We have been staying at the Ronald McDonald house in Batlimore MD for a little over a week now. What an amazing place. First of all, it's very nice. It was remodeled this year. It has 2 huge modern kitchens w/ fridge and counter space for each room. (there are 37 or something) What really has made it amazing to me are the people that we have met. Each night a different volunteer group from the community comes in to prepare a large dinner for all the families. What a blessing! Then a second group usually hosts a game/play night for the kids. I really had no idea. Keegan has been an instant hit. So far he entertained a high school girls La Cross team, and a group of Medical Students, and the story editor of CNN. YES, For real. CNN is airing a story on the house the Sunday before Christmas. Look for Keegan! CNN filmed Keegan playing for a long time. The director here thinks he will be a big part of the footage. The editor actually sent a pic of Keegan to his girlfriend bc he thought he was so cute.
We have met some truly extroidinary families during our stay. Even though every one has a unique story and circumstance I think the parents here share a rare bond. We joked about it the other night that here everyone already understands the medical jargon and most of the time have actually already heard of your rare condition. During our stay so far, we have met and come to care about so many families. Formerly conjoined twin girls from VA, Erin and Jade and their sister Taylor have a truly amazing story. Check out their blog on my favorite blog's under The Buckles. One of the girls suffered a spinal injury as a result of the twin's seperation surgery as babies. Now 4, she has been attending the Kennedy Kreager program for therapy for years. What an amazing family. We also met a young family from Trinidad (in the carribean, not in CO) who on Tuesday the Dad will be donating a third of his liver to his 11 month old daughter. Apparently his liver will generate a new organ for her. WOW. This is their first time in the U.S. And there are so many more that are just as touching......... We are praying for all of them. Please keep them and us in your prayers.
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Leslie! I'm so glad you posted on your blog! I have been thinking about you guys so much and wondering how everything is going! I'm so glad to hear that you are in a positive environment with so much support! I hope that Keegan's treatments are going well, can't wait to hear about it! When do you guys come home? Good luck this week and we'll be sending up lots of prayers! love and miss ya'll bunches :)
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