Celebration

John had a rough night, but that in itself is a good sign.  They are told that as he gets better, his nights will get worse.  But today has been a great day and cause for much celebration. 

Erin brought in his Playdoh, crayons and coloring supplies as suggested by the Occupational Therapist yesterday and John spent time doing both, working on his hand and arm muscles.  Um, anyone notice something different with these pictures???  John is no longer on the oxygen mask!!!  It was confirmed yesterday that the oxygen mask was needed because of his pneumonia and not because of brain function.  

Jason was at work today when Erin texted him this photo right at the very moment he was wanting to see his boy's smile.  I think his Facebook post says it all: "A smile!!! I'm leaving work to go see my baby "RIGHT NOW!" as John would say."

I was just joking around with Jason, but I am going to post it anyway.  If you have ever been in Jason's home or have been around when he pulls up in his van, the guy likes to blast his music.  He gets all into it and sings at the top of his lungs in worship.  Well today while waiting for the big kids, he got the loud bass to work with their Swagger Wagon's Bluetooth so he started blasting David Crowder's "I Am Holding Onto You."  Today is indeed a day to celebrate with the Rowland's and it seems fitting to put their last family photo taken on Easter Sunday.

Prayer Requests:
- continued positive signs in recovery and reasons to celebrate     
- roller coaster of emotion and continued separation from the older kids for almost the entire day
- agitated nights and seamless transition from Shawna to volunteers
- critical transition period from extended family to outside help this next week as Jason's mom and sister leave town tomorrow morning and the rest of the extended family will be leaving on Sunday