Dakota Nelson’s life turned upside down when he suddenly lost his wife. The father of 7 couldn’t have made it through if it wasn’t the support from his community and the strength from his Heavenly Father. “Honestly, it’s our Father in Heaven working in each one of our lives,” he said.
Young Father of 7
In July 2018, Dakota never imagine that he would spend his last moments with his wife, Ream. It was a regular day and everything was normal. Dakota went out from their garage to put away some tools. But when he came back, his wife’s body was on the floor.
For some unknown reason, Ream collapsed and her heart suddenly stopped beating. Dakota was able to give her CPR but after they rushed her to the hospital, Ream fell into in a coma. In September that same year, Ream passed away.
The tragic experience left a huge hole in Dakota’s heart. But he had to be strong for his 7 children. He couldn’t afford to be down when his children were dpending on him.
$10,000 Christmas Gift
Thankfully, Dakota wasn’t alone. His friends and family provided all the support they could. They even set up a GoFundMe page to help Dakota raise funds. And surprisingly, a Secret Santa blessed Dakota and his family with extraordinary support.
East Idaho News Anchor Nate Eaton spoke with Dakota in December. He presented gift cards for groceries and a box containing a check of $10,000 for Dakota and his family.
Dakota was speechless as he watched in awe his kids opening up their Christmas gifts. He burst in tears from the overwhelming gratitude he felt.
He said, “I have noticed that through this ordeal, we have been blessed to see kindness replace the pain of losing a loved one whom I had been married for 17 years. My children have noted this and have stated that they want to do the same for others. Thank you again for making this Christmas special.”
Dakota and the kids’ Update
2 years after, Eaton followed up on Dakota and his family. In a virtual interview, Dakota was beaming with life and hope. “It’s thanks to everyone who helped out,” he said.
“All the prayers and donations and everything else. It really made a transition into a different lifestyle a lot easier.”
He added, “Honestly, it’s our Father in Heaven working in each one of our lives. I’ve realized that I’m nothing without Him.”
Reference: God Updates