A Secret Santa has a surprise for a mom of 7 whose husband unexpectedly died in his sleep last month

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2023
  • #eastidahonews #secretsanta #christmas
    The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season.
    Courtney and her husband Kelly have seven incredible boys. Last month, Kelly passed away in his sleep from a heart attack. They are all heartbroken, to say the least.
    Kelly was only 47 and was in great shape, so it came as a huge shock to everyone. Kelly was a very selfless, kind, patient and service-oriented man. He was always helping out where he could and was involved in the community.
    Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves if we could stop by and give Kelly an early Christmas gift. Watch the video in the player above to see the surprise.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 544

  • @19sman74
    @19sman74 6 місяців тому +670

    Kelly is my husband’s cousin. There are no words to describe his loss to his family. As extended family who worry and pray for Courtney, thank you Secret Santa ❤

    • @katepearson2730
      @katepearson2730 6 місяців тому +66

      Please let her know that people from all over the world are praying for her and her boys, we’re all happy that she got some help and relief from secret Santa, nothing can replace her husband, BUT maybe knowing that others are praying for her and thinking of her and her son’s might send her some comfort, sending love and prayers from the uk 🇬🇧 ❤😊❤😊

    • @Emsie76
      @Emsie76 6 місяців тому +26

      Sending you all love from Spain. I’m so sorry for your loss. May Kelly RIP. 🙏🏼

    • @Davek111
      @Davek111 6 місяців тому +28

      Please let Courtney know that warm thoughts are being sent from 2000 miles away.

    • @debcomly2481
      @debcomly2481 6 місяців тому +20

      So Sorry, Clearly, she's still in shock. No words. Praying for her and the family😇💔🙏

    • @jamedlock83
      @jamedlock83 6 місяців тому +2

      No he is not. .. STOP trying to get likes. . .. .

  • @samanthawhang7498
    @samanthawhang7498 6 місяців тому +716

    Oh man, she was trying so hard to hold it together. I think she knew that if she started crying, she wouldn’t be able to stop. Bless her and her family. ❤️

    • @miekehartjekringloop372
      @miekehartjekringloop372 6 місяців тому +22

      Yes this… 😢😭
      She is a strong mom; raising 7 (!) boys (+ twins 😉)
      I really hope that her community will be able to rally around her and the boys and be there for them where they can.
      And thank you Secret Santa and EIN!!

    • @barleyhops38
      @barleyhops38 6 місяців тому +29

      Yep, I was with her in emotion on this gift giving. She didn't want to talk much as the river of grief was about to come out and she was trying to hold back until Nate left.

    • @philipmervin6967
      @philipmervin6967 6 місяців тому +9

      Really, I lost my control 🙏...

    • @barleyhops38
      @barleyhops38 6 місяців тому +7

      @@philipmervin6967 Yep, same here. The more she held back and her chin scrunched up, the more the tears flowed on my end.

    • @JudithBisson
      @JudithBisson 6 місяців тому +6

      My grandmother had 8 when my grandfather died. The strength that comes from within and from God is miraculous. 🥂🙏❤️

  • @Happy-qe2ri
    @Happy-qe2ri 6 місяців тому +100

    I have a feeling as soon as the door shut behind Nate and his team, she wept for a long time. What a beautiful family.
    Secret Santa, what you just did for this precious family cannot be described. You just lifted a heavy burden off of this family and gave them faith, hope, and live in a very time.
    THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU OUR FANTASTICAL SECRET SANTA!!!!

  • @jcspider7259
    @jcspider7259 6 місяців тому +291

    Courtney, we are ALL hugging you, sweetheart. ❤

  • @letitbee7248
    @letitbee7248 6 місяців тому +190

    Sometimes the pain is too deep for tears. Courtney, we're praying for you and your boys.

  • @Lewielewie8
    @Lewielewie8 6 місяців тому +6

    Why do terrible things happen to good people . Life is so unfair at times . My heart breaks for this mumma and their beautiful boys ..
    sending prayers and love from Sydney Australia ❤️🙏

    • @LaVidaLocaHomie
      @LaVidaLocaHomie 6 місяців тому

      The Black Telephone
      Those of us old enough to remember when the phone was wired to the wall, usually in the kitchen, can relate to this story. I loved this read.
      When I was a young boy, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember the polished, old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box.. I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother talked to it.
      Then I discovered that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived an amazing person. Her name was "Information Please" and there was nothing she did not know. Information Please could supply anyone's number and the correct time.
      My personal experience with the genie-in-a-bottle came one day while my mother was visiting a neighbor. Amusing myself at the tool bench in the basement, I whacked my finger with a hammer, the pain was terrible, but there seemed no point in crying because there was no one home to give sympathy. I walked around the house sucking my throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway.
      The telephone! Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlor and dragged it to the landing. Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlor and held it to my ear. "Information, please," I said into the mouthpiece just above my head.
      A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear. "Information."
      "I hurt my finger..." I wailed into the phone, the tears came readily enough now that I had an audience..
      "Isn't your mother home?" came the question
      "Nobody's home but me," I blubbered.
      "Are you bleeding?" the voice asked
      "No, "I replied. "I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts."
      "Can you open the icebox?" she asked.
      I said I could.
      "Then chip off a little bit of ice and hold it to your finger," said the voice.
      After that, I called "Information Please" for everything. I asked her for help with my geography, and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helped me with my math.
      She told me my pet chipmunk that I had caught in the park just the day before, would eat fruit and nuts.
      Then, there was the time Petey, our pet canary, died. I called, "Information Please," and told her the sad story. She listened, and then said things grown-ups say to soothe a child. But I was not consoled. I asked her, "Why is it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to all families, only to end up as a heap of feathers on the bottom of a cage?"
      She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, " Wayne , always remember that there are other worlds to sing in." Somehow I felt better.
      Another day I was on the telephone, "Information Please."
      "Information," said in the now familiar voice.
      "How do I spell fix?" I asked
      All this took place in a small town in the Pacific Northwest . When I was nine years old, we moved across the country to Boston . I missed my friend very much.
      "Information Please" belonged in that old wooden box back home and I somehow never thought of trying the shiny new phone that sat on the table in the hall. As I grew into my teens, the memories of those childhood conversations never really left me. Often, in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the serene sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient, understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a little boy.
      A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle . I had about a half-hour or so between planes. I spent 15 minutes or so on the phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was doing, I dialed my hometown operator and said, "Information Please."
      Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so well.
      "Information."
      I hadn't planned this, but I heard myself saying, "Could you please tell me how to spell fix?"
      There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess your finger must have healed by now."
      I laughed, "So it's really you," I said. "I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to me during that time?"
      "I wonder," she said, "if you know how much your calls meant to me. I never had any children and I used to look forward to your calls."
      I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I asked if I could call her again when I came back to visit my sister.
      "Please do," she said. "Just ask for Sally."
      Three months later I was back in Seattle .
      A different voice answered, "Information."
      I asked for Sally.
      "Are you a friend?" she said.
      "Yes, a very old friend," I answered.
      "I'm sorry to have to tell you this," She said. "Sally had been working part time the last few years because she was sick. She died five weeks ago."
      Before I could hang up, she said, "Wait a minute, did you say your name was Wayne ?" "
      "Yes." I answered.
      Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down in case you called. Let me read it to you. The note said, "Tell him there are other worlds to sing in. He'll know what I mean."
      I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant.
      Never underestimate the impression you may make on others. Whose life have you touched today?

  • @LizaFergison
    @LizaFergison 6 місяців тому +53

    This is a reminder to me that my problems are nothing when compared to those of this woman.

  • @Lora-Lynn
    @Lora-Lynn 6 місяців тому +6

    Secret Santa is an awesome person. Thank you for the many blessings.

  • @isabelaustin-karlinski3020
    @isabelaustin-karlinski3020 6 місяців тому +187

    What a heartwarming story! I hope she knows how much she is loved

    • @loveforeignaccents
      @loveforeignaccents 6 місяців тому +9

      Maybe heartwarming gifts; not sure it was a heartwarming story, honestly.

    • @Just-wiggling-thru-life
      @Just-wiggling-thru-life 6 місяців тому +1

      ⁠@@loveforeignaccentsThere’s always a positive sometimes we just have to search super hard to find it and sometimes God sends “secret Santa’s” to help us see them when we are struggling extra hard to find them. Someone’s heart was warmed at least a little today ❤️ I get your point but it was at least a beacon of some light and love for her and the kids and now even more can also pray for this family. Bless them. They have our prayers for sure 🙏🏻 ❤

    • @DebbieSurwillo-vf9lz
      @DebbieSurwillo-vf9lz 6 місяців тому +3

      ​@loveforeignaccents agreed 100%,but I just was taken by the mmmhum mmmhuh,,read comments and see she didn't want to break down by crying , makes good sense,I'm glad to have checked myself?bc you never know WAP is going through.

    • @SaraMay-cr9sx
      @SaraMay-cr9sx 5 місяців тому +2

      This was a heartbreaking story...the gifts were very nice but the story? Not so much, I feel so bad for her :(

  • @Backstagemom3701
    @Backstagemom3701 6 місяців тому +10

    That poor woman. Bless her and her boys.😢

  • @gingerdurbin2726
    @gingerdurbin2726 6 місяців тому +11

    She is a strong woman from a strong family.

  • @bluejedi723
    @bluejedi723 6 місяців тому +20

    While Santa can't fix the fact her husband is gone, his kindness made her life a bit easier to bear the loss.

  • @nicklager1666
    @nicklager1666 6 місяців тому +72

    Perfect gifts in these trying times for that family. Keep your husband in your memories. You will see him in everything when the time is right, and in your beautiful sons.

  • @TR4zest
    @TR4zest 6 місяців тому +12

    This is a hug for Courtney from the UK.🤗

  • @joi3296
    @joi3296 6 місяців тому +27

    I’ve been in her shoes. I send her strength.❤

  • @susanstancliff2937
    @susanstancliff2937 6 місяців тому +93

    She’s in a daze, but very great full for all the love and gifts.🙏❤️

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 4 місяці тому +1

    A Very Strong Widow with seven (7) Kids. The Burdens many people carry are hidden from most of us. Thanks to the Secret Santa for being a Real Hero. 👍🙏

  • @kevinhoock9742
    @kevinhoock9742 6 місяців тому +1

    Secret Santa is truly the RICHEST man in town !!!

  • @hediafoulks8853
    @hediafoulks8853 6 місяців тому +20

    Thank You Secret Santa that definitely will take a lot of stress, weight, worrying off Her and, just try try to the household together for the future. God continue to keep Hands on her family

  • @paulwhite2533
    @paulwhite2533 6 місяців тому +59

    Her pain is still so raw....wishing her and her family peace and love

  • @MsBlue-od7rg
    @MsBlue-od7rg 6 місяців тому +9

    Prayers for this mother. Clearly still grieving. God Bless secret Santa.

  • @xo2quilt
    @xo2quilt 6 місяців тому +82

    She is working so hard just to keep it together, knowing that if she started crying, she wouldn't be able to stop. Prayers for her and her boys.

    • @barleyhops38
      @barleyhops38 6 місяців тому +8

      Yes, this was one video that you could just see how hard she was keeping those floodgates back.

  • @teresam2261
    @teresam2261 6 місяців тому +218

    I am praying for her and her sons. 🙏🏻 Thank you Secret Santa for helping this family.

    • @bertblue9683
      @bertblue9683 5 місяців тому

      That'll help....
      Says only fools

    • @debbiebramwell
      @debbiebramwell 5 місяців тому

      I am praying as well. Nothing is more powerful than prayers. God bless you!🙏🏽✝️🤍

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj 6 місяців тому +18

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

  • @loveforeignaccents
    @loveforeignaccents 6 місяців тому +264

    Oh, what a devastating loss for this lady and her children. I am hoping that he did have a life insurance policy in place for them, even at such a young age. I hope all of their good memories and re-telling of times past helps to ease this heavy burden and turn their tears into laughs, if not momentarily.
    Thank you, Secret Santa... I'm sure this lady could really use all of that gracious help!!!

    • @timpreisser5462
      @timpreisser5462 6 місяців тому +6

      who can afford a life ins policy , people are barely able to make bills

    • @ms.one-town901
      @ms.one-town901 6 місяців тому +3

      @@timpreisser5462Speak for yourself. With a large, life insurance is a responsibility! Praying for this mom and her kids!🙏🏾

    • @ellenjones7819
      @ellenjones7819 6 місяців тому

      @@timpreisser5462 I don't know if he was self-employed, but many employers automatically provide basic life insurance - usually equivalent to about one year of your salary. There are no deductions from your paycheck unless you select more coverage.

    • @billwilson5341
      @billwilson5341 6 місяців тому +3

      @@silentnot4812 Life policies are harder to get these days because of The Jab.

    • @ng3069
      @ng3069 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@silentnot4812Life insurance is not cheap! It's an option, not a responsibility!

  • @Jeffwaifei
    @Jeffwaifei 6 місяців тому +15

    What a strong woman! She is holding her tears so hard. God bless her.

  • @themobbit9061
    @themobbit9061 6 місяців тому +40

    As a widow whose husband died young left with 5 children I would have been a puddle of tears on the floor if people had been that kind! So nice for them all to experience community love and help 😭🙏🏼❤️

    • @m.h.6499
      @m.h.6499 5 місяців тому +1

      I have a feeling she was, when the camera was off and she had some alone time. She strikes me as partially in shock still and very much trying to keep it together.
      Love to this beautiful Mom and family and the Dad and Husband I believe is watching over them. ❤

    • @MissSparks92
      @MissSparks92 5 місяців тому +1

      Makes me sad that you, someone who lost their husband and father of your children is on here comparing your reactions to grief to hers. Super rude tbh, she doesn't have to put on a show for the cameras and just because she didn't cry like "you would" doesn't mean she didn't after. I personally do ONLY when I'm alone as its extremely personal.

    • @m.h.6499
      @m.h.6499 5 місяців тому +1

      @@MissSparks92 I read her as empathizing by trying to put herself in the recipient’s shoes, reflecting on what had happened to her, and trying to understand how she herself might feel, in order to understand better or more personally. Of course everyone reacts differently. I think she was offering her thought process as to how she came to a point of empathy. Observing how someone else responds and reflecting on one’s own imagined response seems to me a way to try to understand. I didn’t hear any sort of condemnation or destructive comparison. Did you see the sympathetic icons of tears, prayers, and heart, and the gladness for her receiving the generosity and love?

    • @MissSparks92
      @MissSparks92 5 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, it didn't come across that way and unnecessary to compare your own reactions to hers and how you'd be a "puddle of tears" if people were that kind to you(regarding the original comment not yours). Even if she meant "well" it's really rude to bring up how you'd compare your reactions. @@m.h.6499

  • @ChrisVirtualAssistant
    @ChrisVirtualAssistant 6 місяців тому +182

    Oh man! 😢 That was painful. Sending her love!!

  • @lawwdogg1digr
    @lawwdogg1digr 6 місяців тому +8

    God is alive and well in East Idaho. Thank you!

  • @debbiewatts8665
    @debbiewatts8665 6 місяців тому +13

    Nate, with everything that is happening in the world the last few years to see people careing for each other is priceless. It reminds me to know that there are more good than bad in this world. Can you please tell secret Santa I think he should be called an earth angel. Nate , I want you to know that someone in AUSTRALIA is lighting a candle to honour this family.
    THANKYOU
    Debbie AUSTRALIA xxx

  • @jacquicoder7160
    @jacquicoder7160 6 місяців тому +17

    That poor dear woman has suffered such a devastating loss, no wonder she was not able to talk much. But Secret Santa gave her some much needed help and we know she is thankful for it. Nate is always so gentle and kind as he delivers those gifts.

  • @debidriscoll8108
    @debidriscoll8108 6 місяців тому +36

    What a huge blessing for her

  • @whiskeymonk4085
    @whiskeymonk4085 6 місяців тому +52

    His children are his legacy. I hope they go out in the world and find a woman as strong as their mother.

  • @BrandonCiCi
    @BrandonCiCi 6 місяців тому +74

    I can’t even imagine how this woman is feeling but I wish her and the 7 boys the best. Sending prayers and lots of love! ❤

  • @allisontaylor1818
    @allisontaylor1818 6 місяців тому +3

    Wow, she is so together( seems) after such a devastating loss. Her strength encourages me to move forward in my journey. What a beautiful, deserving family, may they have joy and peace always.

  • @debsmith4058
    @debsmith4058 6 місяців тому +70

    Blessings to that momma and boys. Secret Santa you did awesome. Nate and crew thank you ❤️🧡💜💚💙

  • @klaritydawn
    @klaritydawn 6 місяців тому +7

    Absolutely Heartwrenching. I cannot imagine what she and all her boys, and All who Love Kelly must be going through right now. What a beautiful family. I AM praying for all. God Bless and keep this family in all they do in life and God Bless and keep (SECRET SANTA) in all he does as well. This is My Favorite part of Christmas next to Celebrating the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. I know He is smiling on SS.

  • @bayoukayaker
    @bayoukayaker 6 місяців тому +34

    Thanks to secret Santa and Nate, for letting her know she is loved and not alone. You can tell she is trying to keep it together.

  • @susanmcconnell6041
    @susanmcconnell6041 6 місяців тому +15

    This lady has cried so much recently, and was on the verge of just losing it with Nate. She held it together, and is very appreciative for Secret Santa's gift. Thank you, Nate! THANK YOU, SECRET SANTA!!! Y'ALL HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTmas!!
    Last year my Mom passed, just before my birthday in April, then it was our first CHRISTmas without her. It was extremely difficult for my Dad, as they'd been married nearly 75 years, and were seldom apart. She passed at age 91.
    This year was a struggle for me, as I had several health issues, and two surgeries, so far. I had to postpone one surgery, to have another, more important one.
    Then, my Dad recently passed away on November 15. He was nearly 94. I really feel like an orphan now, even tho I'm nearly 71, myself, and have siblings, children, and grandchildren. It's just so different, knowing that we can't just 'go over to Mom and Dad's house,' anymore.
    Nate, and Secret Santa, I'm so grateful that your greater Community is blessed to have people like you, who give and share your tender hearts with whom you do. Their lives are touched and changed by your loving generosity!
    THANK YOU, SO MUCH SECRET SANTA AND NATE!!!! MAY ALMIGHTY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ABUNDANTLY!!! YOU ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AS GOD'S ANGELS, AND SANTA'S ELVES!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 MERRY CHRISTmas!!!! 🥳🥳🙏🙏

  • @perezynkrs1
    @perezynkrs1 6 місяців тому +78

    I feel so bad for her just know your husband is watching over you guys from heaven and know you are loved and we are sending our thoughts and prayers over to you during this difficult time

    • @jediknightjairinaiki560
      @jediknightjairinaiki560 6 місяців тому +7

      Thoughts and prayers don't pay the bills.

    • @jackiep691
      @jackiep691 6 місяців тому +11

      @@jediknightjairinaiki560no but that’s all some people can do and it does help knowing someone cares and is thinking about you .

    • @jediknightjairinaiki560
      @jediknightjairinaiki560 6 місяців тому +5

      @@jackiep691 Helps whom? The person saying they're praying and sending good thoughts, so they feel like they're doing something, like they're making a difference?

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@jediknightjairinaiki560Oh yes they do!! As someone who has no way of paying bills (no vehicle, no job, no income) my prayers are answered and I'm kept from homelessness for this whole year so far....and that's important in the winter months!!!!
      Maybe prayer doesn't work for you because you don't believe. I don't have to just believe anymore because I've seen it in action and I'm living proof that prayer does work and pay bills when you can't 🙌🙏
      Give God a chance, He may surprise you!!
      Hoping you are as blessed as I am 🙌🙏💞🙏

    • @jackiep691
      @jackiep691 6 місяців тому +1

      @@jediknightjairinaiki560 it helps me knowing someone cares but I suppose it depends on the type of person you are , yes some people can and do give money but money isn’t always what people need sometimes it’s a kind word can make all the difference to someone in a bad place . You need to look at the bigger picture and peoples needs are different. I feel sorry for you , perhaps you would only want money and no kindness shown ?

  • @kmm129
    @kmm129 6 місяців тому +2

    My heart is not heavy anymore. Secret Santa just heartwarming.

  • @OhioTreasures
    @OhioTreasures 6 місяців тому +7

    This one broke me. 😢I am praying for her and the kids.

  • @PureMusicRadio
    @PureMusicRadio 6 місяців тому +17

    i could see that it was hard for her to talk and she was fighting to hold the tears back! Courtney you are a strong Woman!Im praying for you and your Kids!Thank You East Idaho News for doing stuff like that!Those Videos warm my heart every time!

  • @AhJodie
    @AhJodie 6 місяців тому +27

    She looks way too young to have kids that old and so many! Hugs to this woman, no one plans these things! I am so sorry about your husband passing! Hugs to all these boys. Thank you so much Secret Santa and crew for filming and delivering! Blessings to us all!

    • @rc6888
      @rc6888 6 місяців тому

      Mormons… they don’t believe in birth control

    • @billwilson5341
      @billwilson5341 6 місяців тому

      She does look terrific for having so many children and for having gone through so much. I THINK the eldest son may not have been birthed by her. I hope she (and all women) ditches the silly eyelashes.

    • @billwilson5341
      @billwilson5341 5 місяців тому

      @@patrickbrcr Were you not taught comprehension in elementary school?

  • @Normandy1944
    @Normandy1944 6 місяців тому +40

    As someone who lost his dad the same way when he was 12 and before Christmas (I'm decades beyond that), I can see she is trying diligently to keep a strong face. But deep down inside she wants to burst with thankfulness, but in the past she had him to hold and enjoy the moment. Now he's gone and she doesn't have someone to express herself with. She will find a way and it'll probably be with her children and the guidance of God.

    • @billwilson5341
      @billwilson5341 6 місяців тому +1

      Always with Jesus. There really is no other way.

  • @PureAloha78
    @PureAloha78 6 місяців тому +48

    What a blessing!!!!! My heart goes out to Courtney and her family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @mariannedressler6784
    @mariannedressler6784 6 місяців тому +10

    Thank you Secret Santa! Pray those boys hold there mom up!

  • @brettdajett
    @brettdajett 6 місяців тому +4

    Sometimes i cry watching these........ sometimes i wave my hand in the air out of joyous celebration. all i know deep down is i want this in my town. and i want to give the gifts.

  • @juliel8720
    @juliel8720 6 місяців тому +13

    I am so sorry for her loss of her husband . prayers to all !! thank you secret santa

  • @myshalom_kitchen
    @myshalom_kitchen 6 місяців тому +1

    May her husband rest in peace. Amen.
    Wow! Seven sons! O God of perfection, perfect, protect, provide, and guide these young men. Lord raise destiny helpers for them. Amen. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @nicoleporter5732
    @nicoleporter5732 6 місяців тому +43

    My heart breaks for her. Secret Santa is so amazing and it’s such a blessing for them to not have to worry about the financial aspect. Unfortunately no amount of money can ease the pain from the loss she is feeling. I pray god gives her relief. Keeping this family in my prayers ❤

  • @markbishop1371
    @markbishop1371 5 місяців тому +1

    She’s such a sweet lady. Understandably doesn’t feel like saying much.

  • @AwesomeCanadianHomes
    @AwesomeCanadianHomes 6 місяців тому +14

    She held in all the emotions but as soon as Nate left I'm sure she broke down. Bless Santa for the help in time of need.

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 6 місяців тому +6

    💜💜💜💜secret Santa you are one in a million, a true blessing. 😇😇😇

  • @nealfeldpausch715
    @nealfeldpausch715 6 місяців тому +11

    The phrase "read the room" was invented for Nate.
    He does it with each individual situation.
    Well done Nate.

  • @user-ks2nd1ln1k
    @user-ks2nd1ln1k 6 місяців тому +4

    Having lost my sweetheart at the age of 47 and having a 14 year daughter at home, I deeply feel your pain. Know this that time is your greatest friend. You will never forget, but the pain will slowly oh so slowly go away. May you receive the most wonderful blessings ever.

  • @michelemichele5204
    @michelemichele5204 6 місяців тому +3

    awww she is trying so hard not to fall apart..bless her.

  • @jo8726t
    @jo8726t 6 місяців тому +16

    Prayers for this family.... Their faith will pull them through!

  • @deedeewinfrey3181
    @deedeewinfrey3181 6 місяців тому +7

    Thank you secret Santa ❤

  • @gpslightlock1422
    @gpslightlock1422 6 місяців тому +3

    The world needs more Secret Santas!

  • @thefadedone8192
    @thefadedone8192 6 місяців тому +14

    RIP to her husband. Im glad he had 7 kids because they will carry on his legacy and his last name with honor. Clearly a hard working guy if he was able to support a family of 7. I hate to offer advice to his wife but PLEASE go out and talk to people. Even if you start crying to a random cashier, you will be suprised and even have some healing in the way people will respond and wrap their arms around you wothout hesitation. Stay stong!

    • @MissSparks92
      @MissSparks92 5 місяців тому

      You "hate to offer advice to his wife" yet do it anyway. Extremely inappropriate while she's grieving to push your advice on her. People grieve in many ways and none of them are your business.

    • @thefadedone8192
      @thefadedone8192 5 місяців тому

      @MissSparks92 cry harder, nerd. Lmfaooo did what I say trigger you?!?!? Waaaaaaaa!!!!

  • @bettycogswell9851
    @bettycogswell9851 6 місяців тому +2

    It's hard to know what to say except bless you Secret Santa and I pray she finds the strength to move forward.

  • @kgrant3184
    @kgrant3184 6 місяців тому +26

    How wonderful, how beautiful. Sincere thanks to the Secret Santa, and the crew for bringing these gifts for this family. Love and best wishes to her and her family at this terribly difficult time...

  • @ExtremePainGames
    @ExtremePainGames 6 місяців тому +6

    Hey Nates last name is Eaton .. The mans hat said Eaton.
    The gentleman that passed away had a hat on, the hat said Eaton.
    Something tells me Secret Santa was supposed to find this family.
    Stay strong mum. You have 7 men in your life still ok. Xx

  • @bruwalter8141
    @bruwalter8141 6 місяців тому +6

    Thanks Secret Santa and his team.💐💐💐💐
    Many blessings 🙏👑 & greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

  • @stevefairchild3337
    @stevefairchild3337 6 місяців тому +8

    Outstanding, that woman has a long tough road, good job santa you too Nate. I welled up on this one

  • @casualobserver77
    @casualobserver77 5 місяців тому

    I'm 46. I'm a dad of boys.
    This one hits hard.
    God Bless her and those boys.
    Thanks Secret Santa

  • @SisterGoldenHair111
    @SisterGoldenHair111 6 місяців тому +17

    What a beautiful family. Those boys are going to take care of there mom ❤ Nate your the best ❤ Nothing but Love for Secret Santa every year helping people get through it . God Bless ✨🙏

  • @timmcintire7542
    @timmcintire7542 6 місяців тому +8

    So deserving.....prayers for her and her family to get through.

  • @aldonco
    @aldonco 6 місяців тому +17

    Wow, Thank you Secret Santa. For God has blessed you and you have the wisdom and compassion to share with others. Thanks to Nate and the team for helping.

  • @skipmessier765
    @skipmessier765 6 місяців тому +4

    So incredible to see her strength. Losing a husband and having 7 children would be overwhelming yet she shows amazing strength despite her tragic loss. Thankfully there are “ Secret Santa’s “ that can help to lighten the burden. Bless you, Courtney.

  • @ktps1527
    @ktps1527 6 місяців тому +8

    What a tender visit. 💔

  • @wesmartyn3829
    @wesmartyn3829 6 місяців тому +1

    She is still grieving. Courtney, I don't know you, but I'll say a prayer for you. Be strong, I know, it sucks. Bless you and your family.

  • @BonnieKetterman-qw8vd
    @BonnieKetterman-qw8vd 6 місяців тому +7

    Praying for that sweet family

  • @michellehawco8981
    @michellehawco8981 6 місяців тому +5

    Lost for words :(... a big hug to this family. 💞

  • @leetalcott3086
    @leetalcott3086 6 місяців тому

    THIS WOMAN NEEDS ALL THE HELP AND LOVE SHE CAN GET THANK YOU SECRET SANTA AND BLESS THIS FAMILY!

  • @ms.cellaneous7458
    @ms.cellaneous7458 6 місяців тому +65

    Many prayers for this lady and all of the sons. Secret Santa, no doubt your generosity is appreciated and will ease their burden a bit. Merry Christmas to all.

  • @edblack6681
    @edblack6681 5 місяців тому +1

    Poor woman, she is emotionally drained, I'm sure deep down this is a huge relief for her.

  • @chefbetsy9094
    @chefbetsy9094 6 місяців тому +19

    Nate ive been following you since JJ and Tylee went missing 😢. You are an excellent journalist. You seem to be so very kind and you can hear the empathy in your voice whenever you speak about the victims when your covering trials. Too bad Chad andLori Dumbell didn't didn't follow a Godly man such as yourself !

  • @melanielange5079
    @melanielange5079 6 місяців тому +1

    Nate everyday I wake up in Austin Texas to watch secret Santa, and it makes my day happy

  • @thatoneguy8693
    @thatoneguy8693 6 місяців тому +2

    Excellent candidate. Thank you SS.

  • @oconnorjames
    @oconnorjames 6 місяців тому +8

    It's hard to show gratitude after a few weeks of losing the love of your life. She isn't thinking about the help, thoughts or money right now that the community is providing. At this point in grieving she just wants to trade all the money, thoughts, and gifts back in to have 5 seconds with her husband again. xo

  • @pauljordan4452
    @pauljordan4452 5 місяців тому

    Her late husband was a 20 year old father. Wow! Rest in peace and rise in glory!

  • @knotweedkninja8539
    @knotweedkninja8539 6 місяців тому +8

    I wish I had a Secret Santa.

    • @Annie-ZA
      @Annie-ZA 6 місяців тому +2

      We ALL do! Each of us has our VERY OWN Guardian Angel watching over us throughout our entire lives. I truly feel blessed and so grateful for mine. 🎅🙏🤶😍

    • @LaVidaLocaHomie
      @LaVidaLocaHomie 6 місяців тому +3

      You do. She is sitting on your shoulder right now listening to your heart.

  • @Leo-zf7ne
    @Leo-zf7ne 6 місяців тому

    She won't cry on camera.. but in her bedroom she will share this moment w her husband, tears an all.. rest in peace pops 🙏

  • @orlabuckley9641
    @orlabuckley9641 6 місяців тому +2

    OMG I just bawled the whole time

  • @DannyO.Garcia
    @DannyO.Garcia 6 місяців тому

    That's a strong woman just like most woman are. God bless Courtney.

  • @qreeneyez916
    @qreeneyez916 6 місяців тому +5

    I’m so sorry for your loss, and thank you secret Santa for blessing this beautiful family. I pray she finds strength to keep going 😢

  • @julespowell4896
    @julespowell4896 6 місяців тому +2

    Secret Santa you're an Angel.

  • @lorirwilson
    @lorirwilson 6 місяців тому +6

    It’s so beautiful to experience the joy of giving and receiving vicariously through these videos. It definitely prompts me to go out and get in on the action firsthand! Prayers for this sweet woman and her boys - especially in the coming weeks and months. ❤️

    • @whiskeymonk4085
      @whiskeymonk4085 6 місяців тому +2

      I've been buying the girls at the local general store lotto tickets when I pick up a few basics. Only costs a few bucks to brighten their day a bit. I can't wait until one of them hits the "big one".
      Anyone else have any suggestions of little things we can do?

  • @barleyhops38
    @barleyhops38 6 місяців тому +2

    Another morning starting with a good cry. I so empathize with her, and could just see her trying not to "**** cry" in front of the camera in the beginning with her chin so tense. I'm sure she was bawling with gratitude for Secret Santa and Nate the elf after he left. May she and her family be blessed.

  • @derekchristophernordbye7710
    @derekchristophernordbye7710 5 місяців тому +1

    This brings tears to my eyes. I know her pain!!! I suffered my own losses 30+ years ago. Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 and, hugs xxxxx to her, from Riverhead, Long Island, New York, here!!!!

  • @shonah4193
    @shonah4193 6 місяців тому +15

    What a beautiful family! Merry Christmas to them and Thankyou Secret Santa ❤️🇦🇺

  • @rozibektas143
    @rozibektas143 6 місяців тому +5

    Whoever you are sir, the words ‘thank you’ do not begin to describe the gratitude I feel for what you have done! Bless you, sir!

  • @maddieadams75
    @maddieadams75 6 місяців тому +13

    Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and EIN crew. My deepest condolences for this family. Prayers for comfort, strength and pease of mind. May his memories be a blessing. ❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

  • @countrymom2023
    @countrymom2023 6 місяців тому +1

    I cried through the whole video I know what it is to lose my dad and it's so devastating and painful I'm so sorry for your loss 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ross4970
    @ross4970 6 місяців тому +2

    Some people just don't deserve what life throws at them.

  • @howierfs5471
    @howierfs5471 6 місяців тому +5

    Hi guys, I've been watching from far away for a long time with tears in my eyes and I have to say that all you are doing so well. First of all a great THANKS to the secret santa who helps to take the actual financial burden away from these folks and mostly you can hear a big stone is fallen of their hearts. Of course you can take away their emotional concerns in their lifes but such actions helps them a lot. Again guys, thanks to you and the secret santa !!!!!!!!!

  • @walterscott6915
    @walterscott6915 5 місяців тому

    Thank you to the Secret Santa. It's sad there's not alot more of them. Idaho is very blessed to have this one.

  • @alexandrasupernova7961
    @alexandrasupernova7961 6 місяців тому +3

    Love & support from Long Island New York!🤗🕊💛
    Happy holidays~