Woman who lost nearly everything in house fire sobs after opening gift from a Secret Santa

[@marksterner7532]

She has lost everything and yet she speaks caringly of the people from North Carolina. What an amazingly unselfish, caring, and loving woman!

[@JamesBond-fo6ow]

the people in NC are fine.

[@kristenb5177]

@@JamesBond-fo6ow you're a fool for thinking that

[@markposton3823]

​@@JamesBond-fo6owtell that to the people who lost loved ones! What a stupid, crass reply!

[@markposton3823]

Yes, what a wonderful woman indeed. God bless her and her family!

[@markposton3823]

​@@JamesBond-fo6owmany people lost their lives in NC. Sadly, they're not fine.😢

[@debehaidt3570]

Nate handles his role with such tenderness and compassion that he is the perfect Ambassador for Secret Santa. God bless the entire SSanta crew!

[@jsellick6468]

Nate has become one of my favorite people! The way he finds the perfect words to express compassion, understanding and hope to those who are suffering is amazing. I totally agree…….he is the ultimate Secret Santa Ambassador!! God bless him and his whole dedicated, SIMPLY WONDERFUL crew!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH OF THEM AND MOST ESPECIALLY TO SECRET SANTA……..without whom none of this would even be possible.

[@geertje1947]

@debehaidt3570 I agree 100%. A Christian from the Netherlands.

[@elsedutch4972]

Geertje: waarom moet dat ‘Christian’ erbij??? Hou dit geweldige programma gewoon neutraal!

[@amybethkhalili-rad1073]

I was JUST thinking that. You're very good at what you do, Nate. You take time with ppl to let them talk and process things, and you never hurry them. God bless you for being kind and compassionate. It's a joy to watch these videos. The merriest Christmas to everyone.

[@papamoose13]

OMG, sitting here bawling on Christmas Eve, this poor woman is SO deserving. Bless you Secret Santa, you are a TRUE angel for so many in their darkest days.

[@pamelabryant7390]

I total agree. 🎄🎄🎄💙💙💙

[@cavlizzy]

I began tearing up when she got emotional just recognizing Nate when he walked in‼️ 🙏❤️

[@zuzuspetals9281]

Elaine, as a NC resident, it was so kind of you to think of our people living in the mountains still without homes. We are doing all we can to help them through this winter to be sheltered, warm, and safe. I was a volunteer firefighter, and taught fire safety for years to school kids, so know your loss. I’m so sorry but know that your community support will see you through this time of difficulty. We support and hold up each other. I’ll be praying for you. Deborah

[@China-Clay]

God Bless You ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Marissa_loves_Jesus]

God bless you!!! We haven’t forgotten about you NC! ❤ we will continue our prayers to all of you affected by the storms this year. 🙏🏻

[@Tunapie]

I can’t imagine losing my home for more than 4 decades. It’s heartbreaking. All the memories, sentimental materials gone. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you Secret Santa for your generous gift. 💜

[@edwardmylnychuk5774]

MY THOUGHTS the memories stay with you but seeing the material things that come with them is even better, pictures especially,

[@jaycooper2812]

I lost a home to fire and it can be devastating. As you are trying to pick up the pieces you don't realize how important the little things can be. I remember people helped bring food, clothing, bedding, and linen. I also remember how my mother broke down in tears because she didn't even have a pen and paper to make a list of things we needed. I now have a box of little things like pens, paper, Ziploc bags, safety pins, laundry soap, and other little stuff that no one thinks about at times like this. I also keep a $250 Amazon gift card with it because the major retailers are all at least a 1 hour drive if not more so it helps to give the Amazon card because it is delivered and not something you have to drive 75 miles to reach.

[@Daylin821]

Fascinating how you were able to thank secret Santa, but she couldn’t. 🤔🤔🤔

[@HEG-q2v]

@@Daylin821 This woman's character was shown when she downgraded her own suffering, acknowledged those worse off, spoke of her blessings, and insisted the gift was too much. Sadly, for you, this comment shows your character as well. I hope you find yourself happier one day.

[@Daylin821]

@@HEG-q2v I chose my words carefully, timestamp the quote where is was in error. 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@anjaashdown6940]

As someone from the Asheville NC area, thank you for thinking of us amidst your own heartache and loss. May you be Blessed with help as abundantly as we have been, from everywhere. There ARE still people who refuse to let politics divide us.

[@leoren2685]

It's not politics - it's morals.

[@jmrandom194]

Best wishes to you and your family as well. :-(

[@jeannemarcinek4575]

I still pray for you all down in the southern states that were devastated by Helene and to bless someone else is a blessing in itself.This is what is all about helping each and everyone not politics. So have a blessed Merry Christmas and a safe, warm New Year. Blessings

[@Lisanoencasa]

Sending love and peace from Iowa, hope the holidays are good to you. Been thinking of you all.

[@marksterner7532]

Nate - Thank you for your so very compassionate exchange with this lovely woman who lost everything. Your empathy made this Secret Santa gift giving all the more special! Your compassion ma her feel loved and supported! Well done!

[@jeanpatterson4283]

Please say thank you to the secret santa for bringing relief, joy, love, amazement to the hearts and lives of so many people. Love from Cape Town.

[@zuzilezungu5899]

South Africa 🇿🇦 ♥️ 🇿🇦

[@rosaleenbrown3028]

Every year watch from Lincolnshire England so lovely to see the joy of helping

[@annsorhage8159]

Now you are making US cry! Beautiful! Thank you Secret Santa❤

[@smalljen2040]

What a wonderful beginning to re-build their lives! Moving to a "new normal" is never easy. God Bless Nate, East Idaho News and especially Secret Santa. 🤗🤗

[@SharonOtt-u6w]

I can't imagine losing everything, yet she feels for those in NC. What a very special person she is. Thank you, Secret Santa. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RuthHernandez-ce2po]

My now deceased parents lost their home of over fifty years to a fire a few years back. They were both in their seventies at the time and they lost absolutely everything. I as their daughter was in the position of trying to help them start all over again from nothing. The community stepping up and helping them and helping me help them was a gift from God. Person after person and several of the churches were so generous. I personally know what a gift like the one Nate and Secret Santa just gave to this sweet lady means in a situation like this. I understand and I wish this lady healing and peace. Thank you for helping her Secret Santa.

[@jorgeannelabou874]

I lost everything in the Tubbs Fire. It means everything in world to have this kind of support. Its so hard to have nothing but the clothes on your back and to lose pets. It will take her years to get back to normal and the $20,000 will help alot. The insurance takes forever and its hard to go through all of it when you have PTSD. You took the weight of world off of her shoulders.

[@mariasant7810]

Blessings to you. Hope you are recovering from your loss . Hugs from Florida ❤️

[@marjoriegrant8100]

I too live in Sonoma County, and the Tubbs fire was terrifying. So sorry for your loss.

[@robertmarino2158]

What a very special lady , you are loved by so many people, well deserved by the check from Santa , stay safe , stay strong , better days ahead .

[@ask-128]

I felt her pain...thank you Secret Santa, for helping her... well done....

[@meherenow]

Our family home burnt down a few decades ago..I just want the lady to know..things do get better in time and you have memories even if all your possessions are gone. You replace the stuff you truly need..and even if you don’t have childhood photos anymore …u remember what they were. Thanks secret Santa for helping this family❤

[@marthaliptak1098]

God bless this lady and her family !

[@mickywinters8451]

Losing your house after 40 years at Christmas doesn’t sound like a god blessing. Santa did this for her. Plain and simple. A human being did this for her.

[@jimmylittle9393]

God bless from Australia 🇦🇺 I hope this helps get them back on their feet

[@oniadewale369]

It's so sad seeing what you've worked for almost all your life go up in flames... Thank you secret Santa 🎅.

[@ONNpankaj]

Secret Santa, EIN and all others precious people behind the scenes Love from Bharat (India) for kindness and generosity ♥

[@cindyolson7685]

Hopefully Secret Santas wonderful gift can ease some burdens for this family. My heart and prayers are with them. 💗🙏🏼💗

[@einikerutherford9436]

So thankful to see how this Secret Santa truly helps people who really need it. He is God's hand extended.

[@melaniegreen1311]

I was tearing up watching this, then hearing she lost her pets got me crying some more. I am also an animal lover.

[@william_mac]

I've seen this grief before, when I was a young boy, probably 60 years ago. It still sticks with me today. Our neighbor lost everything in a house fire. We didn't have much, but what we did have is our small communities support both emotionally and financially. Once you see this in real life it never leaves you. Thank you Secret Santa for easing her pain just a little.

[@enclavex69]

Listening to a grandma sobbing at Christmas because she’s lost everything broke me. God bless you Secret Santa 🥰

[@bt.c.1829]

Nate,this is your calling. You gave her space to cry,yet stood there,in quiet support. Secret🎅 & Nate are an amazing team. I see a great Christmas movie in the future.❣️🎅❣️🎅

[@shaynaletter5589]

Now you're making me cry. Believe. Thank you and Merry Christmas Secret Santa.

[@saritaluna8429]

Did not expect to cry this early in the morning..what a beautiful soul. Many prayers and blessings

[@joshsundiwa]

Such a selfless soul, thank you Secret Santa, Nate and your team.

[@リア花子]

I’m so sorry for your pain and loss. I hope things will get better and everything will be in place. I wish you healing and peace this Christmas.

[@lauriepolden6594]

We are all blessed by the gift of God‘s love and when you share that love, it can only get better. You can’t be sad. When you see this you have to know there is hope because God offers us love hope and a new day we must take advantage of those gifts. God bless you, Nate for what you do and secret Santa a big kisses and hugs.

[@adifahs5410]

She deserves this "gift" 200%! She must be a strong woman to be doing what she is doing after her loss! Am not even in East Idaho. Not even in the US! Am in the EU. But am your biggest fan! Please thank the Secret Santa for me!

[@davidday8417]

I had a heart attack in 2005 and almost died it changed how I look at things and to this woman the most important thing is your well being.Hopefully this wonderful gift from 1 of the most generous people ever Secret Santa can help you get your life back together little by little !! To Nate Thank You for being so compassionate towards so many wonderful people who need a hand up !! Merry Christmas to every single person on here !!

[@McChrister]

Thank you for your best wishes….Merry Christmas to you and your family as well.🎄🎅🏼 May God Bless you with your health and I am praying you are doing well, David. Greetings from a snowy and cold Ontario, Canada🙏🏼🍀👋🏼🇨🇦 Stay safe….😊

[@IdentityVibes]

Wishing secret Santa was an international thing, I know a couple people who would really deserve kindness

[@macking104]

Talk to local businesses in your community. There are some television stations that partner with local businesses to do small secret santa things…

[@davidgiezyng4195]

Beautiful city and very sad what happened to them. God Bless Secret Santa for helping out.

[@2020lh]

Thank you Secret Santa! I am writing you to Thank You for your Generous Spirit- You inspired me to give from my heart to my fellow coworkers and to my neighbors - Merry Christmas to everyone involved- Li ndo from Edmonton, Alberta

[@susanstancliff2937]

To loose everything in a fire would be tragic. Maybe if she lost something of her dads it could be made for her. Like a wooden jewelry box or a picture painted that she remembers he had. No it’s not the same but in our minds we have lots of memories that may be able to be custom made. Even something as a simple as a baggie to put your sandwich in like her husband said, would have to be purchased. God bless Secret Santa. That will help. God bless Nate and the news crew for delivering these gifts! Looks like Nate was happy to see the newspaper, seems to be a lost memory. Glad that family had loved ones and jobs. Thank you Jesus too for caring people to help pick up the pieces. So sorry they lost their two cats. It will take time to heal. ❤️🙏🕊️

[@wayneclark8482]

Secret Santa and East Idaho News y’all are such special people and you have touched so many lives in a positive way. May our Lord continue to bless you all! ✝️

[@micheleleimbacher5867]

My brother's house burned down about 4 years ago and he got out in just his underwear. Our whole family was in a state of shock, it's like she said, you just never expect it to happen to your family. He had insurance but it took almost 3 years to rebuild due to red tape. Secret Santa is amazing and that money will help them a lot because the insurance companies try to delay paying out and you have to have proof of things you bought 10 or 20 years ago. Just insane. God bless this family and Secret Ssnta.

[@georgeellinas2147]

There should be national laws that require insurance companies to pay out benefits within a realistic and reasonable time!

[@user-oi9yy4zz3k]

What a wonderful deserving lady 😢

[@houghtaling2005]

May God bless her and her family

[@mickywinters8451]

Santa blessed her with the money 😂

[@UKsoldier45]

A very deserving award. I do hope the family are fully insured and can rebuild this situation.

[@debfox]

God bless this sweet woman and her heart! Finally someone who recognizes Nate too! I truly can’t imagine what they’re going through. Things can be replaced but it’s hard when they’re sentimental things . Those aren’t replaceable! I’m glad Secret Santa was able to bring her some cheer and give her hope for the future! Sometimes that’s all we really need until we’re on solid ground again!

[@50sRockChick]

Aww Nate and team thank you for delivering Secret Santa’s gift to Elaine. What a deserving woman.

[@mountainkath]

Elaine - it's not too much. Just because others have less doesn"t mean you aren't worthy. Love to you and Joel from Colorado.

[@dsbdsb9]

God has a special place for all of you!❤❤

[@savagecanucks]

Ok...I stand corrected. This is BY FAR the absolute best one this year!! My God Bless her and get her through this. Merry Christmas everyone.

[@Melissa-t9h5o]

Such a amazing women. She deserves so much more. That is an awesome gift. God bless you

[@albertbeaney2580]

I watch also, all the way from Southeast PA. And now you have given me another reason to cry tears of joy. Thank you. God bless you and yours, Elaine and Joel. Keep the faith, society needs good people and this channel is loaded with great people.🙋🏻‍♂️

[@wavyremix]

Money can't bring back everything that was lost but it helps build the next thing. Move forward with faith my friend! You are loved!!

[@beadbird]

What a humble, grateful lady. What an awesome Secret Santa!

[@bearyhot]

Bless Secret Santa for helping the people of their community, you've touched my heart, and Im all of the way in Arizona. What an inspiration you all are, sending love and light....this one truly touched my heart ❤❤❤ Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

[@sheepluvslambs]

My house burned down in 12 minutes from an electrical fire. Thank God I was the only one home. I was only able to get the pets out. Its hard to lose your home. The pictures, and sentimental items are the hardest. My prayers are with her, and her family.

[@villemokellin]

Good morning from Norway :)

[@nataliesewell144]

Good evening 6:06 pm here in Australia on Christmas Eve

[@caseymo7416]

Good morning from the US (Midwest). Currently 2:14 am on Christmas Eve where I’m at!

[@VioletJoy]

When there is a loss like this, it's too common for people to tell the person, "Well, at least you both survived." However, it's much more complex than that. As she mentioned, she lost so many personal things that just can't be replaced, which is traumatizing. Even through all of that, she still thinks of others who have it worse. It's very touching to see loving people like her being blessed by Secret Santa. ❤🎄🌟🎄❤️

[@stephenschmidt9556]

Good evening from Australia

[@rmccabe117]

Wow, absolutely beautiful to see her face when he walked in! Like seeing an angel (in red)! We are constantly amazed by the Secret Santas generosity! Thanks for the tears, it makes me a better person!

[@ktcat]

Wow, the generosity and love from Secret Santa is incredibly wonderful!!❤❤❤ 🎄Merry Christmas!❤️😊

[@christophersoutham5615]

We need more people like your secret Santa in this world to make this world a much better place I been disabled watch your videos all year round as they give me hope and show that not all people with money are selfish thank you for being such a good news station and all of you there merry Christmas

[@nannettesteyn4913]

AMAZING GRACE. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🇿🇦

[@linneaellis2704]

Wow. House fire. That's really rough, especially this time of year. "There are others that are worse off." She is so positive. "It's too much." Huh? She's so strong. God bless you all.

[@debraperdue9093]

Oh my goodness! My prayers for this lady, her husband, and her entire family has they begin anew. What a heart of gratitude in knowing there are still others in great need. I know this is a blessing receiving the gift from Secret Santa. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and team.

[@kevinjones5560]

Prayers do nothing. It’s like yelling at your TV during a football game and expecting the players to respond.

[@blueamenaa749]

Thank you Secret Santa. Merry Christmas.❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ladyjane5401]

Thank you Secret Santa. 💔😞

[@ChantalQC1969]

I hope pictures could be salvaged. My deepest prayers are with you and your family to continue moving forward in the next chapter and to create new memories!

[@deborahaviles708]

She's a treasure & she's there working for everyone & feeding the cats. She's such a beautiful person. So selfless & caring & managing to find a smile & a little laughter through the tears. I'm glad there are people like her in this world. I hope Secret Santa has given her enough to start over, even though it'll surely not replace the items that had very sentimental value or her beloved pets. Nate said it best when he said, "What's lost to her will come in waves," & that makes me feel so awful for her. She's just going to have to go through this, but it pains me that this happened to her 💔. I am amazed that she felt that the needs of the people in NC were greater than her own... omg, my wish for her is everything plenty & good. I hope she finds joy & continued continued help from her community that she loves so dearly. Tysm Nate & crew at EIN & Secret Santa who make dreams and wishes come true ❤🫶🏼🎄🎁🥹😭🎅🏾🎁🎄✨️

[@maryd9331]

A very strong woman with a positive outlook. God bless.

[@salvatoresignorelli7933]

God Bless her and family.May God Bless Secret Santa

[@margopack6343]

It always makes me cry too when I watch these.

[@kim-rz3fp]

You will be rising from the ashes-the loss of your pets and your home, but you and your husband will rise once again. Prayers for the new beginnings coming. God bless you and the generosity of Secret Santa♥️

[@smashingbrandon]

I wait for this every year! Thank you secret Santa!! This is what the holidays are all about!!

[@taramcdonough3599]

God Bless Secret Santa!! 🎅🏼♥ God BLess this lovely woman, her husband & family. ♥🎄

[@MargaretTindale]

Sweetheart, for the most awful of reasons...you NEED this!! And I've experienced a house fire and ABSOLUTELY it is the fact that you lose your physical memories, the things to hold!! May this cheque help you to begin to build those memories anew. Much love from the UK today...❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janicefrittelli3683]

Pray Secret Santa's gift helps them to get back on track to a beautiful life together forever more. To all out there in whatever way you are hurting, I send love, strength, healing and Blessings forever from Johannesburg, South Africa.xx.

[@lisa-kg1nk]

I have always thought about losing sentimental things and I say keep the memories if that were to happen because that’s all that is left and when those are gone then I will be too. With memories are just as important as the things Sorry for your loss All that can be done is rebuild and have more memories

[@mabelregimal5407]

Secret Santa is the most amazing perso! I hope his kindness comes back to him ten gold and just in money.

[@BudgetingDoll]

God bless Elaine and her family, absolutely devastating. What a beautiful heart 🤍. May God bless all those in North Carolina and Georgia still without homes 🏠. East Idaho Secret Santa helping to change lives every year. Sending love and best wishes from Scotland, Merry Christmas, everyone 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤍🇺🇸xxx

[@Kb11823]

God bless her and her husband and family, prayers for them and God bless east Idaho news and secret Santa

[@breadmakerbreadmaker5283]

Wishing this woman nothing but joy and wonderful dreams come true. Thank you, Secret Santa.

[@Country_Girl63]

What a Sweetheart! I wish there was a way that we could do more!

[@maureenboyle1926]

Loved this. So heartfelt and deserving

[@billfleming8281]

What an amazing woman , has strength beyond words . Thank you Secret Santa for helping this great family !

[@benjammin1315]

Touching video, and a great example of how incredible it is that Secret Santa continues to consider new submissions through the end of the season. This poor woman's situation just changed in the blink of an eye, and although she is clearly still processing a lot of emotion from the event, it's great to hear about the immediate demonstration of support from the community, and now Secret Santa as well.

[@xo2quilt]

For a woman who has lost everything material in her life to first think of the people in North Carolina who are worse off than she is and then to say the check is too much...just wow. She is so humble and caring! I pray the community walks alongside this family as they start over. You could see the lightening of the burden she has been carrying. Thank you so much, Secret Santa, for helping her and her husband!

[@susannebjorklund4204]

Merry Merry Christmas to Secret Santa for bringing presents for these deserving people, from Grödinge south of Stockholm, Sweden

[@FrankosMom]

Thank you secret Santa, Nate, and crew for helping these people. How tragic before Christmas. There are Christmas angels out there! And you are them. Bless all of you.

[@insulani]

That’s devastating. Hope it can bring some relief. Greetings and love from the Netherlands. 🇳🇱❤

[@bungalowmo]

To have your life go up in flames, or washed away by the hurricane/floods has to be so devastating! I will add this sweet family to my prayers tonight, with my nightly prayers for the whole WNC area as the pick up the pieces of their lives. Just know you are loved by people all over the world. ♥️🙏🎄

[@metropcs7560]

I wish I could hug her too OMG!!! Thank you Secret Santa Nate and Team God Bless everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .

[@kerryhall7506]

WHAT A SWEET BEAUTIFUL LADY SENDING HER & HUBBY HUGS,LOVE & PRAYERS FROM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺💜🙏💙🙏💜🙏💙🙏💜🙏💙

[@Jayna-d1t]

Good job Secret Santa ❤👍🙏

[@andrewlloyd3371]

A truly caring lady, sending our love and best wishes from Devon, England.

[@raylunz7211]

Thank you for your lovely vlogs throughout the year and holiday season. Merry Christmas to you, all the people at the station, and your families. I look forward to seeing you in 2025.

[@dianehulet789]

She is so right about happening to other's not ourselves! She's so sweet and greatful! I wish her and her husband a Merry Christmas and a Fantastic New Year!

[@ManyfiresWoman]

My heart goes out to her. May there be a brighter future for her and her husband. Thank you Secret Santa and Nate and East Idaho News for helping her. 🙏😔❤️

[@theraptureisnearbelieveinj448]

God bless this woman as she recovers from her loss. 🤗✝️🙏🕊🎁

[@acidreflux2182]

Everything is replaceable and expendable besides your life and your memories. What a beautiful lady. Hopefully this gives her a chance to rebuild her life and make even better memories ❤

[@englishlion2803]

Poor woman...I hope the New Year brings her and her family joy, peace and new hope.

[@hunt48422]

♥️ Strength through Love