A touching Secret Santa surprise for a young widow whose husband's death saved two others

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  • @adrianropp
    @adrianropp Рік тому +3777

    I am one of the kidney recipients and also the one who wasn’t expected to live to the end of this year. Albert and Lori not only saved my life, they gave me a new one! God bless this amazing family.

    • @redwoods7370
      @redwoods7370 Рік тому +185

      And God bless you!

    • @Rock_K9
      @Rock_K9 Рік тому +176

      How wonderful for you. May you live a long and joyous life. God Bless you and all who are here.

    • @lorirwilson
      @lorirwilson Рік тому +116

      May you live a long and beautiful life! What a gift to have received! Prayers and love to you and yours - as well as the Luce family for their beautiful sacrifice. Surely heaven is happy to see such acts of love.

    • @christinablair1978
      @christinablair1978 Рік тому +130

      My heart aches for them but, it rejoices for you. I pray that you will now have a long and joyous life. I also pray that everyone will surround this family with love and support, they will need it in the coming months/years.

    • @708Chrystal
      @708Chrystal Рік тому +73

      Glory to God Adrian for second chance. Please don't forget this family

  • @frakkinMatt812
    @frakkinMatt812 10 місяців тому +56

    "Completed his mission here." So powerful.

  • @francesostrowski2374
    @francesostrowski2374 Рік тому +40

    Her husband is a hero!

  • @rangzenla
    @rangzenla 10 місяців тому +21

    so so deserving. Thank you Secret Santa for bringing a little sunshine in their life.

  • @MonkeyFace544
    @MonkeyFace544 Рік тому +8

    Crying in NC. Secret Santa, you are a blessing to so many.

  • @cindymanning3097
    @cindymanning3097 Рік тому +189

    That little boy has the most beautifully expressive face. You can see his grief, his worry and his love so clearly. So wonderful that this happened for them.

    • @imjudgingyou000
      @imjudgingyou000 10 місяців тому +4

      I chuckled when he scolded his sister quietly because she ripped off the bow hahaha 😂 too cute

    • @daviamorim
      @daviamorim 8 місяців тому +1

      And he looks A LOT like his dad!

  • @robbiemarcum8878
    @robbiemarcum8878 Рік тому +87

    Those kidneys matching are miracles. This is so special. Chills. She is a special woman too.

  • @cryptoforce990
    @cryptoforce990 Рік тому +5

    Families are FOREVER

  • @bassochris4051
    @bassochris4051 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much secret Santa .

  • @9eyeswideopen
    @9eyeswideopen Рік тому +155

    A family member had the honour to receive a kidney transplant. As I watch her today I am in awe of the sacrifice of a person to give life when their’s was ending.😪
    Thank you, Albert and Lori for your sacrifice, so others could have another chance of life.

  • @jenessab9314
    @jenessab9314 Рік тому +10

    This was one of my favorite

  • @TheMissKittey
    @TheMissKittey Рік тому +312

    Absolutely incredible how strong this woman is!
    With everything she is going through, she is holding her family together, is still thinking of others, even saying "others need this more than me".
    She is filled with gratitude, pointing out how "loving and caring people are" and how she wished SHE could be giving, instead of receiving.
    This woman has my utmost respect, I wish her and her family all the best ❣❣❣
    Also I would like to point out how empathetic and sensitive Nate is! 💖
    He was able to lighten the mood by interacting with the adorable baby girl, and giving compliments to the entire family.
    He has such a natural sense for these emotionally loaded situations, he is the perfect messanger for our generous Secret Santa! ❤

  • @Backstagemom3701
    @Backstagemom3701 Рік тому +134

    As a widow of a fallen law enforcement officer, you have touched all of us. Thank you Secret Santa and Nate & crew❤❤❤❤

  • @raggedyann4372
    @raggedyann4372 Рік тому +353

    What beautiful children.
    Praying for strength for this family. Thank you Secret Santa🙏🏻

  • @shikhalemuel6802
    @shikhalemuel6802 Рік тому +3

    Crying over my coffee first thing in the morning.

  • @Chronicmom68
    @Chronicmom68 Рік тому +379

    Well, this one is a tear jerker!!! I'm so happy this family was blessed, as they blessed others through their loss. Bless them. Thank you, Secret Santa and East Idaho News.

    • @ardieatkinson7408
      @ardieatkinson7408 11 місяців тому

      God bless this sweet family and I am sure husband and father of the family is watching over with love…God rest his soul!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @venerablemettaji6944
    @venerablemettaji6944 Рік тому +178

    "You really bless people's lives" (Secret Santa) - cannot be said better than that. Saluting Albert and Lori and their life-changing kindness and generosity

  • @mariacristinacampera3710
    @mariacristinacampera3710 Рік тому +100

    What I find incredibly inspiring is that ALL the recipients say 'there are other people more deserving than me' - what wonderful people. All my love from Italy ❤❤❤

  • @rebeccaradbourne5651
    @rebeccaradbourne5651 Рік тому +71

    These drop at 7am in the UK, i honestly look forward to starting my day out with these ❤

    • @janepearson5802
      @janepearson5802 Рік тому +12

      Ditto from Yorkshire. These give me hope .

    • @Charlie-bh3yk
      @Charlie-bh3yk Рік тому +13

      I don’t usually watch these until the evening, I can’t work with puffy eyes from crying!

    • @linodinardo4798
      @linodinardo4798 7 місяців тому +1

      toronto, canada. think im gonna add this to my morning routine.. need more of this.. less of everything else

  • @jjellybelmo4
    @jjellybelmo4 Рік тому +88

    Bless this woman and her babies.

  • @loveforeignaccents
    @loveforeignaccents Рік тому +229

    Rest in peace, Albert. Glad he was able to help out those other men that needed kidneys, and how great they they were a match and knew this man and his family. Hopefully they will come to visit the family every once in a while when both of them are up for it, as I'm sure it would be nice.
    I feel so bad for this woman, but her pain in so fresh... only the passage of time is going to help her over such a huge loss. Her kids are darling and so well behaved, too. I hope all of them do well growing up without their poor dad. Hope they all enjoy the Christmas lights once they're up!
    Thank you, Secret Santa!!!

    • @adrianropp
      @adrianropp Рік тому +35

      I live in Salt Lake now, but I have every intention to visit them when I come up for Christmas!

    • @emmajp_9385
      @emmajp_9385 Рік тому +1

      @@adrianropp🤍🤍🤍

    • @redrose41000
      @redrose41000 Рік тому +2

      @@adrianropp❤❤❤

    • @hubert2038
      @hubert2038 Рік тому +2

      ​@@adrianropp❤❤❤

    • @allisontaylor1818
      @allisontaylor1818 Рік тому +2

      ​@@adrianropp❤❤❤❤

  • @garrettelliott6623
    @garrettelliott6623 Рік тому +86

    The look on that little boy’s face was haunting! God bless this family!

    • @garyzink1927
      @garyzink1927 Рік тому +18

      I thought I was the only one who could see the pain in his face as he listened to his mother. God please watch over this precious family. Peace from Northern Michigan.

    • @ashtonstout7375
      @ashtonstout7375 Рік тому +17

      Yes. He’s in so much pain. I hope he’s able to enjoy Christmas, but I know the first holidays without your loved ones are the hardest.

    • @garrettelliott6623
      @garrettelliott6623 Рік тому +3

      @@garyzink1927 My granddad is from Escanaba and my grandma is from Powers

    • @grandmaof4659
      @grandmaof4659 11 місяців тому +4

      I just wanted to go through the screen and grab that little guy and give him a huge hug

  • @50sRockChick
    @50sRockChick Рік тому +72

    Aww gosh. She so deserved this. And what an amazing gift she did for others fulfilling his wish of being a donor.

  • @marypscreationsandmoreprog4316
    @marypscreationsandmoreprog4316 Рік тому +104

    Tear jerker for sure
    Love the Secret Santa
    So beautiful to give and change people’s lives. ❤❤❤❤

    • @monicakimsey5664
      @monicakimsey5664 Рік тому +2

      When she said it was life changing I believe she meant it. ❤

    • @robertmason7553
      @robertmason7553 Рік тому +3

      She got me (53 year old man) before she even said a word.

  • @jackyparrott
    @jackyparrott Рік тому +2

    You sweetheart humbled your heart and God has lifted you up. Cast your cares upon the Lord for He cares for your whole family.

  • @averyvaliant
    @averyvaliant Рік тому +18

    I wish East Idaho News would set up a gofundme page for each of these families or individuals who've been through so much, so others, not just Secret Santa, could donate to help them out.

  • @mshockey73
    @mshockey73 Рік тому +139

    God bless her and her family.
    Thank you Secret Santa for helping them out. I'm sure they'll never forget your kindness!

  • @staycool163
    @staycool163 Рік тому +56

    The little girl looks like her dad. Beautiful family. Prayers and blessings to the family.

  • @theendorsement
    @theendorsement Рік тому +15

    Once again... morning coffee, EI News, Secret Santa and morning tears. Great way to start the day. RIP Albert 🙏

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 10 місяців тому +2

    Nothing More Important than the Gift of Life. SS Recipient Lost her Husband, I Lost an Older Brother. Both of them Donated Organs which Brings Great Comfort. 👍🙏

  • @mermaidofaloha
    @mermaidofaloha Рік тому +37

    He will see the Christmas lights from heaven. ⭐️ God bless your family. 🙏

  • @DodlDecF
    @DodlDecF Рік тому +54

    Thank you Secret Santa for helping all these wonderful people this year.

  • @teresam2261
    @teresam2261 Рік тому +81

    Albert is a hero in so many ways. God bless this family. Thank you Secret Santa for helping them. And especially for adding the Christmas lights. ❤🤗. They are so deserving.

  • @lala_arneezy
    @lala_arneezy Рік тому +1

    Wow how strong her son is being. God bless him

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj Рік тому +12

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

  • @ms.cellaneous7458
    @ms.cellaneous7458 Рік тому +76

    May God bless this lady and her children. They have been through so much and only four months ago. How very thoughtful of her to think of others during her time of loss. Yes, her husband lives on through the gift of life he gave to others. The very fact that both men were a match as recipients is a miracle in itself. The family picture at the end, so beautiful. Thank you, Secret Santa, for the wonderful gifts and thanks to Nate and helpers for the delivery. 🎅❤🙏

  • @anneroberts15
    @anneroberts15 10 місяців тому +8

    Your husband is a true hero and you must be very proud of him and his life continues through his children

  • @kathymiller9462
    @kathymiller9462 Рік тому +59

    WOW, just WOW. Stories that touch the heart. Every morning in Nov and Dec, I start my day with watching Secret Santa and have a good cry, not of sadness but filled with joy for such amazing people.

  • @carolpoe2730
    @carolpoe2730 Рік тому +32

    Just before leaving to go to work and now I’m crying! Good grief Secret Santa!!
    I love these videos!!

  • @rudewednesday8169
    @rudewednesday8169 Рік тому +19

    This is humbling. I hope you can feel the love that we are sending.

  • @wadeunderhile7977
    @wadeunderhile7977 4 місяці тому +6

    In a world filled with hatred and violence, secret Santa blesses everyone with a few moments of love and comfort. God bless you who ever you are.

  • @Tunapie
    @Tunapie Рік тому +35

    Rest in peace to her husband. A tragedy but also a miracle. God bless this family and the recipients for his organs. I pray they live long and well.

  • @sharonott7513
    @sharonott7513 Рік тому +40

    Well, that was pretty sad. Thank you, Secret Santa, for giving this family a wonderful gift.

  • @debbiecooper1677
    @debbiecooper1677 Рік тому +1

    Bless her. I am so sorry for the loss of her husband, But what a wonderful gift she gave.

  • @lawwdogg1digr
    @lawwdogg1digr Рік тому +19

    Carrying out God’s work in East Idaho. Thank you.

  • @roseann5562
    @roseann5562 Рік тому +37

    This has to be at the absolute top of my list of favorite Secret Santa gifts. What a great man he was, and a beautiful family.

  • @mirrrie
    @mirrrie 11 місяців тому +1

    Secret Santa can you please stop making me cry ❤

  • @joi3296
    @joi3296 Рік тому +77

    She’s a beautiful soul❤️

  • @ritapearl-im3wv
    @ritapearl-im3wv Рік тому +14

    May God richly bless the one who provides the means for Secret Santa. It blesses us who watch as well.

  • @carolmaz8675
    @carolmaz8675 11 місяців тому +1

    Wanted to se the lights x I’m in the U.K. and I think this is wonderful don’t think we have anythng like this !! One thing I notice is how giving Americans are . Maybe it’s the religious bkground and history but you are all so much warmer . Xxx lovely to see and how amazing the pple are who donate

  • @sevelatula
    @sevelatula 6 місяців тому +4

    Bless this lady. A special family.

  • @janetjohnson7279
    @janetjohnson7279 Рік тому +6

    🎄 Have a Very Merry
    Christmas!! 🎄

  • @josephjasem7926
    @josephjasem7926 22 години тому +1

    I’m crying tears of joy and sadness at the same time😢. May The Creator of the heavens make it easy on them.

  • @melanytodd2929
    @melanytodd2929 Рік тому +5

    WOW❣ G od is great. Loads of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

  • @Happy-qe2ri
    @Happy-qe2ri Рік тому +19

    God Bless this precious family!!! I love how she looked directly into the camera to thank Secret Santa and how she described how the Lord was in control of the kidney matches. God is so Good🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻. Secret Santa, you gave her some beautiful light and hope in some of her darkest days!!!! Thank you and thank Nate for always knowing what to say and being so wonderful to these very deserving families.

  • @nanapaintsil5891
    @nanapaintsil5891 Рік тому +9

    Thank you guys...Thank you Secret Santa..this got me❤❤❤❤....love from Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

  • @1968catrece
    @1968catrece Рік тому +35

    Thank you Secret Santa.
    To the LUCE family lots of Love and prayers ❤️

  • @KarenJIrvine
    @KarenJIrvine 11 місяців тому +1

    Albert was a hero x 2

  • @dianneyoung6170
    @dianneyoung6170 Рік тому +20

    Sitting here 😢 what an amazing family❤ God Bless their family

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie Рік тому +19

    So difficult to open boxes holding a child, but everyone helped, and she could barely talk, but was so grateful. Secret Santa, bless you! We all see so many people with no idea of what is going on in their lives, so it is wonderful that others are able to reach out to you, and then you can help those who need it and then that we all get to feel good, and even cry a little which gets rid of toxins and helps heal us. You are wonderful! Thank you to the news team, and thank you to all those people who send information to help those in need, and blessings to all those on here, but also everyone!

  • @markhiatt5068
    @markhiatt5068 Рік тому +1

    This was a true Christmas miracle

  • @terrandavis8237
    @terrandavis8237 Рік тому +17

    And the tears are back another year. Bless this family and all those they helped...Thank You Secret Santa.

  • @kmm129
    @kmm129 Рік тому +7

    "I'm not cryin' you're cryin'." Bless this beautiful family.

  • @Jacqueline1859
    @Jacqueline1859 Рік тому +107

    Sending so much strength to this family ❤

  • @jenscheibner792
    @jenscheibner792 11 місяців тому +1

    Perfect match, God is good and what an amazing, selfless gift she and her husband
    gave those two men in the middle of her grief...

  • @bpedoniquott7971
    @bpedoniquott7971 Рік тому +13

    Setting the example for your kids and being a spiritual human,thank you for the strength of it

  • @terrym5023
    @terrym5023 Рік тому +13

    Thank you Secret Santa for giving myself and hundreds more a feel good cry every morning 🌝

  • @paintedponies9490
    @paintedponies9490 Рік тому +6

    Thank you Secret Santa I hope that this encourages others to become secret Santas. God Bless you.

  • @Imthebrownunicorn
    @Imthebrownunicorn Рік тому +15

    This was beautifully heartbreaking

  • @helencannan3626
    @helencannan3626 Рік тому +28

    I love these secret Santa stories merry Christmas from Aotearoa New Zealand

  • @brendakerr7833
    @brendakerr7833 Рік тому +9

    Secret Santa you are so good to people.

  • @hellfiresass
    @hellfiresass 10 місяців тому +1

    When someone says "other people deserve it more". Just proves you do deserve it

  • @emilasmith4279
    @emilasmith4279 Рік тому +1

    ❤❤❤ So deserving. Bless you all.

  • @lesapayne
    @lesapayne Рік тому +7

    What an incredible man and a true hero in every way. A blue star hero now stands duty over those he loves from heaven. Thank you for your service and God bless your family, friends and community. 🌲🎁🧑‍🎄🌍🙏♥️

  • @stephp2276
    @stephp2276 Рік тому +3

    Such a deserving family. God bless them.

  • @johannamills5135
    @johannamills5135 Рік тому +3

    This daily secret Santa is my Advent Calendar. Thank you so much. Greetings from the Uk

  • @ariellesoullighting4309
    @ariellesoullighting4309 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Albert for your service and may blessings and love continue to rain down upon your family from heaven and earth

  • @mariaes623
    @mariaes623 Рік тому +7

    A true Christmas miracle that her late husband’s kidneys were matches for those two recipients! God bless this poor grieving woman and her family.😢

  • @dawnhasbroken6304
    @dawnhasbroken6304 Рік тому +4

    I'm supposed to be out hanging lights but i'm sitting here bawling like a baby. What wonderful people are around us.

  • @dianeburdey3887
    @dianeburdey3887 Рік тому +12

    My heart bleeds for that young child, losing his father. God bless you, Secret Santa. ❤🙏🎅🎄

  • @gbrown3020
    @gbrown3020 Рік тому +1

    What a wonderful lady.

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 Рік тому +16

    WOW , talk about a bitter sweet story. I am so very sorry for the loss of Albert , and I am so amazed at his selfless giving to others. I just wish everybody the best , Albert's family and the families that have been touched and helped by Albert's passing.

  • @terrylancey5451
    @terrylancey5451 Рік тому +6

    Such a beautiful lady. Thank you East idaho news and secret santa fir helping this awesome family.

  • @sarahw.6227
    @sarahw.6227 Рік тому +17

    Thank you Secret Santa! You really brought blessings down on this sweet family. I'm praying for them and for you. 🙏 💙🙏

  • @Rock_K9
    @Rock_K9 Рік тому +95

    God works in mysterious ways. Albert Luce continued his service to those in his community through the ultimate donation, the gift of life. What a kind and generous woman for what she did. Hoping her children have a beautiful and joyous Christmas, as well as the rest of their lives, knowing their dad continues to live on in others

    • @AlainnCorcaigh
      @AlainnCorcaigh Рік тому

      Is that the same God that allows the continued abuse, rape and murder of millions of innocent men, women and children every year

    • @Rock_K9
      @Rock_K9 Рік тому +2

      @@AlainnCorcaighNo, that would be Satan and those that yield to his evilness. Some, who have hate in their hearts, similarly like you. I will pray for you to receive and give joy.

  • @anniec6420
    @anniec6420 Рік тому +1

    oh no...its idaho news secret santa season....oh no it me crying season...what an amazing and appreciating woman....brave and emotional...i wish her blessing in the future.....

  • @brandy777
    @brandy777 Рік тому +1

    May our Lord God continue to comfort you and your family as well as giving you all strength. What you said was beautiful and even more beautiful than that is your faith in our Lord God, knowing He is with you and moving in your life, trusting Him in all ways. Prayers and love to you and your family from East Tennessee 💜

  • @lancearmsgone2298
    @lancearmsgone2298 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow. That was a tough one. Tragic story. Cute kids. Very nice Mom

  • @karenmuller7616
    @karenmuller7616 Рік тому +20

    Thanks Secret Santa! 😊🎄❄⛄

  • @maddieadams75
    @maddieadams75 Рік тому +34

    Secret Santa Nate and EIN crew thank you. My deepest condolences to the Luce family. What a blessing Albert will continue to help others with his organ donation. 🙏❤️

  • @KingSultan-mc4pg
    @KingSultan-mc4pg 11 місяців тому +2

    Who ever is secret Santa is God bless you and I love you 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @jasonboechler1842
    @jasonboechler1842 Рік тому +7

    That cute baby just wanted to play with the bows..... soo adorable. Much love to the family and him for giving the gift of life and to the lives he saved by donating. 💜💯💪

  • @ariesbarb418
    @ariesbarb418 Рік тому +2

    The third box was a check....but we don't know for how much? Whatever it was, she said it changed her family. These are amazing!

  • @rjprivate
    @rjprivate Рік тому +1

    What a sweet mother ❤❤ so nice

  • @brenda9228
    @brenda9228 Рік тому +132

    *To Secret Santa, your generosity is life- changing and I go from 0-60 crying tears of joy. You’re so appreciated. I hope you’re blessed with immense happiness and love.* 🤗

  • @perijetton9275
    @perijetton9275 Рік тому +51

    ❤🎄 what a deserving family! God bless them.

  • @helenareyes6084
    @helenareyes6084 Рік тому +12

    Her / his story is not other than a miracle, I am sorry it was behind a tragedy and pain for this lovely family ❤❤❤❤

  • @Arkanius1984
    @Arkanius1984 Рік тому +17

    What a wonderfull men he was saving multiple lives even after his death and what a wonderfull family, they deserve everything.
    I love this series and since a few years watching this videos is my morning routine.

  • @debfox
    @debfox Рік тому +16

    I’m tearing up! What an amazing family! I can’t imagine how hard these last 4 months have been on this sweet family. Secret Santa does more than just give gifts, he gives HOPE to others! May God bless this family!
    I pray their family, friends and neighbors rally around them especially this holiday season! They’re all going to need so much support, especially the kids!
    THANK YOU SECRET SANTA and the whole East Idaho News crew! Y’all do so much too.

  • @bethedifference7624
    @bethedifference7624 Рік тому +8

    I wish there was a secret Santa everywhere. These stories are so precious. In the world we live in, seeing kindness proves to me something I've always believed. There is truly a balance in the world. God bless all of you! 🙏🙏🙏

    • @elliesouza717
      @elliesouza717 11 місяців тому

      They can be everywhere. It just takes someone willing to step up and start with finding donors