On Sept. 26 this year thirty-two-year-old André Williams of Houston, Texas, gave his mother the surprise of her life.
André was very thankful for the sacrifices his parents made to raise him and his siblings. His mother works in healthcare, and his father is an electrician; both worked hard to provide a stable and loving foundation for André and his two siblings.
In his youth, André enjoyed sports, art, and playing music at church, with his supportive parents encouraging him to follow his interests. Ambitious and hardworking, he quickly excelled in his career, working his way up the career ladder. He’s now been a program manager at Microsoft for three years.
“I’ve been successful in my life, through multiple things: through my career, through other adventures of my things that I’ve invested in, and things like that,” André said.
André didn’t just talk the talk, he walked the walk
After his mother had been diagnosed with progressive heart failure, André decided to pay off his mother’s mortgage. Since August of 2023 the young man had been saving up to pay off his mother’s mortgage.She had ten years left on a thirty year mortgage. After achieving his goal and getting together enough money to clear 10 years of his mom’s mortgage, André was planning to visit his parents’ home in Mount Vernon, New York. He was eagerly anticipating the moment he could place the check in his mother’s hands.
Unfortunately, Hurricane Helene threw a wrench in that plan.
The Surprise
Unable to see his parents in person, André created a video and sent it to his sister, asking her to play it for their mother on Sept. 27. He launched into the heartwarming message by thanking his mother for 32 years of “unconditional love” and unwavering support. “Nothing you’ve done is in vain,” he said in the video. Then, right before her eyes, he revealed the check that would pay off her remaining mortgage.
His mother, who had not been expecting any of this at all, put her head down and wept.
“She was very appreciative,” André told The Epoch Times, adding that she shed “a lot of tears” and felt “a lot of gratitude.””I think giving back to your parents is one of the greatest gifts you can give,” he said.
Kudos to André Williams! There aren’t many like him!
12/1/24