Widowed mother of 9, working as a school janitor, left speechless by amazing Secret Santa gift

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3 жыл бұрын

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 people as he can.
We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.
Yuko Shelton was born with a drive to improve everything around her no matter how hard her own life got. She was widowed a year and a half ago when her husband, Mark, died of a tumor.
Yuko learned to drive in order to take her husband to doctor appointments and has always put others' needs above her own. She moved to America from Japan, a country that she longs to see again, and is still learning English.
After her husband's death, Yuko was left with nine children with two teenage daughters still at home. Yuko works as a custodian at Inkom Elementary where she gives everything she has and takes nothing in return. Showing up to work and giving 100% every day is Yuko. She climbs under, over, and around just to wipe a table leg or pick a piece of trash up off the ground. Her body is in constant motion as she smiles down the halls, dusting art as she goes. Doing what may seem like a tiresome job, she makes it look effortless.
Outside of work, Yuko volunteers her time by teaching children about origami. After work, Yuko helps teachers lengthen legs on desks or rearrange classrooms simply because she gives everything she has to everyone she knows! Giving $5 to teachers for their birthdays brings tears to their eyes because they know that is her everything. Giving to others is Yuko's legacy.
She brightens everyone's day and is a bright ray of sunshine.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to visit Yuko and present her with an early Christmas gift. Watch the video to see the surprise at Inkom Elementary.

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@Crackity_Jones. 3 жыл бұрын

When a widow is still crippled by medical payments a couple years after her husbands death, theres something seriously wrong with the system.

@krappykro 3 жыл бұрын

I Agreed. I'm lucky to be born in right country where we don't have to have medical depts. Our medical need is payed by taxes. If you got cancer, broke a leg you don't have to pay 1000 of dollars. It's free, thanks to our system. More countries should follow the same example when it comes to medical care.

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

Whats wrong is people continuing to have children they cannot afford and sticking somebody else with the bill...

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe she should have invested in life insurance and condoms...

@CrickBritt 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob I find happiness knowing how unhappy of a person you must be to write these comments. #notsorry

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

@@Trump-le-moribond Not a rebuttal, speaks volumes.

@nicky8122 3 жыл бұрын

When she started thanking them for the gifts before she even opens them. Humble. I like her.

@bgrmersonsmith2380 3 жыл бұрын

She's so humble, gracious, and adorable.

@alomafraser7471 3 жыл бұрын

Happy for her she humble

@Sahadi420 3 жыл бұрын

you beat me to it......LOL 4:51 Nate's ready for her to pass out.....he has his hand out protecting her back!!! LOL

@writeonwoman 3 жыл бұрын

I am in tears, so touching 😢💘

@shanedaviau5976 3 жыл бұрын

I know didn't even care about what's inside. Best one I've seen on these.thier all good this sticks out more

@NS-lx4hx 3 жыл бұрын

She deserves so much...She is still paying her husbands medical debt even though he died a year ago.😭

@sabine3769 3 жыл бұрын

Its a crime that widows or anyone left is responsible for a death debt. Its outrageous. In death it should be wiped off. No survivor can make those medical payments without suffering severe pain themselves

@alienandroid2012 3 жыл бұрын

Only in the USA. Where the rich get richer and the working class pays the bill

@luvvision 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely terrible.

@jamestaylor6053 3 жыл бұрын

Working with Nate, we should set up a GoFundMe page to pay off her husband's medical debt. I can't imagine anyone with a custodian job can take care of a family of 9 children.

@DMEseter 3 жыл бұрын

@@alienandroid2012 that’s right this should even be a thing

@cybergeek2106 3 жыл бұрын

She didnt even look at the amount of the check, HUMBLE

@arnoldjiron4469 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo Sweet! teachers im sure will get a bonus from her cuz thats how she is ❤ May God Bless her n family!❤

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

So how many more children will she have now when people pay her for such evil decisions?

@CrickBritt 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob troll, stop telling everyone how clearly sad you are

@cassie3028 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob ... selfish hooman

@glamsky3257 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob you are a poor misserable little man.

@pattylindquist8028 3 жыл бұрын

Being Japanese, she is reserved and polite, but make no mistake, she is extremely moved by the generosity- her quiet response is one of such magnitude she can’t respond. Thank you Santa whoever you are.

@jamestaylor6053 3 жыл бұрын

That's EXACTLY how I felt when I watching the video!

@cassie3028 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamestaylor6053 same

@himmel2436 3 жыл бұрын

true..

@blahblahbleh3178 3 жыл бұрын

I took Japanese classes as a kid and all i could think was "as happy and appreciative she is of this, she is HATING the attention" 😂 im soooooooo happy for her ❤

@richardishida6463 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and blessing this individual with your goodness and loving actions. God bless...

@benjaminamundson2766 3 жыл бұрын

The $5 gifts to teachers on their birthdays absolutely broke me. Just shows her incredibly kind and caring heart

@rstone7727 3 жыл бұрын

This Secret Santa is an Angel on Earth. Doing what every wealthy person should be doing. God Bless this person.

@ajvandekerkhof9626 3 жыл бұрын

Why wealthy, everybody can do it...

@taashaa7806 3 жыл бұрын

your likes wass 79 i done up to 80 :)

@taashaa7806 3 жыл бұрын

oppsss sorrii 90 🙈

@Burt_Sampson 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure the network owner is secret Santa

@tamlynn786 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajvandekerkhof9626 sure! everyone can go hand out $10,000 checks and brand new cars. Because we all have it like that right? 🙄 The point is whoever this is, doesn’t have to do it but they give generously.

@jmr9735 3 жыл бұрын

She is just too precious for words. I'm so glad someone submitted her name and story.

@cathieludemann5879 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite Secret Santa story!

@MusicforMe123 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone knows that whatever you give her goes right back into the community. Whoever is Secret Santa, thank you for all that you do, it's people like you that make this world a better place for all.

@hagamapama 3 жыл бұрын

I hope she at least spends some o that money to go visit her family in Japan. She probably will put it all to her debts because her culture abhors debt, but I do hope she sets aside a little to go see her loved ones in her home country too.

@texasgina 3 жыл бұрын

Amen I agree with both of your comments

@alexandersupertramp7353 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, with both of you

@dulcehajjar5826 3 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭OF JOY FOR HER !!!!

@lynnecarnivale5085 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful comment! I agree. God bless her, her family and YOU! Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

@johneBGood 3 жыл бұрын

The Asian cultures are in many ways so beautiful. This lady has not had it easy, 9 children, widowed and still, her heart shows such a strong and kind spirit. Very deserving, thank you Secret Santa

@user-dy2xu3uv8k 3 жыл бұрын

Can we agree that she made her life harder than it needed to be by having 9 children with a low income job. 0 sense of responsibility. What a bad message to send. Just have kids you can't afford and someone will always be there to bail you out. Getting government housing, food, AND $/child every month for making poor life decisions....yeah I love the USA.

@johneBGood 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-dy2xu3uv8k No, I can not agree with you. I do not know her whole story. What was her husband´s job and so many other questions are unanswered? I find it difficult to judge anyone, especially if I have not walked in their shoes.

3 жыл бұрын

@@johneBGood Very true. In context of today's hyper-charged political environment, hard work and consistency transcends race, social status and ideology. Immigrant asian households build upon foundation of education and hard work to achieve their goals; nothing is taken for granted.

@user-dy2xu3uv8k 3 жыл бұрын

@@johneBGood There needs to be some level of accountability for having 9 children. If her husband had a level of income to support 9 children than his life insurance/ pension from his great job would have been more than enough to take care of her and the kids. If not, then they were clearly not able to have/care for that many children. Then, the only way to support that family is to get money from the government. If that is the case then they are on so much assisted living (9 kids worth) than there is no struggle for money. The average aide, per kid, is $600 here in New York. Could you imagine her getting $5400/month just for having kids she can't afford. On top of that, working a low paying job allows her to make just under the amount needed to opt her out of many aide programs. Further allowing her to collect money from the government (on top of the money she gets from the kids), just for her own aide. I understand the concept of walking a mile in her shoes but when do we hold her accountable? I still don't agree that rewarding someone for poor planning and preparation in life; especially when it comes to having excessive amounts of children, is something that should be glorified. What I'm saying about their financial circumstances is common sense.

@johneBGood 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-dy2xu3uv8k I agree to disagree. It would seem that you are looking at this as just an American. In many of the Asian countries, birth control is taboo. Also, the teachings of the Catholic Church in these countries about the pill and condoms tell a very false story and so the people are afraid of any form of birth control. Keep smiling

@gunnerj480 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody else just watching a bunch of these and getting their shirt sleeves all wet?

@rotisserieprotocol3582 3 жыл бұрын

My left sleeve is actually out of room to wipe away tears/ snot at this point.

@kirmizitashuseyin8839 3 жыл бұрын

Yes... i don't have any tissues at Home anymore

@veronicatorres8176 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@dc4040 3 жыл бұрын

Yes i figured i was only one with wet eyes smiling big!

@sachornabrissett2098 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely me

@bockwalla 3 жыл бұрын

She is the first person I have seen say thank you before they even opened the box.

@DrFlippin 3 жыл бұрын

IKR? I bet she was expecting a $5 or $10 bill (because its such a large amount to her, and what she gives to her co-workers on their Birthdays).

@rooftopvoter3015 2 жыл бұрын

Japanese culture

@prajaktajoshi6280 2 жыл бұрын

There is another guy who thanked and asked news crews name before opening gift box. Great people

@ashiba4024 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Japan and Japanese usually don't complain, just get on with it and many work right into their 90's not unusual they don't think about retiring. Seeing this woman, and for her to shed a tear is a big thing because Japanese are taught not to show emotion from a young age. Maybe many of you did not understand her English, however, she said that there were medical bills still to be paid from her husband's illness and that she was working to pay off.

@Drexxaal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u!

@ashiba4024 3 жыл бұрын

@@Drexxaal , no worries, as a Canadian living in Japan would not have understood her English and or what that tear meant had I not lived here for so many years.

@Mindcroscope 3 жыл бұрын

9 of her own kids? I guess some of them are her stepchildren.

@ashiba4024 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mindcroscope , she could have had twins and triplets, who knows. My friend has 9 brothers and 4 sisters out of this brood 2 sets of twins all by the same mother and father. Saw on You Tube today a British couple have 21 biological kids...so never judge or assume.

@Mindcroscope 3 жыл бұрын

@@ashiba4024 ... Thanks for the info and description.

@happybeingme4622 3 жыл бұрын

So humble and kind. Already thanking someone for the gift before she even opened it. Very deserving and hard working lady. Thank you Secret Santa for sharing your blessings. Nate you have the best job and no one could do it better than you.

@JosePerez-pj1qb 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly my thought this is the 1st time I see someone thanking someone without even seeing the gift

@mrs_pinkmist 3 жыл бұрын

its always people who dont think they do anything special...who are really the ppl who do the most for everyone else

@rubytuesday7005 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, she is so deserving, and so sweet, and Nate, this is your calling. I couldn't stop crying.

@mrsjokerstout 3 жыл бұрын

Thanking before opening is actually a Japanese custom of thankfulness and humility. And anyone who works as hard and is as kind as her does deserve their karma to come back to them.

@PatricesProjects 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree.

@brucee6123 3 жыл бұрын

And the first thing she thinks to do is to thank the person who donated it, not to think of celebrating it for herself. Such humility and grace.

@QueenofSnarks 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first person I've seen saying thank you before she even opened the box. I know people get shocked and overwhelmed but sometimes I feel like they're not going to say thank you at all. This lady is obviously very kind and very humble and the way the teachers behind her reacted when they saw she got a check for $10K tells you all you need to know about her

@skadoosh3820 3 жыл бұрын

She gives $5 to teachers on their birthdays. I lost it, tears streaming down my face at 8am

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

Hows that when she is broke with 9 kids?

@patsielee7760 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob Most of her kids are grown. She still has two teenagers left at home.

@glamsky3257 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob Lol..you are a poor nasty little man.

@JR-uc1of 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob just because she is broke doesn’t mean she can’t give $5 brother. I’m sure she’d rather have the money but giving what you can goes a long way. Maybe one day you’ll understand

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

@@JR-uc1of Giving money that you don't have means you have to ask for it from someone else. Wheres the honor in that?

@johndreker1613 3 жыл бұрын

I truly believe that her reaction would have been the same if she was given two $25 gift cards and an East Idaho News keychain. You can just tell that she has a good heart and she's completely selfless.

@chessleyrichardson1075 3 жыл бұрын

I believe we as privileged Americans should weep with tears of joy as even as I am now when we're able to witness this kind of love to our fellow Americans. Amen.

@fire12731 3 жыл бұрын

So agree . She is amazing

@Arpege92 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! She's definitely a kind soul!

@billjenkins687 3 жыл бұрын

This is a common trait I have seen with Japanese people. It is one many of us could stand to learn to emulate, me included.

@tjvirginia1319 3 жыл бұрын

My heart is broken that 18 months after her husband's death, she is still paying medical bills. I would imagine if she applied for Hardship Assistance, she would qualify. I bet she doesn't want to ask for help. The hospital should see this and FORGIVE THE DAMN DEBT!!!

@jamestaylor6053 3 жыл бұрын

The hospital should forgive the debt because they make so much money.

@kaleikaiviolet 3 жыл бұрын

if they go to the hospital assistance page they base debt forgiveness of income, for her with 9 kids would likely be 100%forgiven.

@DrFlippin 3 жыл бұрын

No... the hospital will see this episode of secret Santa and expect her to sell that new car and put the money toward that inflated debt. Its ironic, ain't it? - "health CARE". All they care about is getting paid for something that people desperately need.

@andrewscappaticcio4547 3 жыл бұрын

I live in the United Kingdom . We don’t believe that people should be impoverished by having to pay for medical procedures or medication. We pay pay Health Insurance when we are working. When we get ill , or retire , we pay nothing . Here in Scotland, we do not pay for medicine at all . I find it unbelievable that in the richest in the world people can be saddled with huge bills for , basically , the right to live . No , I’m not a Communist, Socialist or Liberal ..... I am a human being who believes that we should help our fellow citizens in times of need .

@jordandthornburg 3 жыл бұрын

They can’t just cancel debts willy nilly. A go fund me could probably take care of it easily. Just like this secret Santa that is how these things get taken care of the best way and the most moral way. No stealing from anyone just pure generosity and love

@VioletJoy 3 жыл бұрын

It only took a minute for us to know exactly the type of person Yuko is - humble, generous, hard working, and appreciative. What a truly deserving woman. ❤

@kevinjones5560 3 жыл бұрын

So humble. Almost embarrassed that she’s getting all the attention.

@doratiscareno5856 3 жыл бұрын

Ya...well her fault Mother of 9 👎 ENOUGH SAID

@rachellebartschi1391 3 жыл бұрын

I got to this school and she deserves it!!

@Verity888 3 жыл бұрын

She’s from Pocatello, Idaho; she’s likely a Mormon so having NINE kids is actually the fault of the Mormon religion

@TampaJohn 3 жыл бұрын

@@Verity888 I doubt very highly she’s Mormon, or has even been in this country long enough to have had all 9 kids. With that being said, what’s the difference if she has 9 kids or 90? Not talking to you. I’m talking to the idiot who said it’s her fault for having 9 kids.

@hamptons1 3 жыл бұрын

Dora Tiscareno...the lady is working. Get yourself some humility and a heart 🙄

@avengernemesis7990 3 жыл бұрын

Act of kindness no matter how small is never wasted.. Australia

@maryannebrown2385 3 жыл бұрын

I really like that.

@KarmaKutie1 3 жыл бұрын

@ Avenger Nemesis: I couldn't agree more with you! My same feelings ... from Canada

@ginny1068 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Australia, from Canada...and yes, you are so right! :)

@avengernemesis7990 3 жыл бұрын

@@ginny1068 Hi my Canadian friend. I like being kind...whether in just saying hello to someone or helping someone in need. Hot day here in Adelaide 37c and luckily our mini lockdown finishes at midnight. Take care and stay safe Adelaide, Australia..🙂🙃

@avengernemesis7990 3 жыл бұрын

@@KarmaKutie1 Greetings from Adelaide, South Australia 🙂🙃

@celinefederici6951 7 ай бұрын

This brought tears to my eyes. A widow w 9 children working as a janitor in a foreign country and being so generous the teachers birthday gifts and helping them in the classroom. She deserves all and more. Maybe the teachers now thought to do a go fund me for her. Nine children on a janitors salary! Thank you Secret Santa. She obviously really needed the car.

@ThroughHisEyes444 3 жыл бұрын

Nine children and still giving and giving to all around her??? I only wish I could wrap my head around that kind of selflessness 😌 🙏🏻💖

@robertdavis2373 3 жыл бұрын

How is she giving?

@DrFlippin 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertdavis2373 Birthday gifts she gives to others in her school/workplace, comprised of $5 in an envelope. That part i the video brought tears to my eyes.

@cathieludemann5879 2 жыл бұрын

Robert Davis: Did you even watch the video?

@C.Chandler_May 3 жыл бұрын

Nate Eaton, Driving Instructor. That was sweet.

@Thetruthhassetmefree 3 жыл бұрын

My favourite part as well! 😁 What a guy!

@maryannebrown2385 3 жыл бұрын

He seems like a very kind man. Although the consummate professional, I know he was quite disturbed covering the whole Chad Daybell/Lori Vallow story. He brought his young daughter to the outdoor memorial service after they found the children’s bodies. You could see what a loving father he is.

@Beun007 3 жыл бұрын

Nate is a good guy for sure!

@annemacleod1421 3 жыл бұрын

Live it when YT sends me happy ending real life stories about humble people who give so much to their families AND others! 💗🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

@KristiBranstetter 3 жыл бұрын

That was so awesome of Nate to do that!

@shaynaletter5589 3 жыл бұрын

Teary-eyed from the beauty of Yuko's humility, appreciation and gentle nature. Good job, Secret Santa. We are all blessed by your generosity. Shabbat shalom, from Jerusalem.

@moniquefleming3738 3 жыл бұрын

Shabbat Shalom from Oregon USA

@Butrcup98 3 жыл бұрын

@Goof Ball 🙄

@danbielefeldt4727 3 жыл бұрын

@Goof Ball Not the place for this...

@Nothing-zw3yd 3 жыл бұрын

Shabbat shalom, and Happy Chanukah from NY!

@moniquefleming3738 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nothing-zw3yd Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah from Oregon! My Hashem bless you!

@lesha1492 2 жыл бұрын

"So how he know about me?" ........ So sweet. You can tell she is very well liked by the school staff. I wish many blessings to her family.....

@DrFlippin 3 жыл бұрын

I bet this humble person was asking: "Who gave me this gift?; how did they hear about me/my situation?; Who else contributed to these gifts?... because she intends to pay it all back to this 'secret Santa' when she gets on her feet again. After watching this clip over and over, I am getting a glimpse into the depth of her humility and character. Anyone else feel this way?

@nicholajayne 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I could see her trying to pay it back or forward, she seems truly sweet and humble

@contentedspirit9022 3 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. She is definitely so deserving.

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

How is any woman that can barely support ONE child "deserving" of anyone else's money when selfishly continuing to give birth to multiple children she obviously can't afford? Do you have children? Stupid is as stupid does, I guess.

@CrickBritt 3 жыл бұрын

Ignore the asshole commenting here. He's clearly unhappy with himself

@michaelmullis9502 3 жыл бұрын

@@CrickBritt probably salty he didn't get all of those gifts.

@glamsky3257 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob Lol..Lol..you a poor nasty little man.

@kkkkuugggraaa 3 жыл бұрын

She didn't even open it yet but she already said thank you❤️

@lindaraterink6451 3 жыл бұрын

These are the kind that would be thankfull when getting a grain of sand and still cherish the gift like it is gold. I love it.

@grietjenieuwkoop8234 3 жыл бұрын

Yes !!! .... I loved that so much....🥰 so much

@ritasanchez651 3 жыл бұрын

Bless her heart. My mom was widowed with 7 children and worked as a Cafeteria Lady at our elementary school. 😥

@jamesdean6747 2 жыл бұрын

May god bless your mother, you and your siblings with happiness

@timwhite4885 2 жыл бұрын

Bless her heart. Prayer for the lord to look after her and keep her in his heart just the same.

@merryworld4776 2 жыл бұрын

@Rita Sanchez In high school, my favorite people were the cafeteria workers & the janitor. They were ALWAYS the nicest people..day in & day out.

@neworleans1979 2 жыл бұрын

Awe bless you and your precious momma. So selfless and kind…..best wishes to y’all. Love from my home to yours, Katie

@SuperJesusislord777 3 жыл бұрын

I cried with joy, she deserves it, the world needs humble selfless people like Yuko. God bless her and her family. I pray that her children all prosper and do well in life.

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

How much have you taken out of your own children's mouths and given to her multiple children? Probably ZERO, but your Social Justice is noted...

@glamsky3257 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob Poor misserable little man.

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

@@glamsky3257 far from a rebuttal. Speaks volumes...

@nuclearmusic77 2 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob so someone can’t watch a heartwarming video and give someone praise without having to donate to them directly? What kind of logic is that? You’re twisted in your heart man.

@jkillgrove 3 жыл бұрын

I swear, if I ever hit the Powerball, I would become the next Secret Santa. The reactions of these people are priceless!

@ANGELSANCHEZ-mp6cc 3 жыл бұрын

Well I hope that you do🙂

@pliashmuldba 3 жыл бұрын

Giving are so cool, but you do not have to hand out cars and pay mortgages, every little ting count, even if it is just putting a smile on a strangers face.

@tkn140 3 жыл бұрын

I used to think we need a lot of money to help, but not really. I think we must be aware of people who are really in need of small things also. Just a loaf of bread or a bag of fruits will make big difference to someone who has nothing for the day. God bless.

@FactsDominate 3 жыл бұрын

So would I. I already have it planned out.

@chessleyrichardson1075 3 жыл бұрын

@@tkn140 THANK YOU for your GODLY COMPASSION! I love these refresher courses, let brotherly love continue to all, especially to those ugly comments from those that are so destitute of the truth.

@stacyleigh124 3 жыл бұрын

Nate taking the time to show her the vehicle at the end just shows his amazing heart.

@Redmow51 2 жыл бұрын

She's a bright, precious soul in a dark world.

@pinkiesvlogs2 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I've never witnessed a gentler, sweeter soul. I hope she gets to go to Japan but I really hope she comes right back We need people like yuko here. God bless you, yuko and your amazing family. There's a big woman in that tiny body. You're an inspiration.

@hersheychocolate7717 3 жыл бұрын

This has been my favorite one, I like them all, but this touches my heart in a special way, I lost my husband in an accident 9 months ago and trying to raise 4 young children and now working 5 days a week,plus having a business at home,a very supportive community, lot's of blessings, but just going through the shock and grief is so raw and hard,very thankful she was blessed with this, I can feel her pain and overwhelming surprise,we don't expect others to help us,but we cry with every little gift of love that we receive,so glad Nate was blessed to be able to deliver this to a special lady

@urielgrey 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss and I wish you and your family the very best!!!!

@santamaria3592 3 жыл бұрын

May GOD be with you, comfort you and help you overcome this difficult time in HIS Divine Mercy and Grace!

@nicklager1666 3 жыл бұрын

my sincerest condolences.

@sarahcrain8083 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family.

@awalkthroughtorah6897 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! If you ever need to talk, hit me up! I lost pretty much everything, health, mobility, and so on, with 6 young children to raise. 5 of them with ADHD. My husband was working 7 days a week and our marraige was very broken. We have come out the other side of this. I still have 5 kids at home, the oldest having enough scholarships to move out and save up for her own place. We have a house that works for my mobility issues, amd my husband is learning to do things God's way. I still am very sick, and often don't have a lot of good days, but God turned all of this into a blessing and uses it for his glory. Praying for you! I have a KZfaq channel if you want to send a message to me. You don't have to watch or agree. But if you need an ear or a shoulder, just leave a message. I will give you my email. And pray with you or for you. You are not alone. Much live and many blessings to you! God can and will provide!

@Idontreadreplies23 3 жыл бұрын

She’s the type of person that no matter how able they are, you wanna take all of their troubles away. And smother her with hugs because she’s adorable. ❤️ Northern California

@jeraleewood5969 3 жыл бұрын

JJ Langlois, Well Said! JJ Wood

@purelight821 2 жыл бұрын

This poor hard working soul deserves appreciation just as much as she needs 'things' to make her life not so burdensome. Bless you Secret Santa!

@awhi3765 3 жыл бұрын

I love this lady. She is truly a genuine person. She thanked the person before she even opened the first gift.

@leajahmaddox8371 3 жыл бұрын

I love that the teachers are so happy and supportive of her it shows that she really deserves all that was given to her

@nicklager1666 3 жыл бұрын

Considering what a tough transistion it is from japanese to english she speaks very well.

@1972dsrai 2 жыл бұрын

It's great that she'll also hopefully be able to go back home to Japan to see her family who she probably hasn't seen for a long time after losing her husband and Covid.

@PeacefulTraveller888 7 ай бұрын

This beautiful lady is deeply grateful, humble and kind. She seriously deserves this wonderful gift 🎁 May God continue to bless her in all areas of her life. She has humbled me completely. Yuko is a spiritual teacher - teaching others humility 🙏🏻❤️😊👏🏼

@isabellancali5388 3 жыл бұрын

I am over here crying. She thought the second check was $100 and was still so grateful. Not until he told her it was $10,000 she went speechless. The money and the car is just heaven sent to that family. Thank you, Secret Santa!

@johnpatrick2292 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Isabella

@isabellancali5388 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnpatrick2292 👋🏽

@johnpatrick2292 3 жыл бұрын

@@isabellancali5388 How are you doing?

@chrischee4888 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even catch that, good eye. Man… she absolutely broke me down. It’s a breathe of fresh air to be able to see so much good character in a person in what little interactions we were provided.

@blueturtle1719 3 ай бұрын

Amen!! Thank you God!!

@nailed_by_lore 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe she is even still worrid about HIS medical bills. Most people wouldn't bother paying their loved ones medical bills once they've passed on because those bills stay in their name and can't go after their loved ones, yet she still pays his bills. Wow that alone speaks volumes about her. She deserves everything she got and so much more. God bless her and her kids.

@chuckycali4088 3 жыл бұрын

Yea thats crazy huh... just wanted to say you cute 😍 😂

@karenbaker2566 3 жыл бұрын

I wish someone would explain that to her. Maybe one of the teachers will see this comment Lore.

@claytonwhitman1608 3 жыл бұрын

She is Japanese, and in their culture, to "ignore" a debt by any family member, for any reason, is a mark of Family Dishonor. She would never, ever, Not pay that debt. It might take her a lifetime, but she will pay every cent. It would be unthinkable to her, to not pay it. This may seem crazy to some of us, but this is part of who she is. Sometimes, it is even hard for some Japanese to accept large gifts, even when they are especially needed.

@wiljam2 3 жыл бұрын

@@claytonwhitman1608the Japanese are amazing people with a culture we can only dream about

@matthewhunter6421 3 жыл бұрын

@@wiljam2 yes, and no. I have lived and worked in Japan and with the Japanese in the US. There are some great people, and some jot so great people. There are great and not so great things about their culture, just like any other

@mooseboots5740 3 жыл бұрын

When you are having a hard time, or are feeling down, just remember this woman with a beautiful heart who has been through so much, yet she is staying positive and with a very caring heart. God bless her and her children. 💗

@johnpatrick2292 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stacy

@worldtraveller9146 3 жыл бұрын

That's Asian appreciation Especially japanese. She deserves it

@mamashanshan2772 3 жыл бұрын

My family received a secret Santa when my son had Adult Leukemia when he was 11, he’s now 30! We received food and money, I cannot express how much it meant to us all, we will never forget this! We had a few surprises!! This makes my heart so happy, I cry happy tears always for the good acts of others for our pouring love!! Blessed be all! This is the best!! Much love & the best to the families in need.

@jennyc5132 3 жыл бұрын

How lovely thankyou secret Santa..wow raising nine children alone, still paying off her old car, probably up to her neck in debt with her house, let alone paying for school uniforms, shoes , everyday clothes , food, how does she do it on a no doubt menial wage in America.. at least in Australia she would be getting free medical and child allowance and income support too etc etc etc merry Christmas

@dortheychastain2195 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big snotty mess! This woman has such a grateful heart. God bless her!! And God bless Secret Santa!! His generosity has changed and saved so many lives.

@PYHOOYA 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 ME TOO DOROTHEY

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

Women having multiple children they cannot afford in a world where poor people are suffering because there is not enough resources left to go around should NEVER be praised. They are ignorant and selfish and people like you endorse this perpetual suffering of innocent children.

@PYHOOYA 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob WIDOWED MOTHER OR DID YOU MISS THAT PART ??

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

@@PYHOOYA So what did the husband do? Brain surgeon? Please stop vindicating bad decisions where poor children are concerned.

@CrickBritt 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob I hope you never have children

@482muffinz 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t tend to comment on videos but I needed to comment on this I’ve watched a lot of these secret Santa videos and may I just say she has seemed to be the most deserving and appreciative person (not that the others weren’t) But I could just feel her emotions so f*****g hard what a beautiful women

@flatwater5 3 жыл бұрын

Dusty in here. Secret Santa, whoever you are, may Almighty God bless and keep you and yours.

@victoriauwajeh4393 3 жыл бұрын

Amen and amen.

@annsowers4591 3 жыл бұрын

I am crying. You can tell she is loved by everyone she works with. School custodians are usually left out of everything. They are so important for our children's health atvschool. I am so glad she is loved enough to have been nominated and selected. What a beautiful way to start the holidays. It's not about how much you give, it's the giving that makes a difference. Lord knows we are all going to have to give something this year! Allow your heart to be still and God will send someone your way!

@kimscott7269 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know if it’s different state to state, but when my father passed away 10 years ago from cancer, his medical debt went away as well. My mother no longer had to pay anything for his medical debts. I hope that someone can help her look into this as I hope she isn’t paying debts that no longer need to be addressed. She needs to be able to keep what she earns. Lovely lovely woman, and I hope she will be blessed even more in the years to come. What a wonderful story! God bless that Secret Santa!!

@suedaun928 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@calebbanta3029 3 жыл бұрын

In America land of the greedy?

@dassiemymusic3707 Жыл бұрын

She deserved this sooo much. Thank you Secret Santa. God bless you

@coastermom7027 3 жыл бұрын

Is there anything Nate can’t do?! now he’s giving driving lessons. way to go secret Santa and Nate🎅🏻🎄

@visitperaiagreece 3 жыл бұрын

You don't know how much these make my day! I am watching from Greece. In these dark times, it makes me so happy to know t here are still good people.

@rachelchaffe3731 3 жыл бұрын

I am watching from the UK and Secret Santa is amazing whoever he may be😀

@MrDJS444 3 жыл бұрын

I’m watching from Kazakhstan. These videos absolutely make my day too! This Secret Santa is an amazing person - May God bless him and his family!

@missmary8878 3 жыл бұрын

Watching from Ireland, crying like a baby! My Dad always said there are more good people than bad people in the world. Greece is a beautiful country. God Bless from Ireland.

@ingemarastrom4623 3 жыл бұрын

Sweden.

@gunillaholmberg6506 3 жыл бұрын

@@ingemarastrom4623 🇸🇪

@rharlow119 3 жыл бұрын

I'm bawling... I really believe she is genuine. Kind and humble goes a long way.

@nixonvaij 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you people whoever is giving generously to these humble hearted deserving people. God's people say Amen.

@cherylc2237 3 жыл бұрын

I'm already crying before Secret Santa has given Yuko anything, she's an absolute angel and she's been through so much already. My condolences for your loss Yuko and family. May God bless you with health and happiness going forward.

@johnpatrick2292 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl

@juliafleming7538 3 жыл бұрын

What a precious lady! Nate is just the right person to give these blessings. His kindness and compassion is seen as he explains how the car works. May this family enjoy these gifts!!

@johnpatrick2292 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julia

@sylvialin6453 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me teary. Grateful for the person who registered Yuko. She deserves this.

@michellea1635 2 жыл бұрын

This touched my heart she was so humble and grateful. What secret Santa does for people with his or her generosity is a blessing to so many lives .

@AnkitDasture 3 жыл бұрын

*Thank You* Secret Santa East Idaho News Nate Eaton and Crew

@toys7198 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Australia, but I follow this series every year. Its amazing and I have absolutely nothing but respect to Secret Santa for the work he has done to help the community around him. We can all do our small part, but to see someone with so much give so much shows that humanity is simply that, humanity. Rich or poor, we are human and we have a obligation to help one another where and when we can. Thank you to everyone in this video.

@donna8 3 жыл бұрын

Oh you'd love their feel good Fridays! Check it out if you haven't done so already. That's all year round. Blessings from the UK x

@toys7198 3 жыл бұрын

@@donna8 I hadn't seen those videos before, thank you for recommending them to me!! Love from Aus xx I hope the rest of 2020 treats you well xx

@donna8 3 жыл бұрын

@@toys7198 Another good one is Secret Millionaire. Some are on youtube. hehe Enjoy and do tell me what you think :) Much love from me to you.

@neenaghai5599 3 жыл бұрын

Her giving $5 to teachers on their birthdays, reminded me of the parable of the Widow's Mite from the Bible.

@ddavies1967 3 жыл бұрын

Now you've got my memory going. Web search "open"

@bengosling4606 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the gentle giant of a grounds keeper at my primary school about 30 years ago he was about 50-60 and so friendly, humble, polite and said hello to everyone... This lovely lady seems exactly the same and hardwork should be rewarded she deserves it

@touchofgrey5372 3 жыл бұрын

Just think; this is only a small area of Idaho and a tiny fraction of our great nation! There must be hundreds of thousand like her and like all the other people EIN has helped thus far. Like I've said before... I wish I were a BILLIONAIRE!

@agps4418 3 жыл бұрын

I share the same sentiment. I wonder if rich people watch this, and if they care

@dawnmacwhinnie2103 3 жыл бұрын

How precious of a woman! She deserves that and much much more.

@carmendiamondprincessanduj8630 3 жыл бұрын

This broke my heart because she was so appreciative before even opening the second gift… I love this show!

@karenreyes8661 2 жыл бұрын

Bless her heart. She's already saying thank you from the bottom of her heart, even before she found out what she's been given. Just to show us her kind-hearted soul.

@NativeNYerChicHK 3 жыл бұрын

She let out a cry at the moment he told her it was a car, my heart just melted. Tears 😭 I LOVE SECRET SANTA!!! ❤️

@chrisp1355 3 жыл бұрын

Blessings to her and her children.

@Pagandream55 7 ай бұрын

This lady is so humble, bless her heart 💜

@christopherh9173 3 жыл бұрын

I think there's something wrong my computer because the screen is blurry.😭 This made my Christmas merry and bright.

@PYHOOYA 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 MINE TOO

@suedaun928 3 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas bro.... May God bless you

@patsielee7760 3 жыл бұрын

Mine too, I can hardly see!

@ginaevans3058 3 жыл бұрын

Secret Santa is Like Candy! He Leaves a "Sweet Memory." With His Heartwarming Gifts. ❤💯❤Secret Santa❤💯❤

@BigRed1968 3 жыл бұрын

So true

@doratiscareno5856 3 жыл бұрын

Mother of 9 👎 ENOUGH SAID

@heartsofgoldenrod 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t look like she saw the $10,000 check at first. How lovely Nate was to present those gifts in that order. Everything was just getting better and better for her!

@RockyJayyy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she thought it was another $1,000 check and looked at the check again after he said it was a check for $10,000

@andrewowili4143 3 жыл бұрын

She says thank you even before she knows what it's 😊, what a deserving and humble woman. God bless her

@miggiemaccin6993 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I’m just going to lay in bed crying all day 😭 I’ve been binge watching

@markharrisllb 3 жыл бұрын

Three things from this video: 1) Nate is awesome 2) Yuko Shelton is lovely and awesome 3) That view is lovely, awesome and magnificent I can't imagine being in a foreign land, with ten children and losing my spouse. Her extended family, the people who usually step in to help in such situations, are thousands of miles away. She didn’t realise how much the second cheque was for until Nate said. Another humble person.

@Brainhoneywalker 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a cryer but every one of these I watch, I bawl like a hangry baby.

@SerchhipChelsea 2 жыл бұрын

More power to her. ❤️

@andreaellis4377 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know her but she deserves everything, what a beautifully humble lady

@FoxifiedNutjob 3 жыл бұрын

So evil for people like you to perpetual poor women having multiple children they can' t afford. You should check you Social Justice at the front door before more children are brought into a world so unwelcomed.

@glamsky3257 3 жыл бұрын

@@FoxifiedNutjob lol..you are a poor nasty little man.

@shawny2scrawny 3 жыл бұрын

@@glamsky3257 Lol, truly a sad, strange little man (who hath not my pity)

@johnpatrick2292 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea

@Nakiboat 3 жыл бұрын

"...good people should do well because when good people do well good people just do more good in the world"

@yvonnepronk-dijkhuizen2108 3 жыл бұрын

I love Nate and love love these series❤

@TheSharron 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful soul...9 children?You know she and her husband loved each other,very much.God bless her and her family.

@BettyAnne2402 3 жыл бұрын

She is so truly humble and that's so hard to find in people today. The fact that she is still paying her husbands medical debts and he passed almost 2 years ago is crazy. But having $11,000 will really help her with that. Bless this secret Santa and I wish the best for this woman and her family. Merry Christmas to everyone

@J_e_s_s 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Massachusetts so I have no idea but social distancing must be so hard in East Idaho. So many wonderful people I would have a hard time not hugging them all. So glad I found these videos. I've watched every single one I've come across for the last three years and it makes me love the holidays and gives me something to look forward to.

@PatricesProjects 3 жыл бұрын

This one really hit me hard. My mother also came from Japan. After a few moves around the US with the military, my father left us for a few years when he retired from the Air Force. She learned to drive, and even before that, took a taxi to work to support us. My father came back over a year later and they purchased their first house. He died about a year later, leaving mom mother with 3 children, 8, 10 and 12 years old. Thankfully he had some life insurance and died suddenly, so there were no medical bills, and my mother was able to take some time to grieve before having to return to her rather low paying job. Culturally, it is uncomfortable for traditional Japanese people to accept random gifts. I don't know as much about the men, but the women tend to be quite giving, without expecting others to return the generosity. Is it possible for someone trustworthy that knows her to set up a go fund me account to help pay off the medical bills?

@annemariefisher1559 2 жыл бұрын

So humble. God bless her and her family 🥰

@mickeymouse6894 2 жыл бұрын

She Is Definitely A Classy & Caring Lady! Hugs To Everyone!!

@HighOnAmmo 3 жыл бұрын

It's gotta be tough in a foreign country where you haven't fully learned the language and your significant other dies. Hopefully this pushes her forward and she gets what is deserved. This next drink is to her and her children becoming way more wealthy and all the luck in the world to them.

@HighOnAmmo 3 жыл бұрын

@Andrea Gomez If you're talking about me...thanks but all I'm thinking when out in public is self respect and respect to others. Humanism. It's seriously so simple but I probably don't need to preach to the choir. lol Enjoy your holidays and hopefully 2021 will be a bit better than this year has been. I may be homeless by January. Sucks.

@mrboyban 3 жыл бұрын

She is so humble. We're always take for granted what life gave us, without noticing others have even bigger hurdles to overcome.Merry Christmas

@RavenNagel 2 жыл бұрын

She is so humble! I just love her! ❤️

@belfast479 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the best, yet. She was very thankful and humble when she thanked Secret Santa before she even knew what the presents were. Thanks for sharing this.

@mystical4586 3 жыл бұрын

This one is truly the nicest one I have seen yet. Such a proud lady, its so obvious she is used to giving not receiving. Sometimes life can be brutal, but the human spirit reminds us it does get better and there is so much goodness still out there. Thank you secret Santa 🎅 🙏💞

@bobp1016 3 жыл бұрын

I think the people in Washington DC need to watch these videos to help them understand what really helping people means. Thank you secret Santa for helping those in need. God bless.

@shaetoney2950 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for her...this was beyond beautiful

@gr8teagazr122 3 жыл бұрын

DANG IT- thanks for reducing me to tears!!! Here is the side of KARMA, that we don't hear about often- the sweet side. This lady definitely deserves this. She is so thoughtful, giving, and humble. . . . I wanna be like her when I grow up.