Pregnant mom who lost husband and sister in crash shocked with gifts from a Secret Santa
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- A 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 individuals in our community as he can.
We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.
In October, Brittany Jenkins' husband, Austin Jenkins, and her 13-year-old sister, Mariah Jensen, were killed in a horrible crash. Two days before the accident, Brittany and Austin learned she was pregnant with their third child. They also have two daughters - an 18-month-old and a 3-year-old.
Austin was in medical school and now Brittany has moved home with her parents in Pocatello. She recently had surgery due to knee injuries from the crash and she's working on putting life back together as she prepares for her baby due in June. If she has a boy, she plans to name him Austin. If she has a girl, she plans to name her Mariah.
Secret Santa heard about Brittany's situation and asked the East Idaho News elves to visit her with some early Christmas gifts. Watch the video above to see the touching surprise.
Not only is she grieving the loss of her husband and 13 year old sister , but her parents are grieving the loss of their 13 year old little girl. I cannot imagine the grief and heartache that comes from a loss like that. So glad to see them all together holding on and taking care of each other. Perfect family to help Secret Santa. You are truly an angel on this earth ❣️🌎
I thought the same thing, when her parents came to door you could just feel the grief :'( love and prayers to whole family
Yes i agree wholeheartedly ...
Poor people....
Life can be so unfair
Prayers for the family. Glad she was able to move in.
Yes, I noted how the mom/grandmom was looking at Secret Santa like, I don't care how Jolly you look, who are you and are you bothering my daughter?? They were truly on the protection watch, even at Christmas. :). Praying for them all.
And their son in law...
Secret Santa doing Christmas right. Another deserving recipient of these gifts. ❤️
Hey I will lick halp if u can
Her mother, who’s grieving herself, was so protective of her daughter lying down with their granddaughter. No one deserves the year they’ve had, but especially such a beautiful family.
I noticed that too. Nate was pretty close to not getting to the recipient with mama bear on duty. ❤
I thought it was rude..I've lost my mom and dad but I wouldn't act like this if someone was kind enough to donate a gift to me.
Sharon Dease It wasn’t rude. She probably was just confused. Did you see the episode of the 77 year old woman asking if it was a scam? It sounded too good to to be true. The mom was just hesitant since she doesn’t know Nate and all the cameras around too.
@@sharondease3551 She lost her son in law & 13 year old daughter just 2 months before this video. Consider how many reporters showed up wanting a story. Or how many times they've had to recount the tragedy before being able to grieve & start the healing process. Not only is she in mourning, but now she must be strong for her pregnant daughter and grandchildren. That wasn't rude, it was a mother's love in action and it's unfortunate you didn't see it that way. Also I am sorry for your loss.
@@sharondease3551 Really? You thought it was rude that grandma who was protecting that special time when mom (her daughter) was trying to comfort to sleep the little one? Daughter, sister, husband, daddy killed in a car accident and you think it's rude that grandma was apprehensive about disturbing that moment of peace they were sharing because someone was going to give them a car and a headstone. What's wrong with you?
Oh, gosh, that is beyond horrible! To lose both your husband and your sister in an auto accident is so horrible! My deepest condolences for the family.
I really enjoy the fact that Nate has that compassionate side to him to ask them how they are doing. Its such small gestures that can do so much in the unspeakable grief she is going through.
he is the best for the job. Wish more people were like him.
Nate is the best, a gem, he asks the best questions, perfect timing, humble, real.
Absolutely, Nick. It is those so-called
"little things" that mean SO much.
i do too Nick. Nate is awesome
Her parents lost a daughter and have to be strong for Brittany and their grandchild, I hope they also get all the love they need and time to mourn their loss.
Seeing someone step up and bless their daughter and her family has to be a lift for the (grand)parents as well
Are you insinuating the parents should get a new car also?
@@justglenn1037 It does not "insinuate" anything..but having people give love and emotional support.
@@justglenn1037 They're as worthy as anyone, but I can't spend someone else's money for them. That said, someone helping their daughter get back on her feet has to heal their souls too
I dated Austin for a short time in high school and was so sad to hear about his passing and leaving behind his beautiful wife and babies. So happy that they are being showered in much deserved love.
Hi Bridget
Woa
I think it's nice that you are sending them well wishes.
@@lucy_76 I find your comment “tacky”
@@lucy_76 your comment is tacky.
Not only does Secret Santa bless people, but he does it well - he upgraded the vehicle! I’m blessed by watching these each day. Nate and EIN, great job once again. Merry Christmas from Zambia, Africa.
Merry Christmas to you in Africa! I love seeing messages from people in other countries.
Goose Whisperer Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Merry Christmas to you all and may God bless you!!!
Nate has a family channel it you all would like to support him.. its called Meetin the Eaton's
Do they have cars in Zambia?
Good luck to this woman. She deserves some good in her life.
May she give birth to a healthy baby, and fill ALL their hearts with joy and MORE LOVE! Can we please have a follow up story on her, and her family?
So far the baby is healthy and happy :)
@@thraomistblessed5872 boy or girl???
@@ccugirl11 girl
I am Brittany's brother, thrao is my cousin, and she has a beautiful baby girl that I have come to love. I appreciate all the love and support, and I am glad to have come across this video! Thank you all
Yes precious young lady ❤
Gotta love secret Santa’s they always find the most deserving people to help 🎄🎄
Big time it's the highlight of my day seeing people have been through so much have something to be excited about. I don't even live in the U.S am from UK and think it's fab
I heard that it is ONE Secret Santa that does all of these give always!🎁 Whoever it is, WOW! What a beautiful soul. 💟Bless Secret Santa, Bless Nate and his family, & Bless all of the recipients of these gifts! This is a beautiful thing to watch.Ty 🎅🎄
Yes the secret Santa's gets it right and Bless the family and Happy Holidays from VA
Yes Lynne, I agree with you. This family needed some JOY.
May God bless them and may God bless you too!
Peace,
Lynne 🍃💜🍃
*One more thing, My name is the same as yours. Originally, at birth, my Mom chose Lynn... and when my birth certificate was being filled out 53 years ago, my doctor asked my Mom is she ever seen the name Lynn with an e. She said,"No." My doctor said, "With an e it has CLASS!" My Mom, without hesitation said, "I'LL TAKE IT!" So... Here I am with an e!!! I love it. What a nice surprise to see you have one too! Remember, it has CLASS!😆
GOD BLESS YOU!
🍃💜🍃💜🍃💜🍃
@@barijohnson9699 Hi Bari from VA how are you doing?
When I saw the photo of her, her husband and their two girls, I started crying for her loss and her children's loss. What a beautiful family they were. Secret Santa, you are an angel. And you UPGRADED the vehicle to a larger one! Your love and care is amazing. I picture you and your loved ones watching these videos with tears in your eyes, too. Who can help but be touched by these special, choice people you so generously bless. Thank you! With love from Oregon :-)
If i had to guess, Id say secret santa is a car dealership owner in the area. Specifically for Hyundai.
Lol
I said the exact same thing cause those Hyundais are just rollin off the lot.
I don’t think so - because I’ve seen an enormous amount of these videos, and SS gives away different types of vehicles, besides Hyundai.
@@eldavis1311 I thought about that but then realized some people wanted certain dream vehicles and or had needs that Hyundai may not produce those certain vehicle needs. If you own a dealership you get discounts & or can still attain other newer makes/models. I could be wrong as I havent watched the vids in awhile but I thought a huge majority given were all Hyundai's, could be wrong but you'd have to wonder if so, why that certain brand. Just a guess :) & wouldn't hurt either if he was a Hyundai dealer, double win for the marketing.
Mute point. To say the least. Whoever it is, they have a good heart. We all may not have the ability to provide a new vehicle, but we can applaud someone who does. Even if SS sells hot dogs on a street corner, he gets my vote and praise.
you know the secret santa is a good person when they do all this shit and don’t want anyone to know who it is. like?? that’s amazing
So many headstones this year :( such deserving recipients
so many people have passed away from the common Flu!
@@travellingnomadic882 this men has passed away because of a car crash. there ist a single person taking covid-19 in this story except for you
her smile is beautiful. what a beautiful family. sorry for your lost.
loss
@@KeaneAddict English is my second language. Thanks
@@flyme2009 your English is just fine. It’s a hard language to learn.
@@flyme2009 Your English is great. The fact that you speak more than one language is also very impressive. I only know English and wish that I had learned at least one other language. Wishing you the best
@@robertwalker9679 English is one of the easiest language to learn.
I am a hardcore combat former US Marine and all of these shows brings me to tears. Secret Santa is such an amazing man. My GOD bless you Secret Santa and your Legacy needs to be followed by all! Semper Fidelis!
i watch these videos...Secret Santa is a wonderful Giver....but i have to think of the people enduring such trials and heartache...yet they go on...this is only Idaho...tonight i watched Frontline on PBS about poor in America...so many people have such challenges...i guess the takeaway for me is to be Grateful...and to give where and when i can to those less fortunate...God Bless All i say!
Secret Santa you bless this world with joy and light in a time of people’s darkness. God bless you always! ❤️🙏❤️
Well, I think I'll stop complaining about stuff that's irrelevant in the face of such a terrible thing. God bless the Secret Santa for spreading some joy to a grief stricken mother and children.
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This is handled so gently, so beautifully. Good job East Idaho News.
Thank you santa for helping so many God has a special place for amazing people like you God Bless you
How tragic for this young woman. God bless her!
Is this really president Trump? I voted for you!
Me too!!
@@justglenn1037 oh please. No its not really Trump. Too bad Trump can't share and bless with his wealth, he is too busy illegally gaining more wealth that he and his family doesn't need. Profiting from his WH Position. Maybe he will be in prison before its all over. Lord knows he has pardoned enough of his thug friends. 💖Amen!!
@@karenmilligan5597 you have no ideal what he does.
I felt her pain when she was sitting in the car. Prayers for this woman and her family. 🙏
I was crying already and THEN...Secret Santa called and did an upgrade!!! God bless and keep these 2 families and God Bless Secret Santa!!! You, Sir are a blessing!!!
Bless her heart. Words fail terribly at a time like this, I’m so sorry for her loss.
Cyber hugs and blessings from Australia 🇦🇺
🙏✌🏼❤️
They really do don’t they 😞
@Fiona Me It really is impossible to come up with words for a family that has been through way too much. 💔
On another note, Hello from America. Australia is such a beautiful country! I love these videos because they bring light & happiness into some really rough times!! 👍✌
I am Brittany's cousin, and this is so amazing to see! My family, Brittany's extended family, have been scrambling to find funds for the new single mother, and this lifted a huge weight off her shoulders! FYI, I got 2:21 into the video before I had to take a break to breathe. This is so amazing
How is she doing? How is the baby? I hope she is surrounded by some much love and support.
@@araceliescobar1807 the baby is super cute! She is doing pretty well, I think. She's got support but it is definitely still a struggle, thanks for asking :)
@@thraomistblessed5872 Is t a boy or a girl?
@@verabolton her name is Evelyn :)
@@thraomistblessed5872
Evelyn ? !
What's happened to Mariah? 5:37
NATE YOU ROCK SECRET SANTA YOU ROCK!!! GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AND REMEMBER THEIR ARE STILL GREAT PEOPLE OUT THERE !!
OMG, what a waterfall of tears. Secret Santa upgraded the car.
Oh my goodness this is heart breaking.
FROM AUSTRALIA, LOVELY SHOW, LOVELT PEOPLE.
HEARTS GO OUT TO THIS YOUNG WOMAN AND HER CHILDREN.
she’s wearing her wedding band and his.... 💔💔💔
She recently (not sure how recently, time is relative in grief) had their rings put together I belive so that she only needed to wear one. That or she plans to, not sure which
When he said that she needed headstone for her husband, I just lost it. I’m still in tears
I think she has cried a lot recently, such a blessing. Thanks to the Secret Santa
I can't imagine...I just can't gather the correct words. So young to be going through this, times 2 family members, and be pregnant on top
of all that, AND have your parents going through the same loss at the same time. My gosh... God, please take care of this family, and let nothing else happen to them. They've been through enough. 💞🙏💟🎄☮️
Wow, upgraded the car too... what a Secret Santa, and again, such a personal gift when you include the Headstone. Things like that can be so stressful to sort given the cost, and now that burden has been lifted and she can get a very special one now without having to worry.
My deepest condolences to both her and her parents for their loss. May you be blessed with a healthy baby.
Secret Santa has again gone above and beyond and upgraded her car for her new arrival.
Nate's approach is so gentle and caring every single time. His level of compassion is simply incredible. Warms my heart ❤️
THANK YOU SECRET SANTA!
May the Lord grant Brittany and her family, the peace that surpasses all understanding in Jesus name I ask this AMEN
😇 🙏 😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇🙏😇
Amen! \O/ \O/
My daughter works at a high school and one of the teachers there does Secret Santa for the underprivileged students. He gives brand new coats and winter gear, gift cards and turkeys. He delivers the gifts to the kid's house so there is no embarrassment. He raises funds throughout the year by baking treats for the staff room and he asks folks to donate goods and services for a silent auction. Secret Santas are so special and set such a wonderful example to others to take care of each other. Merry Christmas.
What an amazing teacher!
We all have a little secret Santa in us.Go out and make someone smile.
She has such an infectious laugh. I’m glad she hasn’t lost that
Austin had quite the laugh too. And her kids are picking up his cute little chuckle I love it, and it is such a nice memory to have of my brother in law
Just when you start to feel sorry for yourself there's this...
With all the bad in today's world It's so nice to see there's someone like secret Santa and Nate to bring love and peace to all the family's they help god bless all of you
There are no words. I pray that lady and her family will be continually blessed by the Lord. Love from England. Thank you Secret Santa.
When anyone thinks they're stuggling or having a bad day they've got to watch this. So happy she was helped. Praying for her healing and for her precious family..
This is the true meaning of Christmas and I love it.
So sweet he ❤️🥰 upgraded her car🎄☃️
Ok, I have to stop watching these. I’ve been bawling for like 2 hours.
All the best for this beautiful woman! I wish her peace in her heart! Life is tough😢
When I saw the car the 1st thing I thought was how is she going to fit 3 kids in there with seats etc I wish her all the best from England x
It says at the end of the video he upgraded her car afterwards to a larger car 🙂
@@jt1934 yes I saw that hence the comment best wishes to you from England.
Secret Santa, thank you for your kindness. You sir, are an inspiration.
Wow this melts My Heart!!!, i hope Secret Santa Will Be Able to grant my wish for a very deserving friend i have been friends with for years!.
Check to see how you can get in touch with, I guess Idaho News or someone to ask how you do that. So many deserving people out there! It sounds like your friend! 😀
These videos touch my heart. So sad and so touching that there are people out there with such humanity. Gives me hope of a better tomorrow during these trying times.
Hope. Secret Santa gives me hope, and restores my faith in humanity.
Not all people fortunate enough to accumulate wealth, or be born into wealth are greedy, selfish, etc. I try not to give those attributes life by speaking them. My hope lives because of these generous anonymous acts of kindness. And the East Idaho News team is the vessel, a bright beacon of light.
Praise the Lord!!! I pray blessings for this family for the rest of their lives!!!
🙏🏻🎄❤️Praying God continues to Bless this Family. Sending Love and Prayers🙏🏻❤️🎄
Can’t stop crying! This one hit hard!!
Wow! What a hard time this family has had. She was flabbergasted about the car! And then she probably couldn't believe her upgraded vehicle size! Also the headstone.. What a blessing to have that expense lifted. A great deal of love and care go into each of the Christmas surprises. Thank you, Secret Santa! Merry Christmas to you and Nate and EIN! Blessings!
This secret Santa has restored my faith in humanity.
Long live secret Santa and merry Christmas
WOW...what a wonderful story...there really is a Santa to help and bring comfort in a very difficult time...thank you Secret Santa for helping this family...
I’m crying even before the gift is presented. Rest in paradise
Secret Santa is so generous. Hope he gets as many blessings as he gives out.
Oh my word...when she said "I wish I could give you a hug," the tears flowed harder! 😭💕 May God bless you Nate, the Secret Santa, her and her family in Jesus' name! 😇🙏🏽🙌🏽❤🎄
I am so impressed with the people of Idaho and I’m so glad to have come across East Idaho news to see how these communities take care of their own. This was incredibly touching and I was even thinking about fitting 3 car seats in that backseat when she looked at the back so to then read that the Secret Santa upgraded to a family size vehicle-I had to comment! Paired with the fact Brittany was due to have their baby just a few days ago! This was filled with grace and love and I feel blessed to have seen it. Wishing them the best from Texas. 💙
She is so deserving of love . My wishes of good health and welfare to you and children ! ❤🎅❤
So sad but yet so happy at the same time! My eyes got wet! Here's to secret Santa Merry Christmas To You and Yours
I would love to see updates on these wonderful stories!🤗❤️
Every day this period ive been looking forward to these videos. They are a daily dose of just absolute positive humanity. It brightens up my otherwise pretty rough time atm and im glad for that
Albreyjc I hope things will get better for you soon.
God Bless You, Secret Santa & God Bless You Nate & EIN for delivering all these wonderful Blessings to all these deserving recipients!! Continued prayers for this family, as well!@
I cried. That's a great thing Secret Santa did. Upgrading her car
This women deserves everything! She is so wonderful
Prayers to the family. I hope it is a boy to be named after his daddy. Hugs hugs hugs RIH AUSTIN AMD LITTLE SISTER
Dear Secret Santa,🎅 Thank You for being the Light🌟 in people's eyes!! Your Great!! Bring on the Christmas🌲 Spirit🌟 with Many Blessings!!🌟 God🕊 Bless you!!🙏😇
I love that secret Santa always picks some of the most deserving people. I’ve yet to see one where it isn’t a genuine reaction of relief, like a mountain was just lifted off their shoulders.
Thank you Secret Santa! I cannot imagine the pain that this young woman & her family are suffering right now & to upgrade the car, well that is so amazing! God Bless you all to have a Blessed & safe Christmas. Love from South Africa
May god watch over this family . I cannot imagine what shes gone through.
Heartbreaking but thankful for the help she got after the terrible tragedy she faced! God Bless
A man who helps to take care of or help a widow is a blessed man.
Bless her. I hope so much that she can heal as much as possible and find joy and light in her future.
So sweet to have her husband’s headstone paid for. These EIN Secret Santa gifts are so full of thought and love. I am hooked on them. Good deeds shining light… this world needs all the light it can get.
God bless this Secret Santa. What you do is the pinnacle of service to humanity. I offer my deepest and heartfelt appreciation to you and the team at East Idaho News. You are amazing! I am humbly inspired. We'll done sir, well done.
I think this is the saddest yet on secret Santa. To lose your husband and your little sister.And her parents losing a daughter..😭😭💔💔...MY THOUGHTS AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY .. SECRET SANTA ...YOU ARE AMAZING..AND GREAT IS YOUR REWARD ON EARTH ..AND IN HEAVEN ... FOR ... GOD 🙏 SEES ALL THAT YOU DO FOR OTHERS ❤️👋🕊️🚗🌟❤️
Amazing. But, dear Secret Santa, please don't forget about the parents who lost their daughter and now helping their other, grieving daughter.
My heart aches for all these people, my face is wet from tears. What a truly rewarding gesture to give to families in need and in grief. Being"Secret" makes it 100× better ❤️🎅🎄🦌🇨🇦
Omg I hope she had a safe delivery and healthy baby… blessings and peace to them…
What an amazing secret Santa....he is definitely bringing some joy to families who need it the most...blessings from Australia
That is the most amazing thing I have ever herd of. GOD BLESS YOU SECRET SANTA
Hallmark Channel has NOTHING on Secret Santa and Nate and the East Idaho News team. Thanks for all the love!
This broke my heart...I hope she had a healthy baby
This was a hard one to watch. Can't imagine what this family is going through. Prayers to this family.
This one just hurt far too much. These things secret Santa does is sometimes the only light these people have seen for a bit. I understand it it, I lived in the dark for a while too. It's people like this (not just the gifts but the selflessness) that help get you through it. It's Beautiful.
Omg I'm bawling my eyes out. My cousin's best friend has 4 kids, and two years ago, her four year old died in a car accident. The kids were driving to my Aunt's funeral, who died suddenly. Her 16 year old was driving her little sister who was around 10, and her little brother who had recently turned 4. They were on their way to the church when a drunk truck driver hit them. They all went to the hospital. The 16 year old fought for her life for a week and survived. Her sister had broken bones and a head injury, but was otherwise okay. Her brother fought for his life for two or so days, but he didn't make it. The mom also had kidney failure and was dealing with that at the time. Seeing this woman, I saw the same kind of inner pain that you can only see if you know somehow who has dealt with similar loss. Seeing her smile brought me so much joy. Praying for her and her family as they fight for their own lives while they deal with the immense pain that comes with loss. Luckily with time, the pain is still there, but you learn how to live again, if not for you, then for the people you lost and the people you love.
continue to give magic this Christmas seasons my dear secret santa.. Nate’s and his East idaho news Team
see miracles do happen theirs still good people in this world 🥺💗
Nate and crew at EIN. Please keep us updated down the line with this family!
It will be wonderful to see the baby and how well everyone is on the update video.
As always, keep up the great work you guys.
Sending love from Delaware.
To find out that you are pregnant and two days later lose your husband in an accident. I can't even imagine going from the high of finding out about the pregnancy, straight down to the lowest low of losing your spouse and best friend PLUS losing your younger sister. This whole family is suffering right now. Thank you Secret Santa for choosing to bless this family..
East Idaho News Secret Santa is much more real than Santa himself...
Such a touching story, very sad.
Austin and Mariah gone way to soon. Their life was just beginning 😔 STAY STRONG
Brittany, parents, friends and family.
Thank You secret Santa 🎅🏼 and Nate.
Thank You!! Secret Santa on behalf of Austin's family.
Probably the first time that poor girl has smiled since that tragic day . God bless her , secret santa , and Nate .