Extreme Home Makeover

Out of all the TV shows our children are exposed to, wouldn't you know that two of their most favorites are America's Funniest Videos and Extreme Home Makeover?!? When Sundays roll around they remind us regularly that they want to be sure and watch them! Some of the best belly laughs are heard throughout our house during that first hour and some amazing realizations of blessedness are made during the second hour.

This week the blessings are being shared close to home...Extreme Home Makeover is in our town!!!!


The family of five was surprised last Thursday morning with Ty's usual megaphone announcement, "Good Morning Heathcock Family" ! And the frenzy began. A few weeks ago Kris was drafted by a friend to enlist college students for there help. They were needing assistance in the wee morning hours and who better to fill those slots than a few college students? HA! We have made it a point to drive by the site a few times to see all the excitement. The several block area is flooded with lights, tents, heavy equipment, and security. They know what they are doing. It takes a well oiled machine to run efficiently enough to build an entire house in one week!

It was brought to our attention that they have a spectator area just for people like us. So, Sunday afternoon we loaded up the five dubs, caught the shuttle trolley, and made our way to catch our own glimpse of the kids' favorite show in action. As we were driving up the kids were giddy with excitement over seeing Ty Pennington! Even Bankston Hays was saying, "See Ty! See Ty! See Ty!"


We had to wait a few minutes before entering because they were filming Ty about 25 yards from where we were. (So, I guess we can officially say we saw Ty!) It was amazing to witness so many blue shirted individuals working together to make life better for five people they do not even know!




The "MOVE THAT BUS!" moment happens tomorrow afternoon and I cannot imagine the excitement by the crews, volunteers, and spectators, nor can I imagine the gratitude and joy flooding the Heathcocks as this once in a lifetime experience comes to a close!