Blankets for Ronald McDonald House of Galveston

Alright peeps, It's high time I let you in on what has been going on in the outreach area of our ministry. We have had a great relationship with the Ronald McDonald House of Galveston for the past ten years.

From the time that we are old enough to chew, we know what a Big Mac is, but...

 

No, I'm not talking about the Fast Food Golden Arches!

(Although, I am really hungry for a Big Mac!)

I'm Talking about the home in Galveston that provides a place to stay that is full of love for the families and patients that are receiving treatment at nearby University of Texas Medical Branch. Did I forget to mention that their stay there is completely FREE OF CHARGE! Many of these families are from poverty stricken areas in Mexico and have children that have suffered severe burns while tending cooking fires. The RMH is one of the most beautiful and loving places that I have ever witnessed.

Our most recent endeavor was to provide soft blankets for the residents to use when they travel to and from their treatment appointments. It was important to make sure that the blankets had no rough edges or sharp tags and that the felt material was light and very soft. We went to the internet to find just the right material and purchased as much as our budget would allow. Next our good friend Pam went to work sewing them all to the right sizes. The blankets were finished in either July or August, but we just knew it wasn't the right time to bring them up to the RMH.

(Pictured from left to right) Andrew Rourke, Donel Rourke, Trinity Rourke, Tristan Rourke, Carmen Molina (Bryan's Mom), Janie Puentes(Manager), Lidia Polio, Graciela Estrada and Frances Estrada

December 12, 2013 was the right day! When we got there most of the patients were at the hospital receiving treatments, but Bryan Silva and his mother were there and they were very grateful for the blankets. Bryan said that many times it is cold in the waiting rooms and these soft light blankets would work very nice. Amazingly, the house relies mostly on donations from members of the community for many of the smaller needs. When we arrived with our blankets, the house only had two blankets left in the pantry!

God's timing is perfect!

So, the message to all of you out there is...

G.O.Y.A.

Keep Calm, Love God, G.O.Y.A.!

The Fu King Preacher