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Wilson of Richlands, Virginia, receives her Christmas wish
of meeting Ronald McDonald. Ronda, daughter of Ronda 1
and Mary Wilson, is the guest of honor at a Christmas party
at the Durham Ronald McDonald House celebrating the total
remission of her cancer. Ronda was the first resident of the
“home-away-from-home” for chronically ill children.
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Ronda Wilson Is Honored Quest
At McDonald Christmas Party
DURHAM—Five-year-old
Ronda Wilson was back in the
Ronald McDonald House
here. But, this time she is not
a patient. Ronda is the guest
of honor at a Christmas par
ty being given for the
chronically ill children and
their families staying at this
“home-away-from-home.”
To the Richland?, Va.
native, this trip across the
mountains has been
dramatically different from
past trips. This Christmas is
the first time Ronda’s cancer
is in total remission.
According to Ronda’s
physician, Dr. John Falletta,
“We think her disease is
under control and may well be
gone permanently.”
Following a 1980 operation
at the Duke Medical Center
for the removal of cancer at
the base of her spine, Ronda
spent three months at the
Durham Ronald McDonald
House with her parents, Ron
dal and Mary Wilson.
Then for two years, Ronda
and her parents traveled the
long hours back and forth
across the mountains while
she underwent treatment for
the rare form of cancer. On
each trip thte Wilsons stayed
at the Ronald McDonald
House.
“It was a Godsend and a
blessing,” said Rondal
Wilson. Before the family
discovered the Ronald
McDonald in 1980, they spent
large sums of money for
motel rooms during their
visits to Durham.
The Wilsons were directed
to the temporary residence by
Dr. Falletta. Falletta is one of
the founders of the non-profit
organization, Pediatric-
Family Center of N.C, Inc.,
which operates the House.
Many members of the
organization are parents who
have personally experienced
the emotional, physical and
financial upheaval associated
i with a chronically ill child.
Together with a network of
i volunteers these people carry
out the day-to-day operation
and fundraising for the house.
“The best thing about the
i Ronald McDonald House is
I the strong sense of communi
ty displayed by everyone,”
said Wilson. Each person is
treated equally despite their
i handicaps.”
> The residence provides
! emotional stability for
' children who are out-patients
> by keeping families together
I in a home-like atmosphere.
! Each family provides their
own food, and kitchen and
laundry facilities are
available. Everyone con
tributes to cooking and clean
ing the House.
“Ronda’s always wanted to
meet Ronald McDonald,”
Wilson said, “but it just never
worked out.” Each time the
famous clown visited
residents at the house, Ronda
was in treatment at the
Medical Center.
Ronda’s dream has come
true this Christmas with her
return to the House. She met
Ronald McDonald at the
Christmas party held at 4:00
P.M. December 16th at 506
Alexander Avenue.
“We just can’t believe that
all this is happening,” Wilson
said of Ronda’s invitation to
be the guest of honor at this
year’s Christmas party. *
The party was sponsored by
McDonald’s Restaurants in
North Carolina, Eastern Ten
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The Chowan Herald
SECTION B
Sen. Helms Offers Christmas Thoughts
WASHINGTON-Every
year for a long time, when the
Christmas season ap
proaches, I have thought of
Dr. Peter Marshall. Peter
Marshall’s life was brief, but
he lived it with zest and love.
As a consequence he earned a
certain immortality because
be touched the hearts and
lives of so many.
Dr. Marshall, a
Presbyterian minister,
served for a while as Chaplain
of the U.S. Senate. He was
born in Scotland, and he never
lost his unique accent. So im
pressive was he that the
Senate Chamber was almost
always packed with visitors
each morning when Peter
Marshall entered quietly to
offer the opening prayer.
THREE DECADES—It
was 35 years ago, December
19, 1947, when Dr. Marshall
offered a prayer in the Senate
which, ever since, has been a
part of our family’s
Christmas:
We thank Thee, O God, for
the return of the wondrous
spell of this Christmas season
that brings its own sweet joy
into our jaded and troubled
hearts.
Forbid it, Lord, that we
celebrate, or, like our
counterparts so long ago, fail
to see the star or hear the
song of glorious promise.
As our hearts yield to the
spirit of Christmas, may we
discover that it is Thy Holy
Spirit who comes—not a sen
timent, but a power—to re
mind us of the only way by
which there may be peace on
earth and good will among
men.
may we not spend
Christmas, but keep it, that
we may be kept in its hope,
through Him who emptied
Himself in coming to us that
we might be filled with peace
and joy in returning to God,
Amen.
ftgwArds, My former
neighbor, two doors up
Piiwell Street in Raleigh,
was Dr. Albert G. Edwards.
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a new home in 1961. He, too,
is a beloved Presbyterian
minister. He, too, was born in
Scotland. And he, too, still
possesses the delightful ac
cent of his homeland.
In so many ways, A1 Ed
wards is similar to Peter
Marshall—in personality, in
dedication, in the depth of his
faith. A1 is a wonderful friend
and neighbor.
In years gone by, Dr. Ed
wards appeared on television
each year for a special
Christmas message. Always
he would tell a little story to
emphasize the meaning of
Christmas.
I shall always remember
his story of a little farm boy,
years ago, who had never
seen a circus. So, when a cir
cus came to a near-by village,
the little boy’s father gave
him a silver dollar, and sug
gested that the little boy ride
his pony into town to attend
the circus.
CIRCUS—The lad arrived
in town just in time for the cir
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He marveled at the elephants
and other animals. He was
thrilled by the marching
band. And he laughed at the
antics of the clowns.
The clowns danced from
one side of the street to the
other. Suddenly, one of them
stopped in front of the little
boy, and stretched out his
arms. The lad, knowing
nothing about circuses,
assumed that he was
supposed to give the clown his
silver dollar—and so he did.
After the parade, the little
boy rushed back home, and
told his father about the
wonderful things he had seen.
When the little boy had
finished, his father said sad
ly: “My son, you missed the
circus; you saw only the
parade.”
Dr. Edwards’ point was
that so many of us risk miss
ing the real meaning of
Christmas. The tinsel and the
bright lights and the parties
and the gifts—these are fine,
and they are enjoyable. Like
SECTION B
the little boy, however, unless
we are careful, we will see on
ly the parade.
Mrs. Helms and I wish for
all North Carolinians, indeed
all people everywhere, a
wonderful and meaningful
Christmas—and as Peter
Marshall put it, may we not
spend Christmas, but keep it,
that we may be kept in its
hope.
Dinner Is Held
Center Hill Extension
Homemakers Club met on
Tuesday night at the Center
Hill Community Building for
a covered dish dinner.
Mrs. Helen Hollowell
welcomed the club members,
husbands and guests. After
the table blessing everyone
enjoyed a delicious meal.
Mrs. Gladys White was in
charged of recreation; gifts
were exchanged and
everyone enjoyed the party.
Season’s
Greetings
and
best wishes
fora happy
and safe
1983.
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