HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman who suddenly went from single life to motherhood got a special surprise just ahead of Mother's Day.
Bernada Baker received a big check to help pay for the adoption of her new daughter, Bella.
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After Hurricane Harvey, Baker babysat for a single dad who had been living in his car with Bella.
She decided to take on motherhood and adopt the baby.
"It's been a hard experience -- first-time new mom, unexpected. But I've been fighting hard to just protect this baby, and make sure that she has the very, very best," Baker said.
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Cricket Wireless and Houston rapper Paul Wall presented her with a $5,000 check to help pay adoption fees.
Baker says Bella's dad is working to get back on his feet. He talks to his daughter every day on FaceTime.