Mother's Day Love

One of my favorite things about working at the Ronald McDonald House is meeting so many wonderful people. It is such a privilege to meet and walk alongside these families during a part of their journey. As we walk with them through the ups and downs of their child’s medical experiences, while we mark the hard days, it is a joy to celebrate the special days. Mother’s Day is one of those special days to celebrate. It is our honor to recognize the extraordinary women mothering their children here at the House. In these women we witness such a powerful example of unconditional, sacrificial love. They inspire us with the depth of their love.

So, we celebrate this love in a big way, with lots of help from many folks. This year the children at the House made special gifts for their moms assisted by the Foresters. The children made beautiful boxes filled with special memories. They beaded heart pins and stamped colorful hand prints on a poem. Finally, they wrote love notes to their moms on a picture of themselves, telling one special characteristic of their mom that they love.

The Friday evening before Mother’s day, a group of beaders gathered at The Bead Monkey to make each mom a bracelet with each of their children's names and birth stones on it. The Bead Monkey has generously supported this gift for seven years! These very special bracelets are packaged up for each mom in a gorgeous package made by our friends at Stampin Up.

On Mother’s Day, a lovely brunch was served by the Tryon Connection- and each mom was acknowledged and celebrated. A Mother’s Day away from home, with a child who is critically ill away can be a tough one to get through. With the help of all these fabulous supporters of the families and the House, it is eased a bit and we share a little of the love these moms give their children.

The House that love built for sure…….. and keeps on building!

Lauren and Katy beading.....

Tina and Tanis beading.....

The beaders smile for the moms....

A completed beauty....

Isn't this a fabulous package of love.....

And finally the bracelets find the moms....