A Secret Santa surprises a stunned grandmother who walks everywhere & is raising two grandchildren

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  • @marybarrett47
    @marybarrett47 10 місяців тому +68

    From a grandmother named Mary, who also raised a grandchild, God bless you, Mary.

  • @oiaiofoster4775
    @oiaiofoster4775 Рік тому +611

    This is One of Most Emotional Secret Santa Surprises Ever!!!!!! Not Too Much Ppl Think About Grandparents Anymore. 😔

    • @AlainnCorcaigh
      @AlainnCorcaigh Рік тому +8

      not in the Usa anyway.

    • @oiaiofoster4775
      @oiaiofoster4775 Рік тому +14

      Alainn........It can be Anywhere in The World. U.S.A is One of The Most Greatest & The Most Generous Countries in The World. Unfortunately Our Own Country Don't Take Care of the U.S.A First!!!!!! They are Busy Helping Other Countries that Don't Care About The U.S.A!!!!! & It Depends on The Parents Upbringing.

    • @GoGoPooerRangers
      @GoGoPooerRangers Рік тому +12

      ​@@AlainnCorcaighDon't generalize an entire country based on your cynicism and personal anecdotes.

    • @LabMama3
      @LabMama3 Рік тому +6

      Sadly, this is true

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 Рік тому +15

      So many grandparents raising grandkids 😭❤️

  • @nicklager1666
    @nicklager1666 Рік тому +774

    Grandmother works more than most adults that i know. remarkable bless her

    • @vertderferk
      @vertderferk Рік тому +27

      I have one elder left in my life. I am in my mid fifties and an do not want to be the elder. You are 1000% correct. Bless her

    • @sharonmickey4566
      @sharonmickey4566 Рік тому +10

      AMEN!!

    • @kristinapriest2545
      @kristinapriest2545 Рік тому +5

      amen

    • @dogmama2many
      @dogmama2many Рік тому +11

      I love Mary! I bet she is a great neighbor too. Her Granddaughters are so lucky to have her. Merry Christmas Mary!

    • @emily3
      @emily3 Рік тому +6

      This made me cry! I just lost my last surviving grandparent and I miss her! such a beautiful video though 😭

  • @artinheaven4572
    @artinheaven4572 Рік тому +370

    63 year old man sitting with tears in my eyes for that wonderful woman's struggle, and what you did for her. Don't ever stop doing this.

  • @chrik25
    @chrik25 Рік тому +46

    She kept bringing up her girls even though they are not there you can tell she wanted to share that moment with her loved ones. She is amazing!

  • @MK-hx5wd
    @MK-hx5wd 10 місяців тому +34

    Bless her heart! 70 years, raising her granddaughters, ones only seven... I can't imagine. Hope she'll be around for as long as THOSE GIRLS NEED HER!!

  • @Shankulaaa
    @Shankulaaa Рік тому +263

    I am the granddaughter of an amazing woman who raised me from toddlerhood to teen years...She saved me, and I am crying because I'm so moved by what this loving, selfless woman is doing for her granddaughters.
    I truly believe there's a special place on the other side for family members who step in to raise children who wouldve been otherwise neglected.
    This gift couldn't possibly have gone to a more worthy individual. ❤

    • @kariay50
      @kariay50 Рік тому +1

      ❤👵

    • @dominicbonarrigo6502
      @dominicbonarrigo6502 Рік тому +3

      My grandma helped raise me too.

    • @Lynn-f4g
      @Lynn-f4g 11 місяців тому +7

      Trust me as a Grandmother raising her Granddaughter since she was nine days old,she's now about to be five you were her biggest blessing!You love your children,but when you become a Grandma it's a love even deeper.Theres a love and bond there for you that's unexplainable!

    • @MaryKelly-ji8ve
      @MaryKelly-ji8ve 11 місяців тому +2

      Your grandmother is exactly the same as this lady and i bet she is so proud of you ❤

    • @Shankulaaa
      @Shankulaaa 11 місяців тому

      ​​@@MaryKelly-ji8ve I lost her 21 years ago on December 19th...the anniversary of the worst day of my life.
      My grandma Joanne was my best friend, biggest fan, and the only person on earth who I have ever trusted would never hurt me. Your words were really needed by me today, thank you.

  • @fire12731
    @fire12731 17 днів тому +4

    Her grandchildren are blessed to have her

  • @zozzarogeorge6720
    @zozzarogeorge6720 10 місяців тому +7

    WHAT A SWEETHEART

  • @melindablunk613
    @melindablunk613 Рік тому +100

    When she said it’s what any grandmother would do…I almost lost it. Such a sweet woman.

  • @teresam2261
    @teresam2261 Рік тому +268

    I am not sure anyone can watch this without crying. It’s clear she has a heart of gold. What an amazing and deserving person. Thank you Secret Santa! ❤

    • @courtneesdad
      @courtneesdad Рік тому +20

      I’m an old man and my eyes were leaking

    • @claudiatapia8310
      @claudiatapia8310 Рік тому +12

      Yep, same here and Nathan had the right words to tell her, so emotional ❤🥲🙏

    • @barba5537
      @barba5537 Рік тому +6

      Not me , anyway. I wish her safe travels from the other side of earth. NZ.

    • @teresam2261
      @teresam2261 Рік тому +5

      @@barba5537 That’s ok, and it is kind of you to wish her well. 💕

    • @LabMama3
      @LabMama3 Рік тому +10

      I watched this twice and cried both times. I’m so happy for her.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 10 місяців тому +11

    Grandma’s are the True Heroes in our Lives. 👍🙏

  • @theresebabel8241
    @theresebabel8241 Рік тому +187

    From one grandma who raised 2 grandsons to you, you are God's gift to your grandchildren. God bless you forever

  • @lifeofcrafting247
    @lifeofcrafting247 10 місяців тому +7

    What an amazing woman and how everything every thought was about “her girls” God bless the secret santa for helping fix what got “broken first”

  • @robertc49
    @robertc49 Рік тому +199

    It's not what any grandma would do. It's what a loving grandparent would do. This one was a great Secret Santa. And there's so much more to come. I love to cry happy tears it's refreshing for my soul.

    • @ilb735
      @ilb735 Рік тому +22

      Right there with you! 🥂😂👍🏼💝

  • @Boogledigs
    @Boogledigs Рік тому +184

    What a wonderful woman. So dignified, strong willed and full of love.

  • @paulthomas5901
    @paulthomas5901 Рік тому +51

    2:06 "There's nothing special about me", says the worlds nicest lady while wearing her pink sweater with a cat's face on it. 😅👏 I guarantee her grandkids know how special she is. They're very fortunate to have her as a wonderful role-model. 💪❤️🖖🙏

  • @amyfender1
    @amyfender1 Рік тому +114

    Okay, I need a part two on this one!! I would absolutely love to see her as she shows the kids the car. That's something I would love to see.
    As I watched this it's like I could see the weight immediately lifted off of her shoulders....... like physically. She took a deep breath and actually stood up a little bit straighter. That sense of being able to finally take a breath because you know everything's going to be okay. What a precious soul she is and I'm so thankful for secret Santa and for Nate and all of the team. Thank you so much for all that you do

    • @courtneesdad
      @courtneesdad Рік тому +10

      I know. I was hoping Nate would have stuck around until they did

  • @cwalters7399
    @cwalters7399 Рік тому +128

    Wow!!! "..sometimes things need to be broken before they are fixed " priceless wisdom, what a sincere heartfelt humbling reaction ❤

  • @dixie3086
    @dixie3086 Рік тому +16

    Ok. This one made me cry. I'm a 70 year old widow helping raise a grandchild. He's 21 in a few days. God Bless you Secret Santa and God has already blessed this lovely lady.

  • @alidapretorius5890
    @alidapretorius5890 10 місяців тому +5

    Oh, she is the loveliest Grandmama!! Thank you Secret Santa, for spreading so much beautiful love and help to those who need it !! I'm in Australia, but I'm hooked on this program every year!

  • @seanmcgloin8908
    @seanmcgloin8908 Рік тому +104

    The world needs more news like this, and more people like Mary.

  • @djohnranch
    @djohnranch Рік тому +152

    Tough and tender. Great job grandma!

  • @sharonwebb945
    @sharonwebb945 Рік тому +63

    Worthy recipient! So so glad you gave her a car. I can only imagine how relieved she is after receiving both gifts…. Beautiful story

  • @krisbradbury8602
    @krisbradbury8602 Рік тому +23

    Gave me chills watching this one. What a wonderful grandmother! Many years ago I was raising 4 children (only one was mine, one was my nephew and two others were a friends children that she couldn't take care of), my disabled sister and cousin lived with me as well and our vehicle caught fire. I had to walk everywhere when I couldn't find a ride. I would dig out the old baby stroller and would walk the 5 miles or so to the closest grocery store and use the stroller to bring back groceries when I couldn't find a ride. I was finally able to purchase a vehicle at a police auction for a mere $500. The car was worth about $3500. One of my neighbors paid for the registration and a year's worth of liability insurance. It was a true blessing! God bless her and her granddaughter's!

  • @marjorieo.8288
    @marjorieo.8288 11 місяців тому +16

    Grandparents are the absolute best! My grandparents raised me and my sisters and cousins. The best people ever

  • @valerienelson3296
    @valerienelson3296 Рік тому +145

    We love you secret Santa❤

  • @Cecilia-fc3sg
    @Cecilia-fc3sg Рік тому +53

    I also am 70 and this touched me a great deal. I can't imagine having to do all she does. Such a beautiful attitude. Blessings on her.

  • @nadinefrandsen6087
    @nadinefrandsen6087 Рік тому +339

    I love this!! Beautiful story and well deserved💗

  • @jcspider7259
    @jcspider7259 Рік тому +114

    We ALL LOVE YOU, Meri. You are a deeply wonderful person!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @loveforeignaccents
    @loveforeignaccents Рік тому +124

    That was such a good one. She was so overwhelmed and trembling but so appreciative. I only wish someone could record her grandkids' reactions when they saw it and found out and sent that in.
    Thank you, Secret Santa, and EIN!

  • @tikbalangbukid
    @tikbalangbukid Рік тому +21

    Granny truly deserves the car, gifts.

  • @shortafewbolts
    @shortafewbolts Рік тому +60

    Thank you Secret Santa, Thank you East Idaho News....Thank you for being a special person Mary.

    • @joycef8443
      @joycef8443 Рік тому +10

      Did y’all catch that she is raising a 7 year old!!!! God Bless her

    • @smileyone1612
      @smileyone1612 Рік тому

      ​@@joycef8443 2 girls.

    • @texas2step266
      @texas2step266 Рік тому +2

      This very special woman got a well-deserved gift from a loving person, delivered by other kind and giving people. Don't you want to just hug them all? Secret Santa stories remind me that among our friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. are many very kind and generous people, often in ways no one else ever sees.

  • @mabelregimal5407
    @mabelregimal5407 Рік тому +47

    Awww Nate! "There's a lot special about you"! What a nice thing to say to someone.

  • @iHATEFORCE
    @iHATEFORCE Рік тому +42

    My favorite time of day is midnight when it's Secret Santa season!

  • @kathleenardrey5094
    @kathleenardrey5094 Рік тому +32

    Wow! What a lovely grandmother! I loved it when she says "my girls" about the granddaughters! They will be so happy and proud of her. She is a lovely example of love, stability, and caring for children is all about. Plus, her kitty sweatshirt shows how much fun she must be, too! peace

  • @directive21
    @directive21 Рік тому +174

    This is so beautiful!

  • @act2lifeafter50
    @act2lifeafter50 Рік тому +42

    Every year, I wait for EIN and Secret Santa. I cry with joy along with the recipients. Thank you, Secret Santa! Many blessings Mary!

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 Рік тому +5

      I look forward to these videos so much!!! ❤️

    • @Krampus360
      @Krampus360 Рік тому +3

      I do too ! 👏👏👏

  • @heathercloete7450
    @heathercloete7450 Рік тому +19

    What a granny. 💕 from a granny in South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @kenrowan9218
    @kenrowan9218 Рік тому +8

    This was so touching,warmed my heart, tears in my eyes.God bless this dear lady ,and who ever was so kind to do this for her.

  • @kelseyhazelton9632
    @kelseyhazelton9632 Рік тому +127

    God bless you Mary ❤

    • @jeffcoley668
      @jeffcoley668 Рік тому +8

      I think God just has. He always see our good deeds like her taking her grandchildren and giving them a loving home grandma's. Oh yes and secret Santa's.

  • @conniemalloy8494
    @conniemalloy8494 10 місяців тому +2

    God bless Mary ❤❤❤

  • @rogermckinnon5738
    @rogermckinnon5738 Рік тому +67

    Such a humble lady and so deserving merry Christmas

  • @altrace-l9x
    @altrace-l9x Рік тому +20

    "It's what any grandmother would do" she says - sadly thats not so in the world today but she is an awesome example to her 2 granddaughters and I hope they have a lovely thanksgiving together xx

  • @george8873
    @george8873 Рік тому +51

    Was super sweet how she was calling her grandkids my kids. She sees them as her own kids now. Loved how she was saying how happy they will be about having a car now.

    • @goosewhisperer6275
      @goosewhisperer6275 Рік тому +3

      🥰 Yes! I was wishing the kids were there, so we could see how excited/happy they were! 🥰

  • @garyroelli855
    @garyroelli855 Рік тому +127

    Thanks once more to the Secret Santa and all involved. Merry Christmas!

  • @evelynlee1807
    @evelynlee1807 Рік тому +27

    Thank you Secret Santa for helping this precious family.
    God bless ya'll!

  • @laurengilliland6272
    @laurengilliland6272 9 днів тому +2

    Thank you, Secret Santa for providing her and those girls a car!!!❤❤❤

  • @cynthiak5422
    @cynthiak5422 Рік тому +10

    Meri is so deserving of this. She is a very special lady! ❤

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Рік тому +5

      The fact that she said there was nothing special about her shows how special she really is.

  • @ms.one-town901
    @ms.one-town901 Рік тому +33

    You just want to hug her. Granny’s are the absolute best. Miss mine!♥️😭

  • @gloriaorth4628
    @gloriaorth4628 Рік тому +13

    Couldn't have gone to a more deserving grandma ❤️ God bless you Secret Santa

  • @stevegalish1037
    @stevegalish1037 11 місяців тому +1

    What a wonderful and deserving lady! Thank you Nate and thank you Secret Santa!

  • @cdnest
    @cdnest 11 місяців тому +9

    THANK you for this from Hamburg, Germany! I LOVE when good things happen to good people ! Please never stop doing this !

  • @randychappell980
    @randychappell980 15 днів тому +1

    How deserving! So appreciative of the giving spirit of the Secret Santa! May we all make a difference in the lives around us!

  • @emrsdca
    @emrsdca Рік тому +87

    I am so happy for her!!❤

  • @klutfy
    @klutfy 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm not crying, you're crying. 😭♥

  • @pamprier4710
    @pamprier4710 Рік тому +8

    My only comment this time is... WOW!!

  • @scottfw7169
    @scottfw7169 10 місяців тому +1

    Loving her cute and cheerful cat sweatshirt. 😸

  • @Macgyverbrown
    @Macgyverbrown 11 місяців тому +10

    As someone who was raised by their great-grandmother, this was especially moving for me. Grandparents her second to none what an amazing lady!

  • @lisac9342
    @lisac9342 10 місяців тому +1

    I have watched these stories all week and by far, this is my fav. She sooooo appreciated and needed this gift. Everybody needs a Gma like her. Blessings.

  • @lynnetrathen4587
    @lynnetrathen4587 Рік тому +12

    My best friend is raising 2 out of 5 grandbabies instead of being able to retire their ages are 3 & 13 both are autistic. This makes her an absolute angel 🥰 she struggles at times but she’s doing it. This beautiful lady has stepped up in her retirement and taken on young kids so this also makes her an incredible Nana 🥰🥰

    • @susanf4857
      @susanf4857 Рік тому +1

      Wow!! Praying for your friend!! 🙏❤️

  • @MadderMel
    @MadderMel Рік тому +1

    ' There's nothing special about me '
    Yes !I There IS !!

  • @PatricesProjects
    @PatricesProjects Рік тому +15

    Mary is precious. So humble. The way her hand shook when she saw the key almost made me cry.

  • @nancymathew4253
    @nancymathew4253 Рік тому +6

    How can you not cry watching these - I’m crying for her and her grand daughters - what a blessing- God is great and secret Santa is great . So many giving people in this world . ❤

  • @davidward5545
    @davidward5545 10 місяців тому +1

    You are Really AMAZING...God bless you always...Vicky

  • @debbrown995
    @debbrown995 Рік тому +8

    I'm always touched by how many Secret Santa gift recipients insist they are nothing special or that others deserve help more. I think that's a true sign of a giving heart. Bless this Grandma!

  • @deborahaviles708
    @deborahaviles708 Рік тому +18

    She is one beautiful lady. She's beautiful inside & out. I'm so glad she's no longer going to have to walk in the cold any longer. Living on a fixed income is hard enough without the extra added costs associated with raising 2 kids. I would love to hug her if I could. If more people were like her the world would be a better place ❤ Thank you, Secret Santa 🎅 🧑‍🎄 We love you from all over the world 🌎 ❤️🍎🗽🇺🇸

  • @uwone7778
    @uwone7778 Рік тому +52

    Nice work East Idaho News!

  • @FreddyFuFu
    @FreddyFuFu 11 місяців тому +1

    You make my holiday season each year

  • @dennok3357
    @dennok3357 Рік тому +8

    The relationship between grandparents and grandkids is usually very strong, there's a special bond between them and I understand why the granny here is committed to raising her grandkids. God bless her to see them grow and be independent.

    • @williamhanna4823
      @williamhanna4823 Рік тому

      The old joke says that grandparents have a special bond with grandchildren because they are united against a common enemy.

  • @kelperdude
    @kelperdude Рік тому +37

    A very special grandmother.

  • @jeanpatterson4283
    @jeanpatterson4283 Рік тому +37

    Wonderful. Thank you secret santa for the relief and joy you give to people. Love from Cape Town.

  • @janetmcdonald2572
    @janetmcdonald2572 Рік тому +9

    “ I have to tell you a funny story” what an inspiration she is❤

  • @mr2646
    @mr2646 Рік тому +3

    She has a big ❤. She only thinks to her granddaughters. Beautiful soul.

  • @valkyrieelyn860
    @valkyrieelyn860 Рік тому +9

    I’m a senior raising a grandchild. Bless this grandma for stepping up and thank you so much for helping her! ❤️

  • @DistinctiveThinking
    @DistinctiveThinking Рік тому +11

    What a humble and loving woman! All she could talk about was 'her girls' being so excited. Oh my! She IS somebody special! ❤❤❤

  • @annettefabiano3578
    @annettefabiano3578 6 днів тому

    Just a beautiful story. Mary is special. The kind of Grandmother everyone deserves.

  • @Roxie174
    @Roxie174 Рік тому +14

    Thank you Secret Santa! I cried along with her!! ❤️ Most of all these bits brings tears to my eyes, But this one tears were streaming!! It is a wonderful world!! 🎶🎵

  • @milling37
    @milling37 11 місяців тому +1

    God bless her..She deserves this 🙏❤️

  • @kerryhall7506
    @kerryhall7506 Рік тому +24

    Absolutely Beautiful……….. I Absolutely Love The Way You Guys And Secret Santa Helps These Beautiful People That Deserve The Best…….THANK YOU ALL FROM AUSTRALIA 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  • @karenpower1643
    @karenpower1643 Рік тому +1

    Damn onions making me cry again!

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie Рік тому +18

    Oh, this is a perfect gift for her and her granddaughters! Thank you so much Secret Santa! Blessings to all!

  • @martinfreeman8486
    @martinfreeman8486 Рік тому +2

    Great lady wonderful ❤😊😊

  • @Spikeswift
    @Spikeswift Рік тому +11

    Pretty in pink and tickled pink. Wonderful gift for such a deserving lady. Thank you secret santa from here in the UK x

  • @jameswhitman8710
    @jameswhitman8710 11 місяців тому +1

    My wife and I adopted our two grandchildren and have been since they were under a year old(there 10 months apart) and now are 15 and 16 y/o. Both are the miracle of our lives and doing so well in school. This one got to me.

  • @davidpietarila699
    @davidpietarila699 Рік тому +3

    The people most deserving, are usually the ones that think they are least deserving. I like it when Secret Santa proves them wrong.

    • @emily3
      @emily3 Рік тому

      Agreed!!! 😭

  • @cynthiaahern9081
    @cynthiaahern9081 11 місяців тому +1

    I don't usually cry when watching these, but this one got me 😢😢❤

  • @ThatHomelessScrubbalo
    @ThatHomelessScrubbalo 11 місяців тому +5

    I look forward to these Secret Santa videos all year. It just sucks that i have to wait till the end of a terrible year to finally get my spirits up... It always feels good to see these videos! Thank You Secret Santa and East Idaho News!

  • @williamfitzpatrick4533
    @williamfitzpatrick4533 Рік тому +2

    God Bless you Mary! We love you.

  • @lynnguest4248
    @lynnguest4248 Рік тому +9

    What a blessing for this lady and her family!!!

  • @2times2is4
    @2times2is4 Рік тому +3

    Wonderful story. So many grandparents raising children when they should be relaxing

  • @cristianalvarado434
    @cristianalvarado434 10 місяців тому +1

    God bless her ❤❤

  • @SJC49
    @SJC49 Рік тому +77

    Love you, Nate and EIN! Mary, you so deserve this! 😍🇨🇦

  • @bonierl
    @bonierl Рік тому +1

    God bless her, she more than deserves it🙌🙏❤. I would looooooove to see her girls reaction.

  • @jamespepper8671
    @jamespepper8671 Рік тому +6

    YAY!

  • @catross740
    @catross740 11 місяців тому +1

    Every episode i watch, i say "ohhhh that was my favorite one EVER"
    this episode was no exception ❤❤❤❤

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj Рік тому +4

    Secret Santa,EIN and all others valuable person precious work always and Love from Bharat (India) 🇮🇳

  • @karenjones1897
    @karenjones1897 10 місяців тому +1

    i am so glad i found this channel on youtube. makes my heart happy.

  • @mshockey73
    @mshockey73 Рік тому +26

    Thank you for blessing Mary Secret Santa. I think she's going to have a very Merry Christmas!!

  • @Francesc2000
    @Francesc2000 11 місяців тому +1

    What a wonderful grandma and awesome secret Santa.