Ronald McDonald House
Today was such a blessing as our ABF class from Southeast Christian Church served brunch at the Ronald McDonald House. One of our class members works there part time and for several years now our class has served either Saturday brunch or an evening dinner several times throughout the year. We always have plenty of food with many leftovers to be refrigerated for later consumption. Today’s brunch included fresh Krispy Kreme donuts, lots of delicious fried bacon, a cheesy hash brown casserole, a scrambled egg casserole, a sausage and cheese casserole, freshly prepared pancakes and syrup, as well as biscuits and sausage gravy. There was an abundance of food for all.
As I interacted with the residents currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House, I noticed a lady with three children approximately 12 years old. As I began to visit with them, I soon realized that they were not residents at the Ronald McDonald House at all. They had also come to serve but in a different way. They had volunteered to come and clean. What a wonderful way to instill the need to serve in our youth. I am certain that this mother had other things she could have been doing this near to Christmas but she chose to show the importance of serving instead.
Even more important than the food that was served was the many residents currently staying at the Ronald McDonald House sharing their stories and showing their sincere appreciation for all the love that has been shown to them. One lady shared her new found love for Louisville as she told her story. In her home town, she felt alone and that no one even cared and she had no plans to return there. Here in Louisville, KY she has felt the outpouring of unconditional love from most everyone she has met. It was great to be a part of that outpouring of love to others especially at this time of the year. However, this type of love is shown at the Ronald McDonald House throughout the year. Sickness and illness do not limit themselves to a certain time of year. There is a need for this service year round.
As we embrace the Christmas season, I challenge each of you to also embrace the idea to serve others throughout the year as well. It is easy at this time of year to serve and then forget the need to serve as we begin the new year.
Tags: Krispy Kreme donuts, Ronald McDonald House, serving others, Southeast Christian Church
