lady!!!

[@Jane-West]

Thank you so much for blessing her!! What a brave and loving young woman to pick up and move her family to somewhere that would be more safe and supportive!! I don't think she could have found a more loving community! You're changing lives Secret Santa!

[@debbycolflesh7892]

Good job Secret Santa ❤

[@margo3367]

The car, the cards, the check and the kindness mean so much to a struggling single mom. Thank you so much for doing this. ❤

[@juliegarwood5222]

Look at her eyes. Says it all.

[@johndreker1613]

Another well deserving recipient. Keep them coming!

[@wadeunderhile7977]

Praise God for secret Santa. I know a lot of people who work at assisted living centers and their are wonderful people

[@suzanneroberge494]

Thank you Secret Santa for making people's lives easier.

[@MsBlue-od7rg]

Thank You Secret Santa and Jesus for blessing this lady.

[@dawnlizmc]

So proud of this Mom...what a resilient human being! She should be hired to teach ethics! Struggling to live the "American Dream for her children"! That is what I call seeking a safe place to live, grow...and Give! What a fantastic Lady!

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

Since I have been subscribed to this channel I have decided to move to Idaho, I was going to go to Arizona but since I been watching this news channel my mind has been made up.

[@audraarndt1824]

They always find the good ones to gift.

[@brenda9228]

I wish secret Santa was all year. It restores my faith in humanity.

[@valerieduncan2397]

Wow! Whomever the Secret Santa was “Thank You”! You’re TRULY special!!!

[@tm8747]

SEE PEOPLE DREAMS OF JOY DO COME THRU?

[@angeladomann-bolduc5077]

Thank you Secret Santa!

[@nathantaylor8643]

It's really nice to see people that are still this committed to taking care of their family by walking or riding a bicycle to work. Really glad that somebody took the time to notice and help this lady out.

[@carriebizz]

I'm Australian and I look forward to these secret Santa's every Christmas 🎄 I just love how so many deserving people are given these gifts god bless

[@emilasmith4279]

Awesome! Thanks for helping this brave momma out!!!

[@bikerkat01]

Thank you Santa for helping this woman and her children. She is so happy and relieved.

[@christinablair1978]

Congratulations!!!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@stageluvr91]

What a lovely lady who’s working hard to provide for her family. Well deserved!!

[@masunshine2970]

What a deserving person. It took a lot of guts to get on a bus and go somewhere, where she had nothing to start over and have a better environment for her kids.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@victoriapyke5453]

A mama who lives for her babies. Well deserved ❤️

[@teomai]

I can see in her eyes that she is a good person. May God bless her and protect her.

[@TaylorTiree]

Wonderful young woman! Thank you so much Secret Santa,Nate and his fabulous team in Idaho ❤️🇬🇧

[@AudiophileTubes]

This hard life world needs more 'secret santas'!

[@bourbonlover2713]

Wow. God bless you guys. There is still humanity in this world. You inspire all of us to help those in need. Thank you.

[@jerrylloel6331]

God bless her heart

[@airforcepac]

THIS is the America I know and love.

[@angelabarazzone7899]

If I had lots of money, I would love to be able to do this for a deserving person, like this woman every day!!

[@chowner]

With all the division and hate for one another these days there is still hope in this world

[@saravillarreal8475]

SWEET

[@michaelambrosano938]

WOW,..that gift even made me tear up,..Just WOW! Thank you secret Santa! Bless her heart

[@fawnjenkins7266]

Congratulations, Christine! I am so glad you have a car to drive around in the winter (and summer)! I am so glad you are happy in Idaho. What a brave woman you are! Much love and Merry Christmas!

[@lynnnelson6689]

Just found this. Thank you Secret Santa for lifting her up. What a great Mother to move to a safer place. I hope she and her children are doing well. I am in tears.