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

[luvofallhorses]

Samantha is still in my prayers. ((((hugs))))

[Barbara]

Even I think there is nothing that makes you more tired than a whirlpool, how much more Sammy must feel that

Loved to hear about that diaper

[Cinder & Smoke]

June 15, 2005 at 07:38 AM EDT

Sam won't go to the whirlpool until later today,
but I wanted to share a moment I had with her last night.

She was opening her eyes here and there, and
I was talking and singing to her;
she looked like she was trying to mouth words,
but I couldn't tell exactly what.

Then I leaned close to her ear and said, "Hi, Sam!"
And then she--very clearly--mouthed "hi" right back to me.
She's still in there!!

Thanks,
Jessica

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"HI!" Right back at you, Sammy!!

[ramanth]

How heartwarming!! Lotsa hugs for Sammy.

[jenluckenbach]

Oh, God bless that little baby.

[slick]

Oh my gosh.......LES...... God bless this little child and hold her and her family in his loving arms.

[Cinder & Smoke]

June 15, 2005 at 06:03 PM EDT

Whirlpool went well again, and Sam's looking better, too,
with a lot of the swelling gone.

She's opened her eyes several times today,
and she looks around, and moves her arms a lot.

They might do the trach tomorrow, or else Friday.

Other than that, no news is good news, and she's hanging in there.

Jessica

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More **GOOD** News - the kind we like to hear!

[Karen]

Sammy, sweetie, we're all still praying for you! Keep up the good work and plenty of spunk!

[Cinder & Smoke]

June 16, 2005 at 12:24 PM EDT

I was told after today's whirlpool that Sam's skin is looking a lot better,
and that overall, some progress is being made.

They've stopped a couple of the antibiotics,
as too much of that just contributes to yeast/fungal infections.

They are doing the trach this afternoon sometime,
and they might continue grafting on Saturday, so it's a busy time for Sam. The plan after the trach is to let Sam be awake and interact more, while keeping her as pain-free as possible.

I'll post again after the trach.

Thanks,
Jessica

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*Prayers* for a successful surgery!

[popcornbird]

More prayers for Sammy!

[Logan]

Prayers continue. Thanks for posting the updates, Phred. While I'm working, I don't get the emails.

Keep getting better, Samantha!!!!

[NoahsMommy]

Gosh, this is so much for her to have to go through. You're in my thoughts, little Sammy.

Hugs,
Kelly

[luvofallhorses]

You are still in my prayers Samantha and family ((((hugs)))))

[Karen]

A 6 o'clock update from the CarePages:

Change of plans: the plastics doc has decided to do more grafting tomorrow, so they're planning on having the trach done at the same time to avoid 2 separate surgeries. At this time, I'm told it will be in the morning, so keep strong, positive thoughts & prayers coming in for Sam!
Thanks,
Jessica

All day, all night, angels watching over you, sweet Sammy, all day, all night, angels watching over you!

[Cinder & Smoke]

June 17, 2005 at 12:14 PM EDT

Both procedures went fine, and Sam is back in her room sleeping.

She looks a lot better w/out the tube --
you can see her whole face again, which is nice.

The plastics doc is pleased w/how things are looking, and
grafted her butt area today; he also redid part of one leg,
but said that most of the prior grafting took pretty well. He said the whirlpool treatments have been beneficial, as the skin is looking a lot better; she will resume whirlpools in about a week, after today's grafting has a chance to heal. He's hoping today's session was the last "major" grafting, and that he'll only have some small fixes/clean-ups left to do.
Let's hope!

All in all, a good morning for Sam; let's hope for a restful weekend.

Thanks,
Jessica

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*GOOD* News is Good to hear!!
Feel Better, Sammy!