THE TDS EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER ADVENTURE

It was an interesting day, when I received a call from man named Joe who asked me to design a home. But there were a few caveats to the project.  One, the plans for the home interior design had to be completed in 24 hours.  Two, I wouldn't know who the house was being designed for until after it was finished.  And three, there would be no compensation for my work.  The project was to be considered a donation. 

At first I thought it was a joke. I've been through a few practical jokes in my time and I thought this was one of them. I almost hung up on him! But instead, I listened to what he had to say. Then I gave it some thought, and prayed about the matter. After speaking with close friends and family, I decided to take the project on. 

I presented the plans within the required time, all my I's dotted and T's crossed.  It was only after I finished the plans that Joe Pusateri with Elite Homes revealed to me that the home design was for Patrick Henry Hughes and the Extreme Makeover Home Edition, that was to be aired in February of 2008.  On the 17th of that month, ABC premiered the two-hour episode documenting the demolition and reconstruction of the Hughes’ house in Louisville, Kentucky. 

The show was contacted by his peers from the University of Louisiana through a huge letter writing campaign organized by his marching band.  Over 2,000 letters were sent urging them to take action being that Patrick was was living in a house unfit for a man that was wheelchair bound.