Deaf couple always serving others is stunned when a Secret Santa has a gift for them
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A local Secret Santa is giving $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season and the East Idaho News elves are helping out.
Every day from now until the end of the year, we’ll be posting a Secret Santa surprise, and today we are visiting Kent and Marlene.
They are a truly inspiring couple who embody generosity and kindness, even while facing significant hardships. They are both deaf and have recently experienced the misfortune of losing their jobs.
At work, Kent and Marlene were cherished by all. Their colleagues made sincere efforts to communicate with them through sign language, which Kent and Marlene deeply appreciated. They patiently and kindly taught sign language to anyone willing to learn, fostering a warm and inclusive environment.
In spite of their own difficulties, Kent and Marlene continue to give selflessly. Every Monday, they dedicate their time to cleaning the home of a 97-year-old deaf woman, ensuring she lives in a clean and safe environment. This act of kindness is just one example of their unwavering commitment to helping others even when they have so little themselves.
Despite these challenges, they never complain about their situation.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves to visit Kent and Marlene with an early Christmas gift. Watch the surprise in the video player above!
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