Rowan's Story: "In heaven, if there are bubbles, I'm pretty sure they never pop."

Monday, April 11, 2016

"In heaven, if there are bubbles, I'm pretty sure they never pop."

Tonight, Rowan got discharged from the hospital after 7 days... 6 of those days being in PICU. One of the first things that he was most excited about was getting a bath...a bubble bath, to be more specific. After I spent almost 2 hours emptying the car, sorting bags, starting laundry, etc., he was ready for his bubble bath.

In the tub, Rowan relaxed and soaked for nearly 15 minutes. Then, I noticed that he seemed to just stare off, fixating on the bubbles. He looked so deep in thought. I asked him what he was thinking about, but I could never have imagined how profound the thoughts he was having were...

Here is what he said:

"I like bubbles. Bubbles make me happy and sad. They remind me of my friends... bonding and joining together, and then slowly popping away.

They make me happy, because at least we did get to meet and bond together for a short period of time, even when we slowly start popping away eventually. Still, I like bubbles."

He thought for a moment and finished with: "In heaven, if there are bubbles, I'm pretty sure they never pop."

I pray that everyone gives that time to soak in...that you recognize who/what makes you happy in life, and even better, that you realize what will make you complete in heaven.

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AnonymousApril 12, 2016 at 1:34 AM
Hello, I do not know you or your magnificent boy. But what I do know is.. He is as wonderful, loveliest as can be. The strongest and happiest, even having to endure so much pain and possibly sadness. His faith continues on! And that brings great joy to my heart. And I know I cannot relate to you,but I just want you to know I do pray for the both of you. You're never alone, for he is always with you Listening and watching over him. God bless you mighty Rowan and your dear loved ones :) May you continue to stay strong and keep on fighting!
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UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 7:25 AM
Rowan is in my top favorite bubbles! Thanks for sharing Carrie!
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UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 8:05 AM
He is such a wise boy for his age. God Bless think you for sharing him with us!
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AnonymousApril 12, 2016 at 9:30 AM
Rowan is a smart and brave young man. I am praying for you
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AnonymousApril 12, 2016 at 4:42 PM
Adorable very brave Rowan is a very wise old soul, wise beyond his young years.
And Rowan, in heaven bubbles would never pop.
OX
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UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 4:56 PM
Love this boy!
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UnknownApril 12, 2016 at 6:38 PM
Wise beyond his years...
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In memory of Rowan's 11th birthday, July 21, we are hosting a virtual birthday party to benefit Methodist Children's Hospital (MCH) in San Antonio, where Rowan spent much of his childhood battling for his life. All gifts purchased through this registry will be delivered in person to MCH on Rowan's birthday, July 21, 2017. The toys will be donated to the Child Life Department at MCH and placed in the new play rooms at MCH for many pediatric patients to enjoy during their hospitalizations. The toys on this registry represent a few of Rowan's favorite things. We all know Rowan had such a huge heart for giving and making the good, so this party in his memory is a way of carrying out his legacy by celebrating and doing the things that mattered most to him. Thank you for being a part of carrying out Rowan's legacy, making the good, and honoring Rowan's powerful life while remembering his 11th birthday on July 21, 2017.

In ICU, post vp shunt surgery...precious angel.

In October of 2010, Rowan started having severe headaches again. He had two spinal taps, just three days apart due to increased cranial pressures (double or triple what they should be). They removed over 55 ccs of excess spinal fluid trying to relieve his headaches. Eventually, when the pain was just too severe and his pressures weren't coming down, he finally had to have a vp shunt placed. When he woke up the next day, he told one of the doctors that he would give him a free autograph for helping get rid of his headaches. A couple days later, he made a sign for me to put in the window of his hospital room, that he says said "Open for business. Autographs $15. Free drink with purchase".

Another battle wound...this one from his Chiari malformation brain surgery.

In January of 2009, Rowan had craniectomy/laminectomy surgery to correct a brain malformation that was obstructing his flow of spinal fluid and causing headaches and other neurological symptoms. They removed a small piece of the base of his skull, shrunk up the bottom portion of his brain, and removed part of his C1 and C2 vertebrae to free up space for the spinal fluid to flow. When we told Rowan that he would be going in to the hospital to get his brain fixed, he thought for a minute and then said, "Will I see Logan (favorite nurse) and can I eat baby ice cubes when I wake up?" When we said yes, he simply said "Ok, Let's do it!"

"Our Little Trooper"

Monday, April 11, 2016

"In heaven, if there are bubbles, I'm pretty sure they never pop."

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