Ever since I was little my response to the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has always been a doctor. Over the years I have decided that I want to be a pediatric surgeon at a children’s hospital. When I learned about Ronald McDonald House Charities I knew how rewarding it would be to be a part of such an amazing organization that gives the families whose children are in these hospitals the comfort of a home away from home. Every Friday night, I work at the front desk of the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio. It is located directly across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital so that the families can walk or take a shuttle to and from the hospital at any hour of the day. I answer phone calls, help families check in, and give tours to the new incoming families. It is amazing to see how relieved some parents are to finally have a bed sleep in. While I can not imagine how overwhelmed they must be with a sick child in the hospital, it is nice to be able to provide them with some form of stability in the midst of unthinkable circumstances. The families I work with are so unbelievably grateful and kind despite all their suffering. Because of this service experience, I am more aware of the emotional side of the career I want to get into. I realize how tragic having a sick child must be and that working with families in that situation will not be easy. However, the joy in the eyes of parents who finally get to take their babies home is indescribable. If I can one day be the reason a sick child gets to go home in the arms of their parents, that would be the most rewarding job.