Our Parents are always there for us, to comfort us in the dark moments and to give us a hand when the difficulties of life seem such that we cannot go on.
Those special people, irreplaceable figures for each of us, who would bend over backward to see us happy, and often sacrificing and also depriving themselves of what they care about most.
Just like Stephanie’s father did when, in 1993, he decided to sell his beloved 1936 2D Ford Sedan, a true vintage car heirloom, bought and restored by him when he was only 16 years old.
What was the reason he sold it? To pay for his daughter, Stephanie’s college education, to allow her to have a better future and to make her dreams come true.
And after 21 years, and having achieved a successful life, Stephanie decided to show her father, her love and gratitude in a very special way.
Stephanie’s father has always kept the memory of his beloved vintage 1936 2D Ford Sedan in his heart, a car he was really proud of, so much so that he had exhibited it in various car shows, where he had often won first prize.
Moreover, Stephanie said, “My father often talked to me about this car and he always said he would buy it back if he could ever find it.”
Randy was heartbroken to have to give up his priceless Ford, but he felt that doing so was the will of God.
Stephanie Hamren, Randy’s daughter, would never forget the look of pain on her father’s face as he gave up his first baby. Despite being separated, Randy never stopped thinking about the car, telling family members he dreamed of finding it again.
Consequently, 21 years after her father’s unforgettable sacrifice, Stephanie decided to let him know how grateful she was for his selfless gesture, by planning something that would totally surprise him.
After a lengthy search, Stephanie and her family found the car in 2014 halfway across the country in New Orleans. Secretly buying it and transporting it to their home state, the family set out to surprise their unsuspecting father. As the family recorded the unexpected reveal, tears stung Randy’s eyes on the first sight of his old friend, who thanked God for such a fantastic family.
As Stephanie handed her father the keys, he noticed she had Matthew 19:29 emblazoned on the chain, which says, “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.”
Finding and restoring the vintage car was also made possible thanks to a fundraiser organized on GoFundMe!
The video in which Stephanie captures her father’s reaction—describes better than a thousand words the emotion that this man felt—seeing his precious 1936 2D Ford Sedan, parked in his driveway, just like so many years ago.
There is absolutely no doubt about it! Heartfelt generosity and sacrifices made for others are often rewarded when and how least we expect it.
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Source: apost.com, wtvideo.com
