We are hoping to stay at the Ronald McDonald House when we are in DC. We got a referral from the Thoracic Department at Children’s National, but it’s not a for-sure thing. Openings at the Ronald McDonald House can vary because if a family is there and they end up needing to stay longer because of medical need, they obviously aren’t going to throw them out, so they can only take new people if there is availability. I think the odds are reasonable that we will get in, but again, not a sure thing.

There are two Ronald McDonald Houses that serve Children’s National. One is very close, and one is a bit farther away, in Virginia.

We will find out if we can get in three days before we go. If we do not get in, I will book accommodations elsewhere at that point. I guess we could also book a hotel now, and then cancel it ahead of time if we get in the Ronald McDonald House. I’ve never done that sort of thing before but I know of other people who have. I suppose I’ll research it this weekend.

I did a cursory investigation into hotels and it will cost us maybe $1500 if we need to do that. So that’s not fun. I am also concerned about getting back and forth to the hospital if we have to do a hotel. Some have shuttles but it doesn’t say where the shuttles go to. So I’ll need to call each of them, yuck. Since it’s just going to be Belinda and me, I am hopeful for the Ronald McDonald House because the closer one has a shuttle (we could also probably walk it, if she’s up to it) and the farther one includes a free Lyft ride to and from the hospital each day. That would be a lot less to think about and have to deal with. My brain feels like it’s already at max capacity.

I just remembered that I need to figure out how we’re going to get from the airport to wherever we’re staying. I am growing weary of figuring out things!

Anyway, prayers that God’s will be done (and that we get in the Ronald McDonald House if that’s in accordance with His will) would be GREATLY appreciated.