Student body president gets a big surprise at school with gifts from a Secret Santa

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 6 дек 2022
  • #eastidahonews #secretsanta #surprise
    The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Every day, from now until Christmas, we will post videos of the recipients being surprised with these life-changing gifts.
    Jimmy is the student body president at American Heritage Charter School and volunteers many hours to help those in need outside of school. He has helped with countless food drives, fundraisers and peer tutoring.
    Jimmy is always there for his classmates, teachers and those who need some help. He is someone that will always jump in and lend a hand with zero expectations of repayment, no matter how hard the job is. He works at the New Sweden Corn Maze where he does an amazing job and does not want to miss a day of work. Despite his positive attitude and energy, Jimmy has experienced a lot of hardship recently.
    His mom has had some major cardiac health issues this summer, including an arrhythmia. Jimmy has taken time off of work to help take care of her and be there for her. His mother is the sole provider for their family. Currently, his mother is working in another state to make ends meet.
    Jimmy lives in their apartment with his older sister. At the school, there is a dress code that is business attire. His dryer recently went out, so he’s been taking his clothing to a laundromat to ensure he's following the dress code when he gets to school.
    Jimmy currently drives a 1997 Chevy S10 that is always having issues. He drives the back roads to school every day because the truck’s brakes are having issues and are known to go out. For the protection of others, he drives the long way around to school, which is out in the farm fields. If his brakes fail out there, it won’t hurt anyone. Sometimes it will take him 45 minutes to an hour to get to and from school.
    Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves if we could pay Jimmy a visit and bring him some early Christmas gifts. Watch the surprise in the video player above!
    ► Subscribe to East Idaho News: ruclips.net/user/Eastidahone...
    ► Download our free app: marketplace-redirect.doapps.co...
    ► Like us on Facebook: / eastidahonews
    ► Follow us on Twitter: / eastidnews
    ► Follow us on Instagram: / eastidahonews
    ► Get East Idaho News merch: www.eastidahonews.com/shop/
    ► Subscribe to our free newsletter: www.eastidahonews.com/newslet...

Комментарии • 474

  • @waituntil
    @waituntil Год назад +186

    Shout out to whomever is responsible for guiding him in life and turning him into a fine, young man. Many others said this already but you can't stretch enough how well mannered, humble and generous he seems!

  • @woowoochuggachugga
    @woowoochuggachugga Год назад +81

    Could you imagine being his mother and seeing how her son behaves when she isn't around? Hope she is proud of herself! She is raising a great man, kudos Mom!

    • @kendo7964
      @kendo7964 Год назад +1

      Did I miss the part where his dad wasn't there?

    • @ericholck3914
      @ericholck3914 Год назад +4

      Seriously! I swear, he's more polite, poised and articulate than I've ever been at 3x his age.

    • @woowoochuggachugga
      @woowoochuggachugga Год назад +6

      @@kendo7964 no, you did not miss any information given about the father. Nate did not mention him. This young man lives with his sister, and his mother works out of state.

  • @lindamcwilliams3377
    @lindamcwilliams3377 Год назад +137

    The way his face just lit up made me smile. What a lovely young man.

  • @BLAB-it5un
    @BLAB-it5un Год назад +4

    This young man is one of the most worthy recipients I have seen so far. What a delightful, respectful, polite, humble and talented person. The fact that he can service his truck speaks volumes. He is resourceful, creative and self-reliant while also giving to others. And all with impeccable manners. This is what it's all about. He's definitely going places. And I agree with those that say rehabbing the old truck is a much more honest and appropriate gift at this point in this man's life. He doesn't need an expensive, fancy truck yet. Being humble and grateful with an old car or a used one is where every young driver should start. The new car can come later.

  • @heidim6885
    @heidim6885 Год назад +148

    Thank you Secret Santa, what thoughtful gifts. What a polite and caring young man!!

  • @maryhupf4915
    @maryhupf4915 Год назад +278

    What a nice young man!! So respectful to Nate and truly happy to have this burden lifted. Merry Christmas!

    • @shelleybeach1659
      @shelleybeach1659 Год назад +7

      I agree, I love this

    • @maryjarrell1651
      @maryjarrell1651 Год назад +6

      Very respectful & grateful! His momma is doing a good job! God bless you & your mom & sister!

    • @hudsonsteele8532
      @hudsonsteele8532 Год назад +2

      That's the way a prospective Missionary is raised in Idaho! God bless him in the near future and bless those who raised him right.
      I bet he was hooting and hollering when he got back to his friends, he was so happy.

    • @stevefairchild3337
      @stevefairchild3337 Год назад +1

      I agree totally with you

    • @beckypetersen2680
      @beckypetersen2680 Год назад +1

      I know. That truck repair credit just made him smile!

  • @jjellybelmo4
    @jjellybelmo4 Год назад +40

    I love that secret Santa picked a high school student ❤️

  • @buff54321
    @buff54321 Год назад +4

    I'm this young man's older brother. This is one of the best young men I have ever met. He went through hell growing up before my dad left us. Most of his siblings including me had to start working at a young age to make ends meet. He never gave up on school and even has straight A's and is the student body president. My mother works on a reservation in Wyoming and can't be around. I did my best while I was around, but this kid raised himself and made himself into a great character. I always tried to help him out with whatever I could but didn't have as much to give him as I wished. I am so grateful for this secret Santa and want them to know they could not have given the gift to to someone that needed and deserved it more.

  • @nicklager1666
    @nicklager1666 Год назад +41

    What a polite young man.

  • @martenclark9728
    @martenclark9728 Год назад +14

    That little smile he let out when he read the $3000 dollar garage credit sheet ....I've seen that smile thousands of times before ....its was a mixture of relief and happiness , it couldnt happen to a nicer young man.....its always refreshing to see such great manners and respect from young people and he wont have to lay on a cold parking lot floor again to fix his truck 😊 Great call Secret Santa, Nate and all the team , my daily fix of goodness is now topped up nicely thanks to what I think is the best Christmas series ever to air online. I look forward to it every year 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸

  • @ms.cellaneous7458
    @ms.cellaneous7458 Год назад +237

    What a humble, mannerly young man. Some have commented that he should have gotten a new truck. I'm not so sure. A lot of the teens where I live absolutely love their old trucks and wouldn't trade them for anything. Thanks Secret Santa for all you do. Thank you, Nate and helpers, for getting the gifts to the people. Merry Christmas y'all.

    • @betsyj59
      @betsyj59 Год назад +21

      Yes, and also it might not be the greatest idea to make him stand out from the other kids with a shiny, brand new truck. I think that collection of gifts was so perfect!

    • @bbsteele671
      @bbsteele671 Год назад +8

      He won't need a shiny car to stand out. I watch all these from Louisville, KY. If I'm watching so are his classmates lol hahahaha

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад +2

      @@betsyj59 I'm curious if he loves that truck because it's pretty darn old and not particularly special, like an old Jeep or something. While I don't think a brand new car would have been appropriate, but at least something newer and safer. 1997 is really old, but not old enough to be cool.

    • @ravenbonanza1522
      @ravenbonanza1522 Год назад +9

      You are correct. My daughter as a kid & her cat grew up riding at the back of my 1984 Isuzu truck. She drove it all the way through college. And now she graduated college and has a job, bought a new GX460. Everytime she's in town she still borrow my old Isuzu truck that she grew up with to visit her childhood friends.

    • @First1000Hours
      @First1000Hours Год назад +3

      Those people can send the money for him to get a new truck. Honestly, I've contributed $0.00, but I am happy for what Secret Santa did for this young man.

  • @davidkinson6610
    @davidkinson6610 Год назад +6

    How his eyes lit up when he saw the credit for his truck. Awesome.

  • @stevefairchild3337
    @stevefairchild3337 Год назад +21

    Wow what a kid, there are lessons there. Total please and thank you, politeness. He got my admiration on the first nice to meet you and the sir. Thanks Nate and secret santa!!!!

  • @ONNpankaj
    @ONNpankaj Год назад +3

    Secret Santa precious work always and Love from India 🇮🇳

  • @rhodes1948
    @rhodes1948 Год назад +9

    Lovely young man

  • @nada7.077
    @nada7.077 Год назад +38

    What a remarkable young man! Even though Mom lives out of state and he lives with his sister he still goes out of his way to do the right thing. Thank you Secret 🎅🏼 for blessing this young man with such thoughtful gifts. Always a thrill to see the helpful elves delivering joy. ❤❤❤ you all.
    God bless you all and keep you safe❤️🙏

  • @mollyhanson3149
    @mollyhanson3149 Год назад +6

    I love how Secret Santa handled this one, this young man clearly is going places, he is independent and responsible and doing a great job taking care of himself and others. The things he is doing to get by are molding him into the thoughtful and empathetic strong person he is becoming. Secret Santa didn't try to interfere with how he was managing his life, just gave him a little extra comfort to keep doing things the way he is doing them. It feels like a good way to recognize him for the great person he already is and support him along his way.

  • @WBCRO
    @WBCRO Год назад +29

    I found this channel a couple of weeks ago and the running theme I’ve noticed in these incredible Secret Santa videos is that each recipient is given the gift of relief as weights, worry and strain lift off them when they realize how their gifts will impact their lives. That lifting of those burdens is life-changing to so many people. Thank you, Secret Santa, Nate, et al!

    • @donnariggs1567
      @donnariggs1567 Год назад +5

      WELCOME YOU;LL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED BRING THE TISSUES THOUGH

    • @WBCRO
      @WBCRO Год назад +1

      @@donnariggs1567 Thank you! Yes, I’ve reached for tissues many times already. 👋🏻 🇨🇦

    • @xo2quilt
      @xo2quilt Год назад +1

      @@WBCRO I also watch the ones from years ago every year. Still need the tissues every time!

  • @michelleshipman8510
    @michelleshipman8510 Год назад +3

    We fail to see that anyone of any age can be struggling. Secret Santa thank you so much for considering this wonderful young man. This will be something he will always remember and I am sure he will pay it forward someday.

  • @HungryHillSarah
    @HungryHillSarah Год назад +12

    What a wonderful young man, SUCH lovely manners, and he holds his head high. Thank you so much, Secret Santa and your wonderful EIN elves for honoring this young man, the smile that broke on his face when he realized his truck was getting fixed--priceless!

  • @cyankirkpatrick5194
    @cyankirkpatrick5194 Год назад +24

    What an amazing kid.

  • @laurazuelke1718
    @laurazuelke1718 Год назад +167

    Such a nice kid!! He was so grateful 🥹🥹🥹 Merry Christmas everyone!!

    • @CoachAshley1983
      @CoachAshley1983 Год назад +4

      I agree! Merry Christmas!❤️🎄❤️

    • @Belynda
      @Belynda Год назад +3

      He looked very stressed out, and grateful, poor kid. Times are tough and I’m sure this will give him help he needs. Thanks, Secret Santa.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад +1

      @@Belynda He sure comes across as a very driven, get her done kind of person. I'm so happy for him. ❤️

    • @regina805
      @regina805 Год назад +2

      Merry 🎄 Christmas
      God Bless You and Yours ⛄

  • @ashleanicole
    @ashleanicole Год назад +63

    What an awesome, humble young man!! ❤️

  • @suzannejohnson7881
    @suzannejohnson7881 Год назад +13

    What a nice respectful young man. I pray that this young man goes a long way. Thank you again secret Santa for blessing such wonderful people.

  • @loobylouboti
    @loobylouboti Год назад +17

    Argh! He was ADORABLE!!!!! He was like something out of a old movie. So polite and well mannered, mature and reserved, well spoken and an absolute gentleman!
    His face when he smiled was just gorgeous (don't genuine big smiles just change a person's entire face?! 😇) He was over the MOON with the gift to get his truck serviced. Absolute weight off for that, the money for groceries and the cute gift of quarters for the laundrette. It will be good for him when he's not having to root around for money for that and he can just pick up another tub of 'em. 😊
    We do have well mannered young men here in England ofc. But I dunno, there's something different about Americans that I see often in these videos, esp with this young man. .. I like it, anyway. And not a "bra," in sight 😂😉
    Well done as usual EIN team and ofc the main man (woman?) SS 👏❤

  • @shaz8486
    @shaz8486 Год назад +100

    This young man is very thoughtful of others, which is not a common trait in many teenagers. At least with the $3,000 credit, he can get any car repairs done, and not have to worry about the safety of his car. I thought the coins for the laundromat was a cool gift ❤️ with the money for groceries and fuel that he has, he can save the cash for a clothes dryer if he wants. He sounds like a caring and generous young man, always willing to help others. His mum has done a good job raising him and teaching him respect, thoughtfulness of others, and independence.
    Thank you Secret Santa as always another deserving recipient, it’s good to see a young person still at school being recognised for their help and thoughtful of others.
    Merry Christmas Secret Santa, Nate, his elves, this young man and all his family, everyone watching from around the world, with lots of love, hugs and blessing from Australia 🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🤶🏻🙏🏻❤️xox

    • @iEatcandy.
      @iEatcandy. Год назад +13

      Total guess but Im thinking they didn't get him a new washer because its probably a rental & the landlord is prob responsible to fix or get one...guessing quarters to help until that happens.. I was surprised as im used to seeing new vehicles & so forth but a beautiful kind gesture of gifts nonetheless.

    • @shaz8486
      @shaz8486 Год назад +10

      @@iEatcandy. I was thinking it was repairs because he is a young man still at school and possibly thought a new car might be a bit much. 🤷‍♀️
      At least the repair money, although way more than he needs it will help to keep the truck running for any repairs needed in the future I imagine. Sometimes the old cars can be better than new, it terms of repair costs, no computer bits etc, plus solid actual strong metal not the flimsy metal most are made of now.
      It is sill a lot for a young student to receive as a gift and I’m certain he will make the most of the gift he received
      He certainly is an amazing student with all the help he does for others….. sounds a lot like our son. He used to help his friends mum’s bringing washing off the line, sit at the kitchen bench and chat to them, help clean up….. after he passed away these mums told me later the things he used to do for them, without anyone ever asking him….I was gobsmacked to find out all the things he did for others, he always helped me, just never told me he helped others, it made me even more proud of him. He did housework for me, would start dinner before I got home from work, he was one of a kind, we were so close, and I miss him sooooo much ….. 💔

    • @hudsonsteele8532
      @hudsonsteele8532 Год назад +4

      @@shaz8486 Sorry that you lost him. That has to be heart-rending, especially at this time of year. May the Lord bless and keep you.

    • @shaz8486
      @shaz8486 Год назад +2

      @@hudsonsteele8532 thank you it’s the worst, because he was killed 4 weeks to the day before Christmas….he was counting down the days until we were to leave to spend Christmas with family interstate ….. our daughter lives over 2K kilometres away, rarely see her, so we don’t bother with Christmas now, it’s just hubby and I, the happiness has gone from my favourite time of the year. 💔

    • @hudsonsteele8532
      @hudsonsteele8532 Год назад +2

      @@shaz8486 I'm so sorry for your sad experience.
      It's sad around the holidays for me, too. It started when I lost some favorite uncles and aunts in December, starting when I was about 12. My birthday is also in December, and due to other things that happened over the years, I've lost any joy I had in that, too. But the Lord is still with me, and that is really all that matters, here in the home stretch.

  • @debraperdue9093
    @debraperdue9093 Год назад +6

    What a great well mannered young man. So glad he received this gift. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and team.

  • @kathrynking1338
    @kathrynking1338 Год назад +16

    What a lovely young man. I wish him all the best.

  • @silverpromidi
    @silverpromidi Год назад +5

    What everyone else said about James. Such a lovely young man AND with manners and respect. I bet his mother and sister are so proud of him.

  • @vickiparrish3235
    @vickiparrish3235 Год назад +1

    Think of even how much greater our country would be, if ALL teens were as awesome as this young gentleman! Great going, Secret Santa!!

  • @ABAbhi05
    @ABAbhi05 Год назад +3

    Amazing secret Santa 🎅

  • @LisaRobson
    @LisaRobson Год назад +6

    Thank you Secret Santa, he must come from an amazing family because he said a relative received a gift last year as well.

  • @cherylf.4616
    @cherylf.4616 Год назад +12

    A well deserving young man! I can tell this man is going places ⬆️ 🆙
    Thank You Secret Santa!
    ❤️ ❤️

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад +2

      That's what I said!!! He really exudes that type of attitude. ❤️

    • @cherylf.4616
      @cherylf.4616 Год назад

      @@VioletJoy Yes, and in my own words, I guess you and I see in this young man the same! AMEN
      EDIT:

  • @chrishodgson6302
    @chrishodgson6302 Год назад +20

    A nice gift to a grateful young person. Well done to Secret Santa.

  • @joanmilano5302
    @joanmilano5302 Год назад +14

    It's so nice to see such a nice young man being recognized. There's so many nice young people in the world - we always hear the bad stuff, so nice to focus n the good kids. Bless you, Secret Santa!

  • @tammypearce7491
    @tammypearce7491 Год назад +1

    He is so humble and sweet. Secret Santa could not have found a more deserving young man. Thank you Swcret Santa and East Idaho News.

  • @et4615
    @et4615 Год назад +5

    🥳🎉🥳🎉👏👏👏WE NEED MORE EXACTLY LIKE JAMES!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
    🙌 Thanks Secret Santa!!! And EIN‼️😊❤️🎄⛄🙌

  • @sophiatheisen565
    @sophiatheisen565 Год назад +10

    he’s so nervous but you can tell he’s incredibly great full!

  • @jacquicoder7160
    @jacquicoder7160 Год назад +9

    What a humble, respectful, kind, and compassionate young man. I know Secret Santa does his research on every recipient so I'm sure there is a very good reason why he didn't give him a new dryer or a newer vehicle, as we might have anticipated. The gifts were very thoughtful and helpful and I know he will make the most of them. His mother should be very proud of him. Thank you, Secret Santa, Nate and all the other elves, we love you all.

  • @SKYBLUIIS1967
    @SKYBLUIIS1967 Год назад +1

    What an incredibly sweet and humble kid !!!!! I wish Secret Santa would’ve given him just a little bit more. Poor kiddos are teenagers living without their mom….like wow !!! Sweet sweet young man !!!! My heart is melting.

  • @calideb4437
    @calideb4437 Год назад +4

    These stories are always heartwarming. I look forward to each one. Secret Santa & his special East Idaho News elves change lives each time the gifts are given. Even more than the money, sometimes its knowing that someone (Santa) loves them & knows their story. Hope & compassion. Caring and love delivered by a news crew in Santa hats - a day they will always remember.♡♡♡

  • @KurtisB
    @KurtisB Год назад +10

    Peace and love from California. ✌🏼

    • @CoachAshley1983
      @CoachAshley1983 Год назад +1

      Sending peace & love back to you from Indiana! ✌🏼💞 ☮️

  • @desireebailey611
    @desireebailey611 Год назад +31

    WOW!! What a great kid!! This is now forever one of my very favorite Secret Santa Surprises so far this season--- Secret Santa you're amazing, and so very kind!!

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад +1

      Same here, Desiree. ❤️

  • @Tenamf
    @Tenamf Год назад +1

    God bless this young man and his family can tell how responsible he is.❤️🙏🏼

  • @RedRoadWoman7
    @RedRoadWoman7 Год назад +8

    Poor thing, he seemed a bit uneasy at first. But his face sure lit up when he saw the credit for the automotive mechanic. Thanks Secret Santa! ❤️🎄

  • @izaacjaymcloven4254
    @izaacjaymcloven4254 Год назад +1

    I want to be able to become a secret Santa for our state in the future.. its awesome seeing everyone's smiles and thankfulness! Whoever this secret Santa is must be the happiest person alive while watching these videos!❤️

  • @proud2bejcan
    @proud2bejcan Год назад +6

    What a awesome young man. His mother is blessed to have such a nice child.

  • @maryscott3599
    @maryscott3599 Год назад +13

    What a lovely Gent James is. He looked overwhelmed with Secret Santa's gifts. Wishing him all the best. 🐦🎅☃️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @jennbed1899
    @jennbed1899 Год назад +1

    What a decent young man. The moment he realised what he was getting after reading the letter took a load off his shoulders. God bless him.

  • @scrappingscootergirl
    @scrappingscootergirl Год назад +1

    First off, what a courteous, polite young man! Poor guy was so shocked! What a sweet humble guy!! So deserving! Especially touching that even driving he is thinking of others and taking the back roads long way to school in case his brakes go out! You can see the relief in his face! Merry Christmas!

  • @brooks5466
    @brooks5466 Год назад +16

    Awe that was great! ..but I was hoping to see he got a newer car and maybe a washer and dryer.

    • @loveforeignaccents
      @loveforeignaccents Год назад +5

      A car and a washer and a dryer???

    • @iEatcandy.
      @iEatcandy. Год назад +5

      Im guessing its prob a rental and landlords issue to fix or replace..might be quarters for the interim until his landlord does.

    • @rachelphoebh4480
      @rachelphoebh4480 Год назад +1

      Also a new car...

    • @CoachAshley1983
      @CoachAshley1983 Год назад +4

      I agree! Although any gift is appreciated, I feel the resources could have been much better utilized. I'm sure EIN is trying to come up with unique gifts to add to the surprise element, but sometimes the most obvious is the best solution. A new dryer or repairing the old one seems like it would have been a better investment than $100 in quarters for the laundromat. Most of us understand that reliable transportation is one of the biggest barriers to success, however, I realize Secret Santa cannot realistically buy everyone a new car. With that said, maybe sacrifice the dryer money & gift cards so that the entire $5100 could be put toward the purchase of a newer vehicle. It's possible, due to his age, the committee did not feel comfortable with or was not legally allowed to give this young man a check. I believe he would have used the money to make an investment in a vehicle & enable his success.
      I really just want these generous donations & valuable resources invested in ways they make the biggest impact for the recipients. Regardless of the gifts chosen, Secret Santa is an absolute blessing to this community and is changing lives year after year! ❤️

    • @layalaya9367
      @layalaya9367 Год назад

      @@CoachAshley1983 Why don't you help out

  • @dusty616l
    @dusty616l Год назад +41

    love the late night uploads. just shows how busy you guys are . working all day and night!
    thank you!

  • @leiilima808
    @leiilima808 Год назад +4

    Merry Christmas James🎄Safe driving, grocery shopping, gas filling, and new brakes! Spectacular Christmas surprise, well deservrd🥰🎄🎄🎄

  • @beckysmith8151
    @beckysmith8151 Год назад +3

    Momma is proud of that boy! I know I would be. Congratulations

  • @fioname3495
    @fioname3495 Год назад +12

    What a lovely, polite, well mannered young man. A credit to his Mum and the school. Thank you Secret Santa for helping him to get new brakes on his truck - a very thoughtful and useful gift.
    Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺
    🙏😊❤️

    • @ekkythump3706
      @ekkythump3706 Год назад +2

      And credit to his older sister too.
      From me in Australia as well 🇦🇺🐨

  • @jamiemaslar658
    @jamiemaslar658 Год назад

    I love to see young people giving. This young man’s family should be very proud.

  • @derekmills5394
    @derekmills5394 Год назад +4

    Defensive at first but soon cracked under relentless niceness from secret Santa's #1 helper Nate.
    "Is that your red truck?" Thinking - who did I cut off, did I give someone important the finger or what? I'm sure I didnt speed cos the brakes are shot.

  • @williamskiles7098
    @williamskiles7098 Год назад +1

    Need more young men of this caliber

  • @Donna-qt1ot
    @Donna-qt1ot Год назад +13

    I'm so happy that this young man got some help. He deserves some positivity!

  • @yvonnemurray5537
    @yvonnemurray5537 Год назад +1

    So great to hear good stories of another generation coming our way. Too often we hear only the negatives.

  • @lisatreaster8948
    @lisatreaster8948 Год назад +9

    What great gifts Nate brought to that young guy from a secret Santa.What a well manner polite young man he is. He deserve everything he got. Way to go secret Santa who ever you are.

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 Год назад

      This was a bit of a fail for me. Fixing their dryer would have been better than giving him quarters. If he doesn't have a dryer, neither does his sister. So Secret Santa gave him $100 worth of quarters, rather than $200 to fix the damn dryer?

  • @urielgrey
    @urielgrey Год назад +1

    This was such a perfect gift for him. What a lovely young man and I'm so glad you helped ease his life.
    I hope he has a wonderful and happy life.

  • @skywalkerranch
    @skywalkerranch Год назад +8

    Great stuff Secret Santa and Nate and his team God bless you all.

  • @VioletJoy
    @VioletJoy Год назад +8

    What an amazing young man. A lot of young people could learn a thing or two from his example of hard work and generosity. I'm not gonna lie - I wish he had gotten a new car, but at least that super old truck will be in good working order very soon.
    Young man, I am impressed with your character and wish you all the best. ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 Год назад

      Don't think he would have wanted a new vehicle........it looks to me like he loves his old truck and was very happy it'll be fixed!!

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад

      @@debraallen63 I didn't hear him say he loves his truck, so wasn't sure. I think I was surprised because normally people get new cars. Maybe he does love it, but to me it doesn't seem like the kind of truck that someone would choose over a more reliable one. Lol. But that's just me.

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 Год назад

      @@VioletJoy He didn't say it with words ......he said it with the smile 😊 that went all the way to his Soul when he read The repair credit for his truck!
      It's probably the first vehicle that he worked and paid for on his own.....it seems to be to me.
      I've seen that Same look on my grandsons face when he showed me HIS Van,that he worked and paid for.
      I guess maybe moms and grandmas can just see these things a bit clearer.
      Blessings 🙏

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад

      @@debraallen63 I get it, and I'm a mom of 3 adults and also a grandma. I understand the pride of having a car you worked hard for, as all 3 of my kids did it, as did I. I'm just thinking of the safety of such an elderly vehicle. Lol

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 Год назад

      @@VioletJoy I understand that, and he does too........ that's why he's taking all the back roads to school.
      He'll be even safer now that he can get the other brakes fixed for free!!
      Blessings 🙏

  • @wildbill23c
    @wildbill23c Год назад

    This one was a very well deserving recipient. Going to school, taking care of his mom, going to work....there's a reason this young man is class president....he's a very caring person....we have a lot of celebrities and politicians that need to take notes from this young man.
    Jimmy, you are an awesome young man, just keep being you.

  • @clairekinsella6141
    @clairekinsella6141 Год назад +4

    Aww brilliant 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @Spikeswift
    @Spikeswift Год назад +4

    His mum must be so proud. Greetings from the UK x

  • @visitperaiagreece
    @visitperaiagreece Год назад +10

    09:11 AM here in Greece. I was waiting for this to start my morning! :) 🎄

    • @ramkumthiunrou7855
      @ramkumthiunrou7855 Год назад +2

      In india its 12.44PM

    • @ms.cellaneous7458
      @ms.cellaneous7458 Год назад +2

      Hello to you in Greece. I'm in Texas and love these Secret Santa videos so much I stay up until 1:00AM to watch them. I'm retired so bedtime doesn't matter much. 🎅🎄🤗

    • @arjenscheper2260
      @arjenscheper2260 Год назад +3

      I am in the Netherlands it is 8.16 with us

    • @ramkumthiunrou7855
      @ramkumthiunrou7855 Год назад +2

      @@arjenscheper2260 Big fans of Netherland. Let's kick out Argentina in quarterfinals 😅 not the right place to talk about t but🙏

    • @arjenscheper2260
      @arjenscheper2260 Год назад +1

      @@ramkumthiunrou7855 sorry i don't like football

  • @suzybailey-koubti8342
    @suzybailey-koubti8342 Год назад +4

    Bless you, James!!! ❤❤❤

  • @AudiophileTubes
    @AudiophileTubes Год назад +5

    So many of these charter schools help special needs kids that are on IEP's or 504 plans. And this young man has been so helpful, despite his personal challenges which he has learned to deal with. Great to see 'Secret Santa' and your news crew helping him out!

  • @jonh180
    @jonh180 Год назад +7

    Great kid. So humble and grateful in an understated way

  • @emrsdca
    @emrsdca Год назад +6

    That's so cool!

  • @warrenmansur
    @warrenmansur Год назад

    Erin here. What an impressive young man. His manners are so refreshing, he’s so respectful and considerate of others. He stands out in the best way in this day and age. God bless him!

  • @dennisfitzgerald4255
    @dennisfitzgerald4255 Год назад +1

    Humility is present in the young man...

  • @baddkatt9223
    @baddkatt9223 Год назад

    What a nice, courteous young man. He volunteers & organizes for others. Great that he can get his truck brakes fixed & feel safe driving again. Love the $100 worth of quarters for his laundry trips, what a fun & unique gift. Thank you Secret Santa & EIN as well as all involved in gifting amazeing, giving, deserving people.

  • @Cristinact
    @Cristinact Год назад +6

    That box full of quarters is the most original gift ever!!

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 Год назад +5

      And a fail. Fixing their dryer would have been better than giving him quarters. If he doesn't have a dryer, neither does his sister. So Secret Santa gave him $100 worth of quarters, rather than $200 to fix the damn dryer? So they are both left scrambling to get to the laundromat on top of school, homework, paying gas money to get there. It's a ridiculous decision to give him quarters.

    • @Reeses33
      @Reeses33 Год назад +3

      @@hilaryc3203 I said the same thing. if SS an afford to gift new cars, a new prosthetic leg, new custom wheel chair, propane for the winter, or a new heater, surely he can afford to give 200 to a new dryer or repair it. this is the cheapest one yet. some hick out in idaho thought this was a good gift. may as well have just given him a box of coal. that has more use.

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 Год назад +3

      @@Reeses33 Yes. Personally, I would have been embarrassed handing him the quarters.

    • @Reeses33
      @Reeses33 Год назад +1

      @@hilaryc3203 I guess we just have more of a heart than some hick in Idaho

    • @hilaryc3203
      @hilaryc3203 Год назад +2

      @@Reeses33 Common sense. Not taking away from the lady this week, but he bought her a $15,000 piano to replace her old, still usable piano, but he can't fix a dryer?

  • @cherietillapaughhott1012
    @cherietillapaughhott1012 Год назад +1

    Cute kid. He's gonna do great things someday!

  • @REBECCA...
    @REBECCA... Год назад +2

    He's a good boy, you can tell..

  • @cassandrajackson8560
    @cassandrajackson8560 Год назад

    What a sweet hardworking young man! Ty, Secret Santa! ❤

  • @bettycogswell9851
    @bettycogswell9851 Год назад +1

    Awww. He seems like a sweet guy. I loved his smile when he read the paper for the garage. Thank you Santa for making lives brighter.

  • @shelbyhowe882
    @shelbyhowe882 Год назад +2

    Ughhhh he was so respectful and sweet! He’s what us moms hope our kids turn out to be like! Absolutely loved this one!

  • @joanneadams9533
    @joanneadams9533 Год назад

    Thank you Secret Santa. What a well deserving young man.

  • @whatever007ism
    @whatever007ism Год назад +1

    The way his face lit up when he saw the 3,000 for his truck, priceless!! There’s nothing better than an old non electronic sensor pickup. Merry Christmas to him and his family!

  • @annemacleod1421
    @annemacleod1421 Год назад

    “ You need four” brakes. James, you are a man of few words but so sincerely polite. Your school is fortunate to have you as a leader. Kia kaha stay strong from Christchurch, New Zealand 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿

  • @BrandonCiCi
    @BrandonCiCi Год назад +1

    Amazing how it’s now being given to HS students to help them transition to the real world and making them feel noticed and feel important. All these shootings happening, this could change one’s mind I’m sure. ❤

  • @MyIndianaHome
    @MyIndianaHome Год назад +1

    Thank you Secret Santa, Nate, & the "Delivery Crew"! Merry Christmas!!!
    🎅 🧑‍🎄🎄

  • @SamanthaRod
    @SamanthaRod Год назад +3

    Wish they had gifted his family a new washer/dryer! But so glad he got such a sweet gift!

    • @debraallen63
      @debraallen63 Год назад

      They didn't say, but I'm guessing they rent and it's not their appliance or they would have replaced or fixed it!!
      That's how they do things!!

  • @donotrobme9295
    @donotrobme9295 Год назад

    Let’s follow secret Santa example all year!! This person is blessing so many,
    Not just those that receive a gift. Amazing how many needs there are if we just talk to people

  • @jennahcollings1174
    @jennahcollings1174 Год назад +5

    If I was his Mum I would be telling everyone! He's adorable!

  • @woowoochuggachugga
    @woowoochuggachugga Год назад +4

    Well done young man! Keep up the great work!!

  • @pattyfazzini
    @pattyfazzini Год назад

    What a beautiful soul this young man has -- so respectful and appreciative.

  • @auracruz6211
    @auracruz6211 Год назад +24

    I really thought he was going to be gifted with a new truck, but he was still blessed. Very polite young man. Merry Christmas everyone. Enjoy and be safe..! 🎄🎅💕💕

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад +6

      I said the same thing! That truck is OLD. I'm so happy for him, but was disappointed. It would be different if he just needed new tires or something, but I didn't even know cars that old were still allowed to be on the road.

    • @lottasunshine1325
      @lottasunshine1325 Год назад +3

      ​@@VioletJoy It's 25 years old and still runs. There are plenty of people with trucks that old. That $3,000 credit at the repair shop will be a real blessing when he needs a new starter or battery. For now the most important thing is safety, so I hope he will get his rear breaks repaired and new tires if he needs them. He seemed like a very nice young man.

    • @VioletJoy
      @VioletJoy Год назад +2

      @@lottasunshine1325 Yeah, that's all true. I just wasn't sure how much longer an old vehicle like that would pass a smog test. I also think I was just surprised because I'm used to seeing people get new cars. But you're totally right. It's a huge blessing for sure.

    • @gloriajames908
      @gloriajames908 Год назад

      ​@@VioletJoy

    • @PuffKitty
      @PuffKitty Год назад

      My 97 Toyota Avalon LS had 169k miles on it and still runs like a charm with no issues besides standard maintenance 🤷‍♂️ and always passes DEQ smog test as well

  • @shellycassidy5473
    @shellycassidy5473 Год назад +1

    Thank you secret 🎅 for helping james

  • @oiaiofoster4775
    @oiaiofoster4775 Год назад +1

    Yay!!!!! Go Secret Santa & The Idaho News Crew!!!!!

  • @ohnoZomBri
    @ohnoZomBri Год назад

    Gift recipients of all ages ❤ I’m thrilled with every gift and person we’ve been able to learn about this year!

  • @mio8008
    @mio8008 Год назад

    When that smile broke across his face, I knew he doesn't want a brand new truck! Keep up the good work, young man. You are an inspiration.

  • @reganhorne2302
    @reganhorne2302 Год назад +1

    what an interesting young man, you can just tell there is something different about him by how he speaks. im glad he got some help from secret santa.

  • @lisadaughteroftheking5852
    @lisadaughteroftheking5852 Год назад +1

    What a good kid! He seems so sweet and kind and polite! He deserves this💙

  • @CoachAshley1983
    @CoachAshley1983 Год назад +34

    Wow what a great young man! Despite the challenges in his personal life, he has a positive attitude & an obvious determination to succeed. Secret Santa's gifts will be the perfect little boost he needs & I have no doubt he will go on to do BIG things!👏🏼❤️👏🏼

  • @chrissylong5637
    @chrissylong5637 Год назад

    He really lit up with that third box! I bet he's smiling All day! Love you guys 🤙