YouTube, East Idaho NewsAside from celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, a lot of people take Christmas as an opportunity to become a blessing to people who are in need.
A Secret Santa
PexelsIn East Idaho, there is a “Secret Santa” who donates hundreds of thousands of dollars to local residents in need every year since 2015.
Meet The Ashleys
YouTube, East Idaho NewsOne of this year’s recipients is Misty and Ben Ashley’s family from Idaho Falls.
Family Of 14
YouTube, East Idaho NewsMisty and Ben have 12 children, ranging from 1 to 17 years old, and most of them are adopted.
Hardworking Parents
PexelsThe loving parents work multiple jobs and multiple shifts so they can provide for their family. Ben wakes up at 4:00 AM and works until 10:00 PM while Misty works a later shift until 1:00 AM.
Unexpected Guest
YouTube, East Idaho NewsWhen Nate Eaton of the East Idaho News delivered Secret Santa’s gift to the Ashleys, Misty answered the door and then Ben appeared behind her.
New Furniture
YouTube, East Idaho NewsNate handed a gift box to the couple, and when they opened it, they found a store credit voucher for $10,000 at a furniture store.
There’s More
YouTube, East Idaho NewsNate then told Misty and Ben that they have another surprise, so they took the couple and all 12 of their kids outside to see the 15-seater white van that was given to them by Secret Santa.
They’re Speechless
YouTube, East Idaho NewsSecret Santa has already paid off the taxes and fees of the vehicle. The registration fee is the only part that hasn’t been paid yet but Secret Santa provided them with the registration money too, and the whole Ashley family was immensely grateful for the generous Christmas gift they received from Secret Santa.
Watch the Ashley family’s reaction to the gifts they got from Secret Santa in the video below.
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