Love Notes

Facebook Post by Jason:
"My son John is very ill. If you have met him you will know what happiness he brings to anyone near him. His smile is infectious. His energy is boundless. He has suffered a stroke in a part of his brain that controls his low level functions. This is causing him to sleep nearly all day. His eyes won't focus. He is not himself. He responds to questions and recognizes faces. He just can't keep his eyes open or concentrate for very long. The hope is that the swelling will reduce and he will make a full recovery but we are grieving tremendously and his recovery is very uncertain.  We desperately need your care. I am clinging to the prayer Jesus said before he was betrayed and ultimately crucified on my behalf: “Abba, Father, everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” "

Joe is staying over at a friend's house tonight.  Kate and Kelly are staying over at a different friend's house tonight.  Jason's sister, Shawna, will be spending the night with John.  Jason and Erin left the hospital to spend the night in the quiet of their home.  Erin's dad, Chuck, will be flying in tomorrow. 

A link called "Love Notes" has been set up.  You'll see the link near the top of the page.  Jason and Erin have full access to this website and will post when they feel up to it.  They will also be able to read every comment you leave, but this page is dedicated for encouraging notes, verses, and prayers for anyone in the family.  I am sure John would love to hear from you!

Prayer Requests:
- for Jason and Erin to process the overwhelming amount of information and uncertainty they have been given in such a short amount of time 
- for Jason and Erin to have space to grieve the loss of what their days were suppose to look like at this point 
- for Jason and Erin to find deep rest tonight
- for a clear positive turn in John's recovery