We stayed at the Ronald McDonald house, and it was such an awesome experience. While we were there, I asked about a "Bored Bag" for Grace, which is what they give out for the little ones. Well, the picture below shows the goodies. It was AMAZING how much stuff they put in there!! I couldn't believe it! They also had a full kitchen there, and cupboards PACKED full of anything you could think of. Then, there's volunteers that come daily to cook dinner, so that was nice too.
They also give out a gift on your first stay when you are checking out. It's a pillow and quilt made by a mommy of a little boy named Benjamin. He found out in '97 that he had cancer, had stayed in this exact house, and by Thanksgiving of '98, he had passed away. But while he was receiving treatments, he'd asked his mom to make little pillows and quilts for his friends, so they'll be happy. And to carry on his legacy, his mom still makes the pillows and quilts, but it's gotten bigger because she asks others to help out as well. That way, everyone will feel special because of the cute pillow and quilt!
I felt so blessed to be able to stay at the house and benefit from it's love within. And I'm so glad there's somewhere like that for people to go when their little ones are sick and can't be home.Amanda
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