Wheelchair-bound father of 6 hurt in explosion receives surprise of a lifetime from Secret Santa
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- The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy this holiday season helping a local man gift $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho. Secret Santa is a real person who wants to remain anonymous and hopes to bless as many individuals in our community as he can.
Dallas Christensen, a Rigby father of six, was in a terrible welding accident in March while helping a friend do some repairs. A large tank exploded and resulted in Dallas breaking his femur while shattering his tibia and fibula.
He went into emergency surgery and the femur was repaired. But Dallas has experienced multiple complications over the past nine months and has needed 13 surgeries.
Dallas works as a lineman and has been out of work for months because he is still wheelchair-bound.
While they are dealing with this trial, Becci has been working two jobs to try and support the family. She continues to donate her time and talents to her church, children's school and extracurricular activities.
Their son Marshall has been serving a mission in California but a few weeks ago, he was playing football and ended up breaking his leg. He was flown home for surgery and recovery.
The Christensens have a lot of medical appointments in Utah for Dallas and they do not have a reliable vehicle.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News team to visit Dallas, Becci and his kids with an early Christmas gift. Watch the video above to see the surprise! - บันเทิง
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Secret Santa, I wonder if you realize how many people you are impacting that merely watch these videos. I view one each night this time of year before going to bed. It erases any negativity from the day and is a beautiful reminder of the love and kindness we want and need in this world.
Well said
I cant find better words than this, Secret Santa is a blessing. Greetings from Norway
Amen to that. and hello from Charleston S.C
Very true, his gifts to others are a gift to us all.
Thankyou Secret Santa for All the blessing you give .
This man that had his leg broken and burnt is my sister-in-law's dad. Me and my family have known if him decades and all he has ever done is help others. That is what he was doing when the gas tank exploded. I'm very happy that others are returning the favor.
❤
he seems like an amazing guy! I'm so glad he could be helped!
I am glad this family got that help they were having a rough year so I hope life gets better for them.
Such a wonderful family and very we deserved
There isn't a man better fit for this job than Nate. He's just comes off as so genuine and caring and you can tell he's a genuinely good person. You're the man, Nate. And Secret Santa was sent by God. Merry Christmas
Well done everybody East Idaho news
He is perfect for this and does such an amazing job.
Nat is amazing! He keeps his composure through all this.
Well said
Wow. This one hit me hard. When the daughter said “it’s beautiful dad” there was no stopping the tears
Same, friend. Same.
Same .. tears tears and more tears ...
And the Dad's sign language 'thank you.' Awwwwww.
Same. 😭
I used to asked myself, why do I always cry over these things?.. Then I realised that It's because it's beautiful to see.
Me, first thing in the morning: "Let's watch some secret Santa episodes!"
Me, 5 minutes later, trying not to cry: "Why do I keep doing this to myself?!"
Every year I relearn that I have to watch them BEFORE putting on my makeup. :)
I was so touched by the letter. What a blessing to have some weight lifted off of his shoulders. Thank you secret Santa.
What's it like to go from driving an unreliable pile of junk to having a brand-new vehicle that is under warranty? It's greatness. Absolute GREATNESS. Such astonishing, profound, LIFE-CHANGING generosity! "Secret Santa," may Almighty God bless and keep you and yours!
AMEN to that! Most of us have been there and know with certainty what a blessing this is. Secret Santa knows just what and how much is needed by each person.
It really is. My wife and I worked hard, are fortunate, and we just replaced an old vehicle for her first new car in her life. Best feeling ever seeing her get it
@@carramrod8232 Congratulations! Glad for the both of you!
@@flatwater5 thank you and Merry Christmas
I love that he signs “thank you” as he is saying it. So deserving❤️
Me too, loved him immediately because he was signing. Thoughtful and kind human, proud and loving.
I really love his 'thank you' to Secret Santa, and also the message that he sent after the visit. One realises that he's humbly and gratefully accepting the gifts because he knows they're needed.
Good Lord... hopefully this latest surgery is the last surgery he will be needing, and that he will be "good as new" in no time!
🙏
You can’t lift everything that people go through but you can lift financial stress. This family is filled with gratitude and I’m glad they’ll have a safe way to travel. Car problems can be super stressful. Lifting the financial burden a bit will have a long lasting effect on them and they won’t ever forget, nor will their children! Secret Santa has been the answer to so many prayers!
I’d say you are correct! sometimes money can help it’s not always the root of all evil when it’s used in this way
@@brenne8030 Amen.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@TheSharron yeah … unfortunately I’m getting yelled at on. other people’s comments. I don’t think there’s much humanity left in this crazy crazy world. But I’m still very thankful for these people in these videos because it has helped me be a better person !
thumbs up👍🏼. 🤗
@@brenne8030 Ignore those twits.Most of them are living in mommy’s basement!
I can't watch too many of these because I cry for each & use a lot of tissue through them. This is a wonderful thing!
Me too!
@@georgiaamanatides4207 .. Every video I cry and cry ..
Im in New Zealand and wish we had a Secret Santa to do things for people who have put their lives before others even in Tragic circumstances. I love Secret Santa.
I'm a kiwi.totally agree.merry xmas wen it comes.😊
Merry Christmas! ✨🎄
We are fortunate to live in countries where the government provides considerable support, Medicare etc
I'd hate to be sick in the USA
@@kangaroo717 It’s heartbreaking and only getting worse. The U.S. appears to want their citizens to be sick and weak. I wonder why. 🙏🏻
@@KatKrueger the people of the USA have a big voice They need to lobby the government
Look after your own America!!
What I hardly see mentioned is how many people in this area of Idaho have these incredible stories. Nate and the team have been doing these videos for years and every year it's more and more people and families needing help for one reason or another. Think about how many people in the World are struggling if there are soo many in this one area. God bless Secret Santa and Nate and his elves for bringing such joy to soo many lives.
I think these stories are everywhere, they just go looking in Idaho.
It's all over the USA just he helps in Idaho. I see so many people who are desperate.
When the daughter said, “ it’s beautiful dad “, I burst into tears, there was love in the way she said it ! I would also like to say ,what a lovely family! Merry Christmas too all from the UK ❤️ xx
I appreciate that they let this good man tell his story. Such a lovely family.
I agree. They seem like such lovely, kind people. When the dad got emotional, I got teary eyed too. Wishing him a speedy recovery and blessings for his family.
All these folks, including crew, Secret Santa and the family: are Miracles of God’s Love.
Nate, you are not only the #1 journalist and newscaster on Earth, but, I believe, the best one possible to be Secret Santa's helper, spreading Christ's love by giving this wonderful person behind the Secret Santa name. You have such a kind and easy way of relating to others, no matter who they are. You make East Idaho News Secret Santa the most happy and joyful program ever to watch (during the holidays or any time during the year). Thank you.
Indeed👌🏻👨🏼
I don't live in Idaho but Nate is my favorite newscaster. Whether it's following the current madness or Secret Santa deliveries...he's just great at this job because he is so genuine, real and kind.
He treats people with the upmost care and gentleness. I really love Nate Eaton.
@@pinkiesvlogs2 And instead of interrupting people for stupid interview questions he actually lets them tell their story!
@@Bacardidaim yes! I agree! He's just good at it.
So glad he survived that horrible accident! God bless this family, and I hope Dallas recovers quickly!
Amen!!
Amen🙏
"What the crap?" A new favorite saying.
What A Great family. How humble and greatful they are. One of the beautiful letter to SS.
yup, i noticed too how the mom kept mentioning the word "blessing". such positivity
Hi, I’m watching in Canada. My heart is broken as I watch this. I’m sitting in a hospital room with my mom who is not doing well. The stress of that & hearing my dad cry has kept my mood in a sad place.
I want to say Thank you to Secret Santa for helping all these people. Through these clips I can feel my heart warm. God Bless all these folks & Secret Santa 😍
I was just watching this amazing expression of kindness again and I was looking through the comments and yours caught my eye. I know it shows that it has been a year since you posted this comment but I felt like I needed to respond. I am praying for your mother and your father too. I pray that you will be comforted too. Thank you for your kind words during this very difficult time in your life. Your kindness during your difficult time fills my heart to overflow.
I can tell, this man is really a good responsible father. God bless him...
Nate and East Idaho News, please, please, please keep in touch with Dallas and update us on how things work out for him.
such a well deserving family. praying for healing his leg fully
secret santa? IS THAT YOU?
@@glennquagmire34 🤨
I was doing good with not crying this time, but for some reason when Dallas didn’t just speak “Thank you” but signed it too, I broke. I’m so glad this family has been blessed and I’ll keep them in my prayers for a full recovery. 💜
One of the best Secret Santa reports...ever, and the heart of this family was impressive and gratefully expressed! Thank you!
Praying for Dallas and his son to be healed and so glad for Secret Santa’s gifts to this family in this time of need. It is so uplifting to my spirit to see such compassion and caring for all the people given the gifts.
It makes one's heart content❤😊
Such a quiet humble gentleman. Praying God heals your 🦵 leg. Blessings to you and your family❤️❤️
I never get tired of these. Karma will treat you kindly Secret Santa. Cheers from North Queensland 👍
Loved how he signed “Thank you”. Makes me wonder if there is someone in his family that is deaf. Bless this family. They needed this in their lives.
I've noticed the overwhelming response in these videos is "Oh my gosh". THAT to me shows a community of faith. And God takes care of his flock. God continue to bless this community. Merry Christmas all!
Amen to that God bless Secret Santa he's just very amazing such a blessing to many families Merry Christmas to you and your family
I moved to eastern Idaho right before high school and lived there for three years (and have spent very little time there since moving away). The area is heavily Christian, with the largest group being the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I remember that church attendance among other Christian faiths there was also higher than what I saw in the other areas I Iived (northern Idaho and central Washington) before that.
I love how all the recipients of cars, never know how to open key. This shows, how much they needed the car, and how old thier car must have been. There was a teacher last week, who had 1980s car. Even I have a manual car, never know how to use these kinda car.
All the people that Secret Santa has blessed this year are all deserving, but I got to tell you....so far......this one's my favorite.
Agreed!
I agree!
This one really touched my heart. They all do, but I’m extra happy for Dallas and his family. ❤️🙏🏻
My mother was from Idaho. I used to spend every summer in Nampa and Caldwell. Wonderful solid people who are the salt of the earth. I used to love the Snake River Stampede parade and rodeo.
Hi from Nampa Idaho
@@sylviarivas741 Hi Sylvia. All the best to you and the people of Nampa!
Nate, I'd like to say what a pleasure it is to hear a reporter use the wordls "God Bless you.". It gives us hope for our nation.
You could tell watching these people the weight of the world had been lifted off their shoulders and the father writing that letter afterwards has brought tears to my eyes. Once again it helps you to remember how lucky and blessed we all are and that Jesus loves us ❤️
Wow! He was sooooo lucky not to have been killed! I love secret santa and all that he does 🥰
This one made my heart melt.
I LOVE the extended footage!
My father lost his entire business back a few years ago on Halloween. It was his father's shop before him... And he was also welding on a gas tank. (He is okay and thankfully he wasn't physically injured- besides some minor burns) but It can be very dangerous.
I'm so thankful this man is doing ok and what a blessing this was, from Secret Santa, to him and his family! Can't wait to see the race next year!
What a lovely man and his family. Best wishes from England.
You cant protect yourself against all eventualities that might happen. Workplace accidents is a part of life. I will send my outmost thoughts to him that he doesnt get a stafinfection in the future. So his leg can heal. All the best in 2022 to this family.
The Joy of the Lord fills that house! This family has such a positive and grateful attitude it is a joy to watch them as they share their experiences. They are so thankful for everything that happens! May they continue to have God’s blessing and protection in this coming year. I wish I was there friend; they have a Wonderful Spirit within them!!! Merry Christmas!!
This was 13 minutes well spent for me. Good luck in your recovery!!
7:32 that gesture reveal a lot...
I love families like this one. So does our Father who continues to bless them.
Secret Santa, thank you for blessing this family. I don't sleep well and wake up often... but right now each night I am blessed with these videos. You are saving many families, one at a time.
What a beautiful family. The way dad just instinctively signed "Thank You" as he said it, really touched me. I think I am going to adopt that practice, as I've been learning ASL in my spare time.
Thank you Nate, East Idaho News and Secret Santa what a blessing for a much needed gift for a wonderful family.
The letter from Dallas at the end was especially heartwarming! Godspeed in you and your sons’ recovery and God Bless you Secret Santa!
🙏🏻❤️🎅🏻
Wishing Dallas and his son all the best with recovery, so deserving
This was my favorite one. Nate is the luckiest. Dallas' message at the end when he mentioned how his children and grandchildren would never forget...that says it all. Our future needs this.
I really love when they can sit and visit with the people. It's so nice to get to know these people and their amazing personalities.
I love the positivity this man has. I have faith that he will be stronger than ever once he is healed. Merry Christmas to this family, from mine and myself in Indiana. Stay safe, stay blessed.
Secret Santa really does make life a little easier for these lovely people. Hope Dallas continues to make a good recovery. 🐥🏴
Becky: "We service it then we pray and the van has been a blessing."
God: "Hold on daughter, I hear your prayers. So let me give you a new car...paid." 🙏❤😪🙏❤😪
What an awesome God we serve. ❤❤❤❤
What a tear jerking story! 😭
I hope he heals quickly!! Merry Christmas to them, another great secret Santa video!! What a sweet & deserving family 🥰🥰♥️💚🎅🏼🧑🏻🎄🎄🎁
God bless this family, and heal the two men. The father's reaction got me
Oh my God what a lovely story!! You take good care of yourself, Mr Christensen, you and your wife are blessed with God's love! Merry Christmas!
These videos are always amazing
Sending prayers from Jerusalem to Dallas for a swift, and complete recovery.
Gifting Dallas and this beautiful family a car preserves their dignity. Precious. Thank you, Secret Santa, and East Idaho News.
I so want to see that race. What a strong family. Thanks Secret Santa.
This family is blessed by the Lord. They deserve everything they got and we can be assured that they will pay it forward.
What a miracle he is alive!! Thank you secret Santa!!
What a beautiful family. They are all so sweet. How amazing he knew what to do to save his leg and life. I am praying this is the last surgery and the Dad heals great. Plus I am praying for the Son to heal quickly. Kind of sad to come home 3 weeks early but it sounds like he served honorably. I loved getting to know this family. I love how the Dad started tearing up about the car. He did try not to. LOL. Merry Christmas and love to the East Idaho News team.
"A neeeew caaaarrrr" Who ever said that is a true comedian with amazing timing!!
Another amazing video. Thankyou.
Every year, Nate and his crew and, of course, Secret Santa make me cry like a baby. This renews my faith in humanity. I love you Nate!
Everyone who receive the secret santa are well deserving people. I am glad they do their research and they are reaching out to kind lovely people who deserve a break.
Wow! What an ordeal! I’m in awe of the perfect timing, they truly needed the new car.
Oh my goodness. I always cry. But this time. I ugly cried. What a lovely man. You picked an amazing family Santa. Someday, I hope i can be a Santa like this too ❤️💞
Such a humble gentleman he was so greatfull and his reply to santa was beautifull god bless you nate and your crew for bringing such joy to a lovley family
The kindness in this community isn’t something we see very often. The secret Santa is a very blessed individual.
What a sweet family...way to go again Santa!!!
“You’re already kind of broken.” Savage, Nate! Hahaha
Two reveals in one episode! 😭😭🙏🙏💕
What an amazing family❤️
Blessings to this family.
Best one yet. Just love these and the love that is shared with each one.
What a SWEET man !! May god continue to bless this family !! Thanks Secret Santa for helping all of these deserving families !! Your acts of kindness will allways be remembered and deeply appreciated !! Merry Christmas !! 🎅
Aww how sweet. Love secret Santa videos. But what a horrible accident. Wow 😕
It is SO nice to see no masks and hugs going around again. We are human beings, we need physical interactions with one another and we need to see the smiles on other people’s faces.
Amen!
"Oh, my word!" and "What the crap!" Hearing those colloquialisms in that Idahoan accent makes me smile.
What a gracios, humble and like he said, stoic man. He only thinks positive and deserves every moment of this. What a beautiful family.
Give that poor man a blanket!😂
These Secret Santa stories are the only presents I need. How wonderful it is to see so many lives made better by the generosity of one person.
God was watching over this man and his family! Thank-you for choosing them to help!!!
I love these stories . It warms my heart and makes me forget about my troubles . And reminds me how blessed I am to have what I have .
What a sweet and wonderful family!!! I wish I could meet them. One of the best secret Santa videos so far this year
Nate Eaton , my friend ... You have the second best job in the world . The best job is being the Secret Santa . You two have me ugly crying every time i watch these videos . I help others in small ways as i do not have millions to give but if i did , i would give and help others full time .
Thank you for Blessing this Beautiful Family❤️🙏🏻🥰
When he signed Thank You and had tears in his eyes, I lost it 💜 bless this family
Here's hoping for a strong and successful recovery.
i'm not crying, you're crying!!!
This is my favourite one so far. Just beautifully kind and genuine people deserving of these gifts. I hope Dallas feels better and heals well.
Beautiful note written by the dad. 🌸❤🌸❤🌸❤🌸Great deserving family! Thanks Secret Santa for giving me something to smile about, while I avoid the news. Too funny, they pray whenever they use their car…. Lol… I feel the same way w/ a 2010 vehicle. Lol.
How fortunate all the people who have been near this man are. He is one special human on God's Earth. I am so grateful.
It is awesome that there are such people around who are grateful for the blessings they receive, and share them with other families in need at this time of year, and make a difference in other people's lives. God bless them over and over for all the good they do and kindness they show others.
Dearest secret Santa i want to let you know i have been peeling onions on this story as well,much love from Australia