Paralyzed man breaks down when a Secret Santa gives him and his dog, Buddy, a special surprise

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local man gift $500,000 this holiday season! Secret Santa is a real person who wants to remain anonymous and wants to help as many people as he can.
    We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.
    Dale Gneiting is a long-time welder who broke his back and became paralyzed from the waist down on Feb. 3, 1994 in a workplace accident. Over the years, having to learn to live with his paraplegia as a single man has brought many trials and tribulations.
    In 2006, his daughter decided he needed a companion and brought him his greatest gift - a dog named Sprout. Sprout and Dale became fast friends and were inseparable from that day forward. Sadly, Sprout passed away at the beginning of last year leaving Dale lonely and heartbroken.
    In Dec. 2018, Dale decided to adopt another companion dog named Buddy. Buddy is a little more high strung than Sprout and has a difficult time staying inside for long periods of time. Dale is very independent and does all he can with him but would love for Buddy to have his own freedom - especially in the winter when it is difficult for Dale to get around outside.
    A fence around Dale's property would be very helpful and allow Buddy the freedom to run around without getting into trouble. Dale also needs an automatic reclining bed that will assist him in getting in and out as it's becoming more difficult with him getting older.
    Secret Santa wanted to give Dale and Buddy an early Christmas gift. He asked the East Idaho News elves to pay him and the response was heartwarming. Watch the video above to see what happened!
    #SecretSanta #EastIdahoNews #Christmas

Комментарии • 2 тыс.

  • @paulieplayspoorly
    @paulieplayspoorly 4 года назад +1806

    "25 years in a chair, how did you hold up?" - "Had a dog."
    Says it all.

    • @horsegirl07
      @horsegirl07 4 года назад +26

      crazy eddie ugh so sweet! 😭😭❤️ what did we do to deserve dogs? Gotta love them!

    • @paulieplayspoorly
      @paulieplayspoorly 4 года назад +8

      @NONYA Business It's nonya business what my pic looks like. I'm perfectly happy with my body.

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 4 года назад +19

      I have always been of the opinion that animals give us more love, companionship and caring that most people. Animals can always tell if you are a good person and truly love them and respond in kind. The dogs LITERALLY saved this mans life.

    • @arianaajbeaverhausen8175
      @arianaajbeaverhausen8175 4 года назад +7

      @@nickhuff90 at least crazy Eddie has a sense of humor you cancerous wart! 😂😂😂

    • @arianaajbeaverhausen8175
      @arianaajbeaverhausen8175 4 года назад +3

      @@paulieplayspoorly ignore that a$$ hole buddy, jealousy is a curse! 🤪😂❤

  • @HB90210
    @HB90210 4 года назад +1198

    I do believe pets extend a human's life, there were times in my life where my dogs became the greatest blessings and saved me from being alone.....
    Dale and Buddy deserve each other, it's great to see Secret Santa help these two out. 🎅🎄🦌🎁💝🐕🐾🕯️🙏✝️🕊️

    • @thetruthisoutthere1661
      @thetruthisoutthere1661 4 года назад +15

      100% spot on

    • @alexandersupertramp7353
      @alexandersupertramp7353 4 года назад +56

      I was depressed, and on the verge of suicide. I decided to go to a Shuffleboard tournament, and see friends I hadn't seen in years. The day I got there, this female pit mix showed up, and no one knew who's it was. The next day I took her to the vet, and she had no chip. That dog stuck on me like glue, for the next 4 days. Including finding me, or following me to my tent the first night. When I woke up in the middle of the night, she was curled up behind my head. None the less, I took her home. And she's been the best thing to happen to me. I had a purpose to live, from that moment on. I now am engaged to be married, and just started a new job, which I needed more than anything. My dog saved my life, and I dread the day I have to put her down. But until then, we're both going to have the best life possible. I hope you all do too

    • @HB90210
      @HB90210 4 года назад +15

      @@alexandersupertramp7353
      That's a great story Alexander, it looks like you and your dog saved each other, my dogs are my everything and they live like rock stars and get royalty treatment.......
      I have taken my dogs around the world with me on various trips, and they always seem to bring out smiles from strangers who meet them.

    • @davidritchie9344
      @davidritchie9344 4 года назад +14

      There has been studies that have proven pets extend life. Dogs typically make people more active and lowers things like blood pressure. Pretty cool stuff.

    • @thegrimreaper1991
      @thegrimreaper1991 4 года назад +9

      Dogs are wonderful

  • @cindyhurzeler3885
    @cindyhurzeler3885 3 года назад +1047

    Update:
    Dale got his fence and Buddy is free to go outside any time he wants. Buddy also has a new friend to play with. He and a squirrel have become besties! I've never seen anything like it.

    • @BrodyJoeandBriars
      @BrodyJoeandBriars 3 года назад +89

      Thanks so much for the update...it means so much to know that everything is well for them! Merry Christmas from Alabama to you, Cindy!

    • @sierragoodenough0713
      @sierragoodenough0713 3 года назад +31

      Thanks for the update merry Christmas from Idaho

    • @boredweegie553
      @boredweegie553 3 года назад +34

      Heart melting update.Thank you.Happy holidays from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @martinlatour9311
      @martinlatour9311 3 года назад +17

      That is awesome. Merry Christmas!

    • @ShoJ369
      @ShoJ369 3 года назад +26

      Thanks so much for tge update Cindy, This warmed my heart. If possible could you post a video of the squirrel and buddy please ? 💕

  • @shannonly23
    @shannonly23 2 года назад +139

    “How have you kept it together all these years?”
    “Got a dog.”
    Amen.

    • @Wildcat221
      @Wildcat221 8 месяцев назад +4

      Animals are truly the best. They can literally save a life. The joy they bring and the companionship they provide is incredible.

  • @TheDmburnham
    @TheDmburnham 4 года назад +598

    "His dog up and died, after twenty years he still grieves". Bless you, Sir.

    • @DerWutendeMetzger
      @DerWutendeMetzger 4 года назад +11

      Mr Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    • @Liz_678
      @Liz_678 4 года назад +7

      Sad song but I love it

    • @CCM8817
      @CCM8817 4 года назад +6

      That's true love

    • @kimmarievan-ever6599
      @kimmarievan-ever6599 4 года назад +9

      Always makes me cry buckets every time I hear that wonderful song..

    • @gregk.8802
      @gregk.8802 3 года назад +5

      That song, that line still punches me in the gut.

  • @xeroxene
    @xeroxene 4 года назад +1774

    I hope a local fencing company sees this and does the job for $0.

    • @DandyBeingTandi
      @DandyBeingTandi 4 года назад +45

      They should!!!!! ♥️

    • @THENAILDIVA2015
      @THENAILDIVA2015 4 года назад +39

      I think that would be great

    • @ozunaspainting9329
      @ozunaspainting9329 4 года назад +26

      waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh in tears

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 4 года назад +74

      Wanna make a bet????????? Most companies I know of see a sick, disabled or elderly person and charge MORE.

    • @billyjeanlol9523
      @billyjeanlol9523 4 года назад +21

      Yea for sure do it for free and let him have the money

  • @jdtatum4176
    @jdtatum4176 4 года назад +709

    to the person that does this, you are just what this world needs, thank you!

    • @m.a.c.8366
      @m.a.c.8366 4 года назад +11

      yes very much... many more Secret Santa's like the one's in East Idaho are needed to spread Christmas cheer and goodness.. bless you secret Santa and EIN...

    • @annomaly751
      @annomaly751 4 года назад +7

      Secret Santa has a heart of gold 😭🙌

  • @claireosborne692
    @claireosborne692 4 года назад +403

    Crying because he has money to get a fence 💔 it’s the little things that are the most important x x

    • @Ryan-pm5ss
      @Ryan-pm5ss 4 года назад

      ik this was 2 months ago, so a while, but if you look in the description, he gets $500,000. a little bit more than "just a fence" :D

    • @bh1596
      @bh1596 4 года назад +2

      Ryan the description says they gave $500,000 to families, not just this one man. He did not get $500,000.

  • @VS-et4pn
    @VS-et4pn 4 года назад +7

    Rebar through the lungs, an arm ripped off and the other mangled and broken, 7 cracked ribs and a head injury and paralysis. He's been through it. He deserved these gifts. God bless the Secret Santa

  • @mattlawson714
    @mattlawson714 2 года назад +105

    What a sweet and gentle man. Made me cry. He’s even more excited about a fence for his dog than a new bed for himself.

  • @livingthedash6727
    @livingthedash6727 4 года назад +467

    This guy seemed like a bit of a hard ass at first but then he broke down, and so did I. Damn Ninjas cutting onions. 😭

    • @mrzjohnson4
      @mrzjohnson4 4 года назад +30

      I’m a hard ass. Oftentimes, we’re the biggest sobs.

    • @butt5810
      @butt5810 4 года назад +18

      im also a "hard ass"
      we just have a resting unapproachable face, but we're just as big of babies as anyone else

    • @donnarupert4926
      @donnarupert4926 4 года назад +7

      Damn 😭Onion Ninjas!!! God bless them🐕🐈🙋🏽‍♀️💕

    • @hagamapama
      @hagamapama 4 года назад +6

      He wasn't a hardass, he just had his shields up.

    • @TheBwil32
      @TheBwil32 4 года назад

      @@mrzjohnson4 facts!!

  • @MrDrazeTV
    @MrDrazeTV 4 года назад +857

    I wish i had alot of money, so i could help people. Best feeling in the world when you see the smile on peoples faces. :D

    • @samkim872
      @samkim872 4 года назад +36

      You dont have to have a lot of money. Money does not bring happiness but the actions you make most importantly do 😉

    • @animalsareloveandhappiness4505
      @animalsareloveandhappiness4505 4 года назад +7

      I'd help the people and animals all over the world if I were so blessed. We were a homeless disabled 71 female along with my mentally ill daughter age 50. We were gifted by God to receive a voucher for a home and this week have just started to moved into it. We live on my Social security and we are prayerfully waiting on the results for my daughter's disability approval. We are so grateful of our new place to live instead of a beat up old car. It's our Christmas present 2019. And everyone out there: be careful of your close family who are adult exploitationers, con artists and selfish that's almost a narcissist like Trump. They do NOT care what happens to you. We've lost everything and almost our lives. We used to be a big 501(C)(3) non-profit organization - animal rescuers. God bless you and may you all be protected from people like this. Merry Christmas 2019 and more.🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💞💞💛💙💜💚🐾🐾😇😇🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @rolandgibson156
      @rolandgibson156 4 года назад +13

      animals are love and happiness fuck is your problem? Why does trump have to come up at all in that incoherent speech? Jesus man everything wrong with the world is blamed on trump

    • @ltaurus2105
      @ltaurus2105 4 года назад +1

      Amen

    • @amazinmets8439
      @amazinmets8439 4 года назад +11

      @@animalsareloveandhappiness4505 Shut up about Trump. He's helped countless people, a lot more than YOU have.

  • @melhew4102
    @melhew4102 4 года назад +528

    My Dad was paralyzed this year from a car accident. So now I am familiar with the struggle paralyzed people go through. This is so nice.....made me cry. The secret Santa is an angel in disguise. Merry Christmas.

    • @lisabolo26
      @lisabolo26 4 года назад +12

      I'm so sorry to hear that! Stay Strong

    • @brandonsparks5633
      @brandonsparks5633 4 года назад +3

      That's good he did

    • @kerrytaylor1795
      @kerrytaylor1795 4 года назад +6

      Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that. My dad was paralysed too, from leukaemia, his name was Frank. Merry christmas to you to even though it's July 🎄

    • @barbibutton9619
      @barbibutton9619 4 года назад +6

      Oh Melissa, so sorry. My grandfather was paralyzed for many years before his death. I actually took care of him for awhile myself and it's rewarding but not to be taken lightly

    • @Awaredo
      @Awaredo 3 года назад +2

      I’m sorry sorry for him 🥺 I hope he is well! 🙏🏼

  • @poeselitoblack6174
    @poeselitoblack6174 4 года назад +616

    People who dislike this have no hearts

    • @filibertobarrera3839
      @filibertobarrera3839 4 года назад +15

      Mostly liberals that are the haters,hate to say it that way but time and time again they show their hate shine thru,sad truly sad .

    • @helensandwick1633
      @helensandwick1633 4 года назад +31

      @@filibertobarrera3839 stop that!! Shame on you!Turning this wonderful story to fit your sick political agenda

    • @jcartwright9036
      @jcartwright9036 4 года назад +3

      @@helensandwick1633 He's in blaming mode, a common malady these days

    • @jamessveinsson6006
      @jamessveinsson6006 4 года назад +4

      The people who dislike this are for open borders

    • @Fable1Guides
      @Fable1Guides 4 года назад +11

      @@jamessveinsson6006 you are a special kind of stupid huh?

  • @JohnSmith-fd4wi
    @JohnSmith-fd4wi 4 года назад +5

    For anyone who trashes flyover states, these people are the more genuine sincere people on the earth. Shouts out east Idaho 🤙🏻

  • @dw-nb2zh
    @dw-nb2zh 4 года назад +714

    Merry Christmas to East Idaho's Secret Santa!

    • @mountainview7971
      @mountainview7971 4 года назад +33

      And merry Christmas to Nate and the crew of east Idaho news.

  • @ILive2Rescue
    @ILive2Rescue 4 года назад +300

    Reporter: “How have you been able to keep your head up all these years?”
    Dale: “My dog.”
    I can relate, Dale, more than you could ever know!
    My husband of 20 years died last February, and since then I’ve had to stop rescuing, which was the only thing that gave me purpose after I was injured in a near fatal car accident back in 2002, which forced me to stop working in my career that I loved. Since my husband died I’ve also lost several of my kitties and one of my dogs. The *only thing* that keep me going is my other fur babies. When I feel like giving up I take one look at their little faces and I know I couldn’t leave them.
    🎄 *M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S* ☃️ to Dale and Buddy, the news team, to secret Santa, and to whoever reads this! 🎅🏻

    • @grandmaweeb3214
      @grandmaweeb3214 4 года назад +13

      I'm so sorry for all your losses.
      I believe God put animals on this Earth with us to do exactly what your fur babies are doing. They give us unconditional love, unlimited laughter, and a reason to keep living when we get down.
      Also, if you're not able to do rescues anymore, have you considered fostering? You seem to have an awful lot of love to give and there are many animals that can benefit from it.

    • @justsomerandomchickenwithi2012
      @justsomerandomchickenwithi2012 4 года назад +8

      jj m sorry for your husband

    • @fernandapartridge5174
      @fernandapartridge5174 4 года назад +6

      ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @aj-kwt909truckin31
      @aj-kwt909truckin31 4 года назад +6

      ILive2Rescue ~ Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.
      Sorry for your loss.
      Kind Regards,
      Alistair Bentley.
      Rotorua,
      North Island,
      New Zealand.
      (9:30am Christmas Day)

    • @gaetanodragonetti3942
      @gaetanodragonetti3942 4 года назад +4

      Im sorry about all your loses. Thank you for all you do and for being strong for your fur babies. You are loved and needed in this world. Hang on, friend. The light in this world exists thanks to kind and compassionate people like you. Merry Christmas.

  • @brendaanne0810
    @brendaanne0810 4 года назад +268

    Secret Santa... you did good on this one!! Man and man's best friend were certainly in need of some help. Such a humble, appreciative, man. 💜🎄🐾☮

  • @madelyngates1380
    @madelyngates1380 4 года назад +2

    I'm a71 yrs young senior living on a fixed income in a hud building...secret Santa comes once a year to grant 1 wish to all of us interested..I soo look forward to this time of year...I absolutely adore secret Santa!! 👍👼🐙🐳🐾💜💙💖

  • @Otto42069
    @Otto42069 4 года назад +234

    I want to give the old guy a hug.

    • @annettegreene3402
      @annettegreene3402 3 года назад +1

      I would like to be in contact with this man. Is he on face book or does anyone know how I can contact him

    • @josegonza1ez
      @josegonza1ez 2 года назад +2

      The way his voice shook when he said that he tried to build the fence and couldnt get it done it broke my heart. This man really cares about his pups and treats them well. He wants his dog to be able to go out and have a good time without getting in trouble and it really bugged him that he couldnt get the fence done despite being paralyzed he felt disappointed. What a sweet man.

    • @Ryan.Kooper
      @Ryan.Kooper 2 года назад

      I just commented that LOL Hes a true hero

    • @79britchik
      @79britchik 2 года назад +1

      Me too ❤️

    • @AwesomeLJ34
      @AwesomeLJ34 2 года назад

      Me too

  • @nosoul4233
    @nosoul4233 4 года назад +113

    not all hero wear capes...... the whole street should of got together and built this man his fence

    • @cindyhurzeler3885
      @cindyhurzeler3885 4 года назад +36

      There are people here who have donated time and some materials but more materials are needed. All lots in our neighborhood are 1/2 acre or more so that's a lot of fence. We all care about Dale. We all loved Sprout and know how heartbroken Dale was when he had Sprout put down. And we all want Buddy to do well.

    • @nosoul4233
      @nosoul4233 4 года назад +8

      fair play to ya then...... wish I lived near him I loved my dog as much as he loves his

    • @lindaferguson985
      @lindaferguson985 4 года назад +9

      @@cindyhurzeler3885 ...y'all are awesome neighbors...thank you for that...getting rarer and rarer these days.

    • @grandmaweeb3214
      @grandmaweeb3214 4 года назад +4

      @@cindyhurzeler3885 Thank you for letting us know there are still people who care about their neighbors. Most people these days don't even know their neighbors' names. Bless you.

    • @Nadine4266
      @Nadine4266 4 года назад +3

      No soul you do have a soul, and it’s precious to the Lord ❤️

  • @jojot2020
    @jojot2020 4 года назад +248

    East Idaho’s news needs more recognition, they are the best.

  • @cassandrahutchinson6662
    @cassandrahutchinson6662 4 года назад +90

    Best one yet! "How'd you keep your head up all these years?" "Got a dog." 😭😭❤❤❤

  • @yvonnemurray5537
    @yvonnemurray5537 8 месяцев назад +3

    SS hits a home run again…along with his/her channel 5 news team with the perfect gifts. Wow, fence for Buddy & automated bed for a man that is a truly deserving of it, after 25 years in a wheelchair, thru no fault of his own. Bless him & his sweet but rambunctious doggie. May they have ever after happiness together.

  • @melissaupton2097
    @melissaupton2097 2 года назад +6

    Secret Santa changes lives forever and doesn't seek recognition. THAT is true LOVE.

  • @davgiron
    @davgiron 4 года назад +315

    Bless you Secret Santa and his elves, Merry Christmas everyone and God Bless

    • @sarahcrain8083
      @sarahcrain8083 4 года назад +9

      Merry Christmas! God bless you too! 🌲🎅

    • @mh-ec3dk
      @mh-ec3dk 4 года назад +9

      Merry Christmas to you! God bless you and your family. 🎅🤶🙏 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪🎄

    • @chanelgez2146
      @chanelgez2146 4 года назад +5

      Merry Xmas to you and your family all the best for the new year 2020 from the uk 🇬🇧 x

    • @mountainview7971
      @mountainview7971 4 года назад +5

      Merry Christmas to you and your family also. This is a sad Christmas for me. I lost my mom in January. Mom may you enjoy your first Christmas in heaven.😭😭😭😭💜💛🇨🇦🌟😇

    • @davgiron
      @davgiron 4 года назад

      @@mountainview7971 So so sorry :( Merry Christmas Caroline, as merry as can be at this time

  • @tuantranthanh3744
    @tuantranthanh3744 4 года назад +67

    My name is Tuan, living more than 8000 miles from the USA. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Dale. God bless you. God bless the United States of America.

    • @jpmarie9
      @jpmarie9 4 года назад +8

      God bless you!

    • @tuantranthanh3744
      @tuantranthanh3744 4 года назад +9

      jpmarie9 thank you.

    • @dylanmeier2473
      @dylanmeier2473 4 года назад +7

      God bless you!

    • @tuantranthanh3744
      @tuantranthanh3744 4 года назад +6

      Dylan Meier thank you. The United States of America is always in my heart, my daily work.

    • @tuantranthanh3744
      @tuantranthanh3744 4 года назад +4

      It's me again. Mr. Tuan. I am living in Vietnam, more than 8000 miles from the USA. My father served US Marine in Vietnam war. My younger brother served in the US air force in the Gulf War. And I have been working with the US Immigration Law for most of my life. I read US newspapers, listen to broadcasts of US news agencies, watched Hollywood movies, enjoying American country songs and blues music. I think, write the language of America. I made 2 visits to the USA, travelling along the west coast from San Diego all the way to Portland and Las Vegas.. I met good and friendly American people, from bus driver in SF to homeless in LA, cab driver in Portland. I saw the sun rising and setting and I saw full moon in the American continent. I saw the vastness of Death Valley. You are living in a great country of the United States of America, Dale. You have kind neighbors and good- hearted Secret Santa. Enjoy your life, Dale. I wish I could have a chance to live the rest of my life and die in the United States of America. I love your country, United States of America. God bless you all. God, please give me a chance. Thank you.

  • @champagnesupernova777
    @champagnesupernova777 4 года назад +213

    This is the type of thing I would be doing if I had the money for it. This was beautiful. And now that pup can go outside and run

    • @Littlebit31
      @Littlebit31 3 года назад +8

      Don’t underestimate what you can do. Start small, little things can mean so much and not only is it good for the person we help and for us, it can help heal the world!

    • @YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo
      @YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo 3 года назад +3

      If you can afford to buy mascara and hair dye, you can afford to give a struggling family $100 to the grocery store. You have the money, you choose to spend it unwisely on material things instead of spending some of it in yourself and some of it on complete strangers. How hard is it to buy $5 worth of canned goods or a bag of cat\dog food to donate to the food bank? Not that hard. 😒

    • @YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo
      @YouDontKnowAsMuchAsYouThinkUDo 3 года назад

      If you can afford to buy mascara and hair dye, you can afford to give a struggling family $100 to the grocery store. You have the money, you choose to spend it unwisely on material things instead of spending some of it in yourself and some of it on complete strangers. How hard is it to buy $5 worth of canned goods or a bag of cat\dog food to donate to the food bank? Not that hard. 😒

    • @rickhammond2473
      @rickhammond2473 2 года назад

      The wealthy people would not give you a sandwich if you asked for one sad society we live in.Greed.

  • @BigRockyD
    @BigRockyD 2 года назад +56

    Sprout and Buddy are/were obviously the bestest boys. So happy for Dale, and so sorry for the troubles of his body.

  • @jaredramos3067
    @jaredramos3067 3 года назад +37

    Man seeing an older man like that cry makes my eyes water everyday because I know it's not easy for us men to show emotion and be vulnerable in front of a stranger. Good for him and his puppy.

  • @hotmail305
    @hotmail305 4 года назад +95

    Strong man...he has been holding it in since the 94....HE DESERVES ALL THE CRYING IN THE WORLD....god bless him

    • @arthurashley6414
      @arthurashley6414 3 года назад +1

      Wow they are good words well said 👏👍

  • @davidcooke8005
    @davidcooke8005 4 года назад +41

    "Best $500K I ever spent" -Secret Santa, probably

  • @RIOTPUNK1977
    @RIOTPUNK1977 4 года назад +111

    Who's the heartless person who put a thumbs down?

    • @molester5917
      @molester5917 4 года назад

      me

    • @myleneh1916
      @myleneh1916 4 года назад +10

      It seems some fool goes around and does it on all of them. Sad lives, feel sorry for them not angry.

    • @RIOTPUNK1977
      @RIOTPUNK1977 4 года назад +1

      @@molester5917 haha. Don't worry, someone will like you someday. Just believe.

    • @RIOTPUNK1977
      @RIOTPUNK1977 4 года назад +2

      @@myleneh1916 i can't imagine that life. Must live in a box with WiFi.

    • @deeyadeli1435
      @deeyadeli1435 4 года назад +2

      Their eyes were probably sweating too much and couldn't see that they were pressing the thumbs down.

  • @carolineclark5369
    @carolineclark5369 8 месяцев назад +4

    Love u too, Secret Santa! Thank u for helping all these people. GOD BLESS YOU, HEAPS !!!

  • @Trevorjohnson651
    @Trevorjohnson651 4 года назад +3

    This is the EXACT REASON WHY THERE IS STILL THAT LITTLE BIT OF FAITH LEFT IN HUMANITY.

  • @alabamatrixie7379
    @alabamatrixie7379 4 года назад +24

    When my kids ask me if Santa is real, I can say "Yes, he lives in East Idaho! "

  • @honesty5964
    @honesty5964 4 года назад +101

    Secret Santa has a really good heart.

  • @gregmadore6365
    @gregmadore6365 4 года назад +333

    The world needs more stuff like this and to everybody involved in this you people need to be praised for changing this people's lives

    • @mrwoody1413
      @mrwoody1413 4 года назад +4

      greg Madore not trying to be rude or anything, I’m not like these other a hole commenters I’m just trying to help. Envolved is actually spelt involved, just trying to help. Merry Christmas and God Bless you and your family.

    • @gregmadore6365
      @gregmadore6365 4 года назад +1

      @@mrwoody1413 lol yeah my spelling and grammar are horrible and to be honest if it wasn't for my phone helping me i dont think anyone would be able to read what i post lol and i fixed that up and thanks again

  • @baileycuervo
    @baileycuervo 2 года назад +14

    I hope Dale and Buddy are doing well!

  • @mrwoody1413
    @mrwoody1413 4 года назад +102

    This made me cry. I’ve been dealing with extreme pain for the last 10 years from 5 brain surgeries I’ve had to remove a brain tumor and it’s ruined my life so this hit close to home, I also have a dog who helps keep my head up. I hope that these gifts you guys gave him help him and make him happy! God bless you guys! Merry Christmas!

    • @susanway807
      @susanway807 4 года назад +9

      God Bless you and Merry Christmas. I have depression and my Yorkie helps me too to get threw. Hope you have a beautiful Christmas and many more. Take care.🎁🎀🎄

    • @Ron20042004
      @Ron20042004 4 года назад +4

      Hang in there my man and God Bless! Happy New Year!

    • @DieselAddict-vs9fc
      @DieselAddict-vs9fc 4 года назад +7

      Jesus man. Im sorry to hear that. People take for granted how good they have it. Stay strong man.

  • @jenniferboof
    @jenniferboof 4 года назад +112

    Dogs heal everything. Merry Xmas to him and Buddy from Australia.

    • @robbieharley1480
      @robbieharley1480 4 года назад +7

      Jennifer Williams so very true. Happy Christmas from the UK too.

    • @gumbi6633
      @gumbi6633 4 года назад +4

      im from Australia too

    • @pamelatibbetts7147
      @pamelatibbetts7147 4 года назад +4

      Merry Christmas to you all from America!

  • @stevenleete2829
    @stevenleete2829 4 года назад +36

    the 35 people who disliked this would think different if they were in his shoes. god bless this man. and merry Christmas to all.

  • @Future-zx9ts
    @Future-zx9ts 4 года назад +37

    3:08
    We’re all crying, right?

  • @tieiatalks
    @tieiatalks 4 года назад +22

    Aww. Man, I’m just bawling. He’s so sweet. I hope he and Buddy have a long, happy life together. ♥️

  • @peteyb8556
    @peteyb8556 4 года назад +3

    The power of dogs. Such beautiful gifts from GOD. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @aaa7189
    @aaa7189 4 года назад +307

    If you start felling sorry for your self, remember there are people worse off than you

    • @fleaz4984
      @fleaz4984 4 года назад +1

      AAA Yourself*

    • @lilchiicka
      @lilchiicka 4 года назад +34

      But also realize that when someone is going through one of the worst times in their lives, it's the worst thing they've dealt with. Someone else out there is going through a lot worse but we shouldn't put people down when they are struggle with something that doesn't seem that bad to someone else.

    • @areyoukiddingme6741
      @areyoukiddingme6741 4 года назад +20

      Of course there are people worse off than ourselves, that doesn’t mean what each of us is going through is automatically invalid.
      Staying humble whilst acknowledging another persons battle can be done equally, we are all important.
      Yes I understand what you were trying to convey but it’s not about feeling “sorry” for yourself. As I said, everyone is valid in their thoughts and feelings, it’s not at all a competition.
      Have a Merry Christmas 🎄

    • @arifali6762
      @arifali6762 4 года назад

      AAA very true

    • @scottyofeden
      @scottyofeden 4 года назад +7

      We don't grade our pain on a curve established by everyone's pain.

  • @Chacha-vz5yd
    @Chacha-vz5yd 4 года назад +263

    The 1 dislike is jealous and salty they can’t get an iPhone 11 from secret Santa

    • @kystars
      @kystars 4 года назад +20

      yes I saw that dislike. There is NO REASON at all to dislike this video. creeps

    • @ravenheaven2425
      @ravenheaven2425 4 года назад +6

      Maybe they dislike the fact that he had an accident that paralyzed him. Or maybe they disliked the fact that his dog died.

    • @TheCaptainKim
      @TheCaptainKim 4 года назад +5

      @@ravenheaven2425 You're quite right, people dislike for all sorts of reasons.

    • @trishloughman5998
      @trishloughman5998 4 года назад +3

      I think the dislikes happen on phones when people are scrolling. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

    • @mentalmelt
      @mentalmelt 4 года назад +1

      People dislike awesome videos like this because it triggers people like you.

  • @thepatsyfamily
    @thepatsyfamily 4 года назад +140

    These stories are so touching. Thanks for doing them and THANK YOU Secret Santa for spreading the love during the season.

  • @wtftony9975
    @wtftony9975 4 года назад +31

    Who ever his Secret Santa was is amazing growing up my parents told me the ones that care the most remain anonymous

  • @denisevowles837
    @denisevowles837 4 года назад +3

    Cried happy tears for the gentleman who received these blessings. May God bless the person(s) who helped this man.

  • @whatspopping9979
    @whatspopping9979 4 года назад +40

    all the dislikes on this video comes from some sad souls who can't feel nothing even when humanity is trying its best to help others.

    • @libbymills4432
      @libbymills4432 4 года назад +2

      That's EXACTLY why we need people with kind hearts...

    • @haduken2338
      @haduken2338 4 года назад +1

      Potatoe farm give one good reason why this video deserves a dislike from anyone

  • @medinacraftsart7295
    @medinacraftsart7295 4 года назад +9

    Thank you to all who helped my grandpa this is him he's a strong guy even though he's in a wheelchair he's strong thank you to all god bless you made his year hugs to all

  • @ekaterinas8796
    @ekaterinas8796 4 года назад +29

    „I appreciate the hell out of it“
    That man‘s a legend! 😂♥️

  • @annomaly751
    @annomaly751 4 года назад +7

    That man was so brought to tears with gratefulness to get a fence and a bed. 😭
    How much more appreciative could each of us be for everything we have?✨

  • @cfietz1996
    @cfietz1996 4 года назад +5

    Bless this man Lord.

  • @Monalisa0622
    @Monalisa0622 4 года назад +53

    "welding tanks" he said. I'm a welder myself and my heart goes out to hard working men like this. May the Lord above bless him. Thank you secret santa

  • @shannon_w.
    @shannon_w. 4 года назад +27

    WHO is the REAL animal that unliked this beautiful video! I am so happy for this sweet man and Buddy ❤

  • @rickyhiebert2766
    @rickyhiebert2766 4 года назад +23

    19 people hit the thumbs dumb accidentally from all the tears in their eyes

  • @lauradent5420
    @lauradent5420 4 года назад +14

    I've been binge watching these Secret Santa videos today and this has to be the one that touches my heart the most. Poor guy.....paralyzed and it's just him and his dog. Although I don't want to see people cry at Christmas, watching this guy break down in tears and say it's the best day of his life was just magical.

  • @lyncaho4507
    @lyncaho4507 4 года назад +36

    He seemed a little rough around the edges at first, but when he heard "fence" and "new bed", that was it for him and me both! God bless 🙏💖

  • @sharonfloyd6288
    @sharonfloyd6288 4 года назад +60

    Such a deserving man. Made his life simpler. Merry Christmas ho ho ho

  • @patriciawickholm3617
    @patriciawickholm3617 4 года назад +41

    This is a two tissue episode! Dale was a hard worker and now is life is more difficlt. Thank you EIN for blessing him with the gifts!!

  • @concertmom1857
    @concertmom1857 4 года назад +4

    🐶🎄❤️when he said “I got a dog 🐕 “
    My heart ❤️ just melted. Life is better with a dog 🐶

  • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
    @GregWittstockThePondGuy 4 года назад +80

    God is Good!

    • @bigsmok269
      @bigsmok269 3 года назад +4

      Yeah god is great! Glad he put him in a wheelchair and got him a bed.

    • @JR-ub2wt
      @JR-ub2wt 3 года назад

      Mashallah

    • @Kalvjaevel
      @Kalvjaevel 3 года назад +1

      God is so good that he paid to build this man a fence for his dog.

    • @bezagebremedhine5102
      @bezagebremedhine5102 3 года назад

      ❤❤❤

    • @tewaewae
      @tewaewae 3 года назад +1

      Dog is good,

  • @jammcmillan4663
    @jammcmillan4663 4 года назад +61

    From j in Scotland so glad for him and his dog x

  • @spenserswain7885
    @spenserswain7885 4 года назад +8

    Wow this Secret Santa guy is a legend.

  • @kustomhooligans
    @kustomhooligans 2 года назад +3

    Dogs are amazing! Life wouldn't be worth anything if we didnt have dogs! Rest in peace to Memphis, Cody, Scooter, Snoopy & Echo. I miss all you guys every damn day!

    • @elaine1413
      @elaine1413 2 года назад +1

      ❤ 🤍 💙 🧡 😇

  • @the3sisterspage605
    @the3sisterspage605 4 года назад +120

    Our dad was a welder and got ALS. He was in a wheelchair for many years before he passed. Gifts like these from kind, caring people mean more than you could ever imagine unless you or someone you love has been through something similar.
    I love videos like this!! ❤
    And I love how this man said having a dog is how he keeps his head up.
    Our dad loved our dog with all his heart.
    Dogs are the best.
    Kindness is the best.
    Merry Christmas & happy holidays to everyone!

  • @firstlast7719
    @firstlast7719 4 года назад +18

    Wow - this is so genuine and life changing. Whoever is the secret Santa and whoever finds these deserving people should be blessed. Making a difference does not necessarily need to mean a large gift, acknowledging someone's circumstances and helping when possible might be the difference for someone in need. I needed to see this to remind myself that truth.

  • @joanmilano5302
    @joanmilano5302 4 года назад +15

    omg Someone's cutting onions. That was beautiful. Buddy will make his life so much happier.

    • @donkey3187
      @donkey3187 4 года назад +1

      My eyes are just sweating

  • @reenh462
    @reenh462 4 года назад +19

    Who's cutting onions? Damn my eyes. I love these people who do this. Amazing.

  • @mbathome112
    @mbathome112 4 года назад +18

    One of the most awesome things i've ever seen. Who ever is behind this "God bless you".

  • @rhondamccabe6534
    @rhondamccabe6534 4 года назад +9

    These stories make me cry happy tears. There are good people in this crazy world. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jhunasdali9475
    @jhunasdali9475 4 года назад +62

    thanks God there is a people like them❤❤❤
    god bless u all😇😇😇

  • @kyleburlette2196
    @kyleburlette2196 4 года назад +25

    That’s the sound of a man finally catching a break in life... godbless you and Godspeed my friend and merry Christmas

  • @Wheelchairup
    @Wheelchairup 4 года назад

    I’m a paraplegic and I know what this means to him! Beautiful!

    • @Faithberry-77
      @Faithberry-77 4 года назад

      May God bless you Tracy 💖💖💖😙😙😙

    • @Wheelchairup
      @Wheelchairup 4 года назад

      Thank you Kelly Ng

  • @freethinkerdeb7547
    @freethinkerdeb7547 4 года назад +1

    Damn...couldn’t find the tissues...paper towels had to do. God Bless him & Buddy. Sprout played huge part in his life in order to hold on to life. Thank you, Secret Santa 🎅 for bringing hope & joy into ppl’s lives!! 👍👌

  • @leightodd9431
    @leightodd9431 4 года назад +20

    Secret Santa, whoever you are, thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. And thank you for helping all these wonderful people.

  • @kikurass322
    @kikurass322 4 года назад +11

    His happiness says it all. I wish I was rich, I would do this daily.

  • @kyliemyky
    @kyliemyky 4 года назад +55

    Oh Bless xxx I'm crying my eyes out, this is so beautiful and heartwarming ❤❤ Merry Christmas from Perth Australia ❤

  • @olgasa6943
    @olgasa6943 4 года назад +51

    Oh don't cry! I want to give you a big hug! Sending you hugs and hope you're having a peaceful and loving Christmas!

  • @emacias1980
    @emacias1980 4 года назад +1

    Dale is the type of man I admire. Hardworking man who could have gave up but he's still going and very grateful for what he has.

  • @Michelle-db8iz
    @Michelle-db8iz 4 года назад +34

    💕 Dale and Buddy.... secret Santa loves fur babies too 💕

  • @quasimobius
    @quasimobius 4 года назад +23

    Bless his heart. It's always crying time when you learn that "somebody" does care about you.

  • @tinaluna8234
    @tinaluna8234 4 года назад +19

    This got me crying bless you who helped this nice man and his dog.

  • @ittybittyhomestead6782
    @ittybittyhomestead6782 3 года назад

    Bless his heart! A dog kept him going! THAT'S RIGH TDD, A DOG! I love this!

  • @alexramsey7678
    @alexramsey7678 4 года назад +22

    I’m crying from this. Such a great present for an even greater person. Well deserved.

  • @sunshiining
    @sunshiining 4 года назад +15

    And today we can confirm I do have a heart, and it must be soft judging by the TEARS ALL OVER MY FACE

  • @buckcrone7724
    @buckcrone7724 4 года назад +23

    I had to put my dog down last Feb an I miss her so much she was my support dog an her name was ladybird I rescue her an she pass way at the age of 18 miss u lady

    • @sickz9776
      @sickz9776 4 года назад +4

      Yea, my dog got put down after 19 this January. Everything happens for a reason man

    • @buckcrone7724
      @buckcrone7724 4 года назад +3

      Very true god bless u an Merry Xmas

  • @daltonschannel8405
    @daltonschannel8405 4 года назад +6

    Secret Santa is an amazing person. I'm sure the lord will take care of them as they have taken care of others.

  •  3 года назад +1

    Now I’m mad at myself for not doing better in life. To be able to give like this is the true meaning of life. To leave more then you took.

  • @chrismaggio7879
    @chrismaggio7879 9 месяцев назад

    How did you keep your head up? "Have a dog".. most beautiful answer ever!

  • @MsKittyGirl2010
    @MsKittyGirl2010 4 года назад +5

    Pets are a lot of the time the only family some have, and usually the better family. They love us unconditionally.

  • @1982MCI
    @1982MCI 4 года назад +7

    I had a similar accident June 2nd, 2000. I fell and landed on a 2x4 stake in the ground supporting a steel beam. I broke my back in 2 places, shattered all my ribs on the right chest wall into 3 pieces each, punctured the right lung, tore my right shoulder away from the chest wall.
    I’ve been thru 13 surgeries now trying to get back where I can just survive. I was blessed that I can still walk but some days you wonder if it really is a blessing because of the amount of pain I endure every day. It’s caused me to lose everything I worked my adult life for and I’m getting close to being homeless now. It brought a rush of tears to my eyes when he opened his gift and I’m so happy for him and I’m so thankful to the person that is behind this and I pray that Lord Jesus will watch over you and your family and protect you. The world needs guardian angels like you to help those that can’t anymore.
    I spent 10 years in the military and am a Desert Storm Vet and my wife and I always dreamed of one day helping others like this but now we are wearing the other shoe and are the ones that need the help some days.
    God bless you all and thank you for helping others!!!! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁!!!!

    • @kimminer7341
      @kimminer7341 4 года назад +1

      Hey- I am so sorry to hear what you have gone through! Reach out on social media. Tell your story! This is the BEST way to get the attention your story deserves. Millions of people will see it, and people will want to help. You deserve it! You are not asking for help- they will just bring it to you. Merry Christmas!

    • @jherinstamps6874
      @jherinstamps6874 3 года назад

      Are you doing ok now, buddy?

    • @1982MCI
      @1982MCI 3 года назад +1

      @@jherinstamps6874 hey buddy, it’s been a struggle this year but then it’s been a struggle for all of us this year hasn’t it. Who knows what’s gonna happen tomorrow.
      I just take it a day at a time anymore and live by prayer. Don’t know if I’m gonna have anywhere to live at the end of the year but just keep praying for something to happen and well, if I do end up homeless, then I’ll just cross that bridge when I get to it. It sure won’t do any good to worry about it today for sure and will just drive my blood pressure higher and it really can’t take going too much higher, lol.
      But so far, I keep waking up every morning so I take that as a good thing and I try and do as much good with the day as I can cause I just never know if I’ll wake up tomorrow.
      Take care buddy and be safe out there!!

  • @SadYankeesFan
    @SadYankeesFan 4 года назад +21

    im not crying, you are

  • @stephanoverton1011
    @stephanoverton1011 3 года назад +7

    This is perfect for my soul. Grown man in tears over here.

  • @JyttesTrailCamera
    @JyttesTrailCamera 2 года назад +1

    My favourite Secret Santa gift of all times ! Thank you 😊

  • @Kougeru
    @Kougeru 4 года назад +261

    500,000. We have so many million and billionaires in the world that donate to their own "charity" for tax loophole reasons instead of helping people like this. A "mere" 500,000 can change the lives of so many people. Imagine what could happen if all these million and billionaires actually put that money into real use.

    • @antoniabaker7770
      @antoniabaker7770 4 года назад +23

      There are plenty if people that are not millionaires that donate too. Even paying someone's groceries can make a difference.

    • @journeyman2003
      @journeyman2003 4 года назад +8

      Hell 50,000 would change peoples lives

    • @ziggy33399
      @ziggy33399 4 года назад +11

      Most donations in the U.S. come from private citizens and volunteers. It matters not what the holdings might be of 1% ...or even the whys. In matters of the heart, it’s to do the next right thing, some are blessed with bigger 💕 hearts, some struggle with it. We support each other..every day. We only need look 👀 to help another. We are all a team of humans. And even of earth 🌏 itself. Just my thought.

    • @nobody-ly9ef
      @nobody-ly9ef 4 года назад +13

      Maybe you should become a billionaire and stop placing blame

    • @bullterriermolly5874
      @bullterriermolly5874 4 года назад +4

      1000 would change my life at this point

  • @pamelahomeyer748
    @pamelahomeyer748 4 года назад +14

    What a wonderful and deserving man. See life is good. One never knows what that day has to offer

  • @JosephDeStefano924
    @JosephDeStefano924 4 года назад +9

    When he cried I cried it was so sweet.