It Had All Been Coming Together
Amanda looked at the monitor with a bewildered expression. Within seconds, she realized that she was looking at her own home. But why were they showing her this? Her cheeks turned red with embarrassment at how untidy her kitchen was, but then she noticed the three strangers inside her home.
She couldn’t shake the feeling that he was somehow involved. She watched as one of the strange men marched toward her oven and pulled the door open. She was startled by what she saw next.
Perfect Timing
Amanda had many plans for her life but she would never have thought that her life would reach such a dark point. She had a husband whom she loved dearly and was grateful that they had found a lovely house in a beautiful neighborhood. They had spent years trying for a baby and she had finally fallen pregnant.
Things were looking up for her and she was excited to see what the following year had in store for her. She pictured it filled with love and her dreams coming true. But everything changed one morning to find everything gone.
It Changed Everything
Amanda had been over the moon when she found out that they were going to have a baby. She and her husband had been struggling to conceive for three years. She thought it was the perfect timing because they had spent the last two years renovating their home and they would be moving in any day now.
Amanda felt the lightest she had ever felt with how happy she was. Nothing could take away from her happiness but she would be proven wrong.
She Couldn’t Believe It
She felt like she was on top of the world but that would only make what she was about to discover that much more painful. She felt her entire world give way beneath and she watched her bright future slip away.
All her happiness seemed to be sucked out of her, leaving behind a shell of a body. To make matters worse, her husband wouldn’t be there to support her.
Lost And Aching
She hadn’t seen it coming. Her husband approached her one day and told her that he was leaving and swiftly collected his things before stepping out the door. He had stepped out of her life so quickly that she still needed time to process what had happened.
Amanda couldn’t believe what had just happened. She was 36 weeks pregnant. How was she going to raise this baby and keep up with the bills on her own?
A Supportive Friend
Amanda’s heart ached and she felt lost. She felt like she had turned into a zombie. She had no idea what her next step would be.
She learned that her husband had replaced her with someone younger. It took her a while to wrap her head around the fact as well as how much debt he’d left her in. She was lucky to have a friend like Anna who had her back.
Working On A Plan
Anna would support Amanda no matter what the cost. She vowed to stay by her side for as long as Amanda needed and that was when her eyes lit up with an idea.
She knew she had to help her friend but she had unusual idea about how to do it. However, it could have been the only way to get her friend back up on her feet.
Immediate Recognition
Anna knew that it would pay off in the end, but it meant she had to do something sneaky. In order for her plan to work, she needed help from the people she had connections with. Before long, her best friend was in a strange room with people she had never met before and speaking about her painful experience.
But there was more. Anna told Amanda to turn around and face the monitor behind her.
A Tearful Amanda
Amanda frowned, not understanding why her friend was making her do this but, at this point, she was willing to do anything that would ease her racing thoughts.
As she looked at the monitor, she immediately recognized what she was seeing. Instinct made her put her hand on her swollen belly when she realized that she was looking at her home and that this must have to do with her husband. She found herself growing skeptical.
A Plan Coming Together
The monitor showed her that strange men were in her home. The distress she felt was accompanied by embarrassment because of her untidy kitchen. She was surprised when an individual stepped forward toward the over and pulled the door open.
The camera zoomed in to show her the inside of the oven and her eyes widened in surprise. Once she pieced together what was happening, she struggled to keep her tears at bay.
Her Idea
Sitting right in the middle of the oven, neatly bound together, lay a great wad of cash. Amanda almost fell off her chair. But what was going on? And who had hidden the cash inside her oven, and why? Was this some kind of joke?
Anna smiled shrewdly when she saw Amanda’s reaction. Her plan had worked.
She Had No Idea
It was Anna who came up with the idea to write to the local radio station, KIIS 1065, and ask if they would possibly give Amanda a chance to appear on their “give back” segment.
Learning about Amanda’s story, the radio show had decided to get involved and help. Of course, Amanda had been oblivious.
Telling Her Story
Amanda and Anna were invited to their studio to be guests on the show, but Amanda had no idea about what was about to happen. Upon arriving, the hostess announced that they have a special “Give Back segment,” which Amanda was unaware of.
Her friend Anna was welcomed and introduced as the one who wrote to them and had made this possible.
Approaching Local Businesses
Listeners were briefed on Amanda’s situation and the unfortunate difficulty she had with conceiving. Amanda was given the opportunity to tell her story, and as she spoke to the radio hosts she told them that the worst part was the total uncertainty of it all.
Amanda said: “It’s been about five weeks since it happened,” referring to her husband leaving her. “And the biggest thing is just the shock, I guess because it wasn’t really what we planned, or what I planned.”
Wanting To Help
The radio hosts had realized that, on their own, it would be hard to help Amanda. So they had approached local businesses to contribute and make this seemingly disastrous situation a little easier to handle. What followed made this amazing show possible.
It turns out that the Middlesex Academy learning Centre generously gifted $10,000 towards Amanda’s mortgage. She didn’t have to worry about having a roof over her and her baby’s head for a good few months to come! But there were still more surprises to come.
Guests On The Show
Learning about Amanda’s story, the radio show decided to get involved and help.
They realized that on their own it would be hard to help her so they approached local businesses to contribute and make this seemingly disastrous situation for Amanda easier to handle. What followed made this amazing show possible.
What Was The Worst Part?
Amanda and Anna were invited to their studio to be guests on the show but Amanda had no idea about what was about to happen. Upon arriving the hostess announced that they have a special “Give Back segment” which Amanda was unaware of.
Her friend Anna was welcomed and introduced as the one who wrote to them and made this possible.
Change In Plans
Listeners were briefed on her situation and the unfortunate difficulty she had with conceiving. Amanda was given the opportunity to tell her story and as she spoke to the radio hosts she told them that the worst part of it all was the total uncertainty of it all.
Amanda said: “It’s been about five weeks since it happened” … “And the biggest thing is just the shock, I guess because it wasn’t really what we planned, or what I planned.”
Turn Around
They had been renovating their house for the last two years and putting all their money into it. So the idea was that this year was supposed to be a very good year for them to start moving in especially and with the baby on the way.
But all those plans had just gone out the window now. She really had to look at all the other options to see what she could do in the dire situation. Amanda said she would really like to keep the house and raise her child there but didn’t know how that was going to be possible.
A Vacuum Cleaner
When an emotional Amanda finished her story the hostess announced that they would love for her to have this baby and not have to worry about the financial side of things.
She asked Amanda to turn around and look at the TV screen behind her. To Amanda’s amazement, her house appeared on the screen and they said they wanted to take her on a tour through her house.
In The Kitchen
To Amanda’s total surprise they entered the front door and Amanda was presented with a Vacuum cleaner sponsored by Scrubb Online Cleaning Service.
This symbolized the cleaning of her house and they have set up to keep the house cleaned for the next 6 months so Amanda doesn’t have to worry about the cleaning side of things.
Speechless
Continuing through the house which Amanda hadn’t even begun unpacking her things yet, they get to the kitchen and open the fridge.
To her amazement, the fridge was stocked with meals provided by Eat Fit Foods who will thankfully be supplying and delivering fresh meals daily for the next 3 months. All the groceries will be taken care of so that will be one thing less to worry about.
There Was More
Continuing with their tour Amanda was surprised with a table stacked with baby gear. In fact $4000 worth of goods including a stroller, car seat, change table, baby monitor, the works. As if that wasn’t enough sponsored by Baby village even throws in a $1000 voucher for baby photography.
By this time Amanda was totally speechless and sat with a huge smile on her face and tears streaming down her face. She had the feeling of an immense weight being lifted off of her burdened shoulders.
Inside The Oven
Thinking that this had to be the end of the surprises the host says they should see if there is anything else. The camera pans in on the oven with a tea towel hanging over the handle.
The host jokingly comments that she even got a tea towel! With that, the other host opens the oven door and this where everyone in the studio loses it!
Tears Of Joy
Sitting right in the middle of the oven, neatly bound together, lay a great wad of cash! Amanda almost fell off her chair in amazement. It turns out that the Middlesex Academy learning Centre generously gifted $10,000 towards her mortgage.
Another stress she is relieved from, not having to worry about having a roof over her and her baby’s head is assured for a good few months to come!
Feeling Blessed
By this time Amanda is in tears but fortunately, it’s happy tears of joy. For the past five weeks, she had been stressing about how she was going to cope as a single young mother. She had no means of supporting herself or her new baby.
Little did she know when she woke up that morning that her life would be turned around so dramatically.
Feeling Emotional
Sitting next to her friend Anna, who was looking just as excited as Amanda. She felt very blessed to have been part of this. She took the initiative and orchestrated this special occasion for her to help make what was to be a happy time for her friend’s life possible.
With the help of the radio station and local businesses, Amanda suddenly felt excited about the future.
Thinking Of The Future
Overwhelmed with emotion and with great big tears rolling down her face the only words Amanda could muster was: “I can’t tell you how much this means to me…”
“This means I don’t have to move!” Amanda managed to exclaim through sobs.
Kindness Goes A Long Way
This is definitely not the year that Amanda had imagined for herself or even hoped for. However with the help and generosity of complete strangers this young mother-to-be had a new and bright future ahead of her.
She could finally unpack and move her furniture around to settle in her home and plan a life with her and soon to arrive baby.
Helping Others
What to some appears like not a big deal can mean the world to someone in need. We take so much for granted that we forget others could appreciate.
At the end of the day a little human kindness, generosity and paying forward can make all parties feel just that bit more human! You never know what someone else could be thankful for.
Nobody ever expects to be left high and dry in their time of need or when they are most vulnerable. As much as we all wish it wouldn’t happen we all need to stand together and form a support group from those around us and in need.
One day we may find ourselves in a difficult place and needing help from our community.