Today I went to our new Ronald McDonald house that opened six weeks ago in Aurora. I invited some of my long time friends and some new friends to come spend a day cooking and cleaning! We made dinner for people staying at the Ronald McDonald house. I have never seen so much hamburger in my life!I have to say that the best part was that I realized how much I appreciated the friends of mine that came to help me! We had a lot of fun together, trying to figure out how many cups of water and rice were needed to make 20+ servings. My daughter was very helpful for all the math questions! These women are the absolute BEST! and I definitely couldn't have done it without them!
Ross, my husband had a difficult time with his emotions at the house. It was just a few months ago when he was last in a RonDon house, albeit the one in Seattle. He went to visit his hero and long time friend Kelly who passed on St. Patricks Day. If you would like to see his blog, go to www.run4kelly.blogspot.com. I got a little emotional on the drive home, but for the most part was too busy to think about much (too much math!).
I definitely want to do this again! but this time, we are bringing our own can openers!
Thanks so much ladies! Rosanna, Jolene, Deb and her daughter, Bev, Juli, and of course my daughter!
You really made a difference to me today!!! and together...
WE MADE A SMALL DIFFERENCE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED!
you are AWESOME!
I leave you with two quotes from Helen Keller,
'Although the world is full of suffering,it is also full of the overcoming of it.'
'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.'
Putting these two quotes together is a reflection of how I felt today. There were so many people at the Ronald McDonald House that are suffering, and together with my friends, we gave them one less thing to have to think about while they are trying to survive. It is called the House of Hope, and I now know firsthand what that means.
what a blessing friends are!
I will post some pictures later...
3 comments:
Sue,
Okay, I will try again to leave you a message and hope the internet connection doesn't drop.
I think you did a great job on your first blog and will be a natural blogger.
I am glad you raised awareness with your friends about the Ronald Mcdonald house and brought a simple pleasure to the residents at the house of hope.
My day was bookended with emotional moments, speaking at the TNT kickoff about Kelly and then going to the Ronald McDonald house in the afternoon. A flood of memories washed over me as the Ronald McDonald house in Seattle was the last place I saw Kelly. I remember sitting on her bed, chatting about her scrapbooking, some of the things she wanted to do on the New York trip this fall, hugging her good bye and telling her that I loved her.
I am very proud of your comittment to provide support and hope to others.
Have fun blogging. I look forward to reading your News.
Your husband,
Ross Kinney :)
Sue what a great way to honor Kelly's life. I am glad Joanne let me know about your blog. You are not old just hitting your stride and collecting memories for when you are truly old and stories to tell your great grandchildren.
Linda
I love the first quote by Hellen Keller! Isn't that so true?? Love you, Molly
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