Yesterday we did a family volunteer day at a local Ronald McDonald house. It was actually for Disney's Give a Day, Get a Day but it was so worth much more than a ticket to Disney. We had such a nice family day and in return we made the life of families in crisis happy for just a tiny bit of their day. It felt good to do something so small that meant so much.
Say hello to the gang...
Say hello to the gang...
We started the day out driving into Philly and setting up. Then we got a tour of the house while it was quiet and families were still at the hospital. We learned so much and how much these houses mean to families in need. It is a tiny piece of normal family life and much needed.
While we finished up dinner, Delaney and Megan headed to the playroom where kids were already starting to roll in. I was very proud of my girls. They played with the kids and talked with them. It was nice to see my girls making someone happy.
A little down time...
After we fed everyone, the older people cleaned up the kitchen and the girls cleaned up the playroom.
I could not have asked for a more rewarding day. Our friend, Pat, who came with us, left with information to do her own cooking day. And we hope to come back and do it again ourselves. It was so worth it. And.....you know.....we all actually had a lot of fun!
Did you know that the Ronald McDonald house is funded and run mainly through volunteers and fundraisers? That few funds, if any, come from McDonald restaurants? For information on how YOU can make a difference in the lives of families in your area, contact your local Ronald McDonald house on volunteering to be a guest chef. A few hours out of your day can make a world of a difference!
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