He was about to start dialysis when we showed up with an incredible gift from a Secret Santa

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  • @macsloan58
    @macsloan58 16 днів тому +417

    He was clearly tired and not feeling the best. The quiet and reflective “thanks “ was genuine gratitude.

  • @terricurtis7949
    @terricurtis7949 11 днів тому +62

    My nephew is married to his sister and we love the Harris family! Thank you Secret Santa!

  • @OCDTraci
    @OCDTraci 8 днів тому +26

    The way his voice kept breaking...this man was so grateful. I really wish him and his family the best.

  • @terrylancey5451
    @terrylancey5451 4 дні тому +10

    Dear Lord. That poor man. I pray that he finally gets a miracle. Thank you Nate, helpers, and secret santa. May God bless this lovely family

  • @vigtime7816
    @vigtime7816 7 днів тому +8

    The shock was evident. You could feel his gratefulness. So well deserved for a man going thru so much. His family too. Thanks to East Idaho News and Secret Santa once again!

  • @whitenailsnguitars
    @whitenailsnguitars 16 днів тому +150

    Just handed that man peace of mind. Priceless.

  • @courtneesdad
    @courtneesdad 16 днів тому +313

    I’m a 64 year old man. I look forward to Secret Santa. I’m not going to lie. Some of these make my eyes leak. Happy tears. I love this channel ♥️♥️
    I’m praying for you and your family Josh. You’re a tough man 🙏🙏🙏

    • @icemancometh8679
      @icemancometh8679 15 днів тому +7

      Ha ha same age - same reaction.

    • @lulamamie8524
      @lulamamie8524 15 днів тому +4

      This 66 year old woman. I feel the same! Tears of joy for each Secret Santa video 🤩🥳🙌🏻

    • @westsparks6844
      @westsparks6844 15 днів тому +2

      I thought it was only my eyes, I'm a 67yo man

    • @blackandgold676
      @blackandgold676 15 днів тому +1

      Ditto. 64 and leaky.

    • @kariay50
      @kariay50 14 днів тому

      🫶🏻 Happy Holidays🎄

  • @Spikeswift
    @Spikeswift 16 днів тому +120

    When he said 'someone's sure special' not realising that he is 'sure special'. With love from the UK x

    • @denise26100
      @denise26100 16 днів тому +3

      Yes. Everyone involved in this is special. ❤

  • @hediafoulks8853
    @hediafoulks8853 16 днів тому +150

    Nate secret Santa couldn't have picked a better Person to speak about these deserving People who's needs the help that will take the pressure off of them

  • @Marissa_loves_Jesus
    @Marissa_loves_Jesus 8 днів тому +5

    God bless this man, heal him Lord. Bless him and his family. Thy will be done. Amen!

  • @CatCmdr
    @CatCmdr 16 днів тому +126

    I needed good news. I needed to see Love & Grace & Miracles. I needed to see what was best in America. 😢💙

    • @claudiamelisa7
      @claudiamelisa7 16 днів тому +14

      Me too!

    • @bt.c.1829
      @bt.c.1829 16 днів тому

      ✌️💙🤝​@@claudiamelisa7

    • @courtneesdad
      @courtneesdad 16 днів тому +9

      God bless you 🙏

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 16 днів тому +8

      That's why I watch East Idaho News. They not only have the Secret Santa episodes but they do the "Feel Good Friday" segments as well as local food segments and interesting interviews of local elders stories!!
      It's my "News channel" and I don't watch the News or own a TV or celebrate Christmas!!!!😂😂😂😂

    • @Psychiatricnerd
      @Psychiatricnerd 15 днів тому +7

      Can we not make this political? You’ll be okay. It will all be okay.

  • @Farmergirl7
    @Farmergirl7 15 днів тому +60

    This starts Christmas for me. I watch everyone. Secret Santa really makes a difference in people’s lives. Thanks to the person who is the Santa and thanks to EIN for the compassion and kindness in delivering the presents. You all make the world a better place. God Bless.

  • @brendasusanchristensen7058
    @brendasusanchristensen7058 16 днів тому +87

    What a humble man. He and his family more than deserve that gift. God bless, comfort & Heal him thoroughly!! Hallelujah Praise!

  • @susanstancliff2937
    @susanstancliff2937 15 днів тому +40

    He was so weak but so thankful!
    Thank you Secret Santa! Thank you Nate and the crew! Can you imagine as part of your job would be to surprise worthy people of lifesaving gifts?
    Hope he finds the perfect donor. Prayers.🙏❤️🕊️

  • @starriderkittykat9064
    @starriderkittykat9064 16 днів тому +35

    Anytime I see Nate i automatically want to cry because I know he’s about to make someone’s life better!

  • @heidim6885
    @heidim6885 16 днів тому +55

    The first car gift and so needed by this family. Wishing Josh health and happiness from the UK

    • @jediknightjairinaiki560
      @jediknightjairinaiki560 16 днів тому +21

      Actually, it's the second car gift this year.

    • @hiteshadhikari
      @hiteshadhikari 16 днів тому +7

      2nd
      1st was a school lady

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 16 днів тому +3

      I think you've missed the first couple of Secret Santa episodes......go back and watch!!!
      You won't be sorry 😊

  • @sandicook10
    @sandicook10 16 днів тому +22

    I watch all of these and cry at every one. Such a blessing

  • @Jane-West
    @Jane-West 14 днів тому +14

    This gentleman has been through alot in his life, what an awesome gift! He was on the cusp of letting those tears flow! Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and crew, for changing so many lives!

  • @altrace-l9x
    @altrace-l9x 16 днів тому +27

    Prayers for this man to get a match and have a successful transplant 😊

  • @LisaFerguson-lw8il
    @LisaFerguson-lw8il 16 днів тому +36

    I have to ensure I watch these before I put mascara on my eyelashes. I'm in tears every time. Secret Santa is such a caring person.

  • @kittycall2358
    @kittycall2358 16 днів тому +42

    Idaho is so blessed to have such an amazing generous Secret Santa ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @garyzink1927
    @garyzink1927 16 днів тому +53

    I've been watching and loving secret Santa for years but this one's special. Talked to my dying brother 2 hours before he had tunes pulled. He's going to be interned at Arlington for his lifetime navy service. I pray this gentleman gets a kidney. Prayers please for Micheal Robert Zink. Thanks!❤

    • @paintedponies9490
      @paintedponies9490 16 днів тому +6

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @ciaramc790
      @ciaramc790 16 днів тому +6

      Sorry for the loss of your brother 😇

    • @jaimefewer6297
      @jaimefewer6297 16 днів тому +6

      My sincere condolences on the loss of your of your brother ❤️‍🩹

    • @RoyalMasterpiece
      @RoyalMasterpiece 15 днів тому +4

      God bless him for his service. God bless you and may He provide His comfort and peace during this time. 🙏🏻❤️

    • @circomkt
      @circomkt 15 днів тому +3

      May your brother rest in peace. God bless him.

  • @grandma27or8
    @grandma27or8 16 днів тому +29

    What a wonderful gift for this amazing family. You never know when a gentle push can be life saving for you and put you over the edge and keep you thinking positively. Bless you secret Santa for helping this family. Dialysis’ is so difficult for keeping alive.

    • @courtneesdad
      @courtneesdad 16 днів тому +1

      Amen

    • @angiepangie989
      @angiepangie989 5 днів тому

      And the ripple effects, I discovered secret Santa the same Christmas I lost my brother and it really REALLY helped me survive and not go back to my old lifestyle bc it was also my first Christmas sober and I was so excited to actually give my family real presents that I spent real money on.

  • @peggyesquibel8353
    @peggyesquibel8353 16 днів тому +20

    I so needed this uplifting video today! May this man find a kidney donor and live a full, healthy, long life! Comfort, love and peace to him and his family! Thank you Secret Santa and East Idaho News!

  • @jacquelynrothschild5229
    @jacquelynrothschild5229 11 днів тому +4

    I look forward to these every year! Can't tell you how many times I cry! Whoever secret Santa is ... truly is a miracle worker ❤

  • @lisacorcoran6616
    @lisacorcoran6616 9 днів тому +4

    You Are The Best Secret Santa !!!!!!! Thank -You For Helping Them ! ❤ 😊

  • @winniemufungu5675
    @winniemufungu5675 16 днів тому +26

    This episode really made me shed tears ,I hope Josh gets his kidney, very deserving of the gifts.

  • @HorseLady1109
    @HorseLady1109 14 днів тому +9

    He clearly was not feeling well, but clearly thankful. Thank you Secret Santa! ❤

  • @hrefnagumannsdottir3854
    @hrefnagumannsdottir3854 16 днів тому +23

    Love Secret santa! My 17 years old daughter went through Liver transplant last year ... LOVE from Iceland

  • @Dakotaman2003
    @Dakotaman2003 16 днів тому +28

    I have a real soft spot in my heart for transplant recipients and dyalisis patients. My brother and sister had kidney transplant and they along with my father underwent dyalisis and i also temporarily 4 years ago for 8 weeks when my kidneys shut down. It isn't fun and takes a lot out of you. Thank you Secret Santa and Nate with your crew. You give new hope and love to us all!

  • @tpatrickl9539
    @tpatrickl9539 14 днів тому +7

    Secret Santa program is amazing. It’s one of those rare things that makes you feel good about humanity. I live in Colorado and I’m in all of what this program is doing for folks in Idaho!

  • @clivemason-ms8ju
    @clivemason-ms8ju 10 днів тому +4

    Watching the Secret Santa videos are a stark reminder that the problems most of us face pale into insignificance compared to those of others like this guy. I hope and pray that he will be matched with a donor before long. Thank you, Secret Santa, for easing his load, and to Nate and his team. If you can, please consider becoming an organ donor.

  • @lindastevens6861
    @lindastevens6861 16 днів тому +10

    You bring tears of Joy

  • @songbirds3712
    @songbirds3712 16 днів тому +18

    God bless you, Secret Santa.🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @bt.c.1829
    @bt.c.1829 16 днів тому +12

    My soul has been nourished!🎊🎉💕🎅💕🎊🎉

  • @shaynaletter5589
    @shaynaletter5589 16 днів тому +9

    I needed this today. Thank you Secret Santa, and all your helpers at EIN.

  • @kellistern816
    @kellistern816 15 днів тому +3

    From Australia, I send my best wishes to that dear man, and hope that he has success finding a donor!
    I donated one of my kidneys to my youngest daughter 5 years ago.
    It is an honour and a blessing that I was a match for her - and now, she is a new mother herself, giving birth to her first child last June. 💚💚💚

  • @RideoutMr
    @RideoutMr 16 днів тому +5

    Every state should have a secret santa.

  • @loveforeignaccents
    @loveforeignaccents 16 днів тому +15

    Yay!! Thank you, Secret Santa & EIN. I wish him a kidney match from one of his siblings and that all goes well for both parties when the time for surgery hopefully comes!!!!

  • @candienewton8463
    @candienewton8463 16 днів тому +8

    Many blessings to this family ❤

  • @CanadianDestinationGirl101
    @CanadianDestinationGirl101 16 днів тому +8

    We need this kind of Secret Santa in Canada. We need this kind of spirit in Canada. A lot of people need this kind of surprise. I love watching these and makes me cry 😊😊

  • @SharonOtt-u6w
    @SharonOtt-u6w 16 днів тому +13

    Oh, Secret Santa, you did it again. I'm in tears - happy tears - for this wonderful gift. ❤

  • @heathercloete7450
    @heathercloete7450 16 днів тому +12

    Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦.

  • @ferrisulf
    @ferrisulf 16 днів тому +7

    What a lovely man. This was wonderful to see something to make life easier for the family. One less thing to worry about.

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 16 днів тому +14

    I needed something to make me feel better tonight and this did the trick. I hope he gets what he needs.

  • @Lennyfyren
    @Lennyfyren 16 днів тому +6

    I have been watching this for the last two years now, nice to see people helping people in need. Greatings from Denmark

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 16 днів тому

      They've been doing it for 10 years now.

  • @jacquicoder7160
    @jacquicoder7160 16 днів тому +2

    I love starting my morning in tears - happy tears for those who receive such awesome gifts from Secret Santa. I pray this man will receive the healing that he needs but I am thankful that now he won't have to worry about his car getting him to those doctor appointments and wherever else his family needs to go.

  • @dgreen71
    @dgreen71 16 днів тому +10

    Awesome just Awesome 👌 👏

  • @Lala61669
    @Lala61669 16 днів тому +3

    Thanks Secret Santa and EIN, my grandfather passed away 4 years ago due to kidney failure, praying Josh feels better soon.

    • @ciaramc790
      @ciaramc790 16 днів тому +1

      Sorry for the loss of your Grandfather xo 😇

  • @nannettesteyn4913
    @nannettesteyn4913 16 днів тому +12

    Goosebumps every single time ! BLESSINGS! ❤

  • @meredithaherntamilio4553
    @meredithaherntamilio4553 16 днів тому +8

    God bless this gentleman and my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family im praying for him to make a full recovery AMEN

  • @N.McKellar
    @N.McKellar 16 днів тому +4

    My favorite clips to see on youtube! Watch them every Christmas!❤😊

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj 16 днів тому +8

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

    • @vikram0607
      @vikram0607 16 днів тому +2

      Fellow Indian here❤

    • @ONNpankaj
      @ONNpankaj 16 днів тому +2

      @vikram0607 Sanatani always respect kindness and generosity because of OM NAMO NAARAYANAYA

    • @vikram0607
      @vikram0607 16 днів тому +2

      @@ONNpankaj Jai Shree Ram 🙏 Har har Mahadev 🔱

    • @ONNpankaj
      @ONNpankaj 16 днів тому +1

      @@vikram0607 गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णु गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरा
      गुरुर्साक्षात परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः

  • @Hello-rn4sc
    @Hello-rn4sc 16 днів тому +5

    May GOD BLESS YOU ALL

  • @Beun007
    @Beun007 16 днів тому +8

    Wishing these people all the best from the Netherlands!

  • @funnymonkey012345678
    @funnymonkey012345678 16 днів тому +3

    Hope it all goes well!

  • @batchenblok
    @batchenblok 16 днів тому +7

    So touching, love from the Netherlands ❤

  • @monica11119
    @monica11119 16 днів тому +2

    A beautiful perfect gift for Josh and his family! Thank you Secret Santa! 🙏💫❤

  • @thegaminglime7103
    @thegaminglime7103 16 днів тому +9

    Wishing you health and happiness.
    ❤️ from Sweden 🇸🇪

  • @shaz8486
    @shaz8486 16 днів тому +16

    What a deserving family. Thank you secret Santa for another miracle for this family.
    Blessings and prayers for his return to full health 🙏🏻❤️💙❤️
    Thank you Nate, EIN, and ESPECIALLY SECRET SANTA for your continued generosity to your community 🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🤶🏻🎄🙏🏻✨✨✨❤️💙❤️💚❤️

  • @lizzynunez4906
    @lizzynunez4906 16 днів тому +6

    May God bless him with a new kidney ❣️🙏

  • @jreverie7018
    @jreverie7018 16 днів тому +7

    Thanks for all you guys do! Gosh that guy has went through so much, im glad you chose him :)

  • @r.r911
    @r.r911 16 днів тому +23

    Needed light news with the election going on. So happy for him. Poor guy.❤

  • @Cindy7777777
    @Cindy7777777 16 днів тому +7

    Secret Santa and East Idaho News, another fantastic miracle you all performed!!!!!!
    Epic as usual!!!
    Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much for giving Secret Santa, the way you have in the past, and continue to do!
    Thanks East Idaho News for being his or her elves!!!!!!

  • @linneaellis2704
    @linneaellis2704 16 днів тому +5

    I wish we had this over here. I know so many people who could use the light and hope . Secret Santa has a special place in the hearts of so many. Awesome videos!!

    • @brianbickle7395
      @brianbickle7395 16 днів тому +2

      There are plenty of millionaires and billionaires who could but think they’re bringing it with them

  • @Toiletbuggg
    @Toiletbuggg 16 днів тому +3

    SO DESERVING!! He's battled do much and still keeps smiling 🥹 Blessings to his family & hope he's able to enjoy the new ride!❤

  • @beckysmith8672
    @beckysmith8672 16 днів тому +3

    I hope I can help people like this someday.

    • @stephaniewright5909
      @stephaniewright5909 16 днів тому +1

      Start little every day ! Not money, just kindness!

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 16 днів тому +1

      ​@@stephaniewright5909
      Exactly!! Even smiles and hugs are Free to give!!!! People love those 🤗🤗🙂😀🙂

  • @beckypetersen2680
    @beckypetersen2680 16 днів тому +5

    What a sweet reaction!!!! Thanks SS and his elves!

  • @JW-rn6qf
    @JW-rn6qf 16 днів тому +5

    Wishing you the best of health. You have beaten the odds for a reason!!! Goodluck with the kidney!!! Prayers to you and your family sir

  • @HandlingPlanB
    @HandlingPlanB 16 днів тому +4

    This is what I love and miss about SE Idaho!

  • @angelikalindenau943
    @angelikalindenau943 16 днів тому +6

    What wonderful news!

  • @ABfromWindsor
    @ABfromWindsor 13 годин тому

    WHO IS THIS SECRET SANTA? HE HAS CHANGED THE LIVES OF MANY EACH YEAR DUE TO HIS CONPASSION FOR OTHERS AND SECRET SANTA TO ME YOU ARE AN ANGEL.❤

  • @joyanders3968
    @joyanders3968 16 днів тому +2

    God bless this man and his family. God bless Secret Santa and all his helpers. 🙏🙏❤❤❤

  • @flyn328
    @flyn328 16 днів тому +5

    Just awesome... ❤

  • @donnamitchell7707
    @donnamitchell7707 16 днів тому +12

    I hope, and pray that he has his kidney transplant. It's very hard going through kidney failure. I was diagnosed with it in 2020, when I caught covid, and it attacked my kidneys. Have a great day Nate, and his elves ❤️🙂⚘️.

    • @mariasant7810
      @mariasant7810 16 днів тому +1

      Praying that your health has improved and continues to improve❤️

    • @mariasant7810
      @mariasant7810 16 днів тому +1

      Hope your health continues to improve also ❤️

    • @donnamitchell7707
      @donnamitchell7707 16 днів тому

      @mariasant7810 Thank you so much Maria for the lovely comment. I will know next week if my kidneys have gotten any worse. I hope you have a fantastic day 🙂⚘️.

  • @Country_Girl63
    @Country_Girl63 16 днів тому +1

    This time of year when I get to watch Secret Santa with Nate and the crew lets me know that there are people who really care about others left in this world. I think if we stopped focusing on ourselves and what we want and start focusing on what other people don't have and that we might be able to help with. God bless all of you!

  • @stampinggrannieboyd9170
    @stampinggrannieboyd9170 13 днів тому +2

    You make my heart smile! Thank you to the secret Santa. We need more people who help others!❤

  • @brightandsleepy
    @brightandsleepy 16 днів тому +5

    What a lovely man. 😊

  • @nannybluebelle8643
    @nannybluebelle8643 16 днів тому +3

    Thankyou Secret Santa…. You bring a smile and hope to my face every morning here in the UK 🇬🇧 with your kindness to all these people 😊 xxx

  • @luattack123
    @luattack123 16 днів тому +2

    I hope he get well and enjoy his gift, the crying season starts, tears, happy tears i hope.💝💝

  • @shirleywarner8831
    @shirleywarner8831 16 днів тому +5

    Amazing wonderful

  • @TeeC1306
    @TeeC1306 16 днів тому +6

    Watching from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Martinbeef
    @Martinbeef 16 днів тому +3

    When I think I’ve been through so much, someone has been through more. There’s always someone worse off. I wish him and his family all the best for the future. Good health and good luck!! ❤

  • @deborahaviles708
    @deborahaviles708 16 днів тому +3

    Hope Josh gets that kidney & I think he's a walking miracle! Thanks, Secret Santa and Nate, and crew for all you do. Once again, I'm just 😭😭😭😭

  • @prietz1000
    @prietz1000 16 днів тому +3

    Good for Jeff!!!

  • @StickyAudits47
    @StickyAudits47 16 днів тому +2

    I'm a proud and strong former military guy who has his leak all the time when I watch these. Thank you Secret Santa!!

  • @alysiam1
    @alysiam1 16 днів тому +1

    Definitely deserve this.He is a living and walking miracle. I pray you find your kidney that you need.

  • @claudiamelisa7
    @claudiamelisa7 16 днів тому +4

    So very sweet!

  • @JimmyGerald
    @JimmyGerald 16 днів тому +2

    Poor Fella Has Been Through A Lifetime Battling With Health Issues As You Could Truly Tell,Just Imagine How He Wakes Up Everyday Not Knowing How His Day Is Gonna Be But Secret Santa Lite that Special Candle with The Glow On His Life Gifting Him and His Family With A Much Needed New Car seeing him in Shock Definitely Shows His Appreciation ❤❤ Thanks Secret Santa …Praying Your Health Becomes The Biggest Blessing Of Your Life Time ,May You And Your Family Have A Blessed Merry Merry Christmas ✨✨❤❤✨✨

  • @joandepies7133
    @joandepies7133 16 днів тому +1

    Every year I sit and watch these videos with a box of tissues. So happy for this family.

  • @Munkey92
    @Munkey92 16 днів тому +2

    I have been watching these for the last 3 years...just an incredible initiative, supporting the vulnerable in the community...much love from South Africa!

  • @antonchua3272
    @antonchua3272 16 днів тому +5

    go secret Santa 🎅

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 16 днів тому +3

    Wishing Josh all the very best. Praying that he finds a donor match.

  • @Ufc12345-m
    @Ufc12345-m 16 днів тому +3

    God bless him ❤❤❤

  • @ALanLovesJesus
    @ALanLovesJesus 12 днів тому

    I love to watch these videos every year. It’s so nice to see goodness in this country. May Jesus bless you Nate and the team. You are all beautiful souls. Watching from Louisiana. We all need to make differences in people’s lives. One kind gesture can make a person’s day. God Bless.

  • @Sam-Surrey
    @Sam-Surrey 16 днів тому +3

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏

  • @michellecox9099
    @michellecox9099 16 днів тому +2

    The Secret Santa gifts are the only time I love celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving. Thank you Secret Santa

  • @christeljansenvanvuuren69
    @christeljansenvanvuuren69 16 днів тому +2

    Nate every time you guys give present I cry my God bless every one

  • @beverlydavis2368
    @beverlydavis2368 16 днів тому +2

    God bless this man and his family, and especially the Secret Santa.

  • @dollyperry3020
    @dollyperry3020 16 днів тому +1

    Thank you Secret Santa!