Jimmy Fallon Gives Big Shout-Out as Operation Blessing Helps Family Rebuild from Hurricane Florence
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- The Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon
made a surprise announcement last night
to a family affectedby Hurricane Florence,
one of many families helpedby Operation Blessing.
Terry and Divya McArthurand their 12 year-old son
were flooded out of theirhome during the hurricane.
- For lack of a betterword, it's a disaster.
You know, some might referto it as a nightmare.
You know, I...
Romans 8:28 says all things work together
for the good of those that love the Lord
so that's where I'm finding peace.
- [Anchor] Operation Blessinggutted parts of the home
and tore out wet flooring.
During the demolition, the family was told
the Tonight Show wanted togive a few hurricane victims
a break from the disaster.
So you can imagine the McArthur's surprise
when Jimmy Fallon called themout during the show's taping
in New York City.
- Your house, very special house.
Why is it special to you?
- 'Cause my grandmother left it to me.
- Your grandma left it toyou and you had a tough
couple years, huh?
- Yes.
- You guys were hit, wasit Hurricane Matthew?
2016, the Hurricane Florence.
- Yes.
- And you have no flood insurance?
- No.
- Well,
our friends at the Home DepotFoundation and their partner
Operation Blessing heard about your story
and they wanna help.
Here's what they're gonna do.
They're gonna come in,they're gonna fix your home,
they're gonna fix yourroof, they're gonna repaint
and insulate your house,
they're gonna provide anew furnace, appliances,
redo your yard, and sendin a Home Depot designer
to refurnish your home.
(audience applause)
Congratulations.
I can't imagine what you've been through.
And thanks
to the Home Depot Foundationand Operation Blessing.
- And as Divya said,all things work together
for the good of those that love the Lord.
A great memory...