This 77-year-old thought Secret Santa was a scam. She broke down when she realized he was real.

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2019
  • 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.
    Diane Pratt is a hard worker who never seems to get a break. It seems like she gets something paid for and then something else breaks down. Until she retired, it was not unusual for her to be working two jobs trying to make ends meet.
    She is currently 77-years-old and working a paper route so she can purchase some new appliances she needs. Diane gets up every morning around 4 a.m. to deliver the newspapers and within the last year, was able to get a much-needed fridge and dishwasher by making monthly payments.
    The paper route requires her to uses her personal vehicle and Diane puts many miles on her vehicle each day plus pays for her gasoline. Diane was a police officer but it did not provide her with a retirement fund and her only income is social security.
    Diane's whole life has been devoted to caring for her kids and family. She is a loving woman who could use a little Christmas cheer.
    Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to go surprise Diane with a special gift. Her reaction was one we have never seen - in fact, she thought we were scamming her. Then, two hours after we left her home, she unexpectedly called Nate Eaton with a message for Secret Santa.
    Watch the video above to see what happened.
    #SecretSanta #EastIdahoNews #Christmas

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  • @ProfessorChad
    @ProfessorChad 4 года назад +3680

    Don’t get rid of this host. Perfect volume, tone, doesn’t overdo it. Good Dude.

  • @TheRealDonLayton
    @TheRealDonLayton 3 года назад +1248

    The sad thing is that seniors are scammed so often - they don't know what's real and what's another scam.

    • @Swagbosses7
      @Swagbosses7 3 года назад +30

      I know it's so f'd it pisses me off.

    • @sarahdixon6011
      @sarahdixon6011 3 года назад +9

      Not just seniors!

    • @abs0lutelya
      @abs0lutelya 3 года назад +13

      Ugh this is so true, no wonder she was so cautious!

    • @ellectraschwegler549
      @ellectraschwegler549 3 года назад +19

      Few years ago someone tried to get my great grandfather (RIP) In his 90s at the time calling saying it was me and I was in jail in cali and needed 2000$ for bail but don't tell anyone. He called me I was working in Illinois. My uncle was taking him to the bank when I heard his voicemail and called him back and said it wasnt me I was fine DO NOT SEND MONEY. People are sick. Never figured out who called him but I believe in karma and there's a special place in hell for people like that.

    • @sharazar
      @sharazar 3 года назад +3

      Always assume it someone want to give you something you did not ask for that it is a scam. Of if any 'company' calls you that you did not specific contact about an issue.
      My father in law has been scammed multiple times both through his PC and a phone scam that stole everything in his bank account. he just believe everyone is good and truthful

  • @barrybarry5803
    @barrybarry5803 Год назад +20

    There's a lady that's battled through life and never got a leg up... her emotion says it all.

  • @Juliemorgana
    @Juliemorgana 3 года назад +530

    Nate Eaton is so kind and patient with this elderly lady, and with others. He understands her. Those little barking dogs would have worn my patience out in a minute, but not Nate. I wonder if there are awards (civic awards, tv awards) to recognise people like Nate Eaton.

    • @TACHOMYNACHO
      @TACHOMYNACHO 3 года назад +34

      I agree with this 100% and he does deserve a reward, it might not be his money but how he treats people is so amazing.

    • @sugma6723
      @sugma6723 3 года назад +16

      You took the words straight out my mouth man :)

    • @petadee4373
      @petadee4373 3 года назад +29

      Those little barking dogs are probably the reason she gets up, and her company at night. Annoying to us but very important often to our elderly.

    • @mrenae6798
      @mrenae6798 2 года назад +12

      Lol Yes. Those dogs 😕🔫. Super annoying but probably good companions for her 🙂

    • @timwhite4885
      @timwhite4885 2 года назад +3

      DEFINITELY !!!!

  • @DieHumanless
    @DieHumanless 4 года назад +2056

    I don't blame her for being skeptical. 99 out of 100 times, if it sounds too good to be true it is. Lucky for her, this is that 1 time it is true.

    • @HB90210
      @HB90210 4 года назад +13

      So True...

    • @lottasunshine1325
      @lottasunshine1325 4 года назад +38

      Exactly! I'm a senior (almost 70) and I get junk mail all the time that looks like official government business, but I'm very careful. Most of it is just a way to get you on their mailing lists so they can market Medicare supplements, final expense insurance and other products for seniors, but if I got a check for $5,000 from a stranger, I'd be skeptical too and I'd make sure it was legitimate before cashing it. It was heartwarming to see how her entire demeanor changed, once she realized it was genuine.

    • @DieHumanless
      @DieHumanless 4 года назад +16

      @Lotta Sunshine I'm 44 but old enough to know how the real world works. Its refreshing to see good people still exist, but it's always wise to be skeptical and cautious in life. Keep being careful because heartless thieves will take you for every penny if given the chance.

    • @Tribute2Mike
      @Tribute2Mike 4 года назад +8

      @@lottasunshine1325 you're right, and stay skeptical!!! I help a senior neighbor (92) who years before fell victim to a "life insurance" scheme that cost her over $200,000!!! (She is not wealthy, lives very humbled but was left an inheritance by her late husbands family). Woe and behold, she gets junk mail to this day and she buys into it. Not literally, but she probably would if I let her!

    • @JBARTNICKI
      @JBARTNICKI 4 года назад +2

      Fake fact

  • @lorettaposey3327
    @lorettaposey3327 4 года назад +1382

    She looks like she's afraid to believe that someone would take the time to help someone who absolutely needs it. I'm glad that she gets the help she needs, no one who's this age should struggle to survive. A big thank you to the Secret Santa for everything that you're doing for those who absolutely needs it.

    • @dianemoonstone4715
      @dianemoonstone4715 4 года назад +13

      Absolutely agree.

    • @bestillandknow9127
      @bestillandknow9127 4 года назад +15

      Well said Loretta. She is a bit guarded and I'm going to guess for good reason based on her life experiences, but so glad that there are others who are looking out for those who are in need, especially during this giving season. FYI, I had an aunt/godmother named Loretta and she was a kind person too. Merry Christmas to you!

    • @joan-lisa-smith
      @joan-lisa-smith 4 года назад +9

      Prob afraid with all the scams out there that target the elderly, good for her for being cautious and checking with her kids to verify.

    • @simonangelus1692
      @simonangelus1692 4 года назад +4

      Nicely said much love and respect

    • @MissyP2871
      @MissyP2871 4 года назад +4

      you are absolutely right!!!

  • @tiranosaurio2565
    @tiranosaurio2565 4 года назад +644

    This beautiful lady never had nothing free,she is a fighter

  • @emilywiebel3238
    @emilywiebel3238 4 года назад +286

    I love how he’s explaining everything to her. He answers all her questions perfectly. She’s so sweet and needs a break! So glad she was chosen to receive a gift!

  • @bkwarner3
    @bkwarner3 4 года назад +1291

    She had me in tears. It is a bad time in the world when an older lady has to worry so much about a gift being a scam. That is so sad.

    • @Shyringa
      @Shyringa 4 года назад +59

      At the same time, though, no criminal can scam this lady! Bad people target older folks all the time but she's one smart cookie.

    • @jim191185
      @jim191185 4 года назад +20

      bkwarner3
      It's also relieving to know the elderly aren't falling for the tricks of those subhuman scum.

    • @keanuyt5327
      @keanuyt5327 4 года назад +13

      I teared up reading this comment because I realized how true that statement is. Wow

    •  4 года назад +1

      Scam artists are as old as mankind...nothing new

    • @josephdetienne2626
      @josephdetienne2626 4 года назад +5

      If anyone handed you $5000 100 years ago you'd be tripping balls what the catch is LOL

  • @rvmcwhorter
    @rvmcwhorter 4 года назад +880

    She was hardened and leary . She simply couldn't believe it ......77 years old still working a paper route . Bless her heart .

    • @brightdaysaheadofUs
      @brightdaysaheadofUs 3 года назад +6

      Agree with you. Im a bit sad. But glad she got these gifts.

    • @ilonakat9379
      @ilonakat9379 3 года назад +10

      Omg this is what Christmas is all about. I’m crying 😭

    • @karenclausen6724
      @karenclausen6724 3 года назад +7

      What they say about America being so great, NOT SO for someone HAVING to work at 77 years old, to make ends meet!!

    • @robing9278
      @robing9278 3 года назад +1

      @@karenclausen6724 That is so true. Heartbreaking to have to throw papers at that age.

    • @ORSkie
      @ORSkie 3 года назад +1

      @Not Real
      She was a police officer, so not surprising that she was super leery. Sadly, I'm sure she's seen it ALL. 😔

  • @johnjiii414
    @johnjiii414 4 года назад +527

    Nate Eaton is the man. He does an excellent job presenting, and conversing with all the people. Bravo!

    • @nimaben7
      @nimaben7 3 года назад +5

      He has a big heart. #weloveNate

    • @ANGELSANCHEZ-mp6cc
      @ANGELSANCHEZ-mp6cc 3 года назад +3

      An awesome Elf

    • @tipi5586
      @tipi5586 3 года назад

      Has no one asked the question of how he can smile instead of sobbing remorselessly?

    • @RoyalMasterpiece
      @RoyalMasterpiece 7 месяцев назад

      He deserves an Emmy.

  • @davidgoodrich1258
    @davidgoodrich1258 6 месяцев назад +21

    I come back and watch this one every year. This one is my favorite. This woman’s reaction was so genuine

    • @leslieclark9285
      @leslieclark9285 5 месяцев назад

      Me too. Diane is my favorite secret Santa receiver.

  • @thisorthat7626
    @thisorthat7626 4 года назад +779

    Diane was so cute in that she wanted to believe but couldn't understand why this was happening to her. I am thrilled that she called to thank Nate and Secret Santa. That made my day. In my world a 77 year old woman wouldn't have to deliver papers to buy a washer and dryer - so Secret Santa thank you for blessing Diane this Christmas.

    • @Dimaz42
      @Dimaz42 4 года назад +31

      @PasadenaSue yea, but I’m glad that she’s aware about plenty of scammers out there preying on old folks

    • @jackieperson8706
      @jackieperson8706 4 года назад +20

      I read today 9 y.o. made $26 million cos he is a youtuber. 77 y.o.is deliver newspaper to buy her needs. So wrong. Thank you secret Santa. You are an angel.

    • @marycook1644
      @marycook1644 4 года назад +1

      PasadenaSue Merry Christmas ! 💐 Parade is coming soon ! Blessings to you and your family from me in Yorba Linda- California .🏰 🥁 💂🏽‍♀️ 💐 👸🏻

    • @thisorthat7626
      @thisorthat7626 4 года назад

      @@marycook1644 Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours. I am blessed to live in Pasadena. I love the parade because people are so happy and the floats are beautiful. Wishing you a fantastic 2020 filled with family, friends, and wonderful blessings.

    • @marycook1644
      @marycook1644 4 года назад +1

      PasadenaSue Both sets of my grandparents lived in Pasadena . An aunt and uncle lived up the street from the parade. The kids spent the night at their house, while the adults camped out to save a spot ! So wonderful ! My sister was visiting recently from Wisconsin and we took our eighty eight year old mom to see the post office where her lovely dad worked from as a mailman. Then we went by the beautiful church where he was the caretaker after he retired. It is on Colorado Bl. It was a Baptist Church. Now it is an Asian Church . Take care. 🦊

  • @madmanmike69
    @madmanmike69 4 года назад +1254

    I wish someone would step in and give her more so she doesn't have to do that job anymore... At 77 she should be knitting not delivering papers.

    • @Swiss_Moonlight
      @Swiss_Moonlight 4 года назад +43

      Cornf1ake that would be great. At this age she should no longer need to work

    • @dgirl1864
      @dgirl1864 4 года назад +56

      m m that’s exactly what I thought, she has a purpose getting up each morning doing something that takes her out of the house for a bit 😊

    • @anab333
      @anab333 4 года назад +26

      welcome to the United States

    • @ziggy33399
      @ziggy33399 4 года назад +73

      ringasa well, I’m in my 70’s as well. LOTS of us have to work and it actually is more difficult than I’d thought. Younger people want older people out. We’d enjoy some time to just breathe, go back to school, learn a new thing but it’s not set up to do that. I stopped working because my company needed to know when I’d be done with cancer and I wasn’t able to tell them a date. Now I’m on social security. It’s not sad, it’s reality. The newspaper delivery route is a good job and I applaud her for having it. So happy there’s a secret Santa 🎅 out there. When I believe in things I feel rich. Right now I’m feeling very wealthy. Merry 🎄 Christmas everyone 😍

    • @mamarobyn
      @mamarobyn 4 года назад +16

      Maybe she enjoys it .. my mom sits behind a desk but is that age and she would die before she would give up her... That generation was just built differently...

  • @laurabrooks3076
    @laurabrooks3076 2 года назад +96

    Nate is precious with folks.
    He’s tender snd kind.

  • @jreverie7018
    @jreverie7018 3 года назад +271

    Man I can’t help tearing up. Stuff like this makes me want to become successful, not for myself, but so I could afford to do things like this too. I’m not a religious man, but bless whoever the secret Santa is to giveaway so much money.

    • @harshasathi2858
      @harshasathi2858 3 года назад +11

      I feel the same J M. I feel the same. Hope we both can be successful in the future and provide the people in need.

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 2 года назад +5

      This is the perfect example of God.....loving your neighbors!!
      God is not about religion,, He's about Truth and Love..... that's why Jesus said to "follow me" not a religion or a denomination but Him personally because it's about a personal relationship with Jesus Christ not a religion!!
      Hope you find that relationship with Jesus 💝
      Blessings 🙏

    • @missydeyoreads
      @missydeyoreads 2 года назад +3

      I completely agree. I'm currently living in a shelter but I want to find a way to become successful so I can take care of myself, my family, and my community.

    • @Glow_Vlogs
      @Glow_Vlogs 2 года назад +2

      Jesus is not a religion, Hes a person. It's not about being good enough and earning your way to heaven like every other false religion. Jesus offers grace, He died for us all. No other religion has ever done that. They are all false. Only Jesus did that. Hes the only way to heaven and the only truth. He loves you!! He saved me from suicide. He's the only one true God. I just wanted to share that with you. Pray and ask Jesus to show you the way, He will. Take care and goodbye!! You are so loved and adored by God. I hope you have a beautiful day!!

    • @rainej7013
      @rainej7013 2 года назад

      @@debraallen63 That's right ,well said.💜✝️🙏

  • @hilaryc3203
    @hilaryc3203 4 года назад +684

    I really love that she's a gutsy lady who was on guard to protect herself from scammers. So many seniors are vulnerable and get conned and she is NOT one of them.

    • @NoRestForTheWeary
      @NoRestForTheWeary 4 года назад +13

      The description says she was a cop.

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 4 года назад +6

      @@NoRestForTheWeary I missed that, but either way, I loved her armour.

    • @marycook1644
      @marycook1644 4 года назад +3

      I wonder why if she was a cop she wouldn’t have a adequate pension? 🎄🎅🏼

    • @billyreynolds4749
      @billyreynolds4749 4 года назад

      @Gerald Bergstrom - you're right...reserve police officers pay is next to nothing! You do it for the love of working with, and for, your community!

    • @mamarobyn
      @mamarobyn 4 года назад

      This would literally be me LOL 😂

  • @melanieaveryeasthope3980
    @melanieaveryeasthope3980 4 года назад +667

    I loved that she checked with her kids.

    • @yettakosovo3936
      @yettakosovo3936 4 года назад +41

      Melanie Avery Easthope - The kids should’ve checked what she needs and not allow her on that age to deliver papers to afford the living 🥺🥺

    • @joan-lisa-smith
      @joan-lisa-smith 4 года назад +63

      @@yettakosovo3936 many older people do jobs like that to keep themselves busy and connected to community, many get depressed and pass away faster once they have nothing to do, they become bored, isolated and feel worthless. Her kids don't get to "allow" her to do anything, she's a grown woman ffs.

    • @pt18777
      @pt18777 4 года назад +30

      Yetta Kosovo instead of judging someone maybe be compassionate. How do you know her kids aren’t like the millions of other Americans living paycheck to paycheck? Maybe they aren’t able to help her.

    • @LoveLifeTriumph
      @LoveLifeTriumph 4 года назад +17

      @@yettakosovo3936 Get a check on life! Not all kids have the means to do that! Get a grip of yourself!

    • @jeremywoods770
      @jeremywoods770 4 года назад +8

      @@yettakosovo3936 maybe she is exercising her equal right to work and live independently.

  • @moonbloop
    @moonbloop 2 года назад +67

    Why should a 77 year old work this hard to buy simple necessary stuff specially in a country like that.... this breaks my heart but thank you to whoever started this secret santa thing ♥️

    • @valiantgold442
      @valiantgold442 2 года назад

      We all do...

    • @cathieludemann5879
      @cathieludemann5879 2 года назад +2

      Sometimes in life the winds just blow you sideways, and simple necessities aren't easily obtained any more. We never know fully what another person is going through or what burdens they are facing. That is why it doesn't hurt to treat people kindly. Simple gestures don't cost much but can make a big difference. You need not be a millionaire to do something thoughtful.

    • @mirrrie
      @mirrrie 2 года назад +4

      @@valiantgold442 im sorry but in my country no one at that age has to work anymore.

    • @valiantgold442
      @valiantgold442 2 года назад

      @@mirrrie ehh... Count when your done with working according to the goverment calculator😅🙄

    • @Angel-yl1ck
      @Angel-yl1ck 2 года назад

      @@cathieludemann5879 Agreed. Like the Billionnaire Bezos could do. The people have made him rich. Can't even give a bit to some Senior chairty.

  • @annmencl
    @annmencl 3 года назад +131

    I love watching Nate Eaton give Secret Santa gifts. He's so humble, gentle, and kind. Secret Santa picked the best person to represent him.

  • @kearl3490
    @kearl3490 4 года назад +623

    That guy has the single best job in the entire world!!

    • @yanifree114
      @yanifree114 4 года назад +13

      ..and he's got the caring heart for it too. He's very genuine and I'd be happy if he rang my bell!

    • @kearl3490
      @kearl3490 4 года назад +2

      @@yanifree114 You and me both!

    • @moinakbhattacharya878
      @moinakbhattacharya878 4 года назад

      I agree

    • @aligulam1487
      @aligulam1487 3 года назад

      God yes he does

    • @amphibeingmcshpongletron5026
      @amphibeingmcshpongletron5026 3 года назад +1

      As someone without the means to give in this capacity, I'd be thrilled to be able to do it on someone else's behalf. The best would be if you had the ability to provide these gifts yourself and deliver them personally, but, said it was from a secret santa. I don't know if I could help wanting to connect with the people I'd be giving gifts to. Glad it's filmed!

  • @frndofbear
    @frndofbear 4 года назад +467

    If the "Secret Santa" is watching this, this Kentucky girl wants to tell him that not only did he change the lives of 60 or so Idahoans, but he has made my Christmas. THANK YOU!

    • @doctapeppur1900
      @doctapeppur1900 4 года назад +6

      @Mark Symbala keep it in your pants

    • @robertoraffa4787
      @robertoraffa4787 4 года назад +2

      @@doctapeppur1900 😂

    • @doctapeppur1900
      @doctapeppur1900 4 года назад +6

      @@robertoraffa4787 lmao dudes online see the word "girl" and instantly feel the need to introduce themselves

    • @genjaxx1463
      @genjaxx1463 3 года назад +1

      frndofbear I heard he reads every comment.

    • @genjaxx1463
      @genjaxx1463 3 года назад +1

      @Shay Shay Saving people is priceless.

  • @RosaLopez-zw2ff
    @RosaLopez-zw2ff 3 года назад +8

    To be delivering papers every morning at 77yo through good and bad weather is truly a testimony of such a deserving gift from the Secret Santa. ~Blessings~

  • @RyanBlackhawke
    @RyanBlackhawke 2 года назад +46

    Good on her for being suspicious. Glad she got the gifts.

  • @ronaldwilkin5662
    @ronaldwilkin5662 4 года назад +580

    There goes the tears again I’m going to be so dehydrated at this rate

  • @samkusnandar6521
    @samkusnandar6521 4 года назад +391

    God bless to the person who told Secret Santa about her....

    • @johnlim8436
      @johnlim8436 3 года назад +10

      This brought tears to my eyes. She was so deserving. She was so grateful.

    • @florencenguajah1553
      @florencenguajah1553 3 года назад +2

      Amen and Amen in Jesus might name

  • @ol59kafer92
    @ol59kafer92 3 года назад +14

    This lady is so genuine I wish I was her neighbor , I'd be helping her all the time

  • @romanshtengel7489
    @romanshtengel7489 4 года назад +166

    That is so, nice.
    She's my route scheduler for Durham. She's a very sweet lady.

  • @The_Duckdaddy
    @The_Duckdaddy 4 года назад +465

    I’m a grown ass 34 year old man and I’m bawling... I’m so glad someone did this for her

    • @lindalambert9986
      @lindalambert9986 4 года назад

      ❤️❤️

    • @japan7970
      @japan7970 4 года назад +7

      Holy shit you’re soft

    • @kevinbelcher557
      @kevinbelcher557 4 года назад +40

      @@japan7970 I teared up watching this. This is a screwed up world that we live in and things like this remind us that humanity still exists. What do you do for a living? I'm a retired Army Combat Medic Veteran with a tour in Iraq 2004. I've seen and heard things that you'll never see in your lifetime. You scare me. A hard man who has emotions is a man. A man without emotions is a soft dangerous man.

    • @Alliappalachian
      @Alliappalachian 4 года назад +6

      @@kevinbelcher557 so true and thank you for your service!

    • @jtsharp6129
      @jtsharp6129 4 года назад +4

      @@kevinbelcher557 Thanks for everything you have done to keep me and my family and friends AND most of all, Country safe.

  • @mkrchnak5269
    @mkrchnak5269 4 года назад +331

    “New tires on my outfit”.....spoken like a true country gal. Loving this ol’gal......God bless her.!

    • @m.a.c.8366
      @m.a.c.8366 4 года назад +9

      ...I think she may have said "office" referring to her car she works out of delivering papers. either way she's been provided for in grand fashion by Secret Santa and EIN....she is a special lady for sure.. Merry Christmas ya'll

    • @mkrchnak5269
      @mkrchnak5269 4 года назад +7

      M.A.C. ......” new tires on my outfit”.....clear as day. Love it!

    • @Ciaratrip45
      @Ciaratrip45 4 года назад +1

      M.A.C. She 100% said OUTFIT.

    • @jillybeancadney6229
      @jillybeancadney6229 4 года назад

      I'm reading all comments while listening and as I read new tires on my outfit it played at exact same time in sync. Lol. M

    • @Rbillionn
      @Rbillionn 3 года назад

      @@m.a.c.8366 I live(d) in troy idaho and I don't think I heard anyone ever call their car a car. It was either outfit, rig, or truck (but cut off the hard c as soon as it starts).

  • @ava9oh1282000
    @ava9oh1282000 3 года назад +41

    how normal people feel when they have worked hard for everything for their entire life.
    and someone finally recognizes how difficult that is and provides some type of relief.

  • @jimkopycinski949
    @jimkopycinski949 2 года назад +5

    Her reaction touched my heart!

  • @fiveamskatesesh
    @fiveamskatesesh 4 года назад +258

    She's only asking for necessities, this lovely woman.

  • @rosemariemckinley7326
    @rosemariemckinley7326 4 года назад +239

    I love this so much. She was really scared at first. So many are targeted.

  • @johnbarker3455
    @johnbarker3455 2 года назад +35

    Nates got a Mr Rogers vibe...He just oozes caring and compassion...

    • @yvonnemurray5537
      @yvonnemurray5537 2 месяца назад

      Please don’t ever bring up Mr. Rogers in reference to any good person. He was a pedophile.

  • @stevewilliams9306
    @stevewilliams9306 3 года назад +47

    Sweet thing has lived 77 years and has apparently never ever seen humanity in this concept , she deserves this and much more .... God bless her and the Secret Santa ..... And also Nate and his team .

  • @susieq5270
    @susieq5270 4 года назад +428

    Good on this lady for being aware that the world is full of scammers and questioning this...good on the Secret Santa for caring enough to help others...good on the dogs for barking...they are her protectors...

    • @heygoodbyee
      @heygoodbyee 4 года назад +21

      SusieQ1952 I love that you included the dogs, thank you for being you!

    • @chrispena8186
      @chrispena8186 4 года назад +1

      I don't agree with the beginning.

    • @trilikvlt
      @trilikvlt 3 года назад +19

      Chris Peña You won’t believe how many seniors end up miserable because they’re unaware of some modern scam techniques, so kudos to this lady

    • @RuffianTux
      @RuffianTux Год назад

      I hadn't even considered that but it's a great point. She immediately suspected a scam. I'm betting she is a tough lady to sneak anything by.

    • @kevinprzy4539
      @kevinprzy4539 Год назад

      @@chrispena8186 you really have no idea how many elders get scammed out of money do you?

  • @myleneh1916
    @myleneh1916 4 года назад +183

    When you're so use to struggling and it's hard to believe anything good can happen to you...poor sweetheart. 😢😢💔 so happy for her 🧡💛💚🎄🇦🇺

  • @missydeyoreads
    @missydeyoreads 2 года назад +31

    This really brings me a lot of joy. Faith in humanity restored.

  • @oliviachetcuti225
    @oliviachetcuti225 7 месяцев назад +17

    Nate is such a darling. The perfect man to deliver Secret Santa’s gifts! 🎁🎄 Merry Christmas everyone! 🤗 With love from Australia. 🇦🇺

  • @simonsays5552
    @simonsays5552 4 года назад +534

    This is why I get so mad at these freaking youtubers with stupid mansions made of legos and 10 super cars!!! 5000 is life changing for some and toilet paper for others! I will never understand why some people feel like they need so much.....smh. This was beautiful to watch, I just hope one day I can be lucky enough to be able to give like this!

    • @marcuspvxea
      @marcuspvxea 4 года назад +33

      Get mad at others for their success in life.
      While you keep at it, lets blame everyone else who has arms and legs because some people doesnt have them or get born without them.
      Life will never be fair, no matter how far up you can push yourself you might not even get close to what some make monthly.
      Don't blame others living their life how they want to. Also you are able to give like this so don't go and put up excuses to why you can't.
      It's really sad to take a video like this and make ur dumb and degenerate comment turning something happy into something negative.

    • @AmyS5647
      @AmyS5647 4 года назад +31

      they are not necessarily mad at their "success" they are mad at how they talk about their success. For example, a lot of celebrities talk and boast about their money and don't care about others but only give away to bump up their relativity.
      Also, you cannot assume that the commenter is in a position where they can give away as well when they could be going through a tough time financially as well.
      But, you are right about the fact that the commenter shouldn't really talk about something like this but that is what the comments are for, to talk about your thoughts and feelings. Also, don't take this as an angry clap back as others would do but I'm just calmly inserting myself in this very short discussion.

    • @virg0_lem0nade
      @virg0_lem0nade 4 года назад +28

      @@marcuspvxea ---- you are the only one being negative here, really. their comment was actually very relevant to the subject matter, while yours was extremely juvenile.

    • @marcuspvxea
      @marcuspvxea 4 года назад +5

      ​@@virg0_lem0nade It was not, it was completely unrelated.
      The comment had nothing to do with people having more money or spending their own money on what they want that they themselves earned completely rightfully
      And the only Juvenile thing here is crying that some people have more success in their lives than others.
      It won't be fair, wasn't fair, you weren't born equal to others, your genes arent fair, the economical household you were born into was not fair.
      You reap what you sow. Some just need to work harder or be smarter, nothing else to it

    • @virg0_lem0nade
      @virg0_lem0nade 4 года назад +14

      Syphex ----- some people certainly do need to be smarter, and you're up high on that list... 😂

  • @carolpahl6850
    @carolpahl6850 4 года назад +162

    Of all the stories I've watched, this one touched my soul. She's like: no I don't want anything. I think when she closed the door she still did not believe. YES VIRGINIA THERE IS A SANTA CLAUSE!!

  • @AwesomeLJ34
    @AwesomeLJ34 4 года назад +116

    She’s so genuinely grateful. Bless her heart !! And Secret Santa

  • @dvf4550
    @dvf4550 Год назад +7

    Nate just has this instinctive intuitive and compassionate ability to know how to adapt his message and gift giving to each recipient as they need.

  • @thepatsyfamily
    @thepatsyfamily 4 года назад +123

    Oh the onions 😭

    • @znrgybalance8703
      @znrgybalance8703 4 года назад +4

      They keep cutting them where I am. 😭

    • @m.a.c.8366
      @m.a.c.8366 4 года назад +1

      @@znrgybalance8703 yes!... they are here as well in full force... very good onions though...

  • @susankwan6229
    @susankwan6229 4 года назад +110

    Awww. ❤️ She’s sweet and so grateful. And her dogs were very skeptical, too.

    • @HB90210
      @HB90210 4 года назад +5

      😁 The dogs were not happy campers, it sounds exactly like my Shih Tzu and Maltese when someone is at the door.

    • @coryhobbs5386
      @coryhobbs5386 4 года назад

      No biscuit for the dogs

  • @paisleyrae207
    @paisleyrae207 3 года назад +9

    I gotta say it one more time the man who gives the gifts out is the sweetest man! You can tell he really feels the Christmas spirit while he’s doing this! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @patsyspry6248
    @patsyspry6248 3 года назад +7

    This precious lady! I love her reaction!

  • @user-on6on3fu8n
    @user-on6on3fu8n 4 года назад +115

    God bless her. I'm 60 and would also be afraid to open my door to stranger's. Merry Christmas everyone 🎅

  • @theresamchugh7278
    @theresamchugh7278 4 года назад +22

    " New tires on my outfit" omg this woman gives me back life

  • @Tattooed-ig8tj
    @Tattooed-ig8tj 4 года назад +45

    This makes me miss my Grandma.

  • @roberth9253
    @roberth9253 3 года назад +11

    I love how she was still hesitant and a little worried something was going to pop out of the 2nd box. What a sweet and beautiful woman. God bless her.

  • @kmw992617
    @kmw992617 4 года назад +52

    She really needed those gifts, bless the secret santa

  • @believen_uboo3705
    @believen_uboo3705 4 года назад +77

    Poor lady is so confused. I just wanna hug her and her lil yapper.. Beautiful ending.. Bug hugs young lady.

  • @mattmatt6878
    @mattmatt6878 2 года назад +13

    Nate this one got me 😢 was emotional to see how this lady thought it was a prank, showing her vulnerable side, but was so humble and thankful when she realised, you made her day, it's very touching what you guys do for everyone you help 👍

  • @WalterTonetto
    @WalterTonetto 2 года назад +8

    _Nate is great ... his goodness is naturally showing! May he be blessed, too!_

  • @cyper9266
    @cyper9266 4 года назад +50

    "If your name is taken and people say..Oh she's so nice! Oh he's so sweet! You know you're doing something right and they will add their prayers and blessings to your life."-Maya Angelou

  • @choctawGallegos
    @choctawGallegos 4 года назад +60

    She had me in tears. That was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @cynharman6866
    @cynharman6866 3 года назад +46

    He’s very good at this he’s perfect not too loud or over the top

  • @mutinous1000
    @mutinous1000 2 года назад +5

    Its a real shame that everyone has to be uber-skeptical of anyone who appears to be wanting to do something nice for us, just because there are so many rotten souls trying to take advantage of people.

  • @HB90210
    @HB90210 4 года назад +320

    I think it's unfortunate alot of our senior citizens have to work into their 70s and 80s to survive, I'm grateful that she has good health to keep doing what she's doing and didn't have a heart attack receiving her Christmas gifts, it's a clear reminder that if we know of a senior that is still working we should be looking out for them and help them as much as possible, two years ago my senior neighbor fell off the roof hanging Christmas lights and it's been my honor to take care of that task for him until he passes, it's the little things that will mean something someday.

    • @user-uz4gh7sm9l
      @user-uz4gh7sm9l 4 года назад +10

      @Chuck Taylor what?

    • @alexandersupertramp7353
      @alexandersupertramp7353 4 года назад +10

      It's absurd, and sickening. Not, "unfortunate". And RESPECT to you, for taking care of your neighbor. If only everyone watched out for theirs

    • @eej902
      @eej902 4 года назад +2

      Nice, is that your name? My dad swears he worked with a guy with the last name pipes, named his son rusty.
      Honestly, Nate could've informed her a bit better. I would've panicked a bit, too

    • @andrewsansom2414
      @andrewsansom2414 4 года назад +8

      @Chuck Taylor I think you put the wrong channel on. You wanted Fox news didn't you not East Idaho News, moron.

    • @ekaterinas8796
      @ekaterinas8796 4 года назад +3

      Chuck Taylor hell no! Health care? Remember? That is something Democrats want to provide for everyone...
      Especially elderly ppl would be grateful to have it taken care of!
      You obviously have no idea...
      Btw: in Europe things are better! ;)

  • @Cruz1214.
    @Cruz1214. 4 года назад +14

    imagine the pain that lady has gone through in life for her to be that skeptical, I feel so bad for her, and happy at the same time that they helped her

  • @paulgannon3261
    @paulgannon3261 4 года назад +2

    you get the feeling she has never had an act of kindness given to her .She is a giver and wonderful to see her on the receiving end

  • @kerrydevlin
    @kerrydevlin 3 года назад +9

    I loved her reaction,she was totally shocked. Nate was great with her too.x

  • @jaquitamartin2547
    @jaquitamartin2547 4 года назад +50

    This brought tears to my eyes. She was so deserving. She was so grateful.

  • @chrcz8346
    @chrcz8346 4 года назад +27

    What he said on the phone about her video being inspiring to others is so very true. This video is making people all over the world cry, haha. Ill definitely make sure to do kind things for strangers more often.

  • @marshapicard7860
    @marshapicard7860 3 года назад +60

    Nate you are a tremendous person and perfect to be the secret Santa's helper.

  • @Kushikarp747
    @Kushikarp747 3 года назад +6

    damn im rewatching these and you know if an older woman said this is the best Christmas shes ever had, you have really made an impact on her life, and its something she will cherish forever

  • @berthamarie2523
    @berthamarie2523 4 года назад +64

    This one is so sad you can tell she has struggled her whole life. What a blessing Merry Christmas

  • @Tribute2Mike
    @Tribute2Mike 4 года назад +22

    Clearly nothing ever came easy for her and she worked hard for everything she has. I am so touched by this. Thank you, Secret Santa and the person that nominated her!!! 💞💞💞💞

  • @EricGerken
    @EricGerken 4 года назад +14

    To the secret Santa: thank you for helping out those who really need it god bless

    • @503zzach
      @503zzach 3 года назад

      Secret Santa = Frank VanderSloot
      You can search all his video RUclips ;)

  • @clintdelcambre8683
    @clintdelcambre8683 3 года назад +25

    What this news station does is so incredible! Heartwarming, don't even say enough, to see the reaction of people being blessed!!

  • @ThriftyCats
    @ThriftyCats 4 года назад +41

    This is one of my favorite reactions to secret Santa

    • @m.a.c.8366
      @m.a.c.8366 4 года назад +2

      thinkin' she was going to be a bit happier this year with less stress, she is precious... bless you secret Santa and EIN

  • @TheAcadianCanadian
    @TheAcadianCanadian 4 года назад +24

    She was my favorite recipient out of all the secret Santa videos... I just wanted to reach through the screen and hug her.

  • @sandragerken3170
    @sandragerken3170 2 года назад +4

    God Bless the secret Santa. What a wonderful person.

  • @moosehead1183
    @moosehead1183 2 года назад +5

    I love how these good people are being helped..
    Brings tears to my eyes!

  • @frankenstein6585
    @frankenstein6585 4 года назад +14

    Who else is in tears? 😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @gjamh
      @gjamh 4 года назад +1

      me!!

  • @evelenaerts7690
    @evelenaerts7690 4 года назад +12

    Oh my gosh! She is just so adorable 💕

  • @denysequinn2607
    @denysequinn2607 3 года назад +4

    Nate seems so genuine and kind. 🇨🇦

  • @debrakimbrough142
    @debrakimbrough142 2 года назад +18

    Nate (& your team), you continue to inspire "Giving" not just in Idaho, but everywhere. I'm in Lubbock, Tx & crying over Diane's story. Going to find someone to surprise anonymously. Bless y'all!

  • @laurarodino-posenato5277
    @laurarodino-posenato5277 4 года назад +141

    I’m in S FLorida and my parents are the age of this recipient. I was literally in tears. I imagine that many seniors may question the random generosity. I take many fraud / scam reports at my work and the majority are from unsuspecting seniors that may have been persuaded by scammers. My love and Support for your Secret Santa and his message. And BRAVO for this recipient for her questioning of “too good to be true “ nature. You showed two great lessons on this news report 🎄💕

    • @veyolaski4324
      @veyolaski4324 4 года назад

      Laura Rodino-posenato that's unfortunate of them, like how did they get scammed by scammers?

    • @veyolaski4324
      @veyolaski4324 4 года назад

      Fight Milk jeez, how much did he lost?

    • @mrzjohnson4
      @mrzjohnson4 4 года назад

      Michael Xia my grandpa had a successful career, so much less than he potentially could have, but he was so confused and hurt that someone would do that.

    • @veyolaski4324
      @veyolaski4324 4 года назад

      Fight Milk people these days..... greedy and ignorant

    • @marycook1644
      @marycook1644 4 года назад

      Laura Rodino-posenato A friends relative who is super frugal with her money , fell for the “ your granddaughter is in jail and needs bail money. She is a widow , she wired twenty- five thousand dollars to criminals . 🧛‍♂️

  • @SAMMIsLIFE
    @SAMMIsLIFE 4 года назад +68

    She's so sweet 😢, bless her and bless them for helping her.

  • @davidtorres4391
    @davidtorres4391 3 года назад +10

    My number 1 favorite give away. She's a n angel who really was in need.

  • @lisacorcoran6616
    @lisacorcoran6616 3 года назад +5

    Loved This Episode ! So Glad This Dear Lady Recieved These Gifts ! Ty Secret Santa.

  • @marygoff3332
    @marygoff3332 4 года назад +5

    What a transformation once her heart softened. Love it.

  • @jryn3474
    @jryn3474 4 года назад +65

    The world needs more good things like this

  • @denisrusso8131
    @denisrusso8131 3 года назад +8

    How can ANYONE not like these videos????? They are so heartwarming to see people get some help when they are struggling.

  • @NikSakPattyWack
    @NikSakPattyWack 2 года назад +8

    Bless her heart, she melted right there in front of our eyes. And I bawled my eyes out. I want to hug her so bad! Merry Christmas!

  • @doseofemily
    @doseofemily 4 года назад +26

    Her reaction was so heart-warming. She's such a lovely lady and her heart and soul must be made of gold. God bless her!💖

  • @michaeldouglas2339
    @michaeldouglas2339 4 года назад +27

    Wish I had a ton of money. I’d definitely do something like this. Makes my heart happy

    • @lm3707
      @lm3707 4 года назад +2

      Michael Douglas : Someday please God

    • @elizabethtimothy4776
      @elizabethtimothy4776 4 года назад +2

      Micheal, you know you don't have to have tons of money to do this, the little you gave , you can bless someone in need even out of the $19, if someone has to the need for $2, you can if your heart permits. There is blessings in giving.
      You are have a great heart and may you be blessed beyond for imagination.

  • @Lehnig717
    @Lehnig717 3 года назад +4

    Wow! Reminds me of a sweet lady in Dexter Missouri. She and her husband sold newspapers at a 3 way stop and walked there until they could purchase a vehicle. The lady lost her husband several years ago, but when I worked at Walmart in 2018 she was still out there rain, snow, and heat...alone living their life selling newspapers. It really got my heart when I ran into her on my bathroom break with a hat on half frozen from being in below freezing temperatures. She is always at the stop sign with a newspaper in hand with a smile if you all ever make it this way she is one who truly deserves a thank you.

  • @flatwater5
    @flatwater5 3 года назад +5

    Absolute greatness! God bless and keep all of you for doing this!

  • @larasutherland2260
    @larasutherland2260 4 года назад +23

    I was crying as well. She couldn't believe that someone would do something like that for her. Then her saying that her secret Santa was in her prayers every night.

  • @katonyasmyth4639
    @katonyasmyth4639 4 года назад +7

    Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for blessing Mother Diane. 💗

  • @urielgrey
    @urielgrey 3 года назад +10

    Nate is a wonderful person and is so delicate. I'm so grateful to the generosity of secret Santa. Thank you for your kindness!!! ❤ ❤ ❤

  • @christinenass6809
    @christinenass6809 4 года назад +31

    I've watched this a couple of times. She is a beautiful lady and deserves this and so much more. Thank you Secret Santa for giving us all happiness and hope this Christmas season!

  • @tcareccia
    @tcareccia 4 года назад +25

    I’m literally balling at this one! Nate is so kind, patient, and gentle! I wanna know who the Secret Santa is so bad!!

    • @c.cannon1102
      @c.cannon1102 4 года назад +2

      It's widely rumored that it's the Idaho Falls bigwig that has a last name starting with V. Think greenbelt fireworks benefactor. He had a hand in starting east Idaho News (no longer owns any part of it).

    • @thriftyt8048
      @thriftyt8048 4 года назад

      @@c.cannon1102 - I'm from Michigan and I guessed his first name is Frank! :)

  • @SuperZytoon
    @SuperZytoon 3 года назад +2

    I would be as skeptical as she is, unfortunately. She was truly overwhelmed. It was so touching. 😭

  • @asparagus2972
    @asparagus2972 4 года назад +29

    Those thumbs down are people who are getting coal this year.

  • @holylandfan3275
    @holylandfan3275 4 года назад +10

    With tears I say, this is the best one I've seen. It's absolutely wonderful. God bless the man that did this and God bless this precious lady.