Single mother of 8 cries when she learns a Secret Santa is giving her family a life-changing gift
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2022
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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. Every day, from now until Christmas, we will post videos of the recipients being surprised with these life-changing gifts.
Lorraine is a single mother of eight children ranging in age from 4 to 23 years old. Her two oldest children are in college and studying online so they can help their mom. The third oldest is leaving for a mission in January. They currently don't have a reliable vehicle and Lorraine is afraid to leave Malad, where they live, in case their vehicle breaks down.
Lorraine is working at the local school doing her best to make ends meet and she is a wonderful mother. Lorraine is incredibly forgiving and is always sweet, kind and loving.
You would have no idea she is going through challenges in her life because of the permanent smile that is always on Lorraine's face. She never complains and she is an inspiration to everyone around her.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to pay Lorraine a visit and deliver an early Christmas gift. Watch the video in the player above!
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Wow was I shocked to see this. Lorraine is my Aunt, and she is seriously the most incredible woman I've ever met in my entire life. No one could have deserved this more than her. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! You have no idea the good you have done.❤️
I hope the father(s) are helping her, especially the father of the 2 year old.
@@traceejohnson290 he isn't, but luckily a lot of family lives in the area who all help and support her. :)
Ignore the judgment, and Merry Christmas. Everyone is worthy of knowing they are loved and supported. The secret to living is giving, not being a Grinch, so tell this most incredible deserving woman that seeing her receive what she needs filled my heart with gratitude.
I am so glad to hear that she has family support, you can see by watching she is a very loving mum, you have to be to have your children want to study online so they can be at home to help mum. Lorraine should be so proud of the wonderful job she is doing raising her children. Please pass on my blessings to her and I am so very happy she was blessed with this wonderful gift which will help her immensely ❤️🎄🎅🏻🙏🏻 love from Australia 🇦🇺
Melissa - if you're for real, please find out what's going on with Lorraine's right arm. ASAP
As a mom of 5, I can't imagine raising 8 on my own. I pray that this sweet mom is blessed not just monetarily, but with continued good health emotionally, mentally, and physically❤
And to you and your five kids,
I truly deeply respect that, but cmon.. 8 kids? And a missionary??
Not to be an asshole(im truly happy for her), but beyond 2, one has to think if you can afford to have kids..
Truly hope the family all the happiness, all said and done
@@NaNa-lt1po This comment was not needed.
@@NaNa-lt1po how rude !
@Rachel Hillhouse i thought this is a free country with freedom of speech.. and i wasn't critical, just putting my opinion across.. kids, beyond a point, cost money. It's just a fact...
The relief these people feel when they get a visit from Nate is powerful. the stress taken away from them alone is priceless. Secret Santa is a true legend.
@marc andreyko it removes my stress as well knowing someone's life has been changed for the better. I wish all news stations did this. I don't even live in the state
Can we talk about how nice this classroom is!
So happy for her to have this gift and have this help!
THIS was absolutely amazing! She doesn't even look old enough to have eight kids, especially any in their 20s. This is a beautiful gift and it's so nice to see people receive blessings that truly help and change their lives for years. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and all the Elf crew. God bless you all!
Well, I had a Mormon nurse when I had my first in Salt Lake City. She told me was 24 and already had 4 kids....so I was really comfortable with her ability with my child who had to be in intensive care for a day! :) so...if this lady started at 20, it would not be hard for her to have a 23 year old. But she does look young - and it's a lot of responsibility!
Wow. I raised three as a single dad. I can't imagine having eight. Bless her and her family.
I know was a single dad too raised 4 whew 8 wow. I love watching these videos and I know all these people deserve what they get. But, in today's society I often wonder how many get a $40,000 car and then later just sell since all paid off for the money when needing far more than just a car. You never see updates on if they still have it or not and they would never know.
@@danfort4038 well at that point, it's up to them what they do with it. If they sell it, good for them
What wonderful gifts for this mom and her appreciation is obvious. She doesn't look old enough to have 8 children, my compliments to her. Secret Santa, you are the absolute best. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtful gifts. Thank you to Nate and helper elves for delivering the gifts. God bless you all. Merry Christmas from Texas everyone. 🎅🎄🎀🎁🤗
Wow! How awesome for this family. Gid bless you secret santa , Nate, and helpers.
I second all of that! God bless all of your family! Our God is an Awesome God! Merry Christmas from Houston!
Ditto! When a Mom cries over propane, you Know she’s struggling. Merry Christmas Everyone, from Virginia!!!
Oh My Gosh! 8 Children, 1 headed for college & 1 will be going on a mission. That right there tells you what a wonderful and hard working Mother this amazing woman is. Yes, these gifts will be life chageing. Heat, groceries/clothing cards and a Van they can all get into, and she was softly crying the moment you gave her the first gift. Thank you Secret Santa & EIN, always make my day warm & fuzzy..
That right there shows us that she is a typical religions broodmare. What a shame she has children she can't afford. She may be sweet natured, but good grief, 8 kids is ridiculous; religion has obviously taken a priority over common sense.
Awww, exactly what she needed, and she was so grateful!! Beautiful family, too!!
Thanks so much, Secret Santa, for helping them out and for all of our smiles as well!!
I've said this before and I'm saying it again. God bless secret Santa for all the joy that they help to bring at this time of the year, to so many in need. All the way from Australia
Yes I definitely feel the same way 👍🇦🇺👏
What a beautiful lady, and such a lovely family. WOW, eight children by herself!! Holy moly!! She must be a very busy mom indeed!! We're so happy for her.
"Eight children." "By herself". Hmmmm.
@@kathleenardrey5094 "Raising eight children by herself". Does it sound better? 🤔
@@Vinterfrid No. Some background search COULD bring information of ALLEGEDLY serious information regarding this family situation. This COULD possibly explain some questions folks have brought forth.
@@kathleenardrey5094 Go away, beach dog.
@@kathleenardrey5094 Somehow I think you're missing the point here. The issue is NOT why she is a single mother but that she is apparently struggling to keep the family together; hence the gifts she is receiving. You're saying that you'd need her background story in order to feel empathy?
These stories touch many hearts deeply and I'm so glad someone is there with a camera to video it because then each gift blesses twice: the people who receive it and then all of us who get to see it.
Humans are social creatures and seeing such joy being spread encourages all of us to do more. We all know it's a beautiful thing to share. Thank you for these Secret Santa videos; they're my favorite part of November/December every year.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099
no sir, shame on you. Without knowing the facts here, you judge and are uncharitable. Secret Santa and EIN do due diligence in all cases, so we know these folks are worthy and in need of a break and some caring & kindness.
Are you a bot, or just some twisted soul who enjoys being unpleasant? Either way, the shame is yours.
@@katemarshall7439 please ignore the above poster they post negative comments on most of the Secrent Santa videos. Some people have a very unique way of showing their jealousy.
@@LisaRobson okay, this is the first I’ve seen it. good advice, Lisa, thx.
@@katemarshall7439 A little rude on your part, too!
She deserves this. God Bless Secret Santa and everyone at East Idaho News. Merry Christmas
She should have had the good sense not to have children she couldn't afford. Eight, good grief.
@@hilaryc3203you don’t know her situation or circumstances. Commenting on something you know nothing about is just hateful. Kindness matters. It cost nothing!
@@debfoxas long as she’s not asking for handouts, no problem! But as soon as she ask for government assistance, NO!
Hilary c. You are the perfect example of Bah Humbug! To bad you learn Nothing from these videos.. Have a Merry Christmas anyway. 🤐
@@hilaryc3203 if you knew one thing about her situation, you’d feel terrible for saying this. She didn’t choose to do this alone. Please choose to be kind rather than judgmental when you don’t know someone else’s story.
I LOVE the Secret Santa stories. If there is ever a time I am feeling a bit down, I watch these and realize that there are some really wonderful people in this world! These stories ALWAYS leave a smile on my face!!
She looks so young and to have 8 children too!
ok
She really does
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 ok Scrooge!
She looks in her late 30's-40's and she may have started very early having kids.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 you don't know anything about her and it's not for you to judge Secret Santa what he does with his money
Although I live in Western Canada, I love watching this channel and Secret Santa in particular. God bless "Secret Santa" and all the people this great program helps. 🙏
Hello! You are probably located closer to Idaho than I am here in Texas. I, just as you, love watching Secret Santa every year. Seeing people get gifts to help them out is great to see. Merry Christmas to you.
@@ms.cellaneous7458 ---
How nice of you to send me a comment! I live in the province of British Columbia -- which, georgraphically speaking, is adjacent to your state of Washington. When it comes to forests and seascapes, the Pacific Northwest is quite beautiful and second to none. I don't know Texas, but I'm certain it has a lot of beauty as well. I wish you and yours a wonderful Holiday Season and a prosperous and healthy 2023. 🎄🤗
@@melstiller8561 🤗❤
@@ms.cellaneous7458 --
Ditto 💕
I'm in Nairobi Kenya and I love what secret santa is doing
As a single mom of two, I feel her emotions. The struggle is real and, at times, I worked three jobs just to provide for my children.
Thank you Secret Santa for helping this family.
She looks way too young to have a 23 year old and another 7 kids! She was obviously in need of help and so thankful for it. This will be a very special Christmas for her family. Thank you, Secret Santa and all of your helpers for a special blessing this morning.
In this dark world these videos are a sliver of hope for me and the future of this nation
Wow! This one had me crying with joy! She is so thankful and with such a large family they can all travel together in one car! ❤️🙏
Now that is how you change someones life almost..... she went to work as a Mom of 8, like every other day, now a new Mini van, heat for winter and food and gifts all sorted for Xmas.... incredible... I am sure she will have a sleepless night processing it all...... wonderful.
What an amazing mom!
I could not cry more, or be more happy watching this, even if the gifts were MINE!
Secret Santa, you give us ALL so much JOY!
God bless secret Santa!! Deserving mom, she is so young looking. Love to her
Secret Santa Love you for precious work and Love from India 🇮🇳
Thank you Secret Santa and Nate. The world needs more of this. Prayers to everyone!
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 keep your ridiculous comments but to yourself this sounds like a jealous person
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 - That's very judgmental of you. How do you know they don't have jobs? You also have no idea why she's a single mother. The point is, it's none of your business! Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukkah to everyone.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099I don’t know why it’s any of your business or you’re so hateful but I truly hope your life gets better! A happy person doesn’t act like that.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 Merry Christmas Sufian! Be a better person in 2023
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 , I agree with you. And I'm sure I'll be getting hate for it. Why Secret Santa gave here so much because she popped out eight kids is baffling to me. If she was widowed, Nate usually mentions it. Social security gives children assistance. If not widowed, where's the child support? There are so many people that received less that needed more. It's his money, but something doesn't add up here.
ON behalf of all LORRAINEs around the world, thank you Secret Santa!!!!! Best wishes for a happy Christmas.
What a blessing ! May I just add Mom, doesn't look old enough to have grown children ?! Looks like she did a fantastic job on raising her beautiful family.
Thank you Secret Santa for assisting Lorraine and her family xx
A very deserving family. Thank you Secret Santa!
In your opinion, why do they deserve it? Serious question.
AUNT LORRAINE!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS THIS IS AMAZING!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! Sending love from The eastern fam!!!
Thank you Secret Santa. She needed that vehicle.
There is still some humanity in this world. God bless secret Santa.
I just can't think of any more thoughtful gifts than what Secret Santa gives. AMAZING stories.
Wow 8 kids. Shows you that she loves kids with 8 and working with kids too. Lorraine is well deserving of all of this. It's so wonderful to see someone's life change in a blink of an eye and of course I just cry immensely because I love a very happy ending. It shows her character also by a kid going to mission with the church. Just so good.
I don't know why but this clip has reminded me of a program named 'Eight is Enough' we used to watch in the 80's. May God bless Secret Santa and the positive things he is doing to families.
She doesn’t look old enough to have 8 kids, at which 2 were leaving the home!! God bless her & her beautiful babies. A very Merry Christmas to her!!
I sure wish other multi millionaires would do this in other parts of the country. This is such a neat thing you are doing - because you are giving to people who normally never get any handouts - they are truly grateful! And I always cry when I see these!
No need to be a millionaire to give to others. If you don't give it when you have a little, you will never get it when you have a lot.
Great Looking Family. This Video brought Tears to a Grown Man’s Eyes. WOW, what a Great Christmas Miracle for this Well Deserving Family. 👍🙏
I don't know who you are, Secret Santa, but you do so much good and bring so much happiness. Merry Christmas to you, Secret Santa.
I knew I recognized her! She is a kind sweet lady.
You can't tell me this woman has college age children?? Her real blessing is looking so young even with all of life's stresses as a single Mom. Much love to her!
Right? She looks 30
@@tomaszwyszkowski2253 no kidding.! She must have really good genes.
@@tomaszwyszkowski2253 No she looks in her 40's.
@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122 - I thought she looked very young too. She has a beautiful family.
Look at the circles under her eyes. She need this. So happy 😊
Thank you secret Santa for bringing joy and happiness to all who you have touched this Christmas season.
So many struggling single moms. So wonderful they are getting help!
Two things: One, she's very gorgeous. Two, she's raising 8 kids on her own. I truly don't know how she does it. God bless this woman because I'd be amazed just standing next to her and seeing her raise her 8 kids. That alone of itself is just incredible. Thank god she received these gifts because she truly deserves them.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 She's religious, and a lot of these religions expect the women to be broodmares.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099 - Are you jealous? You have no idea what has happened in her life. In any case, she has a beautiful family.
@@sufianmrpleasesufiyankhan1099why are you commenting this on so many people’s comments. They’re out here spreading love and you’re spreading hate. That says a lot about you.
@@debfox It's spam. I reported all of the comments. And the ones that feel like harassment.
@@lottasunshine1325it is obvious what happened
Good things happen to good people.
I really do not know how Nate can keep from crying helping people out through the secret santa.
a biiiiig hug for Secret Santa with his generosity thank you bravo
😭😭😭 I'm a mother of 6 and I can't fathom doing it on my own. Sending hugs and prayers to this beautiful momma and her adorable children.
With a wonderful state you live in even though there's snow out there I want to live in a community like you guys live in open Community like there's not too many of these communities available I live in a small community but they don't do anything for the people who are suffering in their community. God bless you all and God bless all the secret Santa's out there
Kinda wish we had snow at Christmas but I'm in Australia. I love these videos. Such deserving people getting gifts
I'm in Australia too, but I got to have three white Christmas' when I was younger. Can't beat them!
I’m from Australia too…I would LOVE to have a white Christmas…it would really feel like Christmas even more so, than the heat we usually have.
@@shaz8486 I prefer the heat of summer Xmas. Can't get used to winter and snow at Xmas even after 30 yrs. Wanna swap?
@@tewaewae yes ! I would Love to, we have a pool and aircon, but I would love to have a white cold snow Christmas 🎅🏻 🎄❄️❄️❄️
To be able to change someone's life in a moment - how wonderful. And what a beautiful family.
Secret Santa just keeps getting better and better❤️
Takes quite the lady to raise 8 children let alone by herself. Thank you Secret Santa
It is so nice that there are some people who are financially secure that choose to help strangers that are less fortunate than themselves , the financial help that they are willing and able to give is so very much appreciated by the people that it’s given to 🤗 secret Santa is awesome ………. Merry Christmas secret Santa from North London England happy holidays everyone Peace ❤
Awesome Charity workers, Godly love never fail
We are living in cold world where families are forgotten. God bless this family.
Wow a mother of 8 and looks as if she one of the children... What a lovely family that deserves Secret Santa to touch their lives with the greatest Hoilday ...❤️💚Merry Ghristmas ❤️💚❤️💚❤️💚To All this is what love is all about ❤️💚
This lady is so humble and so grateful, an inspiration to all!
Sweet! Merry Christmas 🥰❤️🎉
So wonderful to see these videos! God Bless Secret Santa!
If someone told me she was 20 I'd believe them!
Thank you Secret Santa!
Thank you for continuing the true spirit of Christmas and giving through St. Nicholas.
Nate Eaton and his people are amazing! Thank you secret Santa!!!!!
That dang guy is back in my house chopping onions again!
Let us all wipe our tears away and rejoice!
Thank you secret Santa and East Idaho News for the amazing, wonderful works! Merry Christmas! 🌟🎆🕯✨
Awesome! My Monday starts out with another wonderful Secret Santa video from East Idaho News! 🇬🇷 ❄ ☃ 🎄
Isn't it amazing how much the wealthy can do for those in need? A little kind goes a long, long way.
She is truly deserving of this. Secret Santa you made this a special Christmas for them.
that brought tears to my eyes, one woman raising 8 kids...dang.
Oh my goodness such a young, single Mom of 8 children! How deserving she is. Bless her heart. 🎄❤️🎄
She is not that young, she has a 22 year old down to a 2 year old.
Secret Santa, you are the BEST. And Nate and crew do such a great job of pulling it all together so we, the audience, get to share in the joy. A great gift to us all.
No way she's old enough to have a 23 year old! She looks like grace walking.
Wow, all those kids and yet she is so sweet and thankful. Thanks again Secret Santa. You ROCK!!
WOW!! Secret Santa is AWESOME!!
Love you guys Nate and his team and Mr Santa you are just amazing, take care of yourself well. We need you to live forever and keep blessing neighborhoods.
Pardon me? It could be a Mrs. Santa... you never know!
@@loveforeignaccents they’ve said many times that Secret Santa is a man.
@@ktps1527 Must have missed that.
I'm so happy for her! She needs a that. It must be hard to raise eight kids o
all alone.
Part of creating a family is the ability to financially support your family. A helper at Head Start schools isn't paid that much, either. Why is she all alone? With a four year old the youngest? Hopefully, she knew what she was going when having these children.
Bless u secrets Santa you make the world a better place❤🎉
OMG ....a Beautiful woman is a single mother ? Wish you all the best , young Lady !
This just never gets old!
I Love her. You can feel her kind heart❤️
What a beautiful family, may God continue to bless them.
It’s nice to see hard working people get something for a change.
Congats Lorraine! And thank you Santa, such a great faceless person with a kind heart!
That was so nice of Santa and she will love her Honda.
So thrilled for this mother and her children. It is difficult being a single parent. Especially to eight children. God bless her and those beautiful children. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and team.
I wish we've a secret Santa here. Keep up the good work. It melts my heart to see people so happy.
Well this had me bawling. What a beautiful family.
Secret santa, you made that family's week! Thanks for another happy cry.
Whoever you are that donated those funds, your amazing and thank you for what you did for all those people. Have a fantastic Christmas!
Wow what an amazing story Bless this family so much Your amazing too Secret Santa
I look forward to these videos every year during the holidays. Truly inspiring. I would like to thank the secret Santa as well! What a wonderful and giving soul you are! The world is so blessed to have you in it. Merry Christmas!!
So, so , happy for her. Santa did come to town, it couldn't of happened to a more deserving beautiful family. What a difference you have made in their lives secret Santa, life will be so much easier less stressful. For them secret Santa, what a wonderful holiday they will enjoy thanks to you Secret Santa. My heart is overflowing with love for you secret Santa. I can just visualizes how much enjoyment the family is going to receive from your wonderful gifts. Thank you secret Santa all your wonderful helpers I love them also, fills my heart with joy.
I barely survived raising one son. Can’t fathom how she does it!
First off I'm so happy for her, what a huge blessing! But honestly it's amazing how young and healthy she looks! If I saw her out in public I'd literally not even think she was 30. Lol Thank you secret Santa! You changed this woman's life!!
So happy for her she looks too young to have all those kids beautiful family
Somehow I get the feeling Secret Santa is getting more pleasure out of this then the receivers of his generosity
I always love when they share the thank you note at the end of the video.
Also what a lovely family photo at the end.