Single mother of 8 cries when she learns a Secret Santa is giving her family a life-changing gift

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Lorraine is a single mother of eight children ranging in age from 4 to 23 years old. Her two oldest children are in college and studying online so they can help their mom. The third oldest is leaving for a mission in January. They currently don't have a reliable vehicle and Lorraine is afraid to leave Malad, where they live, in case their vehicle breaks down.

Lorraine is working at the local school doing her best to make ends meet and she is a wonderful mother. Lorraine is incredibly forgiving and is always sweet, kind and loving.

You would have no idea she is going through challenges in her life because of the permanent smile that is always on Lorraine's face. She never complains and she is an inspiration to everyone around her.

Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to pay Lorraine a visit and deliver an early Christmas gift. Watch the video in the player above!

[missyanneward]

Wow was I shocked to see this. Lorraine is my Aunt, and she is seriously the most incredible woman I've ever met in my entire life. No one could have deserved this more than her. Thank you to everyone who made it possible! You have no idea the good you have done.❤️

[Paineinyourblank]

In this dark world these videos are a sliver of hope for me and the future of this nation

[rachelhillhouse]

As a mom of 5, I can't imagine raising 8 on my own. I pray that this sweet mom is blessed not just monetarily, but with continued good health emotionally, mentally, and physically❤

[georgebladyko]

I really do not know how Nate can keep from crying helping people out through the secret santa.

[derekwalters]

What a beautiful lady, and such a lovely family. WOW, eight children by herself!! Holy moly!! She must be a very busy mom indeed!! We're so happy for her.

[coryhobbs]

Bless u secrets Santa you make the world a better place❤🎉

[marcandreyko]

The relief these people feel when they get a visit from Nate is powerful. the stress taken away from them alone is priceless. Secret Santa is a true legend.

[contentedspirit]

THIS was absolutely amazing! She doesn't even look old enough to have eight kids, especially any in their 20s. This is a beautiful gift and it's so nice to see people receive blessings that truly help and change their lives for years. Thank you Secret Santa, Nate and all the Elf crew. God bless you all!

[ms.cellaneous]

What wonderful gifts for this mom and her appreciation is obvious. She doesn't look old enough to have 8 children, my compliments to her. Secret Santa, you are the absolute best. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtful gifts. Thank you to Nate and helper elves for delivering the gifts. God bless you all. Merry Christmas from Texas everyone. 🎅🎄🎀🎁🤗

[baddkatt]

Oh My Gosh! 8 Children, 1 headed for college & 1 will be going on a mission. That right there tells you what a wonderful and hard working Mother this amazing woman is. Yes, these gifts will be life chageing. Heat, groceries/clothing cards and a Van they can all get into, and she was softly crying the moment you gave her the first gift. Thank you Secret Santa & EIN, always make my day warm & fuzzy..

[falidhalla]

There is still some humanity in this world. God bless secret Santa.

[gordoncanepa]

Wow. I raised three as a single dad. I can't imagine having eight. Bless her and her family.

[karenconway]

I LOVE the Secret Santa stories. If there is ever a time I am feeling a bit down, I watch these and realize that there are some really wonderful people in this world! These stories ALWAYS leave a smile on my face!!

[catH]

God bless secret Santa!! Deserving mom, she is so young looking. Love to her

[rogermckinnon]

I've said this before and I'm saying it again. God bless secret Santa for all the joy that they help to bring at this time of the year, to so many in need. All the way from Australia

[realSerran]

These stories touch many hearts deeply and I'm so glad someone is there with a camera to video it because then each gift blesses twice: the people who receive it and then all of us who get to see it.

Humans are social creatures and seeing such joy being spread encourages all of us to do more. We all know it's a beautiful thing to share. Thank you for these Secret Santa videos; they're my favorite part of November/December every year.

[rosg]

She looks so young and to have 8 children too!

[loveforeignaccents]

Awww, exactly what she needed, and she was so grateful!! Beautiful family, too!!
Thanks so much, Secret Santa, for helping them out and for all of our smiles as well!!

[TheRolyPoly]

Two things: One, she's very gorgeous. Two, she's raising 8 kids on her own. I truly don't know how she does it. God bless this woman because I'd be amazed just standing next to her and seeing her raise her 8 kids. That alone of itself is just incredible. Thank god she received these gifts because she truly deserves them.

[nickiph]

She deserves this. God Bless Secret Santa and everyone at East Idaho News. Merry Christmas