Secret Santa Update: The family who Secret Santa surprised twice
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- For the past five years, we’ve been able to help surprise deserving people in eastern Idaho with gifts from an anonymous Secret Santa.
Many times we’re asked for updates on the recipients so every Monday, from now until Christmas, we’ll be posting an interview with someone who received a Secret Santa gift in the past.
Secret Santa surprised the Parkers in 2018 and in 2019. Ben Parker has had cancer twice and was working hard to support his family. Secret Santa surprised them with gift cards so they could purchase warm winter clothing.
Then, one year later, Ben Parker and their oldest daughter, Rosie, were in a car crash in front of their home. The car was totaled. Ben sustained a concussion and Rosie was seriously injured.
Rosie began having medical complications and had to be revived three times. She became septic and was transferred to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City. Doctors had to amputate her legs and hands. Secret Santa surprised them with a vehicle and $10,000 check.
Rosie is doing better now and adjusting to a new way of life. We spoke with her and her mother, Eileen, about how the family is doing. Watch the inspirational conversation in the video player above.
This family is absolutely amazing! Keep staying strong!! Keep blessing and praying this family please…
Such a beautiful and strong little girl. Her mom is amazing. God bless them.
Wow, the positivity of this young girl is contagious.
Rosie is such an inspiration and a wonderful example of overcoming adversity.
after everything they have been through, still grateful and happy
Continue Blessings and prayers for this little girl and her family.
So wonderful to hear someone whose whole life has been turned upside down and says that she feels blessed!! Humbles me so much! God bless this wonderful family!!
I love this girl so much. She's going to inspire so many.
Such a lovely family! Rosie is such a delight! Such an inspiration at age 10! Wow!
💞Mommy snuggles are the best!💞
I remember their warm and cozy Christmas. God bless this family. What a beautiful little girl with a beautiful spirit. Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎅 🎄
Nate asks good questions. Whether he is interviewing a child, or an adult; a positive story, or a story that shocks your senses, he is professional, compassionate, and empathetic in just the right balance.
Wish more of the national media were like Nate. Such a positive Family with all that they have been through.
He is the best! I hope, i can meet Nate once in person!
Mnn
Couldn't agree more - he is the BEST!!!!
You hit the nail on the head . Could not have expressed my feelings better than you .
Secret Santa and you make a big difference in families lives. Bless you
Her mom has sooo much joy on her face. It's such a blessing!!!!
Merry Christmas Young Rosie! She was so adorable toward the end adjusting her top. Amazing to know she is a typical young lady wanting to look nice. And waving goodbye. The big smiles. Nate is a real news reporter. He needs to win whatever the biggest prize it is a news reporter can receive.
We need more of Nate and less Rachel Madcow and the other pundit blowhards.
I wish Rosie, and her family the best and a Merry Christmas to them,. The same goes to Nate and his family and the entire East Idaho News crews. From Indonesia.
All my love to you guys..... so sorry about Rosy.....she is amazing......
Rosie is such a beautiful ray of sunshine!
I'm gonna bookmark this vid and circle back when I think I'm having a tough time.
She looks so much like her mother. Good luck to her.
Mini me.
JOY, JOY JOY, the magik of JOY and LOVE, now wheres the Kleenex box
May god bless this beautiful family.
God. Not god😇😇
@@judybrown1810 ok baby 😁
@@godisinside2223 😊
God. Not god. 😇
@@judybrown1810 work on your mentality baby 😁
Merry Christmas to Rosie and her Mother and Father !
Beautiful child, bless her and her family, Merry Christmas. Secret Santa’s gift are such a blessing for this family. Thank You Nate and crew. ♥️
Not only is Rosie and inspiration, but Mom is amazing. Mom is so positive, so hopeful and grateful, that that, imo, is what allows Rosie to move forward, be happy and "Live Her Best Life". What a wonderful family.
Hey folks.
Be nice ALL year round.
That little girl is an inspiration to me, she looks like her mom, now when i think about how bad my life is i will think of Rosie.
@@lindadobranetski6302 I totally agree!
Wow makes all my worries not even worth worry about, what a lovely little girl only 10 years old and she is more positive than me and I am 4 times her age
She is definitely someone we can ALL look up to.
We need to ring them every year at Xmas, I would love to see how that lovely positive girl is going in 12 months, she most likely be in the basketball team
Wish them all the best ( from the netherlands )
The same here from Australia
An inch Taller but Miles of Love and Strength from That Young Angel. Safe Holidays to All ✌🏽❤️
What a cutie that little girl is. She just makes me smile.
That girl is really brave
The family was amazing.. the Mom deserves a medal for comforting and helping her daughter adjust so well.
My soul feels to be so small and week infront of yours Rosie. I just wish you luck and great life.
Oh Jesus, bless this family for the.rest of their lives!!!
Thank you Nate!!!
Oh God Bless your family. What a Wonderful little girl you have! Happy Christmas!!
Yaaay, Rosie! Your such a little firecracker! Keep up the positivity. Thank you Secret Santa and Nate!
So positive even amidst the negative🥰
Yep..and to think how our petty problems are bad
So sweet. Wish Kentucky helped like this
Such a beautiful little girl. She's amazing and if she doesn't lift your soul, I just don't know. What a precious child. Thank you for the update!
What an amazing young lady you are Rosie...sending lots of love to you all...from Brian in the U.K. x
What an amazing family. Bless that sweet little girl. She’s amazing.
Such an inspiration .. your a strong family much deserving of the help!
Merry Christmas Rosie!!🐐🎅⛄❄❤
Cheryl from RI 😊💓
God bless this beautiful little girl and her family.
It's amazing how well Rosie is handling this. I can't even imagine how her father must feel but her positivity has to ease his burden a little bit.
Pray complete healing over Rosie's body, in Jesus's name!!!!
Amen!
Amen
AMEN!!!
What a wonderful family! May Heavenly Father continue to bless them!
Nate, you and Secret Santa are such wonderful people. This is a truly beautiful thing 💚🎄❤️
I love the bit about getting taller.
Blessings to this family.....what an angel
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THIS SWEETHEART ❤ 💓 💕 💖 ♥ 💗 ❤
So I'm sitting in Houston, TX during the middle of the ice storm and outages ongoing....and I immediately feel blessed for my family's health and the things we have in our lives. God bless all of the Secret Santa recipients!
Rosie, thank you for sharing your story with us. I like your bubbly energy and sense of humor. Hope school is going well.
Merry Christmas to you & your family ❤ from South Florida!
🌴 🌺🌴
try nice wide silver bracelet with pen holder for writing
The universe obviously meant for them to have that car.
Aloha Rosie, ur such an inspiration & a beautiful & brave girl! We could all learn from you. Sending Prayers to Rosie & your ohana. Wishing you all the very best! Aloha nui/Much love to you all & Nate & the gang!!
It's strange when the mom has multiple times said things are "better" and "happier" after the accident. 😮
I agree. It's weird
She makes me smile!
pls give the links to other videoes , there is nothing in the describtion ,
God Bless the entire family the little girl is a real tropper. She stayed strong and fought. Also God Bless Secret Santa, and East Idaho News for helping this family and all the other families that you help THANK YOU SO MUCH
For anyone having a shit day put yourself in Rosie' shoes for a moment and realise life isn't so shitty after all
What a sweet little girl. Your personality is beautiful Rosie!
What a strong faith this woman has! That is evident from her positivity and her daughter.
Such an indomitable spirit! A worthy family.
She is an angel 😇. God bless Rosie and her family today and always. Sending huge amount of love to Rosie and her family 💓.
Amen
What a positive family!!! 💙👏
God bless you this Christmas!
Such a tragic story. I am happy that the daughter survived. She's a sweet kid. I pray the best for this family.
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Rosie is such a strong and positive young girl (her mum is too) and has such a lovely smile. Lots of happy snuggles and hope that things continue to improve.
An inch Taller but Miles of Love and Strength from That Young Angel. Safe Holidays to All ✌🏽❤️
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Mom and daughter, both so beautiful & I love the way they look at each other, with such admiration. Wishing them the best and a beautiful Christmas. And Nate is amazing, as usual!!! We appreciate the followup on them!
This video is complete proof that it’s not about what happens to you, it’s about how you respond. Rosie / Eileen, your super positive response to this unfortunate accident inspires me so much - thank you!
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I pray to god that never happen with anyone which was happened with this little girl.....
Heart of this girl's mom is very strong...
May god keep blessing on her and her family....
The father will never forgive himself. Can you imagine?
Im soo inspired by her . This is the most amazing thing . This girl is such a lovely one . God bless this family , how he already did .
Secret Santa and anyone who can should get her new prosthetics!
Teenage years may be difficult for Rosie.
Stay Happy and Healthy and safe.
What an amazing attitude on both mom and daughter . They are both so upbeat and happy, wishing them a Merry Christmas
Nate, can u just run for prez already?!!!?
I absolutely have no problems...
I love Nate... You can tell he is very heartfelt and feels empathetic towards the people he helps!! Even better is we must be related we have the same last name!!!
So glad to see a update on how she is doing. First saw the story a month ago. And looks like she is doing awesome. Merry Christmas and Happy New year.
God bless and stay safe.
Such a blessing God bless Secret Santa
Living testimony unto HIM✨God is awesome💖
Is Idaho the only place you guys go ?
Hiya Nate. I have been watching you for close to a month now. I love to spread cheer always. These completely warm my heart. By the end of the video I feel I know the family. Secret Santa has one beautifully selfless heart. May you all be blessed. Merry Christmas.
yet another video that shows me, that in reality I have nothing to complain about in my life.. all my worries are just irrelevant in the bigger scheme of things and when compared to some of the experiences others have gone through (or are going through at the moment).. while I can imagine that there are difficult days for this family, it's great to see that the spirit hasn't been affected, and that they're focusing on the positives and enjoying life :)
What an amazing story, No matter what we go through in life the Lord will always be there to hear our prayers 🙏 Mom you Daughter is Genuine just like you.. Merry Christmas ☃️🎄☃️
Such a beautiful and inspiring young lady. She's truly a joy and testament of seeing the glass half full. Never change Rosie, your best days are still ahead of you! Greetings from Honduras!
Wonderful story! So glad this little family is doing so well! ♥♥♥
God bless this family ♥🙏💜 Bless the Secret Santa 🙏🙏🙏♥♥♥ Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
How
So good to know how things are today for this lovely family. 🌹
Great Inspirations to learn for adults like me from the kid .God bless the family .Have a wonderful life...........