Secret Santa gives farmer truck after daughter writes touching letter 'with a heart full of faith'
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Secret Santa is back and this Christmas is bigger than ever!
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local man gift more than $500,000 this holiday season. A lot more. Secret Santa is a real person who wants to remain anonymous and hopes 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.
Secret Santa received a very special request a few days ago from a woman writing about her father. Here's what it said:
My name is Nena Diaz and I am nominating my dad, Antonio Diaz, for a Secret Santa surprise. My dad has been the most caring, giving, compassionate and the hardest worker I will be ever meet. My mom and dad have been married for nearly 39 years. Three years ago, my mom was diagnosed with severe dementia. It truly seems like it happened overnight. Oct. 25, 2016 I had a brain tumor surgery from which I almost don’t make it. I remember waking up from the anesthesia and my mom fiercely trying to unplug all the cables, needles, respirator and all the other medical equipment I was plugged in to. On the other end, I could see my dad doing his best to stop her. Since then, my mom was never the same. Jan. 3, 2017 we received the terrible news of my mom’s diagnosis. It wasn’t only dementia, but it was severe dementia. My dad’s life shattered right there! This was his partner of 36 years of life that had just been diagnosed with an incurable and rapidly progressing disease. Their plans vanished in a matter of minutes. We have been losing my mom over the past three years incredibly quickly. Her memory, speech, comprehension, and her life was forever erased.
Mom does not know who we are anymore. But we know who she is, and we love her dearly! My dad has been a very honest and hardworking man. His shifts used to start at 5:30 a.m., ending at around 10 p.m., seven days a week. No Holidays, no weekends. He saved enough money to buy the house where mom and he live. All of his and my mom’s savings have gone toward paying mom's medical needs, which have been incredibly expensive. Neither one had insurance as this is not a benefit a person working in the farm can enjoy.
My dad drives an older truck that his boss lets him use during farming season. He owns a car, but I think he needs a more reliable vehicle for winter months. His dream has always been to own a Ford F-150, but his dream was cut with mom’s illnesses. He can only work a few hours in the morning while mom is asleep. The money he makes is not enough to even think on the possibility of a truck. He put aside, forever, his own life and the things he enjoyed doing the most, to take care of mom. She is his number one priority. He cleans, cooks, does laundry, feeds, baths and gives my mom her meds, takes care of all the physical, uncontrollable implications that come with severe dementia, and still manages to put a few hours of work.
His boss of over 43 years has been very understanding of my mom’s situation and is very accommodating with his schedule. You will never hear my dad complain about his situation. He says that even on your worst days, you can still be a blessing in other people’s lives. My brother and I are always with him and mom and drive them to mom’s medical appointments, hospital stays, or any other medical-related events. Doctors and nurses often look surprised to see the whole family there with mom and say they don’t see this unity and love often.
We are a very close family and if I could change a thing, it would be for my dad to fulfill his dream of a new truck! Thank you, Santa for reading my wish. My parents used to tell my brother and I when we were little that “if you look up at the sky at night and see three stars aligned together, make a wish. Santa is listening!” I’ve seen the stars last night and it is with a heart full of faith that I send my wish to you.
Secret Santa was touched by this letter and sent the East Idaho News elves to Antonio's house with a special surprise. Watch the video above to see what happened!
Anybody else re-watching all of these in 2024? ❤
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I am, right now!
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Watching for the first time!
At midnight 🙋🏾♀️😅
This news station is the best there is. I can watching secret santa all day
Not only is he a hard working man, but he also did a phenomenal job raising his daughter to be an intelligent, compassionate and genuine woman!
Just a man doing what a real man is supposed to do. God bless this man and his very lucky family.
The most beautiful nomination I’ve ever seen on EIN channel. “Thank you Secret Santa for reading my wish.” I’m humbled and grateful for the this reminder to appreciate my Mom.
The best part is that Antonio didn't really understand why he 'deserved' the truck. In his mind, he is just doing what a good father and good husband should do. I am thankful that he has grandchildren. Those are the kids that will keep the American dream alive.
What a beautiful family. Geez, I hope that bring the dad some fun times while he works on his wife’s health. He seems like a stand up guy and a real gentleman
On the worse days of our lives be kind still to others ❤I like his wisdom to his children ❤
For those who are wondering, when a loved one has dementia, Alzheimer's, a massive stroke and has lost their memory and most of their speech, you cry so much during the beginning, that sometimes tears don't fall when your emotions dictate that they do; sometimes, you cry when no one is around but you and your thoughts. This fine gentleman has cried so much already that there is no tear to entertain us. God bless this family and Secret Santa, whoever you are. I absolutely love watching these. Blessings from Switzerland.
I feel like you are wonderful person who truly truely gets it. You took your words out of my mouth! Piece and love.
U are so right. I guess the ones who have gone through health troubles with loved ones, really understand this. u cry so much that sometimes tears don't flow anymore.
'Tears to entertain us' WOW
Thank you, sir, in return for your kind and beautiful comment. Blessings to you and yours this Holiday Season from Northern California, USA.
@@margarethoerl461 Man I have taken care of people with that disease..It's hard and Sad to see someone go through this..Takes a Strong person to deal with helping someone with this..
For a guy who works 5am till 10pm 7days a week, his energy is incredible, he most likely is drained to the core, yet he shows power to his loved ones. Be like this guy.
I take it you already are?
@@ballaking1000 I take it you aren’t
@@style3804 You took right.
@@ballaking1000 ohh. I’m sad for this
@@ballaking1000 why?? Plz love
I'm so happy this man and his family were picked.
His daughter has a beautiful way with words.
she is also hot wich is a double bonus
@@TheHolsomback of course you play seige
I'm so happy for this guy. He's an old-school, hard worker that doesn't complain. So deserving of this gift.
For sure.
My exact thoughts. True Old School !
Poor guy, was so shocked, he had a look on his face, "is this for real", great family!
Yes Joe i agree with you 100%. So glad to see him receive this gift.
Over 40 years at the farm. Hugs to the family.
You can tell he is a humble man, the aura and his demeanor make it so obvious.
Damn, that letter .. sometimes its just too much.. seeing this, 90% of the people have no right to complain
Very true Ajay (I had a friend with your name many years ago)! But, everyone has their struggles, and to each of us, they are real, whatever they may be... It's how our soul grows & learns. But going through it can be difficult at times, and you just can't help, but to complain. But, I feel you, in where you're coming from. I've written it now a couple of times, so maybe another will be helpful... God bless "everyone", we all need your blessings! Hope you and yours have a blessed & memorable day! Christina & The Animal Love Fest 😽😽😽😽🐺🐰💋
Please don't curse, it is just asking for to be damned.
True
@Robert Vanyo you are definitely acting like the grinch who stole Christmas lighten up this family is already going through a hard time and they aren’t illegal immigrants I don’t get what makes you think that but anyways just think about how helpful this secret Santa was by blessing this man with a truck he has always wanted this man had to borrow a truck just to do his job now he doesn’t have to anymore because he has his own truck. Stop being a grinch and lighten up man it’s almost Christmas are you going to choose to steal Christmas from other people or are you going to choose to be joyful and give to others in need but that’s your decision to make not mine but stop being a grinch and yes I red all of your comments some of them were plain out mean and I advise you to remove those comments
Isn't that the truth?
Look at daughter realize she got her wish! What a BLESSING!!! Thats a good daughter!!!!
Just look at Secret Santa . Doesn't just get the baseline F-150 , he gets this kind man a 4×4 . God bless Secret Santa .
I noticed that too, nice little extra gesture. He won't be getting stuck out on the farm that's for damn sure
Who want to have a 2x4 truck ? 🤣
Right. In the letter she wanted to get him something to get through the winter. Unless you live somewhere without snow and no need for it a 2x4 is useless imo. I guess one more would be if you're hauling only with it and never hitting snow/ice then the gas mileage is better and there's less maintenance on the front end.
@@K.J.Ray421 man fuck y’all 😂 my 4x2 does fine just need a good set of MTs or ATs I live in Texas near the panhandle where it snows and have never had an issue but do I wish I had a 4x4 of course just haven’t gotten around too actually buying one
And an extended cab! Yay! You need that with a family! ❤️
Dementia is so horrible, you lose your loved one not once, but twice
My grandmother has dementia, and it really breaks my heart whenever she complains about us not giving her all the attention despite giving her all the attention!
@@LuciferLizardoso shes an attention who er?
I know very well of the pain you speak. My wife developed Alzheimer’s 7 years ago and passed away December 2023. So so very sad 😢
My throat hurts trying to stop my tears while listening to Mr. Nate reading his daughter's letter. God bless you Secret Santa and all those generous people behind.
I teared up listening to the letter.
I was unsuccessful.
Cried through the entire video.
His daughter is correct.
It couldn’t have been given to anyone more deserving than her dad.
Merry Christmas.
Me too..swallowing hard to keep the tears back.watching this in a public place.😔
Relate. I am sure I saw Nate holding back tears too
TRY CUTTING IT
CUT DEEP AND DONT HOLD BACK
He’s so adorable and what an amazing daughter didn’t ask for anything for herself but for her dad. That’s love
Aww. Nate trying to keep it together reading the letter 🥺 it's ok I'm crying too
Im trying not to cry then I read this comment
This was the top comment and when I read it I was like crying why is she crying I got about halfway through the letter and I realized why.
I am still crying..just beautiful 💞
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@Brenda Rawlins ⁸
Farmers keep our country alive. God bless
He didn’t know go to communicate his excitement and his gratitude.. but from the Latino community we thank you. We thank you for recognizing such a hard working family man. Thank you for making a dream come true. Thank you for giving hope to us in these hard times. Thank you Secret Santa!!!
Beautifully said!
Dementia is one of the most heartbreaking diseases. God bless this man for taking care of his wife and keeping the in sickness and health vow. God Bless his daughter too. He is so sweet. God Bless secret Santa.
God bless him and his family.
His daughter wrote such a beautiful story about her dad.
Indeed... It was truly beautiful! My grandmother had that, and it's so hard to watch your loved one, no longer recognize you, and they begin talking to spirit more than they talk to you. I pray they find a cure!!! What a lovely family! God bless them & whoever is reading this! 🌹 Christina & The Animal Love Fest 😽😽😽😽🐺🐰💋
@Steve Reaburn What is a "Sky Fairy"?
@Steve Reaburn Um no, I don't understand... But thanks for trying to explain.
@Steve Reaburn
Steve stop being an A-hole.
@Alisha McVegan I have done a lot of those sins. God has forgiven me ALWAYS.
Dementia is so horrible but to have someone like him and the daughter to care for her is si good . Lovely lovely man❤ lovely daughter ❤
I take care of my Mom with Dementia. I absolutely refuse to put her in a home.
@@LynyrdSkynyrdFan God bless you! May He give your Mom a miraculous gift of healing in Jesus name!
How much was the check?
@@chuly740 Amen
I have early signs of dementia and it scares the hell out of me. Im young and not to toot my own horn or anything but im usually a pretty goofy jolly guy I would hate to lose the joy I find in life and the significance that those I care about bring to my life. I feel it would be super sad to be a shell of the person I am now however its inevitable and if one day im gone I just hope I enjoy the time I have left because anytime with them is at least something.
These videos are my new addiction. It’s so great to know that pure good will like this still exists in todays world.
Yes 💓🙏 and there's many of them out there of Random Acts of Kindness 🙏 and it's just what the SOUL needs💖🙏
A lot of sacrificial love and giving goes on, it's just not in the media.
Praise God.
This is how every community should be. I'm grateful and thankful to God for everything I have 💖
Amen 🙏🏻
God is Good....ALL the TIME!!
Amen!!!
God has nothing to do with it, but ok
@@shake741 These were the people who are and was facing hardships at certain times. It was my small gesture thanking God for not letting me into those rough situations.
The Hardest job on the planet ... God made a farmer.. God bless Secret Santa his genourosity is beyonds words... Praise God
That farmer's smile is EVERYTHING!!!!
whoever the secret santa or santas are may God bless you
The daughter wrote such a heart felt letter and I am glad that secret santa choose them. He's a humble man with a big heart caring for his wife and family. 42 years working on the farm in Idaho based on his childhood experiences in Mexico. I hope that this surprise brings some much needed joy into both his and his families life this holiday season. Feliz Navidad amigos desde Austin, Texas.
Watching his expression and silence as the truck pulled up was everything! Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and crew.
He is an amazing husband and father. Im so glad that he got his dream truck.
How does Nate not cry? I wouldn’t be able to do this without breaking down
There is no way I could read the letters without falling apart.
If it were me and I was trying to reduce the possibility of crying I would read and re-read the letter out loud several times in a row. After awhile the sameness would probably take care of the crying reflex.
Good point
This is actually the closest I've ever seen him come to crying. He does get choked up when he finishes reading the letter
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What this husband does for his wife and family he truly deserves. This is definition of love
This is why I love immigrants. They are hard-working and genuine people.
Immigrants? They didn't say they were immigrants once, just a family in need.
@@nikoroulias6669 what makes him “illegal”? He could have gained citizenship.
@@brookechaplain6931 he did say he came from Mexico so that is an immigrant
Im not an immagrant and i work hard😭😭
@@Creusebequi he could still be a citizen in the us
So sweet, he was in such a shock.
He’s amazing man. He put his dreams aside to do what an man need to do. And the love he has for his wife. I can’t help but have tears in my eyes,
what else was he going to do ......
@@ivanolsen7966
He could have put his wife in a nursing home. It would have been easier than running a farm and taking care of her.
People like him who give without hesitation are so deserving of gifts like this. He keeps a positive attitude, which is so hard to do when life hits you.
I have the same truck... same color and everything. There's a lot to love about it. "...I just started...in 1978..."! favorite quote. Enjoy sir. You've earned it! To all you haters out there, pause, this man has worked his life away supporting his family... now is his time. Let him have this one thing...
I know exactly what this family is going through.
I took care of my father for 5 years as Alzheimer’s took him away from us. The last two years he did not really know me, but he did always remember my mother. He did not know exactly who she was, but he would do anything she asked him and was calm around her.
I feel lucky that we were able to keep him at home until the end.
God bless this man and his family.
That you secret Santa for giving this man one of his dreams.
I took care of my dad for nearly five years after my mom passed away. It was so hard watching him lose his memory and unable to perform the simplest of task. It really got bad after triple bypass surgery in early 2018. Its been 13 months since he passed away. While I miss both my parents dearly. I find peace in knowing that death wasn't their ending but their eternal healing.
God bless you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving. May your holidays be filled with much happiness and peace.
I'm sorry that you too, had to go through that! I experienced it also with my grandmother. And while she didn't remember anyone, and I thought me as well... One of the last things she did before crossing over was to reach out for my hand after telling me how beautiful I was (I thought she was thinking I was one of the nurses), and said "I'm sorry". We had a falling out many years before her illness, but I continued to see her in the nursing home fairly regularly until she passed away. I was completely shocked when she said that! Then she started to look straight up, and carried a full & long conversation in Spanish, which my generation was not taught. I knew she was speaking to spirit, possibly her son who surprisingly fell ill, and passed before she did. Her best friend also passed away unexpectedly, and four hours later my grandmother passed away too! I literally was racing between two hospitals to say goodbye to both of them. It is my belief that her best friend said it was time to go, and they traveled through the light together ❤ Best wishes to you, and yours! Christina & The Animal Love Fest 😽😽😽😽🐺🐰💋
It would be the look on his face the next morning when he opens the front door and the truck is still sitting there, not a dream. That, that is the look I want to see. Wonderful family.
I rarely start crying during the letter reading portion. She wrote a beautiful letter. And I’m so glad they gave this man the dream that he has worked so hard for through his life.
Really?i never cry watching anything but these get me.
He is so confused as to why he’s receiving gifts ! He looks like is this for real ?and the fact that he can’t speak proper English I know if they were speaking Spanish to him he would be saying a lot more awwhhhh this is beautiful ☺️
My boyfriends dad struggles with English and he reacts the same way always it’s so sweet, like just asking how is day was he seems so excited and happy to answer. It always starts with the same ahhhh
Merry Christmas. Enjoy your new truck, your family deserved it.
Nate you have a great job and do such a great job at it!
A good hard-working man and a beautiful, loving daughter.
"Secret santa" should be sponsored by Kleenex! love to you all from Denmark /Michael
Whoever Secret Santa is…they’re an amazing selfless person!
Awww. This Dad is in shock. He looks so confused! Just thanking all profusely. God Bless him.
So sad that a health nightmare can devastate your family emotionally and financially. Thank you Secret Santa.
This man gave up on his dream to own a Ford F-150, when his wife came down with severe dementia. Thank you Secret Santa, now he is living his dream.
His daughter is an excellent writer. That was a very heartfelt letter.
I’m so grateful this was started early this year! We need hope so badly right now. What an amazing family!
These have inspired me to be a secret Santa too. Of course I can’t gift thousands of dollars, but I can indeed do something vs nothing. Even small gestures make a difference.
This proves there are still good folk in this world. My Bible tells me " we are our brothers keeper. " What a wonderful daughter, caring, compassionate. God bless them and the Secret Santas. 🐻
"My Bible tells me 'we are our brothers keeper'." Where in the Bible does it say this?
He is a True American
This is a good one..... Anyone who questions his intelligence is smarter than you. This guy has life figured out.....
@@maze6797 I was wondering the exact same thing, that sentence makes no sense at all.
Maze...
I’m sure he wanted to say his inability to be fluent in English. Sometimes you have to able to see the whole picture and make your deductions from it.
No one deserves this more than he does. Never seen a more humble man in all my life. So proud for him and his family.
What a great daughter.
That secret Santa is a most commendable, loving, and compassionate individual. Kudos to you, whoever you are. I also thank you from the bottom of my heart because you recognize that helping others increases joy for all of us.
He is such a genuine person, has this selfless vibe and so humble. So much respect for him!
This man is like tempered steel. Thank god for this country.
My mother in law and her sister were diagnosed with dementia. We took care of them at home for as long as possible ( 3 years ). We then had to make one of the hardest decisions and place them in a nursing home. We are lucky and they can share a room and be together as sisters. I cry almost every day but know that we made the right decision.
My husband then had another decision to make, what to do with his aunt's condo. He decided to rent it out for only the cost of the HOA fees. A wonderful single mother and her son will be living there for a least a year. With the money she is saving on rent, she will be able to save the money for a down payment on a home of her own. We have spoken with her regarding purchasing the condo and she hopes to make that happen. We will continue on our journey and help her as much as possible. God bless everyone and Merry Christmas.
Thanks...❤️❤️
That's so cool of you!
Amazing 👏🏾
Your family is so wonderful! "Each one help one." That is how we change the world.
My mum is my carer - after I suffered from a brain tumour she now takes care of me, even though shes in her 70s (lost my dad to cancer 7 years ago). If I had a million it'd be hers, but all I could do was create a Hallmark dvd advent for December 2022 as she loves them, it cost 500 Euros but was well worth seeing her face each morning opening the parcel to see what film she got.
I’ve said it before, An Angel Blessing the Salt of the Earth! God Bless Everyone!
This truly a heartwarming story of a family where the father demonstrated the qualities/attributes of a great father to her daughter and a good loving caring husband to his wife who suffered from that awful health condition
He is a man with beautiful soul
My respect and admiration
Thanks you too..to Secret Santa
and to the others involved in this community project
I am from India. And I am touched by this philosophy of Giving back to the community which has given us everything since childhood. I believe we are even been able to learn a language and to speak is because of the community we all have. Its all a collective effort
Such a nice man and his family. So happy he got a truck that he has dreamed about!
I’m not crying, I must have something in my eye. These videos make my day, with love from 🇨🇦 I’m moving to Idaho 😂
I have something in both of my eyes😭
@@dan79transam65 ll
I have tears in my eyes after this beautiful letter. The daughter shows her love for her parents in the letter. And he is such well deserved recipient of the present. God bless!
The gentleman was so full of graciousness, thankfulness and kindness emanating from him. What a joy for us to watch.
This one right here i think has hit me harder than most of these normally do. Knowing everything my husband sacrifices in the name of caring for his family especially the sicker i get. We hear a lot about the "bad" men are capable of abd that they do but we rarely get to see the "good" ones recognized ❤ Bless this beautiful man😢❤
Don Antonio. eres un gran ejemplo de alguien que trabaja duro sin quejarse por el bien de tu familia, y eres un gran representación de la gente latino y deseo muchas bendiciones para ti y tu familia.
@Warrior OF, GOD who hurt you sooooo bad that you sweat hate in winter???? Guess what You are a child of God !!!! And he loves you , and he wants me to love you and get disgusted with your hate towards your fellowmen ... I wish you inner healing , May God have mercy on you.. if you say you love this great nation you must love your little micro self and stop allowing your mega no good Egomaniac confused so called proud citizen and rather work on yourself.🕊✨🕊🌎✨🕊🌏✨🌏🕊✨🕊❤️🕊
There are many who marry just for getting alimony and then there is Antonio and his wife❤️
A kind hardworking man for his whole life. He's so sweet.
The proudest moment i can imagine is the first time he takes his grandkids ona ride inHis new truck. I’m not crying your crying
I dunno why I watch these, I just bawl and bawl through the whole thing 😭😭😭
Because you care about people and you have a kind and loving heart ❤️ that's why 💖😘🥰❤️💯. You are a very beautiful person and don't you 💞 ever forget that. There are all too many people out there who just don't care about others and it's a crying 😭 shame. Blessings to you from Spokane Washington USA
Oh, by the way " HAPPY HOLIDAYS "
🤳🍗🍞🥗🥧🥤🍽️🍛🍖🎶❤️🇺🇸
Stuffy nose headaches right
You're funny 😊 me too
Me too! I will tell you this though, it increases our serotonin and oxytocin levels and just makes us feel good. It further encourages me to look for opportunities to do good when I can. Bless you!
Beautiful caring daughter, wonderful caring father. So well deserved. Secret Santa and Nate and the crew are just awesome ❤
I’m crying like a baby. There has never been a more sincere and deserving person. What an amazing man!
You know it’s heartwarming when the camera men are smiling
That's a real man. Thank you Santa. 🎄⛄🎄
"Even on your worst days you can still be a blessing in other people's lives.", I need to remember and do that.
I have no idea how Nate can read some of those letters without crying. God bless this family and keep them safe in your comforting arms.
What a great, loving daughter to write such a touching letter regarding her dear parents, and their struggle! Very heartwarming.
Amazing man! GOD’s blessings to him & his family!
To Nate and Secret Santa thanks for bringing tears of joy to so many people all over including RUclips watchers from British Colombia
what a great man...I hope he has been enjoying his new truck.. East Idaho news, YOU ROCK and Secret Santa too!
What a sincere hard working man....has a beautiful smile on his face through his troubles. Thank you secret Santa for changing lives.❤
He is absolutely Adorable!!!!!! and SOOOOOOO deserving !!! Thank you Secret Santa
What a humble, kind, caring man who deserves this gift!!!! I took care of my mother who had dementia until she died at 95. It takes everything out of you! He's amazing!
I've been binge watching these videos and having been crying tears of joy ever since. This Secret Santa is a saint. We need this joy in this year especially. Angels sing!
The letter was so heartfelt I sensed even Nate was almost tearing up reading it. God Bless this family.
THOSE PEOPLE WHO DISLIKED THIS VIDEO,
DO NOT GIVE THEM ANYTHING FOR FREE
Tears every time .
What a nice hardworking gentleman with a wonderful daughter. So deserving of this gift. Thanks Secret Santa !
Bless this family. They are a wonderful deserving American family.. Nice story
No doubt , he so deserves his very own truck. Secret Santa, has a heart of gold .
God blesses those who have generous hearts.
He was so even keeled with his emotions because I believe that he didn’t think all of this was real. And Without a catch. Bless him. His Daughter is a blessing.
Well done, on picking another really deserving person. Seasons greeting from England!
I totally agree. Andy England 🇬🇧👍
Very deserving and thank you secret Santa for making his dream come true
I feel like I really know you as a friend. You are so perfect for Secret Santa surprises!
He’s shocked. It’s well deserved. 🙏