F A M I L Y
P R O F I L E
Sexton Family
HOME: Hollister, MO (Taney County)
In December of 2016, at 23 weeks
pregnant with identical twin boys, I was admitted to the hospital for a surgery called a “cerclage” to hopefully keep our babies safe inside my womb until their due date in March 2017. Unfortunately, although the surgery was “successful”, my water broke 12 hours following the surgery. By the healing hand of our gracious God, I did not go into spontaneous labor (which usually occurs following amniotic sac rupture), but remained pregnant, becoming stable enough for discharge to the Ronald McDonald House in January 2017. There is hardly a way to describe how much the Ronald McDonald House blessed our family during this incredibly difficult time. Instead of lying on an uncomfortable hospital bed in a sterile environment for weeks on end, I was welcomed into a warm and cozy room with a comfy queen bed and oversized recliner, complete with my own private bathroom. I was served delicious home cooked meals by generous people who came every single evening. The kitchen was always well stocked with snacks, coffee, leftovers, and delicious treats in order to make the long days on bed rest more bearable. My husband and 2-year-old daughter were able to come and visit me in the comfort of a home-like environment, where a playroom bursting with toys kept our daughter entertained for hours. Our family, including our unborn baby boys, were lavished with gifts, not only at Christmas time, but also throughout the duration of my 8-week stay. As we look back on those incredibly hard months full of unknowns and medical difficulties, one thing that was a saving grace during that time was the blessing of being able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. It alleviated so much stress from an already stressful situation and gave us the respite that we desperately needed every day. The Ronald McDonald House was an answered prayer for our family and will always hold a very special place in our hearts.
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