Things started to get weird for Amanda, especially when she noticed some people in her home. As she watched the screen, she became worried. What could have happened to give this mother-to-be such a shock? Keep reading to find out what it was!
Confusion
Amanda was confused as she looked at the monitor. She was looking at the inside of her home when three strange men came in. The woman watched the camera move slowly with shame and indignation. This had something to do with her ex-husband; she just knew it. Then, she shrieked when one of the men opened her oven door.
Confusion
Seemingly Perfect
Never did Amanda think she could be at such a low point in her life. She’d had a beautiful home and a husband who loved her. When they finally got pregnant after years of trying, she was the happiest she could ever be. The signs pointed to a wonderful life, but then everything changed!
Seemingly Perfect
According to Plan
For three years, Amanda and her husband tried getting pregnant. They had been through much together, and she thought it made them stronger, but she was wrong. The couple had finished renovating their home and had a baby on the way. She thought she was set for life!
According To Plan
Snatched Away
Nothing prepared Amanda for the bombshell she experienced after having her life work out so well. Her world was shattered, and her dreams were snatched away. The unfairness destroyed her confidence, and then the man she loved devastated her!
Snatched Away
Checking on the Friend
Anna got a call from her best friend and went to Amanda’s house. She noticed that those flower beds she tended so well were now dead or withering. Did someone ruin the garden? When Amanda finally answered after six knocks, Anna was taken aback!
Checking On The Friend
Something Happened
Amanda was always put-together throughout her pregnancy, but now the mascara was shifted to her temples, she had dark circles under her eyes, and her nose was red. Anna asked what happened and then demanded to know where John was.
Something Happened
The Truth
Amanda choked out that they had been trying for three years and then started to cry. She composed herself enough to say it was all over and wiped her eyes with her already-drenched sleeve. Amanda told Anna she didn’t know what to do and then explained it all.
The Truth
Abandoned
Unexpectedly, Amanda’s husband told her he was leaving. Then, he followed through with no hesitation at all. Amanda was left broken and confused as he walked out of her life. She was now all alone, buried in bills, and 36 weeks pregnant.
Abandoned
Why
Amanda put her entire life saving into the house. They had even picked out new fittings to build the dream home. Though she was confused, she was also deeply hurt. There were no outward signs that her husband was unhappy. Hadn’t they been living their dreams?
Why
Numb from Shock
Amanda was numb with shock, broke, and had a baby on the way. She was completely clueless as to what to do now. Struggling to process the events, she tried coming to grips with the situation and turned to her best friend.
Numb From Shock
Heartbroken
Anna was now struggling to hold her tears back. She’d been there for Amanda through her wedding-day jitters and first fight with John, but it didn’t compare to this. Now, Amanda was hiding from the world and sat around watching television. Even Anna didn’t lift her spirits, and Amanda didn’t leave her home for five weeks.
Heartbroken
Emotional Support
It was fortunate that Amanda had Anna for support. They were together each step of the way. Anna even dragged her to the bathroom to bathe her, fixed meals, and painted her nails. Then, Anna had a plan about helping her friend move on.
Emotional Support
The Unorthodox Idea
Anna chose to do something devious and knew it was worth it all. She called her connections and dragged Amanda out of bed for the last time. Bewildered, Amanda saw all the strangers showcasing her pain to the world on live television. Suddenly, Anna told her to look around at the monitor.
The Unorthodox Idea
Recognition
Amanda turned to the screen but wasn’t sure what was happening. She watched the screen while people entered a house. Then, she suddenly realized it was her own and was horrified!
Recognition
Distrust
Instinctively, she put a hand on her stomach when she recognized her house. In her heart, she believed this was something to do with him. She’d blindly trusted her friend, but this went too far. Was she secretly on his side? Now, she couldn’t trust anyone!
Distrust
Disarray
The men opened her front door, walking down the hallway to document the disarray for everyone. Their cameras moved over the mattress and boxes scattered everywhere. When her husband walked out, Amanda never unpacked her stuff in their home.
Disarray
Confusion and Embarrassment
She watched those strangers on the monitor go through her home and felt distressed and embarrassed when she realized how untidy the kitchen was. Why had Anna not warned her?! Then, a man went to the oven, opening the door. Amanda realized what was going on and started crying!
Confusion And Embarrassment
Inside Her Oven
Sitting in the middle of that oven was a great wad of cash. This made Amanda almost fall from the chair. What was going on, though? Anna smiled when Amanda reacted to the whole thing. Her plan actually worked!
Inside Her Oven
Oblivious
Anna had come up with this idea to write to KIIS 1065, a local radio station. She asked the presenters to give Amanda the chance to be on the “give back” segment. When the radio personalities learned of her story, they wanted to help!
Oblivious
Special Announcement
Amanda and her friend were invited to be guests on the show, but Amanda didn’t know what was about to occur. When she arrived, the hostess told her about the give-back segment. Her friend was introduced as the one who made it all possible.
Special Announcement
Telling Her Story
The listeners were briefed about Amanda’s situation, and then Amanda was allowed to tell her story. As she spoke to Kyle and Jackie O, she said the worst part of it all was the uncertainty. She claimed that the shock was the biggest thing because she never planned for it.
Telling Her Story
Uncertainty
Amanda said she wanted to keep her home to raise her child there, but she wasn’t sure that was possible. It told the listeners and hosts that she thought she couldn’t afford the house, which was completely heartbreaking to everyone.
Uncertainty
Surprise
The radio hosts knew that they couldn’t help Amanda alone. Therefore, they approached local businesses for contributions to make it easier. What followed was completely amazing. Middlesex Academy Learning Center gifted Amanda $10,000 for her mortgage, but that wasn’t all!
Surprise
Many Generous Gifts
To Amanda’s surprise, they entered her home, and she was presented with a vacuum cleaner by Scrubb Online Cleaning. The company then presented her with six months’ worth of free cleaning services!
Many Generous Gifts
No Empty Stomachs
As they went through the house, they got to the kitchen. Inside her refrigerator were meals provided by a company called Eat Fit Foods. They delivered and supplied fresh meals for three months!
No Empty Stomachs
Baby Gear
Continuing the tour, she saw a table full of baby gear. It included $4,000 worth of items, such as a changing table, car seat, and stroller. Baby Village included a $1,000 voucher for a photography session, too! Amanda was now speechless and crying!
Baby Gear
A Turnaround
Amanda was now crying tears of joy for the first time in five weeks. She went from having no way to support herself and her baby to having her life turned around in such a dramatic and good way.
A Turnaround
Special Friend
Anna was just as excited for her and felt blessed to be part of it. She created this special event to make this a special and happy time for her friend. With the radio station’s help and the local businesses, Amanda was now excited to see what the future brought.
Special Friend
The Relief
Overwhelmed and with tears coming down, Amanda said that this meant so much to her. She was so happy that she burst out, saying she doesn’t have to move now. Through her sobs of job and surprise, this was the best gift of all.
The Relief
The Light at the End of Her Tunnel
Though it wasn’t the year Amanda envisioned, the generosity and help of strangers ensured that she had a bright and new future ahead. Finally, she could unpack and settle into her house, planning a life with her baby.
The Light At The End Of Her Tunnel
Jackie O and Kyle
Kyle and Jackie O have an Australian breakfast show on the radio, which is hosted by Jackie O and Kyle Sandilands. It airs in Sydney on KIIS 106.5, and the pair is famous for the give-backs they offer. When Anna talked to them about her friend, they were happy to help!
Jackie O And Kyle
The Viral Story
The emotional reaction Amanda had was captured on tape, and Jackie O and Kyle released it on YouTube to become a viral sensation. In 2015, it was released and has more than 5 million views.
The Viral Story
Tragic
The YouTube captions start with Amanda and her husband trying to have a child for three years. They failed many times but managed to conceive. Then, at 36 weeks pregnant, he left her. These captions also mention buying their first home and renovating it for months!
Tragic
It All Comes Unstuck
The captions claim that everything was going well for her family, but then the husband left. What did she discover when they put a camera in the home? You might be wondering how the viewers reacted to Amanda’s story.
It All Comes Unstuck
Reactions
When Amanda teared up with gratitude and realized that she wasn’t losing her home, it’s gut-wrenching, and the reactions show that. Most people claim that they cried. However, joy isn’t the only thing the video shows, and users had some questions.
Reactions
Anger
One angry user asked what kind of man tries to conceive a child for so long and then leaves the mother-to-be at 36 weeks with a mortgage she can’t pay. Others made comments about the man along those lines, too.
Anger
Taken Care Of
Amanda was still probably shaken up that her husband left, but now she can at least relax knowing that she’s got what she needs to take care of her baby. Who could have believed that a surprise like that waited in an oven?!
Taken Care Of
A Little Kindness
What might not be a big deal to someone could mean the world to another. People take so much for granted. At the end of the day, just a bit of generosity and kindness can make everything feel more human!
A Little Kindness
Friend in Need
Good friends are hard to find and worth their weight in gold. That was the case for Amanda. Anna was determined to support her friend when she needed her most. In fact, she arranged for strangers to do what she couldn’t!
Friend In Need
Thoughts for Everyone
No one expects to be left in their time of need. You wish it didn’t happen, but it’s best to be a support group for those in need. One day, you could find yourself in a tough place and need help from your community!
Thoughts For Everyone