Welcome to the 85th Metamorphosis Monday!
Colette Gauthier was given a 5-15% chance of survival by her doctor. She had moved into a dismal rental house and was out of hope. Kelee from The Katillac Shack went to Michigan and with the help of Guideposts Magazine where she is their Inspired Home Expert, she created a beautiful makeover to change Colette’s “sick” room to a healing space.
The goal was to create an uplifting and beautiful space to help Colette during her recovery from cancer, as well as lift her spirits through the course of her chemotherapy treatments. A miracle resulted for the room and Colette Gauthier. Seeing is believing in this wonderful video below. (If you can see four tiny white arrows beside the Vimeo name, click on those to enlarge the screen. When finished watching, hit escape.)
You may read more about Colette at The Katillac Shack and the story is featured in the September issue of Guideposts.
Here’s how you can help!
For every comment you leave on this post and at The Katillac Shack, $1 will be donated for the next needy makeover recipient. 
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I loved the reveal moment and the joy on her face. What a great thing to do, Guideposts!
WOW! What a beautiful makeover! I had tears running down my face while watching the video. That doesn't happen often.
Susan, I saw this yesterday and was speechless. There are so many talented decorators, designers and crafters that blog and the thought that they could come together to help someone in such difficult circumstances was so moving to me. It was so exciting to see that Penny made a contribution of her work.
Thank you for posting this event.
OH! What a marvelous story! I love the cheeriness of this room — the bright, uplifting colors and all the things to read that serve as an encouraging hug! I wish her well and will pray for her. Thank you for sharing this story.
oh Susan, how sad, I will certaintly be there so she gets my dollar. God Bless her and you for posting this! please come over and take a look at my new blog, read it and if you like it please follow as we all know how important that is. Thanks again Susan for everything! http://www.beenblogged2.blogspot.com/
A wonderful story of hope and healing… thank you for sharing, Theresa
So happy to share this Miracle Makeover weekend with you Susan
Can't wait to see how much we can raise for the next Miracle. Be sure to stop by my blog and say hello and let me know if you'd like to be part of my giveaway as well. I'm maxing out my comments for sure 
Have a wonderful week, fondly, Roberta
http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
So inspiring and such a miracle. I was so touched by this story. Hugs, Marty
Oh Susan, what a wonderful story. At first it caught my eye because I share the same last name as Collette. I'm a true believer in how your environment definitely effects your outlook on life. There is nothing like beauty to restore health and well being. Thanks for sharing this story. I will definitely leave a comment on Katillac Shack.
What a wonderful thing that was done there! And now I love Guideposts even more!! I'm definately renewing my subscription!
Kristi
What a great story. She truly looks overjoyed to see it's transformation. Thanks for sharing!
Praise the Lord for the kindness of strangers. Wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this encouraging moment. Cherry Kay
AWESOME post! I am truly moved by this video! Bless her heart…and yours for posting this to get donations for comments!
DEAR SUSAN AND MET MONDAY FRIENDS:
Thank-you for becoming a part of The Miracle Party Team!! I am so thank-ful for you kind post Susan.
Lets see how much we can raise to help another!
You all do remember that many of you left comments to help raise the funds to help Colette?
So THIS is a CELEBRATION of your efforts as well.
I appreciate you. I am grateful. Guideposts thanks you!
Kelee Katillac
Reading this made my day. Lovely story.
Susan what a wonderful thing to do for an ill person.Our enviroment wraps its arms around us and now she has a lovely room to wrap arouond her. So touching!! Kathysue
Joyful story!
Happy Pink Saturday, and thanks for your post to help another in the struggle, hopefully another Miracle Makeover will be possible with all our posting. Blessings, XOXO
Colette's story is so inspiring. It has been wonderful seeing how bloggers have stepped up to help.
This is such a great story. Thanks for sharing.
What a wonderful inspiration.
Thanks for sharing this touching story…God bless all 3 of you ladies!
What a beautiful story. This room will make a such a positive impactd in her road to recovery!
I do love the power of blogging! What a wonderful thing to do for this sweet woman.
~Misti
This is truly one of the most generous and inspiring acts of kindness I've ever heard of. Blessings to all who participated. I pray so much that her cancer will be cured…and in the meantime I know she is feeling so much better by being able to spend time in that beautiful and love-inspired room.
My Mom was a strong fan of Guidepost and always had her little book close by. She would have loved this story just as I have.
Good things do happen..
/Shirley
What a wonderful cause!! I can't wait to see the video, it's still loading for me, so I didn't get to watch it yet!
Loved this Susan!!
Thanks for sharing this wonderful story. As a cancer survivor,I pray for complete healing for dear Colette.
Carolyn
This was such an inspirational story. I enjoyed participating in the Miracle Makeover Party this weekend. Very special!
Christi @ A Southern Life
Hello Susan! Thank you for sharing the story… I will zip on over to The Katillac Shack to read more…
Also, Thank you for hosting another Met Monday!!
~Liz
Hi Happy Sunday Susan,
What a lovely video, how touching and inspirational. Bless these folks for what they are doing to help others, that is always so great to see. Will definitely visit the other sights.
Thanks for sharing this, good to know about.
Blessings hon, Nellie
What a lovely thing for her to do. The makeover is wonderful.
Allison
Atticmag
I watched that the other day and it is such an inspiring story.
wonderful!
Hi Susan! What an inspiration and how sweet of you to be part of the team! I hope you are having a great weekend!…hugs…Debbie
Susan, Thanks for sharing this inspirational and moving story. I'm a Guideposts subscriber myself. Great little magazine!
Today is my first time participating in Metamorphosis Monday – I'm "Patio Redo" (#24) – and no, I did not confuse this with Tablescape Thursday…I do show some lunch and dinner on my new patio. Such fun! Thanks for sponsoring!
Blessings, Beth
I watched this on Facebook and was just so touched by it all. It is awesome!
I hope this lovely lady wins her battle with cancer! It's a tough fight but she seems strong and very determined…..
Well this hit home since she is a social worker
I'm so happy that she received such a lovely room make over. She is a very attractive lady and I wish the best for her.
Thank you for posting the video. It was great to watch.
Mary
From Virginia
My post is above notecards that will support guide and service dogs. Love helping a good cause!
Absolutely beautiful!
What a wonderful room makeover Kelee did for Colette! Hugs to them both. What a great cause and great use of talent.
Sherry
This is so inspiring. Thank you for allowing us to become a part of her journey.
This is so inspiring. Thank you for allowing us to become a part of her journey.
Susan-Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this! I got the "God bumps" too! Kelee is talented but she offered much more than design expertise. She delivered hope. This makes my little napkin rings seem so insignificant and unimportant
I'd like to add my thanks to all the others. What an amazing Miracle program. Thank you for sharing this wonderful healing story.
Beautiful story of encouragement and hope. A big thank you to Guideposts, Beverly, Susan and all who are spreading this fabulous story of inspiration.
Wonderful story, Susan. Thanks for sharing.
xoxo
Robin
What a beautiful makeover. It makes me feel so good to hear of such kind and giving hearts.
This story is so touching. What a wonderful ministry this is. Guidepost and Kelee are truly making a difference.
Rhonda
Great story, Susan! Noticed that Penny Carlson was listed in the credits too! Way to go, bloggers!
Hi Susan, I haven't linked up for a long time, but look at what a day I choose to hop on back over! What a great story and such a worthy cause.
Thanks for both the party and this post!
What a wonderful event this is! Thanks for sharing. I am enjoying all the miracles I reading about, too!
KJ
SoCal
Beautiful and inspiring. What a wonderful cause.
What a beautiful story….thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for posting a sweet story and inspiration, and having us all over!
Susan this is just the best makeover! I laughed, I cried, I loved this video! Thank you for sharing Kelee's work. God bless her and for all those working with her to give back!
What a beautiful act of love. This brings back so many memories. Praying for Colette's full recovery!
Thank you for hosting. Have a great week
~Sarah
What a beautiful, touching story! I love Guideposts and remember the article from Kelee, in fact it is one of the issues that I kept! Colette will be in my prayers! Miracles do happen! My sister-in-law has made a full recovery from breast cancer. God is certainly in control! Thank you for this lovely post of unconditional giving from the heart!
Hi Susan! Had to drop in and leave my comment after reading Colette's story. Wow, I love blogging and having the ability to reach out and touch the lives of others.
Inspired me so much I blogged about it today! I did have one problem though, for some reason I'm not able to leave a comment on Typepad blogs. I did stop by the others though!
Thanks for participating and sharing such a wonderful story.
Susan what an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it with us.
What a wonderful story!!
My nephew had a terminal disease. Most children with that disease pass away before their 4th birthday. Instead of putting him in hospice we kept him home. Got a big house and we all lived together to help take care of him. He was surrounded by his loving family everyday. His room was always brightly decorated. He passed away last October, just 7 days after he turn 10 years old. We miss him dearly but are blessed and thankful for the extra years God gave us.
Please count my comment for the donation!
A great story!
Thanks for sharing and al you do for the blogging world!
xo xo
Thanks for sharing, such a lovely post.
For some reason I went back to Katillac Shack this morning, and glad I am, for I saw that your site had been added to the Miracle Tour. It gives one a good feeling to know that they can help in some small way.
Your donating your time and space will help raise needed funds. Thank you.
I love that valance. What a great fundraiser idea!
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Really moving and great post Susan, thanks for that!
Linda
I did the link wrong can you fix it for me or delete it so I can do it right.I am new to blogger:)
Thanks for sharing INSPIRATION.
Susan ~ So glad you were able to join the ladies 'miracle' network.
Colette is such a precious woman, I just love her & her spirit. Kelee is one power house of a warrior & as beautiful as they come.
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
lovely story, lovely room, lovely idea — making a healing cottage out of a "sick room," an image to remember. And reminding Colette of the significance of color. I hope she is doing well!
Don't you just love Collette's smile? Blessings to all involved. Get well Collette!
Here's my comment to contribute to the makeover – good luck and may the recipient be good as new before she knows it. God bless her.
Best,
Gloria
I came over from my friend Rhonda at Shellbelles Tiki Hut blog when I heard about this. Colette's miracle makeover is wonderful. It was so inspiring to watch the video.
Lindsay
Ok…I have finally stopped crying! This was a beautiful post..Thank you Guidepost! There are so many cancer victim's out there that need a lift like this…they need to know all is well. This just reminded me to visit and bring laughter and love to them.
Thank you so much for participating in this! I know I feel better knowing that for just a little bit of my time, $5 is being donated to this project. I also posted this on my Facebook hoping to get more people to leave comments so that more money can go to this cause.
Kady
Life on the Edge
Oh, how I love this post! My son Parker has a life threatening disease and spends so much of his time either sick or recovering from surgery. I truly believe that one's surroundings can make such a difference in your desire and ability to keep fighting!
Reading this made my day!
Tammy and Parker
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http://www.hsbapost.com
I seen this story now five times and each time, I love seeing and hearing how happy Collette is, and all these wonderful people that took part in Colette's lovely Healing Room Makeover! I just loved her light of Hope, the bed was awesome! The angel just beautiful!
Oh, my goodness! The tears are rolling down my face. What a good deed! What a precious mercy for this woman. I will be praying for her, now. How could I not?
Love, Katy Noelle
Using ones talents to heal others is beyond words.
This is so beautiful on every level. It gave me "God" bumps too.
Thank you for spreading the love.
What a beautiful way to share your talents and Joy!
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
This is a wonderful story!
What a wonderful job! This lady was so deserving and this will make such a difference in her recovery.
Such a beautiful purpose to make something over. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story and room.
Love it when you help a survivor. That is great, and guidepost is such a nice little reader.
Keep up the generous and kindhearted actions.
Love seeing hope shared with survivors. Chemo can be tough, but notice all the angels that are placed on the path. They are more than just a silver lining.
Keep up the kind work.
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