A deaf couple who lost their jobs and struggled financially were surprised with Christmas cheer this week by a generous “Secret Santa” in eastern Idaho.
East Idaho News' Nate Eaton visited Kent and Marlene, who despite their own setbacks, volunteer their time to help those in need.
Kent seemed overjoyed when he opened the door and met the camera crew. The photographer has become quite famous in the area over the past few years after partnering with an anonymous Secret Santa who hands out $1 million worth of gifts each holiday season.
After explaining who they were and why they were there through a sign language interpreter, Eaton handed Kent and Marlene their gifts.
The shock on their faces was obvious when they opened the $1,000 worth of gas gift cards and $2,000 worth of grocery gift cards.
“I don't know what to say,” Kent signed with a big smile on his face, but his wife also smiled in disbelief.
But the gifts didn't end there.
Marlene was then given another box, which she opened to find a check for $2,000 to help with other financial obligations.
“What?!” Kent yelled, but Marlene covered her mouth in shock.
“Thank you, thank you,” said the grateful woman.
“Merry Christmas,” my husband added. “I don't know what to say, but thank you very much.”
“Thank you very much, it's very helpful to us.”
One YouTube commenter wrote, “I'm deaf and it was great to have an interpreter and a nice surprise. Thanks to Nate, EIN, and Secret Santa for being so inclusive.” appreciate.”
“You can tell they are truly amazing, beautiful, caring, wonderful people and deserving of this. Secret Santa is a great choice,” another commenter also said.
Secret Santa has been surprising people so far this year. pastor people who lost their homes in a fire, single mother With my father who lives in a camper, struggle He will travel to visit his daughter in the hospital, as well as other deserving recipients.
