The Brewers
Brian and Deb Brewer came to the Ronald McDonald House feeling very uncertain about what the future would hold. Their two year old son Luke had suffered a serious head injury. Following two weeks of hospitalization in Grand Rapids he was transferred to Ann Arbor where it was determined he needed surgery to repair a brain aneurysm. Luke's surgery was a success and he is healing beautifully. After spending three and a half weeks at the House, the Brewers were able to return home to Grand Rapids in early October of 2005.

"The Ronald McDonald House has significantly impacted our lives in a positive way. We will always hold the organization dear to our hearts. The House was a place to restore our physical selves and most importantly revive our spirits.
We simply cannot express our gratitude enough - to all of the House's supporters, staff and volunteers!"

The Griffins
The Griffin family chose to come to Michigan all the way from their home in Texas to put their three and a half month old son Maxwell in the hands of one of the nation's top heart surgeons. Maxwell was born with a heart malformation called congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, requiring major heart surgery. The Griffins came to Ann Arbor in the winter of 2005, scared and left three weeks later filled with hope for a bright future for Maxwell.

"Our family checked ino the Ronald McDonald House scared, cold and hopeful. The House is a miracle, a blessing. Every single person who entered our lives during our time at the House left an amazing, godly impression. Even our five year old daughter made a friend in the groundskeeper. Maxwell is now 11 months old and was an early walker, talker and is totally handsome. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! "

The Fitzpatricks
Michael and Courtney Fitzpatrick’s twin boys, Samuel and Gabriel, were born ten weeks prematurely in Petoskey in April of 2004. Both boys developed serious, life threatening infections and came to Mott Children’s Hospital at three weeks of age. After two months of hospitalization they “graduated” to their new home in Ann Arbor, where Michael is now attending school. The boys are thriving and keeping mom and dad very busy.

"The Ronald McDonald House, on many levels, was exactly what we needed. At home in Petoskey it was difficult finding the emotional support we needed. At the Ronald McDonald House we were surrounded by such genuine warmth and support from other families, staff
and volunteers. We are truly thankful and plan
on helping the House now that we live in Ann Arbor."

The Reeces
Matt and Lisa Reece came to the Ronald McDonald House a few days after son Clayton’s birth in Toledo. At birth he developed a serious infection and his lungs were not functioning fully. For four months, from August through December of 2003, they stayed at the House to be near him. Gradually Clayton’s condition improved. Just before Christmas, Matt, Lisa and big sister Jonell were able to take him home for the happiest of holiday celebrations.

"The Ronald McDonald House was a blessing to us in our time of need. It not only allowed us to be close to our son during his hospital stay, but it was also a place of great moral support. Being surrounded by the caring staff and families going through similar situations made a difficult situation a little more bearable."

The Maxwells
Anthony and Helen Maxwell's daughter, Antoinette, was born in October of 1997 with serious lung and throat problems which have required several surgeries. They have had to leave their jobs with Genesee County and General Motors for extended periods during the five times it was necessary to stay at the House.

"The friendly staff, supportive community groups, volunteers, and home-like atmosphere at the House have made some of the most difficult days of our lives a little easier to bear. The House is truly a safe harbor in the time of a storm."

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