Monday, November 11, 2019
Tonight's picture was taken in November of 2005. I have many photos like this, mainly because Mattie loved to create! Not just create, but he loved painting with his feet. There was where he and I differed greatly. Nonetheless, Mattie created some beautiful pictures that went on the front of note cards. If you look closely at the photo, you will see Mattie's feet were a mess. Yet when he was finished painting, he would put his arms up in the air, which signaled that he was ready to be picked up and transported to the kitchen sink to get clean. Never did I have to worry about him running around our home with painted feet.
Quote of the day: Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
We started our day bright and early. Peter loaded the Uhaul with the help of our friend, Don. Then we were on our way to Baltimore to start candy deliveries. Being that it is Veteran's Day, traffic was very light, which was a gift.
Our first stop was to the Hackerman Patz House at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. It is considered one's 'home away from home,' when a loved one is treated at Children's Hospital at Sinai. Families can stay in this facility for a nominal fee, instead of having to commute and stay in a hotel. For the past three years, we have donated candy to this house.
Our second delivery today was to Children's Hospital at Sinai. Where we house one of our FREE snack and item carts. Adina, our child life specialist, met us and helped us store the candy on-site. Adina is committed to the cart and she even sent me a video today of what the cart looked like fully restocked!
Our last stop today was at the NEW Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore. It was a four year campaign to build this 55 room house, and let me assure you the attention to detail in the design was incredible. We got a tour of the house from Debbie, the Vice President of the House. We interact with Debbie and Sandy (the CEO) every November when we make our deliveries.
Take a virtual tour of this facility:
https://rmhcmaryland.org/be-our-guest/photo-tour/
By the elevator banks at the House, there are hundreds of stones. Stones that have sayings on them, written by patients.
There are over 200 pieces of art hung all around the house. Each of these pieces was donated by a regional artist. The house has 6 floors, each with its own theme. I loved this hotwheels art piece. Mattie would have responded well to it!
On the fifth floor, all the rooms are for children who have cancer. Each room is a suite. In the hallway, right off the elevator, was this heart made out of butterflies. The heart is the Ronald McDonald House symbol.
Can't miss this heart! It is huge and on top of the house. This is the sixth floor of the house. It has outdoor terraces, with amazing views of the city as well as fountains. I can imagine that families truly appreciate this space, especially after spending a full day in the hospital.
Tonight's picture was taken in November of 2005. I have many photos like this, mainly because Mattie loved to create! Not just create, but he loved painting with his feet. There was where he and I differed greatly. Nonetheless, Mattie created some beautiful pictures that went on the front of note cards. If you look closely at the photo, you will see Mattie's feet were a mess. Yet when he was finished painting, he would put his arms up in the air, which signaled that he was ready to be picked up and transported to the kitchen sink to get clean. Never did I have to worry about him running around our home with painted feet.
Quote of the day: Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
We started our day bright and early. Peter loaded the Uhaul with the help of our friend, Don. Then we were on our way to Baltimore to start candy deliveries. Being that it is Veteran's Day, traffic was very light, which was a gift.
Our first stop was to the Hackerman Patz House at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. It is considered one's 'home away from home,' when a loved one is treated at Children's Hospital at Sinai. Families can stay in this facility for a nominal fee, instead of having to commute and stay in a hotel. For the past three years, we have donated candy to this house.
Our second delivery today was to Children's Hospital at Sinai. Where we house one of our FREE snack and item carts. Adina, our child life specialist, met us and helped us store the candy on-site. Adina is committed to the cart and she even sent me a video today of what the cart looked like fully restocked!
Our last stop today was at the NEW Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore. It was a four year campaign to build this 55 room house, and let me assure you the attention to detail in the design was incredible. We got a tour of the house from Debbie, the Vice President of the House. We interact with Debbie and Sandy (the CEO) every November when we make our deliveries.
Take a virtual tour of this facility:
https://rmhcmaryland.org/be-our-guest/photo-tour/
By the elevator banks at the House, there are hundreds of stones. Stones that have sayings on them, written by patients.
There are over 200 pieces of art hung all around the house. Each of these pieces was donated by a regional artist. The house has 6 floors, each with its own theme. I loved this hotwheels art piece. Mattie would have responded well to it!
On the fifth floor, all the rooms are for children who have cancer. Each room is a suite. In the hallway, right off the elevator, was this heart made out of butterflies. The heart is the Ronald McDonald House symbol.
Can't miss this heart! It is huge and on top of the house. This is the sixth floor of the house. It has outdoor terraces, with amazing views of the city as well as fountains. I can imagine that families truly appreciate this space, especially after spending a full day in the hospital.
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