After escaping from an abusive husband, Alany, a 20-year-old mother with two children, had to beg and borrow enough to barely survive. Desperate to care for her kids, Alany cried out for help. Watch now, and discover why she is thanking YOU!
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- [Narrator] Alaney wasonly 20 when she escaped
with her kids from a violent husband.
- It was a nightmare.
One day he hit me sohard he nearly killed me.
He used to hit my daughter for no reason.
- [Narrator] Alaney movedhundreds of miles away,
but it cost her everything.
She moved into this shantywhich had no doors or locks
and she always struggled to pay the rent.
- The owner left a mattress for us.
I was worried though.
I thought she might come and take it back
and we would sleep on the floor.
- [Narrator] To make money,
Alaney made coconutcandies in borrowed pans
on an open pit fire.
- I borrowed things, but sometimes people
were afraid to lend thembecause they didn't know me.
One women gave me an old baby stroller
to bring my baby alongwhen I sold the candy.
- [Narrator] Alaney earneda little over a dollar a day
and often blamed herself whenher children went hungry.
- I knew it was all my fault.
It wasn't fair for them to suffer
because of the choice I'd made
to marry their father.
- [Narrator] WhenOperation Blessing learned
about her situation, webuilt her a new secure house
with a door and windows.
Then we furnished itwith tables and chairs
and beds for everyone.
- [Alaney] This is the most amazing gift
that I have ever received!
- [Narrator] Then webought Alaney a new stove
and other items needed.
Along with a new strollercart for her to sell
even more candy.
Now that she no longer has to pay rent,
Alaney has enough to support her family.
- I am so excited to have my own place!
It's a great place and I thank God
and thank you so much!
