A Feel Good Friday surprise for a couple who performed a sledding miracle for woman in wheelchair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 เม.ย. 2024
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EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with Ashley and Ashley Outlet of Idaho Falls to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition.
We recently received an email about a couple who went and beyond to help a woman in a wheelchair go sledding. It said:
My wife became disabled a few years ago and has reduced mobility. Out in public she usually uses a wheelchair. Last year, all winter she wanted to go sledding, but there was no way for us to make that happen. This year when we learned about Idaho Falls Snow Park with a magic carpet, we hoped finally she would be able to go sledding. We were already committed to taking a young boy sledding on Christmas Day and so my wife really hoped she could go also. Christmas Eve she spoke with Idaho Falls Snow Park. They wanted so much to be able to help her, but after sending us videos of what we would need to overcome, it was clear that dedicated help would be required. Everyone we knew already had commitments.
I knew not everyone out there has plans on Christmas Day. There are plenty of people who wish they had somewhere to be or something to do on Christmas Day. So Christmas morning I posted on Life in Idaho Falls asking for help. We needed 1-2 more able bodied people to help us. It wasn’t too long later that Christie reached out. She and her family were eager to help. I let Idaho Falls Snow Park know we would be coming and they were eager to help also.
When we met at the snow park Christie and Joaquin were immediately ready to pitch in. There was nothing “easy” about this job. It was a very physical task to pull my wife the distances to sled. Everyone took turns, and no one ever complained. In fact, sweat soaked, Christie loved to show off how strong she is. My wife says with Christie she was riding on a cloud. She teased us relentlessly about how much stronger Christie was than me and Joaquin. When Santa insisted on a turn pulling her sled, my wife said Santa might be a close second to Christie. When Christie took over after Santa’s turn, immediately my wife clarified Santa was a distant second.
Getting my wife on and off the magic carpet was another huge hurdle. Joaquin helped me get her off the ground and support her on the way up. This was a huge workout for her also. The snow park really dialed in the best way to accommodate my wife and keep her safe. While Joaquin helped me get her up the hill, Christie managed all the tubes.
My wife had the best time laughing and smiling the whole time. As far as she was concerned everything was going so smooth. She never dreamed it could go so easily. Usually these things require a LOT of trial and error. We were there for 2.5 hours and she loved getting to know Christie and Joaquin and appreciated all the help.
Christie and Joaquin were more perfect for the job than we ever imagined.
We were able to track Christie and Joaquin down to thank them for Feel Good Friday! Check out the video in the player above.
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"That's what I love about the holiday season. That's the true spirit of Christmas. People being helped by people other than me. That makes me feel good inside".
- Jerry Seinfeld
I love this story!! I’d like to send them a small gift too! I wish there were more people like her in this world! ❤️🤗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
If you send it to East Idaho news I’m sure they will get it to them! ❤
So very thoughtful of Christie, her husband, and her stepson & I'm sure it absolutely made that couple's not only day but Christmas Day, one they will never forget!!!!
Thanks for honoring them, Ashley & EIN!
So generous to give your time on Christmas Day to someone you don't know who simply asked for a little help and a little of your time. Awesome. Kudo's to the snow park as well. Great story
Total humble person she is.
"My kids are grown and they don't like me." I felt that.
So, if you were to have them again, would you do that or just jettison the idea of having kids altogether?
@ad0906013 Not have any kids at all.
@@launderedcotton8070 Thanks for sharing. Stay well and look after yourself wherever you are.
Bless you for helping this couple and on Christmas day too. They will never forget your kindness.
Wonderful story of giving back! Thank you, Nate/East Idaho News.❤
These always make me cry with joy. Such a wonderful story! I wish every community celebrated its silent heroes!
She has great energy ❤❤❤
I LOVE that you fulfilled their last ditch effort to have a grand time on Christmas day. Good on you!! ❤😊
She is awesome😂 my kids are grown and dont like me so ...😂😂😂😂😂
God bless everyone involved.. Nate, you wear many hats!💞
Thank God for good people! Thank you Nate and East Idaho news for putting good stories into the world! With all the turmoil that surrounds us in the world, we all need to be uplifted :)
She's a true Christmas angel. Doing this and expecting nothing in return. It's nice to see there's such nice people out there in the world.
Such a beautiful story. There are still some really wonderful people in this country
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Beautiful story. Thank you!
I love your channel and the kind things you do for Idaho residents! 👍👍👍
Im sorry but our young kids and adults dont appreciate parents anymore..its beautiful for us older adults to help others and that is a reward by itself ❤..bless this woman and her family.
Such a kind hearted gal.
Well done.
Hey Nate, EIN, and Santa, it's almost May.
Warm up your sleigh.
👋 Emmy.
Great story
Love her personality!
Wonderful Christmas miracle with that family for assisting and the sled park and connections! Thx for rewarding Christie for doing this. Love these Feel Goods all year! Nate, maybe the Secret Santa could help this family next year with a trip to the National Ability Center (NAC) in Park City for a ski and sledding trip. They are a fabulous organization and can accommodate all abilities for active recreation throughout the year. Wonder if any of you who know them could nominate this family!
Nate is amazing what he does love your videos wishing you a wonderful day
Oh Nate was such a heavy story as this court case has been. I’m so glad you got to do something fun.
Nate Eaton you have a big fan here in NJ.
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