Happy birthday Jordan!

We praise God! He has spared Jordan's life and allowed us to celebrate the gift of a 4th child for this past year; an answer to a great number of our prayers, and those prayers of so many others, as Jordan has now turned 2. Though a tumultous year, we know that many did not wake to see this day, and it is only by the grace of God that air is in Jordan's lungs and that of our other children as well. The very first and most routine activities of each and every one of Jordan's hospital visits (both clinic and inpatient) is to take height, weight, temp., and heart rate. Of course this becomes a mundane and often boring ritual, but Jordan is a champion at it. Without fail, he sticks his leg out for the pulse check, jumps on to the scale like its a big toy, and holds up his arm for the thermometer. He enjoys these simple procedures because they are non-intrusive and don't involve pain. Many of the other calulations taken on his body are not so endurable or pleasant. Also, he knows the big reward at the end vitals is his choice of the sticker selections. All this being said, we are grateful to God for the hope of another year of more promising vitals being taken on Jordan, and that we are presently at home (yeah!) to enjoy this special day. The day will consist of Jordan's choice in menu items and some special little gifts and the birthday song. Tomorrow, provided health/vitals remain stable, it is rumor that there will be another celebration with grandparents and cousin Ben.
Romans 6:23 the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our LORD