Marie Davis was amidst a pool of 129 million other participants who were also crossing their fingers and toes in hopes of winning. "It's all still registering. It sinks in a bit more every day," Davis told HGTV about the surprise. "You never expect that you're going to be a winner." Speaking of surprises: just like a good underdog story, a grand reveal and special surprise never ceases to warm our hearts. Davis' surprise is one for the books and is a cherry on top of her trip into the winner's circle.  

Davis and her husband were at home when they were struck with the life-changing news. With the help of their daughter and the HGTV film crew, the couple was surprised on the spot, with designer Brian Patrick Flynn announcing their winnings in person. Right on their front lawn, too! Davis gives credit where credit is due, thanking her daughter for her help in the ploy. "She hinted that someone was coming but wouldn't tell me who," Davis stated. She even shared that she almost canceled on her daughter and their plans for the day. "I wasn't feeling great that morning and wanted to cancel. So we got in a bit of a spat," she laughed. Thankfully, and no doubt to her daughter's relief, Davis answered her door when it came time for the big announcement.