A San Tan Valley family was in great need this holiday season, but they've got some big surprises that will help them get back on their feet.
The Christmas tree is trimmed in tinsel and family pictures. The Murphy's are all about family.
"That's our focus, Christ and our family," says Amber Murphy.
But one member of the family is missing. Dustin Murphy, husband and father, is fighting for his life. The 32-year-old has stage IV colon cancer.
"It doesn't look like it's going to be very much longer, I'm afraid. I give the kids as much quality time with him as I can."
One thing Amber and the kids will not have to worry about is house payments.
The Gradient Gives Back Foundation is paying her mortgage for one year.
"I had no clue! Shocked... I wish I had put more make up on this morning."
The gift came as a surprise. Her husband filled out the forms months ago, and Amber forgot all about it until Monday morning.
She wasn't sure how much longer she would be able to stay in her San Tan Valley home. Now she knows she has a least another year.
It's a relief. Amber will be able to spend more time with her kids. With their father in hospice care, they will need her more than ever.
Every year the Gradient Gives Back Foundation picks two families who are at risk of losing their homes -- paying their mortgage for a year helps them get back on their feet.
We've all seen the holiday decorations on homes all over the valley, but have you ever seen a house decorated by holiday houses? It's drawing big crowds in Chandler.
We've all seen the holiday decorations on homes all over the valley, but have you ever seen a house decorated by holiday houses? It's drawing big crowds in Chandler.
You better plan ahead - way ahead - for upcoming Black Friday sales this year, especially now that Walmart will open up stores at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Thursday.
You better plan ahead - way ahead - for upcoming Black Friday sales this year, especially now that Walmart will open up stores at 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Thursday.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:36:21 GMT
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:58:10 GMT
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Metro-North Railroad released the following information regarding service on the New Haven commuter rail line
