Johanna (Cataholic) & Sister Jessica continue to Request Prayers for young Samantha

[popcornbird]

Here's the latest update on Samantha from the CarePages...

May 28, 2005 at 02:38 PM EDT
This is Johanna, posting on behalf of Jessica and Rob:

I just spoke with Jessica, and Sam has come through one more surgery. This time, there was a fair amount of skin grafting done. The surgeon will do more of this on Tuesday evening in Sam's fourth surgery. The pulmonary people are in with Sam right now. There seems to be a possibility that Sam has a collapsed, or partially collapsed lung. One lung seems to be more troublesome than the other- maybe a mucus plug, Jessica said. This seems to be considered within the realm of 'normal' for someone in Sam's condition. I don't think on the grand scheme of things that this is a significant issue (but, surely one that is still worrisome). On the positive side, Sam produced some urine today! This means positive things for the return of the kidney function. Probably too soon to speak to this, but, positive nonetheless. Prayers continued, please! I will update again when Jessica or Rob indicates.
Johanna

Still praying for you, little Sammy!!! {{{hugs}}}

[CagneyDog]

Prayers coming for Samantha and her family

[gini]

Prayers are continuing for Samantha and her family.

[rg_girlca]

Prayers still on the way for precious Samantha and all her family.

God bless this little girl.

[catcrazylady]

The prayers and thoughts have never stopped for Samantha. Keep fighting precious one!

[krazyaboutkatz]

My thoughts and prayers are still with Sammy and her family. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care. {{{HUGS}}}

[jenluckenbach]

My thoughts and prays, too, are still with Sammy. I continue to add er to our weekly prayer chain at my church.

[chrangharris]

THanks for posting the latest update!! We are still praying for her!!

[Karen]

Keep on fighting, Sammy! We're all praying for you! Love and hugs being sent your way, and more hugs for your mom and dad and auntie.

[CalliesMom]

Prayers for Sammy!

[slick]

I just read the latest update and this little angel is quite the fighter isn't she? This precious life has had such a difficult start; it can only mean that when she gets through this, she'll live a long and happy life. We've got to keep the faith. Hang in there Sammy! You've got continuing prayers happening from all over the world and your Auntie Johanna can confirm that Pet Talk Prayers do work miracles.

I look forward to the day, in the near future, when we can see pictures of you safe at home in your little bed.

[Barbara]

Sammy for sure is a fighter and we will take all our concentration to help her

[Cincy'sMom]

More prayers for Sammy!

[anna_66]

I just read the latest update and I'm so glad to hear that Samantha is such a fighter and doing so well. I hope nothing comes of the collapsed lung and she gets over yet another hurdle.

Thinking of you all every day and saying many prayers.

[rg_girlca]

The latest update on Sammy's Care Page;

This is Johanna, posting on behalf of Jessica and Rob:
Jessica just called, and reported that Sam has had a pretty uneventful day. The pulmonary people x-rayed the lungs again, and said they looked better today then they did yesterday. The doctor said, "I wish I could take credit for this, but, I think Sam is beginning to heal herself" or something to that effect. Jessica said that they are removing one chest tube today, and the other one tomorrow. That is a step in the right direction. Sam opened her eyes last night, when Jessica was asleep. Jessica asked how she was, and the nurse thought that Sam looked 'scared'. Jessica will be asking that the night nurses wake her from now on, so that she might be there when Sam opens her eyes again.

The road will be long, no doubt about it. I just want to rejoice for the teeny tiny signs of progress that Sam is making. Jessica and Rob are without a computer until Tuesday, and Sam will have her surgery in the evening. So, the next post will possibly be from me again. Keep Sam, Jessica and Rob tightly in your hearts and prayers!

Johanna