The Werkema Family’s Story
When our daughter turned 3 weeks old, we were told that our baby was experiencing Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) and she was immediately transported to MUSC where we knew she would receive great care.
By the grace of God we were able to get the last available room at RMHC Charleston that night. We were told to expect a long stay due to our daughter’s heart and lungs failing and it would be a long recovery. At the time, we only had a few changes of clothing and some personal items with us, but RMHC Charleston helped provide the rest. We didn’t have to worry about food, toiletries, where to shower, where to wash clothing, etc., and that was a bigger relief than many know.
As parents, we were able to focus solely on our daughter for the six weeks we were there and that was the biggest blessing of all. We can never repay our gratitude for RMHC Charleston as it far exceeded our expectations, and while our daughter is now almost 2 years old, as parents we are beyond excited to share with her how blessed we were at RMHC Charleston. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston!