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Paying It Forward

The Oprah Winfrey Show  |  January 01, 2006
John and Minnie

John Newcomb and his entire family wanted to surprise Minnie and say "thank you" in person.

Carol, John's wife, says that thanks to the community's donations, the family was able to save their home from foreclosure. "You came into our lives when we didn't know what we were going to do," she tells Minnie. "I just can't thank you enough."

John, who says his health is improving, is also overwhelmed by her kindness. "[Minnie] is amazing," he says

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