YES Everyone, It's TRUE!!! It's the Most UNBELIEVABLE, AMAZING, INCREDIBLE NEWS!!! (DAY 2 Update on Page 5)

Original post by AndreaLMT

Mar 16, 2005 02:54 PM

For those of you that don't know the story, my cousin, who was my age (28), died of leukemia in August, leaving behind a husband & 3 very little boys.
Her story...
www.annmarievitale.com

Well, Johnny- her husband, my aunt Janet & Uncle Ray got a knock on the door today by Ty Pennington from abc's Extreme Makeover Home Edition...
THEY WON an EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER!!!!!!!!!!

I am shaking & still in shock!!!
Through this horrible tragedy, comes something good.

PS- I've known about this for a while now, but couldn't say a word. I was dying to tell all of you!!!!!

ETA- On Friday, I'll be having an 'Extreme Massage Team' at the site & massaging all the hard workers!!!!
(Hope Ty wants one)

nov.bride Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:54 PM

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God bless all of you

Thats so fantastic!
I love thatshow and allof the great work that they do.

Good luck meeting Ty

janet Posted: Mar 17, 2005 10:57 PM

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i can't wait to see it again congrats to you and your family!

FireIslandLove Posted: Mar 17, 2005 11:02 PM

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I'm so glad you're updating us - can't wait to see your pix!

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Mar 18, 2005 12:36 PM

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I was there today, it was pretty cool.

Andrea, do you know where they sent your cousin and the kids on vacation? And what day are they supposed to be back for the big 'reveal'?

takeoutcook Posted: Mar 18, 2005 12:47 PM

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I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss - My heart and prayers go out to you.

And thank you for sharing these wonderful updates with us - Extreme Home Makeover is such an uplifting show because the families are so deserving. I hope your family gets the dream house they deserve!

Say hi to Ty for me - and even though it's cold, can you talk him into working without his shirt on?

nferrandi Posted: Mar 18, 2005 01:20 PM

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It's so wonderful that this is happening for your family.

luvsbob4603 Posted: Mar 18, 2005 01:22 PM

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Posted by The Original 2nd-time-around

I was there today, it was pretty cool.

Andrea, do you know where they sent your cousin and the kids on vacation? And what day are they supposed to be back for the big 'reveal'?

I was there too! i was wearing blue jeans and a fleece a purple on that said sf on it. where were you standing? i might go back later when its not so crowded i got some pics but i would love to get a pic of ty i didn't get one yet!

AliKing Posted: Mar 18, 2005 01:46 PM

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What an incredible story!!!

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Mar 18, 2005 02:22 PM

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Posted by luvsbob4603

Posted by The Original 2nd-time-around

I was there today, it was pretty cool.

Andrea, do you know where they sent your cousin and the kids on vacation? And what day are they supposed to be back for the big 'reveal'?

I was there too! i was wearing blue jeans and a fleece a purple on that said sf on it. where were you standing? i might go back later when its not so crowded i got some pics but i would love to get a pic of ty i didn't get one yet!

I think I saw you walking down Lake Ave as I was leaving. You looked so familiar and then I thought it must be you. You were walking with another girl...

luvsbob4603 Posted: Mar 18, 2005 02:42 PM

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that was me! how funny is that! are you going back later? I thinking of going back. i went by myself i was just following people.

FeliciaDA Posted: Mar 18, 2005 02:44 PM

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Posted by AndreaLMT

Hi Ladies ...Just got back from Day 2...
It was amazing just to be there, but kind of a slow day. When I arrived, they had just finished taping them having a snowball fight in the backyard (Hey, how 'bout doing some work on the house???)

~EVERYONE thought I WAS or resembled Paige!!! (The crew, the onlookers, it was funny) (Maybe b/c I had a pink coat on). It was her B-day today, so they got her a cake & one of the neighbors made her one as well. She seems pretty nice.
~Didn't get to meet TY today, he was busy when I was there.
~Michael talked for a bit, while he was eating a green bagel w/ green cream cheese (went really well w/ his glowing white teeth!!! )
~The Alure guys re really, really nice.
Got some information on what they're doing w/ the house, & found out some other cool little surprises, but you all will have to wait until it airs to find out! (Hey, some of you met Ty & I didn't even yet, so I can have my things too )hehe.
~I took a few crappy pics, I'll post them in a bit, but honestly, it was all about seeing my family today.
~I'll be there all day tomorrow, so I will hopefully give a Day 3 recap tomorrow night.

Thanks for the update Andrea.. this is just so exciting and I'm so happy for your family!

luvsbob4603 Posted: Mar 18, 2005 03:12 PM

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i saw you andrea i was standing behind the gate they had us stand behind you walk passed me with another girl i wanted to scream out your name but i didn't think you would have seen me.

AndreaLMT Posted: Mar 18, 2005 06:08 PM

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I just wanted to let everyone know that a very large crowd of onlookers is expected for the reveal.
They are expecting 10,000+.
Esp. if people were thinking of taking little ones, it might not be a good idea Today they were even trying not to let strollers in.
Just giving you a heads up.