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True Thanksgiving

 Our Thanksgiving meal wasn't around a big, brightly lit table; we were in a cafeteria.  There was no carved turkey with all of the fixings sitting in the middle; we went through a line and got food ice cream scooped onto our plates.  The food was mediocre at best; I missed our candied sweet potatoes and homemade pies.  We didn't share a meal with extended family and enjoy the laughter and noise of the kids; we sat near complete strangers with CNN blaring in the background.   But you know what?  I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR THE WORLD.  Our little family was together and happy, and that is all that matters to me. Today, my heart broke for the kids who had no one with whom to share their meal.  While I was blessed to eat with my family, they sat alone.  While we laughed and played, they sat in their rooms and watched TV.   I don't know their situations and I know that some people do have to work on Thanksgiving, but I would absolutely make sur...

Thankful Thursday

After being home for nearly a week, this Thankful Thursday goes out to the many friends we have at RMH.  Here are just two of many!!   It makes being away from home SO much more bearable when you are among people who "get" you...people who understand what it's like to be in and out of the hospital...people who realize the necessity of being germ-cautious...people who celebrate every little accomplishment right along with you...people who see kids, not disabilities. So thank you to our RMH family--ALL of you.  You all hold a special place in my heart, and we have a bond that most just cannot understand.   In related news, this article just came out sharing that research shows that Ronald McDonald Houses help kids heal faster.  I firmly believe this.   If you have never volunteered at RMH, please consider doing it.  Join us the next time we go up for an activity hour.  Make dinner.  Sort soda tabs.  Fill the mailb...