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[00:00–00:11] Are you serious right now? Is that a yes? This is James and. A lot of you have been asking me for an update. So today um going to visit. And bring him one more big surprise.
[00:11–00:24] But first this is how I met James a few months ago. We're about to be kicked. Our person that we live. Um brought to the landlord's attention. About my criminal history. Are you changed?
[00:24–00:32] I have changed. I don't know where I’m gonna go right now. You're scared? I am scared. I’m scared for me I’m scared for my wife. I’m scared for my stepdaughter.
[00:32–00:45] That's when the internet came together. And raised $40.000 for James to secure housing. We raised you. $40,000 dollars. Now lets see where James is at today. And surprise him with something he's been praying for.
[00:45–00:54] To be honest with you. I thought we were gonna be homeless. I had to be put on the lease or we had to leave. So with mn criminal history. Um it was impossible to be put on the lease. So I was scared.
[00:54–01:08] God put on some people's hearts to help us. And and and.... Now we own a house as of this morning at 9:30. I feel absolutely amazing. I feel blessed I feel grateful. My wife works really really hard.
[01:08–01:17] I don't have a job right. I don't have any income. And unemployment ran out a few weeks ago. Have you applied for places? I have applied for a couple. I have a lot of felonies and a lot of. criminal history.
[01:17–01:29] S0... um. I haven't gotten a job yet. So if I got you a job right now what would you say? Oh stop.... Read this for me. It says James.
[01:29–01:40] I am blessed to have you in. You strengthen the faith of everyone around you. Every single day. You always help those in need when nobody is watching. I wanted to give you the opportunity. To do that with me full-time.
[01:41–01:49] Will you join the team? Are you serious right now? Is that a yeah? Are you serious right nowe? Is that a yes? Are you serious right now?
[01:49–02:00] Is that a yes? Yeah of course it's a ves. Josh thank you man. You have no idea what this means to me. Chelsea did you see that? Did you read what it just?
[02:06–02:09] Ben. You said it was a clipboard.
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Source: Josh Liljenquist / Joshlilj. Video ID: JVL-V-000048. Rights state: OWNED.
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