Extreme Home Makeover and Patrick Henry Hughes
This week we have been talking a little bit about mercy ministry, benevolence, and the gospel. Incidentally, the ABC hit reality show, Extreme Home Makeover, was in Louisville this past week. They have rebuilt the homes of the Hughes family. One of their sons, Patrick, you may have seen in a halftime ESPN special last year. If you didn’t catch it, here it is:
The construction was completed this past Wednesday, and it is estimated that the new home is roughly $2 million. Elite Homes, the general contractor of the project, has developed a website where you can see photos, the crazy week-long construction schedule, and blog. As you could expect, there are additional costs that the family will have as a result, and people in the community are donating to help defray the expenses. From what I understand, this particular episode of Extreme Home Makeover is slated to air in February.
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Provocations & Pantings 
November 16, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Okay…THAT about made me cry. Are these believers? i certainly hope so. What a touching story. Thanks.
November 17, 2007 at 6:22 am
Obviously, since I do not know them, I cannot answer that question. However, from other testimonies and video accounts, it appears that they are believers. Yes, it is a very touching story. His father works at the UPS Worldport where I also work third shift.
February 17, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Would love to buy his CD when available. Beautiful voice and music – just amazing!
February 24, 2008 at 11:19 pm
This is extremely touching. I want to buy his CD’s, are they going to be on iTunes?
February 25, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Vaughn,
I am not sure. It appears that the best place to get his music is from his website, which is:
http://www.patrickhenryhughes.com/
May 29, 2008 at 5:03 pm
[…] This week we have been talking a little bit about mercy ministry, benevolence, and the gospel. …http://timmybrister.com/2007/11/16/extreme-home-makeover-and-patrick-henry-hughes/My MusicPatrick&aposs first CD has 23 tracks with almost 80 minutes of music, the selections evenly […]
July 13, 2008 at 9:19 pm
What was the name of the beautiful song Patrick sang at the end of the show. I have never heard it and would love to hear is again. I have already found his web pages to obtain his music. Thank you and this family for sharing this story.
March 2, 2010 at 4:05 am
The song title is “BELIEVE” by Brooks and Dunn.
Great song, done very well by Patrick.
You have already got this answer probably but I thought I would write it anyway.
July 14, 2008 at 12:04 am
Pls let me know when Patrick’s CD is available. I was truly touched by tonites show.
sandy
May 17, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Believers or not … Patrick is an example for all us!
May 2, 2010 at 8:47 pm
This is one of the most inspiring makeovers I have ever watched. To think this young man has the ability to never let any thing or any one keep him from his dream should be a lesson to all the so called normal people of the world to change and be thankful for all they have. I would like to know if Patrick has made a recording of his music as I would love to purchase one as soon as I can and I would love to be able to help in any way with a donation to his favorite charity or club. I am not rich but would like to help a little if I can
Thanks Deb
October 9, 2011 at 9:16 am
I just watched this episode, and Patricks dad calls Patrick his hero. Mr Hughes, you and your wife are my heroes! You , sir, gave him the gift of music. You, as parents, gave him a life and values that he will be able use through his life. Not many parents of children without disabilities do as fine3 a job as you have raising this fine young man. Kudos to you all. You are an inspiration to many!