Mother of 13 surprised with Secret Santa gift while eating lunch at IHOP
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- Опубликовано: 17 дек 2018
- IDAHO FALLS - Rachel Keppner is the mother of thirteen children. A few months ago, her husband was taken to the hospital for emergency surgery after suffering a brain aneurysm. He was fortunate to come home just before the holidays and is slowly working to resume daily activities.
Rachel is a stay-at-home mom who who never complains and has a heart of gold.
The EastIdahoNews.com elves were able to track Rachel and her husband down while they were eating lunch at IHOP with some of their older children. Watch the video above to see the surprise!
That’s my family! ❤️ They are the best, and they really needed the gift at that time. So grateful for those who nominated them!
Ps. We don’t take the haters seriously. It’s easy to laugh at the negative comments when they are faaaar off base. Be slow to judge. I know sometimes you want people to have a certain reaction, but they are not you. Also, brain aneurysms are rough.
Such a lovely family! I hope they have a blessed and beautiful holiday season. Sending love from Los Angeles!
I am glad Secret Santa was able to help the family in a time of need. I would have loved to have had a big family like yours, it was my lifelong dream to have a big family, didn’t end up that way., couldn’t be more the opposite if I had tried. You are so very lucky and just know I am soooooo envious of your huge family, your parents are wonderful and I hope you all have a fantastic Merry Christmas this year also. You are all so Blessed. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Amanda
-> Be slow to judge.
Request denied.
Looks like a great family that had some bad luck, and someone reached out to lend a hand.
Doesnt take long to judge this as a GREAT thing!
Its a few years old now, but still fun to watch. Have a great christmas in 2021!
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It is so easy to be critical of others when you hide behind a keyboard and a screen in a hidden location. Look at yourself before you judge others. Large families were common when I was young. With so many broken homes and kids being neglected these people need to be congratulated on sticking together and working through their troubles. They should be respected. God bless them and I hope their holidays were good.
ya...but...really? 13? WTF? Why?
@@milvertonmom50 all you do is comment on this video. Is your life that bad that this brings you joy?
Nate is perfect for this job.
I couldn't agree more
"Your Brain's OK??"
@@bryanx0317 😂😂😂
He is indeed.
Nate is a superior person.
I really like Nate's voice. So right for the job
I totally agree with you
I literally have to stop binge watching. My eyes hurt
Same here, except I wore out my headphones, instead of having sore eyes...LOL!!
I think only 1 or 2 out of 10 of these are Real. This one seemed legit.
He’s lucky to have survived that, most people with brain aneurysms don’t. My Mom survived a brain aneurysm and went on to live almost 20 more yrs. and then we lost her to metastatic breast cancer last October 2019. I am beyond grateful for those extra years we had with her!
Great to see ordinary people receive a unexpected gift, and large families are great, what a lovely woman.
Sorry dude. "ordinary" people do NOT have 13 children. People with a religious sickness do though. This is scary.
The son hugging his mom. ❤️❤️
Watching these videos has seriously changed my thinking and behavior. I have been crying so much lately that I don't think I can take much more. What an epic Christmas season this has turned out to be.
God bless the family and those responsible for such a wonderful gift. This restores my faith in humanity.
I'm binge watching all these and I can't stop crying
Some cruel comments. The family have been through a lot as the dad has been so ill and they look like a lovely family who deserve some luck. Be thankful if you're in good health and be glad if someone has an unexpected Christmas gift. Nadolig Llawen o Gymru/Merry Christmas from Wales 🏴🎁🎅🌲☃️
Oh come on, 13 children? Not being cruel, and I wouldn't, but it's not realistic.
@@markmark5269 It's not our business how many children they have. We are all taught at an early age not to say anything bad about people.
@@mariearmstrong9185 13 children is not sustainable, and will ultimately put pressure on others.
You were taught not to say bad things about other people, yet here you are criticizing me, that makes you a hypocrite.
@@markmark5269 I guess Marie is gone. In 1850 the avg. size family had 6 to 9 children. And Families could have 13,14,15 children and more. Mormons on avg. have 5 to 7 children and can have up tp 10 or more. The Catholic's have large families also. My sister-brother-in-law who are Catholic's has 10 children. My wife is from a Catholic's family with 14 children. I have 7 other brothers and sisters. So saying 13 children is not sustainable is not true. It is just not as common today as it use to be.
@@MrJking065 Compare the average debt levels of an American now.
Your surface comparison doesn't cut it buddy, back then there was no Netflix, cars, house extensions, McDonalds, etc, all the trappings of modern life that larger families have to go without.
Hell, back then they didn't have water and electricity bills.
All the comments about affording to feed a large family - first of all, as the oldest of 8, I know for a fact that it does not take $100 per person per month. There were times where all of us were fed on $400 a month. Potatoes, rice, pasta, beans, and lentils are best friends. No frivolous things like candy, chips, soda or bottled drinks, snacks, etc. Make everything from scratch at home including bread. It can be done. With lots of children, clothes from the older ones become hand-me-downs. No shame in that. Other stuff is thrifted or picked up at swap shops or from cousins or whatever. There are ways. Secondly, no one has a right to judge someone's financial situation, or ability or lack thereof to feed the children. They all look healthy and happy so clearly they have made it work. However, that gift will help ease their burden for a month or two, or maybe they'll be able to do a small getaway or something that will take the stress off of them. Either way...BE HAPPY FOR THEM! Don't be a scrooge. It's not worth it. Large families are beautiful
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Check out the cost of food in australia..criminal..and if you're a smoker..116 dollars for a 50gm of pouch tobacco
@Sh L 🙏🏻❤️
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I love that the older boys kept scarfing down their food. 😆
Thank you secret Santa. You are a great judge of character and need.
Guys instead of complaining here go and complain to the secret Santa.. Seems some a jealous of the gift. The gift is between them and secret Santa..
I really love these stories such a blessing.
I love these no matter who they are or what the circumstance is, I'd be just as happy with a check for $500.00 God Bless Them and I hope Dad is still ok to this day!!!
These videos never ever get old. I really wish someone could do one for someone I think deserves something so simple. My husband, my husband has been there since late 2014 for me even before we started dating May of 2015. When we first started dating He was ALWAYS there for me, he dropped randomly and drove 45 minutes to meet at work at my local cvs. When he met me first time that night I had another migraine that was getting worse even with my medicine to try and Eliminate it. That night he brought me home just to drive back after seeing for 30 minutes. We got close after that our first date was 5/8/15 and I almost didn’t go because once again I had another migraine. Fast forward to 7/23/15 we got married. People said all kinds of mean things and tried to get us out of it. Not even 2 weeks later we woke to me not being able to move my legs and not knowing how to walk. I tried and tried and each time I fell. What did he do carry me to the bathroom and carried me back. He did his research and found a doctor in Boston to get me tested. And sure enough he would hold my hand thru all of this. Wasn’t easy at all. I was getting worse by the day and appt. He was always there even at 2:30am he was there helping me or his mother that lost both legs to diabetes in the 90s. He was there when my neurologist suggested disability because I will get worse before better. And that sure was true! My husband left his job of 11 years to help me get me my ssdi. We were driving 45 plus minutes 4 times a week in Boston. He didn’t complain once. He was amazing. He was even there when I was diagnosed with a rare form of a brain disorder and rare form of epilepsy. Thankfully I granted with his help and support my Ssdi 1st time and no lawyer. I was told be prepared for a rejection first time. Fast forward to this year 2020 the crazy year yet, hearing the words I may have cancer of all thing. He lost his recent job over something little (not theft) And during all of this He has never left my side in any of this. I wish I could show him how amazing he was but Idk how. He keeps talking about Xbox series s but no luck. People are buying all of them because it’s online only and putting them up for $1,500 or more and it’s only $300. I know I get Ssdi but it wouldn’t cover the rest of what we had to pay for that month. His name is Cory Ripp and we are Massachusetts. I’m not sure why I put this down but maybe luck with strike!? Covid has hurt so many and we lost so many. Idk God bless who ever reads I pray your health and good fortune 😘😘
So happy for them that the dad survived. 13 children, wow! They must have a lot of patience. I had two and somedays that was two too many. Thank you, secret Santa, for blessing this family with $5k. Momma will put that money to good use.
This was just wonderful. Bless you guys
Wow . Beautiful family. ❤️❤️
All you haters comments shame on you !!!!
What a lovely thing for someone to do. It will come back to them.
This never gets old!!!! ❤️
This family who have been through some very bad times don’t deserve some of these comments. They had no idea what was going on, and were completely thrown. They look a wonderful family and all the children there looked well cared for and loved.
I find it annoying when I want to say something positive about a video but the comments are turned off. However, I can understand why at times.
I'm so sorry people are cruel.
It makes my heart hurt.. 😔
Not only that they probably didn’t “ask” to be filmed in public and then attacked in the comment section. They allowed a small portion of their story to be viewed and then everyone just “knows” their circumstances suddenly and feels the right to judge them when they showed us one little snippet of their lives.
@@imasheepbahbah3591 uhh true.. they should’ve shown more
They were respectfully polite.
Watching this gives me so much inspiration. Not Christmas but i love these surprises. God is Good all the time. All the time God is good.
Oh. JOdy...you delusional poor soul. there is no god, AND....there are 3000+ gods.
WTAF are you talking about?
I use to be a real son of a bitch and somehow it hit me one day.I would leave racial remarks,talk down on all the good things I saw.I feel so much better and trying to improve my life by treating people the way I want to be treated.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All.
Bless This Good Family, it's a big shock to some, and of Course They Deserved it!!!
Very thoughtful and touching, but most of the kids seemed to be adults.
I think those who posted cruel comments don’t realize that this is Mormon country. Large families are the norm. Nate and Secret Santa make me want to move there. What a wonderful community!
that's a sickness. That's what that is. 13? really?
@@milvertonmom50 just because that’s not your culture or what you would choose, it doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Freedom…..that includes how many kids you have.
@@thecougarexperience You're right. There are some cultures that are blatantly irresponsible. I am not a part. of that culture. And I'm glad I'm not.
@@milvertonmom50 so you insist on being in the asshole culture where you think you’re living the right way. I’m not about that culture and I’m glad I’m not.
@@thecougarexperience ahhh...yes, there it is. the hate and division that comes from your culture. Thanks for proving me right.
When you think that you can not do anything, you can do everything. Nice job. Inspiration for everybody👌👍👍.well done.keep it
Im glad i saw that hug at the end otherwise it would have been a wtfh moment. I would have been hugging them all if some1 was that nice to my mum.
Love from Canada .
All these stories are so touching. Secret Santa is so very special to do this for so many people. Anyone who gives a thumbs down does not have a heart.
My dream job would be to have a job like this reporter's
They went through some struggles during the year but the husband recovered. Somebody nominated them. Nobody ever said they were poor or anything like that. They are probably having no problems to provide for their family.
Regarding the father. He could have been caught off guard or he may be someone who doesn't like receiving money from strangers, like a hand out. They should be able to have as many children as they want if they can provide for them.
Love Fishing how you have to earn to feed and pay for 13 children ? 20000 a month ? I don’t have children. But my own health insurance is 450 a month and the rent of a house or a very big flat. The food and everything. Can’t imagine how much you need month per month. I wonder how much he earns. Sorry english is not my Language
What do you mean with provide? Something to eat and a shelter? How can you support 13 children? Just one hour a day for each isn't possible. Poor children!
@@mirjamweibel9678 I can feed myself for $100 per week. This will be low for most people. $100 per week = $433.33 per month. Times 15 (15 in the family)= $6500 per month just for food if everyone eats small portions and does not snack. This is $78,000 per year just for food. Then power, water, rent/mortgage, phone(s), TV, Cars, gas/upkeep, etc.
@@mirjamweibel9678 My parents have 16 children. You learn to live differently. We went out to eat, but only once in a while. We never bought TV dinners as they were too expensive. We shopped stores like Save A Lot, Sam's Club, and Aldi's where we could buy food for less or in bulk. Our clothes were bought on sale or from thrift shops and the younger ones wore hand me downs from the older ones. We were homeschooled and never had to worry about the latest styles because nobody made fun of our clothes. We bought our shoes at Walmart. My mom cut. The boy's hair. We never went to a nail or hair salon and my parents never smoked so that saved money as well. You make it work and when you get them one at a time it isn't so bad.
@@Watching4Fun_
You're shopping for one. Purchases of grain, beans, flour, etc in 25# to 50# bags is where you start. Then you buy milk, eggs, fruits & veggies from local farms. Grow your own, too, in the yard. The meat of a whole animal can be purchased from the butcher at a good savings. Several families can go in together. Then there's hunting & fishing season. When economizing becomes a lifestyle, it's very enjoyable. Playing chess against a system designed to extract every penny of your paycheck is exhilarating once you start winning.
God bless em!!!!
gawd, what's with the nasty comments? how many children they have is their own business. The fact the husband didn't show much emotion could very well be that he is a shy private person and he was caught off guard . Take it for what it is, they were recommended and the secret Santa gift was very generous.
Did anyone stop to think some might've been adopted, or perhaps they're in a temporary foster care situation? There could be a dozen reasons.
granny8642, You are right! Some people freeze when taken off guard. These are rehearsed like so many are!
The husband is still in recovery period it can take up to a complete year for them to regain speech and protection state if physical reaction/movement
Great job guys
What a beautiful family
This is amazing! Oh stuff like this would help so many people this year!
O bless hope they have a better time
mothers are the strongest beings on planet earth
If I got off 13 times and had 13 children, I would have an aneurism too.
But seriously, I love the hearts of these people helping out
Shut up
@@victoriamorgan7188
Ok! Anything else I can do while you are at it? I grew up in a large household. I know what it’s like. So you shut the fuck up! Ok?
@@jeffveron8783 You talk too much. Shut up sicko.
@@victoriamorgan7188
Why? Do tell?
@@jeffveron8783 tasteless joke man. Choose your spots better...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! To Rachael and Family
So I just wanted to pray for the 86 people who thumbs down this video. God be with them and surround their hearts with the love and loyalty every person should feel the joy of. And with these beautiful people who are the apart of a lovely family, but more to the star, the person who gave and wants no credit❤️
Everyone has a right to their opinion. . Those who gave thumbs down are practical. It looks good when someone else is a secret santa, but if this was enforced on all as in a welfare state, all those who clicked thumbs up would be crying foul.
Its good to see the husband looking healthier and feeling better. For those of you who don't believe in Santa, shame on you!!! Thank you Santa helping this family!!!
Great job all of you
That's very nice to help a family at Christmas
God bless them.
Wow these comments are so negative and rude. My guy had a brain aneurism. Show some respect. And compared to some of the other reactions of the other secret Santa recipients, she Actually seems greatful and that she needs it.
@bearpapie69 No your doin' just fine in tryin' to look smart
GOD BLESS YOU NATE
A quickie but very touching.
Beautiful Family! 💙💙
May Heavenly Father Continue To Bless You!
God Bless you Secret Santa 🎅🙏
Thank you Secret Santa!!!!!
It is just my allergies bothering me, I'm fine. Great Video!
"we did some stealth tracking"..........aka they stalked them..........LMAO
Yes he is perfect for this ( Nate) God Bless Them
Thank you secret santa!
Some very bitter people in the comments
Ryan Voss I know, right?!
Jealousy has a way of showing at the most stupidest times.
@@sew1835 No ones jealous. Producing 13 children is disgusting.
@@debussy843
Here's a bit of advice for you. Take care of your own life. And if you don't like a video DON'T WATCH IT.
@@debussy843 And someone produced a nasty minded individual like you. Do you know the background? They could be the result of previous relationships. Don't judge what you don't know.
Nate is such a great man !
Loved
I wanna see Nate get a present from secret Santa himself cause he deserved it..
It happened so fast I don't think they had time to process it. Lol god bless you all.
Char Blinn: Yes, I was overwhelmed by gifts a couple of times and did much the same thing. You want to talk, but you just can't. God bless everyone involved. That was beautiful.
That woman is stunning
Merry Christmas to all. Christmas 🎄 🤶 🎅 🌲 🎄 🌠☃️⛄❤
This is Awesome
Wow, such a large. Hopefully the gift 🎁 will help them.
Stealth Tracking is a very fancy way of saying Stalking xD
Tracking is to stalking what professional is to robotic.
Family of 13 should at least get 10 thousand
True but 5 k sure as hell beats a blank
we don’t want to encourage them to pop up more kids, do we?
Sure, a 10K would help them eat out more often
I love these videos and have watched them for years. I would love if you would include introducing your crew when they are standing there with you. Manners. I put myself in their shoes. Kinda like if you went to a party with your spouse and your spouse engaged in conversations and you are standing there, and the spouse doesn't introduce you.
Love from Canada
i can’t believe all of the rude comments. this is a story about a good samaritan helping a family in need. Maybe the coments need to go in that direction.
judy coulter Having so many kids and just had a aneurysm, what did he do to deserved that $5,000??? Did he serve like me or did anything for American like me?? Some are fortunate to receive free money, some people like myself really deserve something for a change, and we aren’t that fortunate or lucky enough. I am a 100 percent Disabled Veteran dealing with 2 type of Cancer.
@Kani Fuker or is it Fucker...for laying into an ill DISABLED VET who is going through a hell of a lot more than you are! Shame on you! You're probably a spoiled rotten privileged prick who voted for Trumputin!!! I'm right, aren't I!!!!
@Kani Fuker When someone refers to themselves as a retired or disabled vet, it means they served in the military. What country are you from?
@Kani Fuker Lmao you're quite the character, you ever thought about doing stand up comedy??
Kani Fuker What I am saying is, its so easy this days to get handout. Thats is all.
I like large families. Especially ones that stick together and love each other and believe in God. Don't let miserable people who are alone or regret thier own life choices get in the way of your family's happiness.
Woweeeeeeeeee!
BLESSED ❤☝️🎅🙌🙏🏼🙌
Wow!!!
I think his assistant who's obviously a Shapeshifter or a Ghoul should get more lines.
Little od but maby they were in shock😊🙏❤❤❤😍
❤️..
Guy couldn't pull out of a driveway 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A lot of these comments are pathetic
Just like usual, an amazing amazing gesture from EIN and the Secret Santa, however I can't help but notice how not excited about the surprise the Dad seems haha - even the final shot of the video is him just continuing to eat his food while his wife sobs. Maybe shock? just a random observation
Yeah, I don’t understand that kind of reaction. I thought the same thing - no excitement. Maybe only she does the shopping/paying bills? 🤷🏼♀️
He's recovering from a brain injury! Don't you actually watch the video?
His reaction time will not be the same he is STILL in recovery during this filming it involves a lot of therapy just to get your speech back (if you’re even lucky enough to have that) and physical therapy. My Mom survived one and its a very long road to recovery it doesn’t happen overnight.
13 kids wtf that's ridiculous no-one made them have all those kids
I wonder why except for embarrassment maybe? They’re all eating and Nate shows up but the dad didn’t seem very responsive to this lovely gift
Might be snowing there but it's raining here.
Many people don't understand big families because they have never been around any. Having grown up in a large family, and enjoyed it, I can tell you that you live differently than the 'norm.' My dad had a good job that provided insurance for the family. Those of us that wanted college learned to work and pay for it ourselves. I did not get my own phone till I got engaged, but I didn't need it because I could call my friends on the landline and I took my mom's cell if I went somewhere. Hair and nail salon visits were unheard of, but we learned to do all that ourselves. You learn to get along with others, respect other's views that differ from yours, work together, and get along without all the bells and whistles that the "American Dream" says you should have. I wish there were more big families.
As for their dad, my husband is very sweet and caring, but he would not know how to accept such a gift from others. He is a giver, not a taker. Notice, this dad was not trying to get on TV and beg for money from others. This dad is probably so used to giving to his family and others that he doesn't know how to receive such a gift. My husband would probably have responded the same way, just for that reason alone. Some people just don't know how to accept large gifts, but please don't insult his intelligence.
What do you mean? I am just telling what growing up was like for me.
If I understood I would not ask you to clarify your comment
I never said it did. I just know a number of big families and this seems to be the norm with them as well. There are always exceptions, everyone is different, but it seems to be a saying among people that you can have either children or things.
Wise and wonderful comment.
It's Not about what You Think Someone Wants Or Needs it, it's whether they deserved it anyway! Boy, let's hope Normal Working Class People Never Win the Lottery, that would be like a Handout Wouldn't it, you cynics!
Well the older ones can work and help out
Yup. My daughter's kids have been working at PT for two years and they are 14 and 15. Part of raising children is to teach them financial responsibility.
@@hilaryc3203 how are they working at 14 and 15 legally? Most states dont allow you to legally get a job until you're 16 because there are child labor laws
@@hallmarkaddict8455 Well, for a start, I'm not an American. In Canada, we have strong employment laws which are rigidly adhered to and kids are permitted to work a certain amount of hours a week. Child employment gives spending money, an opportunity for them to save up and buy their first car or techi toys. Kids need the opportunity to learn about the working world and earn. It's completely legal up here simply because we do have strong legislation to protect kids.
In fact in high school where I am, in order to graduate, they have to have worked so many hours for a business in the community. The schools set up job hours for them with businesses. This is a program to help kids build their resume, learn to be responsible and gain a greater understanding of the working world.
To help you understand our system: Employers need written consent from a parent or guardian. Children who are 12 to 14 years old cannot:
Be required to work during school hours
Work more than four hours on school days
Work more than seven hours on a non-school day
Work more than 20 hours during a week with five school days
Work more than 35 hours a week when school is not in session
Employees who are 12 to 14 years old must always be under the direct and immediate supervision of an adult. Parents or guardians need to make sure the child's employment is in their best interests. They need to:
Protect the child from work that could be unsafe, interrupt their education or harm their development
Make sure the child understands what's expected of them
Make sure the child can do the job
Act as a liaison between their child and other workers
Once a child turns 15, employers must follow the employment standards Act for regular employees.
I think they will.. 😟
Who says they aren't?
some people just don't know or remember what Christmas is about.
I read that as a mother of a 13 year old. Mother of 13 kids? Damn.
I don't know those people with the anchor...why I got a feeling one of them is the secret santa
Well for some people 5k is a lot
Y dont you disgusting trolls/haters/jealous idiot's do something productive with your lives instead of being so nasty thankyou 4 sharing your videos with us and god bless that family❤
Santa’s helper I meant
I Love "Money-Charity" The Most
Some of the comments here are unbelievable! Talk about cold hearted and nasty.
I loved the video but that IHOP burger looked good in the one kids hand. I have never eaten at IHOP.