Man who needs heart transplant and his wife are overwhelmed with Secret Santa gift

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The Gasts are an amazing, hard-working, loving family that has been dealt a very difficult hand.

Last month, Jason celebrated eight years since having a heart transplant. He ended up in the hospital on his “heart-aversary” after not feeling well for a few days. He was sent by ambulance to the University of Utah to be with his team of doctors.

After many tests and questions, Jason was put back on the transplant list because his current heart is no longer working. This means a long road and a lot of uncertainty for him and his family.

His wife Jill is a saint and manages to keep four children and family going in the midst of life’s craziness without ever asking for help.

The Gast's recently experienced a rent increase and Jason's health future is very uncertain. Jill works part-time doing transcription late into the night to earn the family some extra money.

Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to pay a visit to the Gasts with an early Christmas gift. Watch the video above to see the surprise!

[probablyaparent]

We lost our son in May in a car accident, he would have been 26 in October. He had chosen to donate his organs and somewhere in the world is his heart, in a person like this man - a husband and father. This both gives me great hope and absolutely destroys me.

[lucethegoose]

Watching the wife try not to cry when he was talking about the heart transplant not working broke my heart, stay strong

[simonrichards]

As a person from Manchester U.K I never thought I’d become so addicted to East Idaho news! Well done guys once again!

[kathyborthwickLakotaEmoji]

The East Idaho News actually shows what being an American is really all about! 🕊❤️🕊💚🕊💛🕊💙🕊

[psychedelicpsycho]

Such a positive guy for what he’s going through. Definitely a deserving bunch!

[bettycogswell]

Secret Santa, you did it again. I pray for good health for this man in the coming year and blessings for this whole family.

[deerlord]

Best wishes to Jill and Jason, I hope he gets a new heart soon. Their kids are adorable. God bless them always! 🤗

[margiemayhew]

Nate, you are such a Natural with the kids. Obviously you are a Great Dad! Thank you Secret Santa for all the happiness and love you bring to such deserving people!

[LauraBidingCitizen]

I don’t think I’ve seen such a beautiful & alert baby boy in a long time, completely aware of his surroundings, it’s almost like he’s a little older soul intently listening & absorbing to what’s going on, & that smile just lights up his face - he really is precious.
So much love to this family. Thank you secret Santa for helping.. it means they can put money away for when he does get that heart, & HE WILL. They won’t have to fret when the time comes about paying their rent, buying groceries or paying for petrol / gas because they’ll have it by them. Xxx

[stinkstank]

In a world full of ugliness, the warmth of the human spirit of kindness, caring, and Love shine thru and prevail! Thank you Nate, and secret Santa for leading by example. Merry Christmas!

[JudithBisson]

Every single time I cry with joy. Whomever this secret Santa is they are god sent.

[sandrag]

Their little boy is absolutely adorable!! 🥰 praying for this family 🙏🏽 Thank you to the secret Santa ❤️

My mother died when I was 11 because she needed a heart and lung transplant at the same time. She never got it. I’m praying this guy gets his and lives a long life with his beautiful family

[Airamimosa]

Omg Milo is adorable with his smile😍gorgeous baby🤗best wishes and prayers for them and everyone who reads this, stay safe!❤🙌🏻🙏🏻

[flatwater]

A million sincere THANK YOUs to "Secret Santa" for all you are doing for people! May God bless and keep you! When did it get so dusty in here?...

[JimmyFoxhound]

I'm not one to say this sort of thing usually but that little baby is SO CUTE! 😄 Prayers to that family, hope they can pull through these challenging times. They seem like a very sweet family.

[Jesse-bbqj]

I'm an organ donor and have considered not being one anymore... I'm going to encourage my family to be an organ donor as well.
Jason's attitude is amazing

[shawnhuff]

I live in Utah up north and I'm a truck driver semi truck driver so I drive in Idaho and Colorado and Nevada and it's great to see this happen close to home because a lot of people skip these states that have needs and your team is awesome

[florsaldana]

Secret Santa Sure knew how to pick his Special Elf's to help!!! Nate has a character that brings anyone a smile!! Notice how the baby was just delighted with his presence!!! Thank you for the smiles!! Much love from California!!!

[BabsLongfellow]

There are those who walk among us in quiet desperation . . . Thank-you Secret Santa for finding them and easing their burden.

[SylarbearGa]

Milo is so cute OMG he's so adorable seeing his smile makes my day