We really enjoyed our stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines. It was a huge blessing to be able to stay there while I was unable to drive after surgery. The staff was so helpful and kind to all us parents and families staying at the house. They provided a hot meal every evening and it was delicious comfort food - far from the hospital fare. :) They also had plenty of snacks and drinks to take along to the hospital...or to enjoy as a midnight snack. We really enjoyed the playroom, the outdoor play area and the basketball court. Although I was unable to participate in all the play, the big boys really enjoyed it. The rooms were cozy and the beds were perfect.
More than all the amenities of the house, it was the fellowship between parents that was the biggest blessing. I was really feeling lonely at one point in our journey and God provided two other mommies to visit with and lament about our situations and then encourage each other. God was so faithful to provide these women at the house to minister to my heart and hopefully to their's as well.
We were so blessed to stay there. I've said it on our CaringBridge, if you stop at a McDonald's Restaurant this summer and there's a change box for the Ronald McDonald House, don't hesitate to drop your coins (or dollars) in to help support the local charity.
Oh, and here are some pictures from our stay there. I'm surprised Jonathan didn't take more pictures of the house while we were staying there, but at that point we were still in survival mode. :)
The boys just chillin' watching a movie in our room.
It was fun watching the boys play tag out on the basketball court.
There was an added level of difficulty (and danger) as they "had to"
jump off the retaining wall to get away from each other.
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