Grab your tissues because you’ll be moved when a heartwarming Secret Santa gift brings a mom of a child facing serious health issues to tears! Nate Eaton from East Idaho News presents a few impactful gifts to this sweet momma, and the moment will surely get you in the holiday spirit. Check it out!
Before knocking on the door, Nate, serving as one of Santa’s elves, explains why a local Secret Santa is blessing Alejandro and Alexa’s family. Described as “warm, giving people who are always serving others,” the couple’s 4-year-old son was struck with devastating health issues in September.
One of the couple’s three beautiful children, Owen, had become lethargic and unable to keep food or fluids down. The boy was admitted to the hospital and began having seizures—an entirely new symptom. An MRI revealed that the seizures were being caused by pressure from excess fluid in Owen’s brain. Owen underwent immediate surgery after being transported to Utah’s Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Little Owen recovered for about one week before going home with his parents, but, just a few days later, he started having headaches and was again unable to keep food down. In early October, the couple returned to Primary Children’s, and a second MRI showed that the fluid was building again. Owen had a second surgery.
Alejandro, Alexa, and Owen have returned home following the second surgery, but there will be many appointments with occupational and physical therapists, as well as visits to Owen’s neurologist in SLC. East Idaho’s anonymous Santa knew the family could use extra love and support.
Nate knocks, and Alexa opens the door. Dressed in his Halloween pajamas, Owen stands next to Alexa and looks a little sleepy and shy. Nate introduces himself and cameraman Jordan. Alexa is surprised but friendly and sweet, and Owen perks up to the opportunity to help open the gifts Secret Santa has sent.
Together, Alexa and Owen open two little boxes. One has $2,000 in Maverik gas cards, and a second has $3,000 in gift cards to Smith’s Food and Drug Center, which has multiple locations in the Salt Lake City area. Alexa is so touched by the generosity! Nate hands beautiful Alexa a final package, and inside she finds a check for $5,000—sure to help out with expenses during this time.
The picture on the entry wall beside Alexa reads “Blessed,” and that is what she calls the gifts she’s been given. Alexa is tremendously appreciative of what the anonymous benefactor has done for her family.
After getting an update on Owen’s health, Nate leaves well wishes from Secret Santa and offers hugs and knuckles to Alexa and Owen. Owen is doing good right now. Alexa reports that they will return in November for a follow-up visit. What a precious little boy he is! East Idaho’s Secret Santa plans to give $1 million to families who can use some help!
“Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this, the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10