A surprise for a woman who gave her friend with a car after years of struggling

We want to thank people in our community with random acts of kindness and leave you feeling good.

A few months ago we received this email from a woman named Heidi:

I first met Niki about 15 years ago. We became instant friends. She has always been such a wonderful person and mother.

Fast forward about five years and I was going through such a difficult time in my life. I was using drugs and at the worst place in my life. Niki was the only person that reached out to me asking how she could help me. She so desperately wanted to help but unfortunately, I was not ready for the help.

I am now over six years clean and sober and on a very different path in life, which is beautiful. I thank God every day for guiding me through addiction and being able to live each day with my children and family.

The past year and a half I have struggled with my car. Something always breaking down and needs repairs. Niki would always text me and say “My husband can help you with your car” and he did. Such a kind man…Mid July, my car broke down outside of my sister’s house and my sister received a letter from the city stating it needed moved by a certain date or she would start getting fined everyday.

Niki again texted me and said her husband could help. July 31st was my birthday and Niki told me her husband would try and have my car running that weekend. On my way home to Idaho Falls that Friday evening, Niki asked me to stop by her home so I could pick up my birthday present. So I did. As we were standing outside in the driveway, she handed me a wrapped gift a little bigger than my palm and said to go ahead and open it.

As I started to unwrap this gift, I noticed her husband out of the corner of my eye recording me with his phone. I was thinking to myself, ‘Why would he need to record me?’ I opened the box and looked inside and I seen a set of car keys!! I instantly started crying. I just was in total shock. Her husband opened their garage door and inside was a beautiful car with a big pink bow wrapped around the top.

I cried and held my friend and just thanked her for all her and her husband has done for me and my family.

We wanted to thank Niki for making such a difference in Heidi’s life. Watch us surprise her at work in the video player above!

[TheHillbillyvan]

That is awesome to hear she is 6 years clean and sober I'm a year clean and sober myself

[loveforeignaccents]

Pretty lady on the outside, beautiful lady on the inside!! This is the definition of an absolutely true friend. Many blessings to her and her family and Heidi too!!

[americafirst]

What a beautiful loving friend . Her husband is a good man too . The world could use more like them.

[KayHarperOfficial]

I love that she cried when thinking of her friends struggles. Shows how much she cares for her. 💜

[EnjoyingLifeMelanie]

This lady, and her husband, are angels. Bless them both.

[bryantford]

Thank you Niki for sticking with your friend. Getting and staying sober is tough. Heidi is a miracle. 😊

[turleyite]

All of these wonderful people make me want to move to Idaho.

[CdnCwby]

Congratulations Heidi for 6 Years Being clean, and Thank you to you Nikki for helping out your friend Your are both awesome

[ajisenramen]

Thank you Nate, East Idaho News, Nate and people of Idaho.
Thank you for allowing us a window to your world.
What a wonderful community! ❤️

[TheDeadwoods-plyo]

110% deserved and more! Amazing Lady and clearly a wonderful husband too!

[cjcj]

What an amazing example of how to be great friends & great humans! You are a blessed woman! Much love to all!
💕💙💕💙💕💙💕💙💕💙💕

[bettycogswell]

What a nice woman. I had a friend from church give me a car one time. It was such a blessing. I know how it feels...

[Anni-btzt]

So sweet and selfless. To have s friend like this in life is so priceless. You are blessed :)

[bonniemcmillion]

My sister was in the same shape, so I bought her a car. It wasn't a new car, but she loves it. She cried when I told her I was buying her this car. I cried also. It made my heart feel so good. ❤️❤️❤️

[CountryKindOfCrazy]

This news station is such a blessing to the community. Bless all of you for being so many peoples Angels 👼.

[BCgalwithattitude]

I never give upon my friends but you find out who your true friends are in times of need. And it looks like she the type of person that many of us look for during certain situations. Good on her for never giving up on those around her.

[psychedelicpsycho]

Finding friends like her is VERY VERY hard! If you ever find someone who will be your rock no matter the relationship and no matter what you do to mess it up you BETTER keep that friend forever!

[mobetta]

WTG, 6 years clean !!! I love the kids in the background making their appearances on the camera, so cute !!!

[peggischimmel]

SHE'S AND HER HUSBAND HAVE BEAUTIFUL HEART

[maddieadams]

This what it’s all about, kindness is never wasted ♥️