Bread truck driver surprised with gifts from Secret Santa as his daughters battle health issues

#eastidahonews #secretsanta #surprise

Erin and Paul are salt of the earth people. They would do all they can to cheer someone up, let them know they are loved or help someone in need. They love their family so much and work so hard.

Erin and Paul own a bread truck and deliver bread across eastern Idaho early in the morning. Recently they have had a ton of troubles with their bread trucks breaking down, getting wrecked, tire troubles - you name it.

The family was also hit with bad news with two kids having health issues. In order for them to find some relief and let their daughter walk again without pain, Erin and her daughter need to go to Seattle away from the family for a while to receive treatments for remission from this disease.

Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to track Erin and Paul down with some early Christmas gifts. We ended up finding Paul at work and gave him the surprises. Check out the video in the player above!

[susanallen]

Y’all got me crying in the middle of the night. Prayers for his daughters for healing and for the family as a whole. Thank you Secret Santa for easing their burden

[AudiophileTubes]

This is one of the best ways wealthy people can help people DIRECTLY! Every major metro area should have a 'Secret Santa' and a Nate Eaton (and staff)!

[cherylnovath]

WHOO HOO!!!! ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!!!! Now fer da big box of tissues!! THANK YOU SECRET SANTA!!! PRAISE YESHUA & GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[Michelle-dbiz]

I was diagnosed with JRA at age 2, it is a brutal & painful disease. My joint damage is done & progressing & I can't even tell you how brutal the pain is. Feels like your bones are broken, they're hot tender, red, painful, stiff and inflamed. Thankfully they've been coming out with newer medications to stop the joint damage from progressing especially for those with newer diagnoses. Unfortunately for me, my joint damage is done and now I'm having organ involvement. Particularly with my heart & kidneys. Regardless, I hope both he & his daughters heal & live out their dreams, pain free and one day very soon without this awful disease! Merry Christmas 🎅🎄❤️

[flatwater]

Seeing the man completely overwhelmed with gratitude is such a kick! God bless and keep this man and his family, and may Almighty God bless and keep our "Secret Santa!"

[Paula_KentuckyRed]

I have CRPS aka RSDS and I cannot imagine a child having to endure this pain. There’s no cure yet, for complex regional pain syndrome.
Prayers for both girls and their parents 🙏🏻.
Thank you Secret Santa 🎅🏼 and Nate 🧑‍🎄 for helping this family 🫶🏼‼️

[shawneelove]

Thank you so much secret Santa. God bless you

[cudownasroda]

I've been waiting all year for secret Santa! I adore... I'm watching in Poland!!

[clairelivefreeordie]

What a sweet man....this is truly beautiful!!

[happyamar]

The very best part of every December is to watch East Idaho news of Secret Santa 🎅....makes me cry with joy letting me forget the aches of pains of my own everyday life. It's peaceful to know there are people in this world who are able to love unconditionally.
If I ever come to USA, I surely will visit East Idaho 😍

[lawwdoggdigr]

It’s really touching that those who are paying their fair share are also supporting their community members in need.

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
-Hebrews 13:16

[PatricesProjects]

Now this is a family truly in need of this lift; this hand up. Just that someone noticed and recommended them to secret Santa could give them hope in a brighter tomorrow. You just never know what tomorrow brings.
Thank you Secret Santa and his delivery crew.

[bettycogswell]

You know when we see stories like this, we have nothing to complain about. God, bless his family and bring healing to his children.

[LaRepubliqueEnMasque]

I swear this segment is like an intravenous shot of happiness 🥰🥰🥰

[myawishesuwell]

I Love you even more this time of year. Sharing is caring

[fioname]

I completely lost it 😭when he opened the cheque and I saw his reaction. I know how much that will help his family with their medical expenses.
Thank you Secret Santa and Nate and the team. You guys are a blessing for each and every person you help.
With love from Australia 🇦🇺
🙏😊❤️

[MsDawnnee]

I have osteoarthritis and polymyalgia rhumatica, it's hard at my age to cope, but when kids get it, it sucks. I wish this man and his family a happy and blessed Christmas. Love from me in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🎄🎁

[derekwalters]

Yep! Elves must be professional huggers!!

[juliel]

Thank you Secret santa for helping this family! Merry Christmas

[jodeming]

From a lady that suffers with pain from RA, my heart goes out to his daughters. I pray they both get the pain relief they need to be able to enjoy their young lives. Secret Santa thank you again for making a big difference in this families life.