Mystery Woman Gives $500 Cash to Mother of Nine: True Story

It is exactly one year now since Alex Campbell began traveling to and from work for four hours each day. He is employed in an architectural woodworking firm with extensive business in Charlotte, North Carolina. With nine children to support, it has been a struggle to find a house within his reach in Charlotte.

Alex Campbell wakes up at 4 am, hits the snooze and finally gets up at 4:30 am. He tries to get out of Greenville, South Carolina, before 5 am. He starts work at 7 am and works until 5 pm. He arrives home around 7 pm.

Other men would probably be too tired to do anything with all that driving. Most men would sit on their couch and watch TV to help them relax at night. Others might tinkle with the computer keyboard and go online. But, Alex Campbell would rather troubleshoot all the problems of each child rather than let his wife be stressed out. Rallying each kid to accomplish their nightly chores, he will also try to bond with the children. He patiently listens to their day. Then, he gathers his family around the altar and kneels down to pray the Rosary, Catholic Marian devotion.

In October, Alex was driving his company container van to work to bring some materials to their job site along I-85. A truck behind him swerved, lost control and hit his truck's rear. His truck flipped three times in the air. Everyone stopped their car to help him get out of his truck. The witnesses to the accident were very surprised to see him alive. Since then, his wife, Joy Campbell, realized that they must find a home near his workplace as soon as possible. The risks in driving with minimal sleep are too high.

Alex is like a "walking zombie". His wife worries that his health cannot take the constant lack of sleep. She was sure that the fatigue will eventually affect his work performance. Heaven forbids if he loses the family's main source of income.

In January this year, the Campbell couple told their Realtor to start searching for a house for their family. They were aiming to move in five months. In this way, the children can finish the school year. Also, it will be enough time to look for a second income to augment their finances.