Young mother whose husband recently drowned is left speechless with gifts from Secret Santa

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Three months ago, Maria’s 26-year-old husband, Kevin, drowned in an accident while they were living in Alabama. Kevin had just graduated with a bachelor's degree and was applying to medical school when he died.

Maria and her 18-month-old son, Ethan, moved to Ammon to live with her mother in an apartment. Maria does not have a vehicle and drives for Uber to make money.

Maria is now working to finish her associate's degree online and hopes to get into a nursing program.

She was adopted from Romania when she was 4 years old and raised by her single mother, who later adopted a son with autism.

Maria is so grateful for the life she has and is always kind and helpful to everyone around her.

Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves if we would visit Maria with an early Christmas gift. Watch the video above to see the surprise!

[aidenrasmussen]

I was one of the officers who worked her Husband's case. She was such a sweet lady to work with and was so distraught. I am very glad she has gotten this. She deserves it.

[MrMhowe]

“This is beyond what I need” - that tells you all you need to know about this woman. Great things in her future!

[cristywhite]

When someone says “No, it’s more than what I need”, it’s exactly what they needed, but would never ask for ❤️🎄🎅🏻

[yvonnemurray]

I love that she said a thank you from her husband…”he not here, but he’s here” Betcha she’ll make a top notch, compassionate nurse. Merry Christmas! So deserving. Her happiness with these awesome and point on gifts just made me cry.

[ohyeahthatsright]

“This is beyond my needs”. She has a humble heart.

[Senaleb]

So happy for her, the pain of losing her husband won't ever fade, but perhaps the kindness can help her begin again.

[AUDIONOIR]

Nate's sensitivity and social awareness is absolutely, categorically masterful. What a great human!

[MegaSnow]

That photo at the end of the three of them, touched me to tears. She's right: her husband is watching over her and his son. God bless the whole family, including her mom.

[kcindc]

Oh. My. God. She’s wonderful. And that accent all the way up in Idaho is a riot! You just know she’s going to accomplish every single thing in life she sets her mind to. This, ladies and gentlemen, is what someone who is about to become an unstoppable force of nature looks like.

[writerpb]

If she didn’t already love Idaho before… I imagine she REALLY thinks it’s great now! Bless her and her son. What a tragic loss for the two of them.

[heidipatton]

With all the horrible stuff going on every day...it's nice to be able to find people trying to do good in the world.

[GemStar]

I can feel her energy...she's in shock but definitely know this was divinely inspired. Blessings to her & son .. Secret Santa you Rock 💞

[Caitecakess]

She’s such a happy vibrant soul! Blessings to them! Terribly sorry for their loss 💔🙏🏼

[ThePandalanda]

I can’t stop crying now. What a beautiful gesture for a beautiful family. Thank you Nate and everyone else for all you do for people who needs it most. Thank you Secret Santa for being so selfless and so caring. You are an angel.

[contentedspirit]

These struggling single moms who are left under such tragic circumstances just break my heart. Secret Santa is a wonderful person. Thank Nate for being the best elf ever!

[bobp]

When they say, “This is more then I need or I don’t deserve this, ” it just tears me apart.
These people need it and absolutely deserve it.
God bless them and God bless the secret Santa who makes this possible.

[Rock_K]

“Thank you so much, sir”. A very respectful and grateful young woman. You’ve changed her life Secret Santa. Beautiful. 🎅🏼

[marierees]

Thank you Secret Santa! God Bless this woman.

[sRockChick]

Aww she’s beautiful and what a lovely family they were. What a sad story. Thank you secret Santa for making her life a little easier.

[sandeedobberstine]

Secret Santa put a smile on a grieving widow. The hope he has given her is priceless, not to mention helping raise her child. You sir are a God send!