He Is Risen

I arrived home with the boys yesterday after a fun week in Naperville. We were able to spend some great quality time with my family and even got to visit with a few friends! It rained a lot, but we did get out to the park one day and out for lunch. I also completed my mission in potty training Mitchell (for the most part). He's got number one down, we just need to work on getting to the toilet in time for number two :o) We went out for a nice dinner to Catch 35 and my mom pointed out how funny it was to go to a 4-star restaurant and bring in your own potty seat in a paper bag. Hey, you do what you gotta do, right? He's a champ and I'm proud of how well he's doing.

Watching big brother at the park

Mitchell with Grammy and Aunt Lindsay

Things seem to be setting down and our lives have started to fall into a routine. We have Early On, PT and OT this week and Dominic is supposed to get his helmet and SPIO vest. Mike is anxious to decorate his blue helmet with the infamous maize wings. Although I am a full-on U of M fan, I do think the maize and blue helmet will only draw more attention to the fact that he's wearing a helmet. Oh well. We head to Detroit next weekend for Dominic's MRI at Children's Hospital of Michigan. This is the MRI that Dr. Chugani ordered. I'm interested to see if there is any change since he's been off the Vigabatrin. 

Trying to get used to wearing head gear

Seeing that tomorrow is Easter, Mike and I were reflecting this evening on what a great and meaningful Lent this was. Every Easter is a celebration, but this year is truly an exception. We have witnessed first hand the power of God. In addition to Dominic's miraculous healing, we have experienced true joy and peace in the midst of sorrow, frustration and anger. God has transformed our family this year and we praise Him for being the Father who never leaves us or forsakes us and carries us through the darkest of times. We are incredibly blessed and celebrate not only Dominic's life but the life and salvation He gives us all through His blood.

He has risen. He has risen indeed.

Happy Easter from the Dunlaps!