A Secret Santa surprises a stunned grandmother who walks everywhere & is raising two grandchildren

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The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season.
Meri has spent countless hours volunteering and helping others in our community, especially if it involves the youth. Over the years, she has received many awards for her volunteerism in the community. She was named Idaho Falls Citizen of the Year, Eight Who Make a Difference, Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade, JC Penney Golden Rule award and others.
She is now 70 years old, widowed and retired on a limited income. In her retirement, she is raising two of her grandchildren ages 7 and 13.
About a month ago, the timing chain on her car went out, ruining the engine and making it unrepairable. It was her only mode of transportation. Now, she either walks or tries to borrow a car to go to the store and to get the youngest grandchild to and from school. She also has to get rides or walks to get the girls to their counseling appointments, school meetings, activities, and other appointments. Two weeks ago, the youngest was ill and at 11 p.m., she walked to the store to get her some 7Up to try and make her feel better.
Meri has always tried to be self-sufficient, even delivering food for DoorDash when she had a car and needed extra money to make ends meet.
Secret Santa asked if we could pay Mari a visit and surprise her with an early Christmas gift. Watch the video in the player above to see how it turned out!
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@oiaiofoster4775 7 месяцев назад

This is One of Most Emotional Secret Santa Surprises Ever!!!!!! Not Too Much Ppl Think About Grandparents Anymore. 😔

@AlainnCorcaigh 7 месяцев назад

not in the Usa anyway.

@oiaiofoster4775 7 месяцев назад

Alainn........It can be Anywhere in The World. U.S.A is One of The Most Greatest & The Most Generous Countries in The World. Unfortunately Our Own Country Don't Take Care of the U.S.A First!!!!!! They are Busy Helping Other Countries that Don't Care About The U.S.A!!!!! & It Depends on The Parents Upbringing.

@GoGoPooerRangers 7 месяцев назад

@@AlainnCorcaighDon't generalize an entire country based on your cynicism and personal anecdotes.

@LabMama3 7 месяцев назад

Sadly, this is true

@susanf4857 7 месяцев назад

So many grandparents raising grandkids 😭❤️

@nicklager1666 7 месяцев назад

Grandmother works more than most adults that i know. remarkable bless her

@vertderferk 7 месяцев назад

I have one elder left in my life. I am in my mid fifties and an do not want to be the elder. You are 1000% correct. Bless her

@sharonmickey4566 7 месяцев назад

AMEN!!

@kristinapriest2545 7 месяцев назад

amen

@dogmama2many 7 месяцев назад

I love Mary! I bet she is a great neighbor too. Her Granddaughters are so lucky to have her. Merry Christmas Mary!

@emily3 7 месяцев назад

This made me cry! I just lost my last surviving grandparent and I miss her! such a beautiful video though 😭

@artinheaven4572 7 месяцев назад

63 year old man sitting with tears in my eyes for that wonderful woman's struggle, and what you did for her. Don't ever stop doing this.

@williamstevenson9057 6 месяцев назад

Me too !

@paulbrouwer4717 6 месяцев назад

I am 65 got the same problem

@bobrush5222 6 месяцев назад

68 here and the same thing! how wonderful this is for her. Bravo Secret Santa

@jameswarfield4152 6 месяцев назад

69 year old doing just the same.

@scottielover5415 6 месяцев назад

77 here w/tears also.

@theresebabel8241 7 месяцев назад

From one grandma who raised 2 grandsons to you, you are God's gift to your grandchildren. God bless you forever

@marybarrett47 5 месяцев назад

From a grandmother named Mary, who also raised a grandchild, God bless you, Mary.

@melindablunk613 7 месяцев назад

When she said it’s what any grandmother would do…I almost lost it. Such a sweet woman.

@Shankulaaa 7 месяцев назад

I am the granddaughter of an amazing woman who raised me from toddlerhood to teen years...She saved me, and I am crying because I'm so moved by what this loving, selfless woman is doing for her granddaughters. I truly believe there's a special place on the other side for family members who step in to raise children who wouldve been otherwise neglected. This gift couldn't possibly have gone to a more worthy individual. ❤

@kariay50 7 месяцев назад

❤👵

@dominicbonarrigo6502 6 месяцев назад

My grandma helped raise me too.

@user-tk2gw7sh9o 6 месяцев назад

Trust me as a Grandmother raising her Granddaughter since she was nine days old,she's now about to be five you were her biggest blessing!You love your children,but when you become a Grandma it's a love even deeper.Theres a love and bond there for you that's unexplainable!

@karlakrack2667 6 месяцев назад

Well said 😢❤

@karlakrack2667 6 месяцев назад

Brought me too tears…😢❤😢 Thanku for helping this beautiful gramma… what a kind soul…❤😢❤

@teresam2261 7 месяцев назад

I am not sure anyone can watch this without crying. It’s clear she has a heart of gold. What an amazing and deserving person. Thank you Secret Santa! ❤

@courtneesdad 7 месяцев назад

I’m an old man and my eyes were leaking

@claudiatapia8310 7 месяцев назад

Yep, same here and Nathan had the right words to tell her, so emotional ❤🥲🙏

@barba5537 7 месяцев назад

Not me , anyway. I wish her safe travels from the other side of earth. NZ.

@teresam2261 7 месяцев назад

@@barba5537 That’s ok, and it is kind of you to wish her well. 💕

@LabMama3 7 месяцев назад

I watched this twice and cried both times. I’m so happy for her.

@Boogledigs 7 месяцев назад

What a wonderful woman. So dignified, strong willed and full of love.

@cwalters7399 7 месяцев назад

Wow!!! "..sometimes things need to be broken before they are fixed " priceless wisdom, what a sincere heartfelt humbling reaction ❤

@chrik25 6 месяцев назад

She kept bringing up her girls even though they are not there you can tell she wanted to share that moment with her loved ones. She is amazing!

@valerienelson3296 7 месяцев назад

We love you secret Santa❤

@djohnranch 7 месяцев назад

Tough and tender. Great job grandma!

@robertc49 7 месяцев назад

It's not what any grandma would do. It's what a loving grandparent would do. This one was a great Secret Santa. And there's so much more to come. I love to cry happy tears it's refreshing for my soul.

@ilb735 7 месяцев назад

Right there with you! 🥂😂👍🏼💝

@amyfmc1 7 месяцев назад

Okay, I need a part two on this one!! I would absolutely love to see her as she shows the kids the car. That's something I would love to see. As I watched this it's like I could see the weight immediately lifted off of her shoulders....... like physically. She took a deep breath and actually stood up a little bit straighter. That sense of being able to finally take a breath because you know everything's going to be okay. What a precious soul she is and I'm so thankful for secret Santa and for Nate and all of the team. Thank you so much for all that you do

@courtneesdad 7 месяцев назад

I know. I was hoping Nate would have stuck around until they did

@nadinefrandsen6087 7 месяцев назад

I love this!! Beautiful story and well deserved💗

@sharonwebb945 6 месяцев назад

Worthy recipient! So so glad you gave her a car. I can only imagine how relieved she is after receiving both gifts…. Beautiful story

@seanmcgloin8908 7 месяцев назад

The world needs more news like this, and more people like Mary.

@marjorieo.8288 6 месяцев назад

Grandparents are the absolute best! My grandparents raised me and my sisters and cousins. The best people ever

@MK-hx5wd 5 месяцев назад

Bless her heart! 70 years, raising her granddaughters, ones only seven... I can't imagine. Hope she'll be around for as long as THOSE GIRLS NEED HER!!

@dixie3086 7 месяцев назад

Ok. This one made me cry. I'm a 70 year old widow helping raise a grandchild. He's 21 in a few days. God Bless you Secret Santa and God has already blessed this lovely lady.

@directive21 7 месяцев назад

This is so beautiful!

@krisbradbury8602 7 месяцев назад

Gave me chills watching this one. What a wonderful grandmother! Many years ago I was raising 4 children (only one was mine, one was my nephew and two others were a friends children that she couldn't take care of), my disabled sister and cousin lived with me as well and our vehicle caught fire. I had to walk everywhere when I couldn't find a ride. I would dig out the old baby stroller and would walk the 5 miles or so to the closest grocery store and use the stroller to bring back groceries when I couldn't find a ride. I was finally able to purchase a vehicle at a police auction for a mere $500. The car was worth about $3500. One of my neighbors paid for the registration and a year's worth of liability insurance. It was a true blessing! God bless her and her granddaughter's!

@paulthomas5901 7 месяцев назад

2:06 "There's nothing special about me", says the worlds nicest lady while wearing her pink sweater with a cat's face on it. 😅👏 I guarantee her grandkids know how special she is. They're very fortunate to have her as a wonderful role-model. 💪❤️🖖🙏

@Cecilia-fc3sg 7 месяцев назад

I also am 70 and this touched me a great deal. I can't imagine having to do all she does. Such a beautiful attitude. Blessings on her.

@juicyjules7409 7 месяцев назад

Yes strong lady 😮😢💖😘

@mabelregimal5407 7 месяцев назад

Awww Nate! "There's a lot special about you"! What a nice thing to say to someone.

@jcspider7259 7 месяцев назад

We ALL LOVE YOU, Meri. You are a deeply wonderful person!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

@kenrowan9218 6 месяцев назад

This was so touching,warmed my heart, tears in my eyes.God bless this dear lady ,and who ever was so kind to do this for her.

@tikbalangbukid 7 месяцев назад

Granny truly deserves the car, gifts.

@rogermckinnon5738 7 месяцев назад

Such a humble lady and so deserving merry Christmas

@loveforeignaccents 7 месяцев назад

That was such a good one. She was so overwhelmed and trembling but so appreciative. I only wish someone could record her grandkids' reactions when they saw it and found out and sent that in. Thank you, Secret Santa, and EIN!

@courtneesdad 7 месяцев назад

I was thinking the same thing

@kathleenardrey5094 7 месяцев назад

Wow! What a lovely grandmother! I loved it when she says "my girls" about the granddaughters! They will be so happy and proud of her. She is a lovely example of love, stability, and caring for children is all about. Plus, her kitty sweatshirt shows how much fun she must be, too! peace

@garyroelli855 7 месяцев назад

Thanks once more to the Secret Santa and all involved. Merry Christmas!

@gloriaorth4628 7 месяцев назад

Couldn't have gone to a more deserving grandma ❤️ God bless you Secret Santa

@shortafewbolts 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Secret Santa, Thank you East Idaho News....Thank you for being a special person Mary.

@joycef8443 7 месяцев назад

Did y’all catch that she is raising a 7 year old!!!! God Bless her

@smileyone1612 7 месяцев назад

@@joycef8443 2 girls.

@texas2step266 7 месяцев назад

This very special woman got a well-deserved gift from a loving person, delivered by other kind and giving people. Don't you want to just hug them all? Secret Santa stories remind me that among our friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc. are many very kind and generous people, often in ways no one else ever sees.

@iHATEFORCE 7 месяцев назад

My favorite time of day is midnight when it's Secret Santa season!

@evelynlee1807 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Secret Santa for helping this precious family. God bless ya'll!

@user-qp3pt5oz2w 7 месяцев назад

"It's what any grandmother would do" she says - sadly thats not so in the world today but she is an awesome example to her 2 granddaughters and I hope they have a lovely thanksgiving together xx

@kelseyhazelton9632 7 месяцев назад

God bless you Mary ❤

@jeffcoley668 7 месяцев назад

I think God just has. He always see our good deeds like her taking her grandchildren and giving them a loving home grandma's. Oh yes and secret Santa's.

@heathercloete7450 7 месяцев назад

What a granny. 💕 from a granny in South Africa 🇿🇦

@cdnest 6 месяцев назад

THANK you for this from Hamburg, Germany! I LOVE when good things happen to good people ! Please never stop doing this !

@cynthiak5422 7 месяцев назад

Meri is so deserving of this. She is a very special lady! ❤

@VioletJoy 7 месяцев назад

The fact that she said there was nothing special about her shows how special she really is.

@Macgyverbrown 6 месяцев назад

As someone who was raised by their great-grandmother, this was especially moving for me. Grandparents her second to none what an amazing lady!

@kelperdude 7 месяцев назад

A very special grandmother.

@jamespepper8671 7 месяцев назад

YAY!

@nancymathew4253 7 месяцев назад

How can you not cry watching these - I’m crying for her and her grand daughters - what a blessing- God is great and secret Santa is great . So many giving people in this world . ❤

@act2lifeafter50 7 месяцев назад

Every year, I wait for EIN and Secret Santa. I cry with joy along with the recipients. Thank you, Secret Santa! Many blessings Mary!

@susanf4857 7 месяцев назад

I look forward to these videos so much!!! ❤️

@Krampus360 7 месяцев назад

I do too ! 👏👏👏

@debbrown995 7 месяцев назад

I'm always touched by how many Secret Santa gift recipients insist they are nothing special or that others deserve help more. I think that's a true sign of a giving heart. Bless this Grandma!

@valkyrieelyn860 7 месяцев назад

I’m a senior raising a grandchild. Bless this grandma for stepping up and thank you so much for helping her! ❤️

@PatricesProjects 7 месяцев назад

Mary is precious. So humble. The way her hand shook when she saw the key almost made me cry.

@emrsdca 7 месяцев назад

I am so happy for her!!❤

@george8873 7 месяцев назад

Was super sweet how she was calling her grandkids my kids. She sees them as her own kids now. Loved how she was saying how happy they will be about having a car now.

@goosewhisperer6275 7 месяцев назад

🥰 Yes! I was wishing the kids were there, so we could see how excited/happy they were! 🥰

@ms.one-town901 7 месяцев назад

You just want to hug her. Granny’s are the absolute best. Miss mine!♥️😭

@juliefuraitor5610 7 месяцев назад

Same here. 😭

@janetmcdonald2572 7 месяцев назад

“ I have to tell you a funny story” what an inspiration she is❤

@kens.3729 5 месяцев назад

Grandma’s are the True Heroes in our Lives. 👍🙏

@ThatHomelessScrubbalo 6 месяцев назад

I look forward to these Secret Santa videos all year. It just sucks that i have to wait till the end of a terrible year to finally get my spirits up... It always feels good to see these videos! Thank You Secret Santa and East Idaho News!

@mr2646 7 месяцев назад

She has a big ❤. She only thinks to her granddaughters. Beautiful soul.

@DistinctiveThinking 7 месяцев назад

What a humble and loving woman! All she could talk about was 'her girls' being so excited. Oh my! She IS somebody special! ❤❤❤

@lynnguest4248 7 месяцев назад

What a blessing for this lady and her family!!!

@Disbudgetz 7 месяцев назад

I love this story! She deserves the world for raising her grandchildren and what is so touching was when she said about the car “her girls are gonna love this”…still so selfless…amazing person!

@pattyolson3842 7 месяцев назад

This one really touched my heart ❤️! She acted so modestly, but deserves that car as much as anyone! 😢

@cwn89015 7 месяцев назад

Hugs are always welcome, that type of compassion is what the world needs.

@davidpietarila699 7 месяцев назад

The people most deserving, are usually the ones that think they are least deserving. I like it when Secret Santa proves them wrong.

@emily3 7 месяцев назад

Agreed!!! 😭

@deborahaviles708 7 месяцев назад

She is one beautiful lady. She's beautiful inside & out. I'm so glad she's no longer going to have to walk in the cold any longer. Living on a fixed income is hard enough without the extra added costs associated with raising 2 kids. I would love to hug her if I could. If more people were like her the world would be a better place ❤ Thank you, Secret Santa 🎅 🧑‍🎄 We love you from all over the world 🌎 ❤️🍎🗽🇺🇸

@Roxie174 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Secret Santa! I cried along with her!! ❤️ Most of all these bits brings tears to my eyes, But this one tears were streaming!! It is a wonderful world!! 🎶🎵

@lynnetrathen4587 7 месяцев назад

My best friend is raising 2 out of 5 grandbabies instead of being able to retire their ages are 3 & 13 both are autistic. This makes her an absolute angel 🥰 she struggles at times but she’s doing it. This beautiful lady has stepped up in her retirement and taken on young kids so this also makes her an incredible Nana 🥰🥰

@susanf4857 7 месяцев назад

Wow!! Praying for your friend!! 🙏❤️

@dennok3357 7 месяцев назад

The relationship between grandparents and grandkids is usually very strong, there's a special bond between them and I understand why the granny here is committed to raising her grandkids. God bless her to see them grow and be independent.

@williamhanna4823 7 месяцев назад

The old joke says that grandparents have a special bond with grandchildren because they are united against a common enemy.

@sweetcandy16_gaming23 7 месяцев назад

Mary just wanting her girls to be happy the whole time. I miss my grandmother so much

@AhJodie 7 месяцев назад

Oh, this is a perfect gift for her and her granddaughters! Thank you so much Secret Santa! Blessings to all!

@jeanpatterson4283 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful. Thank you secret santa for the relief and joy you give to people. Love from Cape Town.

@anatolii24 7 месяцев назад

She definitely deserves it! 💛💙

@pamprier4710 7 месяцев назад

My only comment this time is... WOW!!

@uwone7778 7 месяцев назад

Nice work East Idaho News!

@jameswhitman8710 6 месяцев назад

My wife and I adopted our two grandchildren and have been since they were under a year old(there 10 months apart) and now are 15 and 16 y/o. Both are the miracle of our lives and doing so well in school. This one got to me.

@Homesick4Cali 7 месяцев назад

Secret Santa you are amazing, you feel my heart with such joy watching the stories of the people who lives you touch

@SJC49 7 месяцев назад

Love you, Nate and EIN! Mary, you so deserve this! 😍🇨🇦

@lifeofcrafting247 4 месяца назад

What an amazing woman and how everything every thought was about “her girls” God bless the secret santa for helping fix what got “broken first”

@timswartz4520 7 месяцев назад

Grandmas Rule and so does Secret Santa and Nate and his helpers. Thank You.

@ONNpankaj 7 месяцев назад

Secret Santa,EIN and all others valuable person precious work always and Love from Bharat (India) 🇮🇳

@Spikeswift 7 месяцев назад

Pretty in pink and tickled pink. Wonderful gift for such a deserving lady. Thank you secret santa from here in the UK x

@sew1835 7 месяцев назад

"There's nothing special about me." - - -one of the greatest understatements of 2023.

@stevegalish1037 5 месяцев назад

What a wonderful and deserving lady! Thank you Nate and thank you Secret Santa!

@kerryhall7506 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely Beautiful……….. I Absolutely Love The Way You Guys And Secret Santa Helps These Beautiful People That Deserve The Best…….THANK YOU ALL FROM AUSTRALIA 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

@mshockey73 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for blessing Mary Secret Santa. I think she's going to have a very Merry Christmas!!

@lisac9342 5 месяцев назад

I have watched these stories all week and by far, this is my fav. She sooooo appreciated and needed this gift. Everybody needs a Gma like her. Blessings.

@freespiritwithnature4384 6 месяцев назад

This Canadian woman is in a puddle of tears for this precious lady. Merry Christmas, sweetheart. I know what it's it like, I'm so happy for her.❤

@maddieadams75 7 месяцев назад

Than you Secret Santa, Nate and EIN. I love how she refers to her granddaughters as her “girls”. Bless her and protect her and the girls. 🙏❤️

@pamelahelbig5022 7 месяцев назад

God bless you Secret Santa!

@billstory8034 4 месяца назад

These are the kind of things that make grown men tear up. Whoever is behind these ("Secret Santa") deserves a long and fruitful life. And the fellow who presents the gifts could not be improved upon.

@philipmervin6967 7 месяцев назад

At 70,grandma is strong and loving ❤️🙏

@leiilima808 7 месяцев назад

Merry Christmas Mary❤❤❤May you have a warm and beautiful holiday season🎄🎄🎄 Aloha from Hilo, Hawaiʻi🌺

@carnivoreforlifepodcast5664 7 месяцев назад

God bless whoever is kind enough to donate all of these wonderful things. Incredible!

@zozzarogeorge6720 5 месяцев назад

WHAT A SWEETHEART

@MsMadmax1 7 месяцев назад

How lovely! And what a deserving Grandma! I am thrilled for her and her grandkids. God bless you for helping this loving, caring hardworking woman out in her time of need. It's what Jesus would have done. 💗

@rockcanvas6583 7 месяцев назад

What a beautiful woman. Her words of wisdom and expression of true love are so needed right now “It’s what any grandmother would do and sometime things need to get broken before then can get fixed”