"Joe,
I believe that Scott and Amy should win this pool. Here's why:
Scott and Amy have 12 kids. 3 of which are their biological children. The rest of the brood? Adopted. Their first adopted child was "Peanut". A little bundle of joy they adopted some years ago from a mother that was a crack addict. Then came the next brood. After being their foster parents for a few years to 8 children from the same family, they filed for adoption. These kids also came from a very drug infested, dysfunctional family. Having suffered mental abuse and being subjected to pornography at a very young age. While they were in the process of adoption, the mother became pregnant again, bringing the total to 9 children. Not wanting to
separate a family, Scott and Amy decided "what's one more?"
These kids range from the ages of teen to infant. Having these many kids placed in one home is almost unheard of. In almost all cases the family is usually split up. Not for Scott and Amy. Their BIG hearts welcomed them all. Scott works hard everyday which allows Amy to stay at home and raise these kids. Together, the two of them are building a strong, nurturing environment these children so deserve.
Living on a farm, the kids divide up all the chores that it takes to run a house with that many kids. Did I mention that Peanut's biological mom is pregnant? Yep that's right. Scott and Amy are hoping to add lucky #13......
God Bless them. They deserve this pool......."
I spoke with Amy yesterday afternoon and informed them that they were the winners of the new Pool. We'll deliver the pool to them some time today. Amy did inform me that they are in fact adopting the 13th child, (as mentioned above) and are trying to raise the $15,000.00 it takes, (believe it or not) to go through the adoption process. They have $3,000.00 of it but will be struggling to raise the additional $12,000.00 to complete the process.
In the mean time, Amy mentioned they had purchased a $15.00 pool for the kids to play in and while they had discussed buying a pool, they could afford either a fence, OR a pool but not both. Low and behold, here comes the free pool and now all they have to do is purchase and install the fence. Amy asked if I could just drop it off because she didn't want it installed until they had the fence up.
So Mr. Billy Hill, you asked me to find a Family who really needs a pool and had lots of kids, Salisbury News has delivered. To Reconciled1, who nominated this Family, you're a good man my friend and Scott and Amy are lucky to have you in their lives.
Thank you for sharing this story and I look forward to delivering this pool to their home today.
Remember Folks, if YOU would like to "Give Back" and do something special like this don't hesitate to contact us. There are a lot of Families in need. I want to thank ALL of you for writing in. The response was overwhelming and as you can all see from this message it was a clear winner.
10 comments:
joe -
these are incredible people! please let them know if they want a website (i.e. for donations or just to share family news) i would be more than happy to donate my time... and the hosting fees for the first year. ;)
Boni
R1, there is a place for good people like you, when this life is over.
Sounds like a most deserving family. Good Job Billy & Joe!
What a great story!!! I love it. They sooo deserve this. Congrats to them. Good luck on their adoption process.
No offense, but I really believe that Peanut's birth Mom needs to learn about birth control, real quick! And to Scott & Amy, bless you for opening your hearts and home to so many needy children.
I love happy endings....sniffle, sniffle.
Joe I tried to post a comment on the original post about the laws pertaining to fencing, but it was never posted; let's see if this one makes it. I think it would be a wonderful idea if a company would be willing to donate a water break alarm to this family. With 12, possibly 13 children in this home it has to be nearly impossible to keep their eyes on all the children all the time. If a child wants to get into a pool they will climb a fence! Even though it is not a requirement a water break alarm would be very beneficial to them.
I lost a child to drowning in 1996 so I am always concerned when children are around water. I know how quickly life can change in the blink of an eye. Congratulations to the family... enjoy the pool.
Joe,
Thanks. I know for a fact how much they appreciate it. They were blown away because I hadn't said anything to them until yesterday when you called.
Boni,
I will pass your offer to them. They are still on dial up and don't go online very often.
Talking to Amy yesterday, she stated with this many kids and as long as it takes to load, they could only go on after 11pm or at 4:30 am before everything starts up again around the house.
We know this family, and I can tell you no one deserves this pool more! The entire family loves all of their children and are such good people - the grandparents are exceptional folks as well. God bless them!
Whether the family wants to post a website or not, Joe - would you post a website that allows for contributions, I would like to make one.
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