02 Jul Home, Hope, and Healing for the Henry Family

On March 11, Spencer Henry was airlifted to the hospital for an emergency craniotomy. After four weeks in the PICU, Spencer was discharged to the comprehensive inpatient rehab unit. Through this time, the Henry family found a home–away–from–home during their stay at the Atlanta Ronald McDonald House near Scottish Rite.  

“Though a long road ahead, we are so thankful for what the House has done for us during this time. It allowed for our family to be close, which kept us present throughout Spencer’s care,” says Danielle Henry, Spencer’s mom. 

Dinner time is the Henry family’s favorite thing about the House. “It’s where you meet people from near and far, from different walks of life, all with one shared thing – they have a story to tell. It is the most humbling and therapeutic place to be and it is an experience that will stick with me forever,” Danielle says. 

 Spencer’s little sister, Gianna, loves riding around the House in the red wagons while being treated as princess.

 The Henry family wants everyone to know Atlanta Ronald McDonald Houses surround you with amazing, caring, and wonderful staff members, and provides every single necessity you and your family might need. 

 “It’s a wonderful place to be during hard times and I’m so thankful that it exists,” Danielle says. “The Atlanta Houses allow you to focus to solely be on your patient because it has everything else covered.”