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Extreme Yard Makeover unveiled
Posted: Jul 07, 2009 12:03 PM CDT

Extreme Yard Makeover unveiled

by Natalie Sparacio

MOSINEE (WAOW)-- They've gone through their fair share of hardships,following the death of their husband and dad, the day before Christmas Eve.

But this morning, a Mosinee family received the surprise of a lifetime.

Less than 2 weeks ago, Holly's yard looked nothing like this, the swing set didn't have a swing, the front walkway... was breaking, and there was no landscaping.

Now, to name just a few of the changes, she have a nice cobblestone step into her home,her 2 small kids have a swing set with a race track around it, there's a fire pit, a waterfall, invisible fence for their dog Ramsey,and newly planted trees, shrubs, and grass.

Holly says, "... this is a like a dream come true it's way better than I imagined, and that they did this in a matter of a week is just beyond what Icould even expect and Ijust really want to thank everyone for your hard work and it means a lot to us. "

The landscaping crew made a point of keeping the old and mixing it with the new. In honor of Holly's late husband Tom, family and friends capped off the celebration by planting a tree... in his honor.

Holly says,"... I was crying in the shower this morning just thinking this is all awesome and totally wonderful, but ... the person I would want to share it with the most isn't here to share it with me."

A bittersweet experience that's brought strangers together, and truly made a difference to everyone involved.

James Merritt, with Living Color Landscape, the company who spearheaded the project says, "... it's great feeling of joy and satisfaction...it's very cool to know a group of people from within our company and in the community, plus all the sponsors came together and made a difference in the lives of a mom and two small kids and at the end of the day what else is there..that's a good day."

Holly says, "...I'm just truly happy that good things are happening in our life, even though we had a rough year we feel very fortunate for all the people who have reached out to us in the community as well, I just tell people I've never been so lonely and yet felt so loved in my whole entire life."

Online Reporter: Natalie Sparacio