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

[luvofallhorses]

Hi baby, Sammy!

[anna_66]

Just got done visiting the care site again and Sam is looking good All of the updates have sounded so good.
She's such an adorable little girl!

Needless to say, more prayers coming her way in hopes that that little body of hers heals fine.

[catnapper]

What a sweetie she is! I'm sooo very pleased to hear the strides she's made lately. Keep them up darling Sam!

[smokey the elder]

What a cutie pie! and about as tough as they come. You go, little girlfriend!

[chocolatepuppy]

Sammy, you're so cute! I will keep you in my prayers sweetie.

[Albea]

Many prayers still going your way, sweet Sammy, with best wishes for better and better days coming soon.

[rg_girlca]

I love those pigtails. What a precious little girl.

Prayers still coming that Samantha continues to get better each day.

Stay strong little one as you have come a long way so far.

[Barbara]

Hi Sammy- what a pretty little girl you are with your pigtails. They show the right direction- looking up

[NoahsMommy]

Awww! Look at our precious girl!! She's such a cutie with her piggy tails!!! (((((gentle hugs Sami)))))

Continue getting well, sweet girl.

[AmberLee]

Best wishes, little Sammy.

Gini -- miscommunication somewhere. I coordinated a crocheted afghan for a PT baby, and supplied quilting squares to Corinna for a couple PT quilts. Unfortunately, I don't quilt, just crochet. And I think Corinna's got a lot going right now...

[Cinder & Smoke]

July 05, 2005 at 09:20 AM EDT

Sam had a pretty good weekend, all in all; she slept a lot!
She spiked a fever one night, but was able to bring it down by herself, w/no meds. She doesn't have pancreatitis, which is good news; they readjusted her feeding tube, and the vomiting seems to be under control.

She had dialysis yesterday (we are still waiting on results from the 24-hour collection), and her pain meds are now intermittent instead of constant; the weaning process will take several weeks.

We gave her some apple sauce over the weekend, and
she managed a few bites, but kept trying to feed me instead,
and when Daddy pretended to eat the rest, she actually laughed!

She looks great, and we are anxious to hear about rehab;
the team is making rounds now, and
I will post again later if there's any news.

Thanks,
Jessica

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*Laughing* is Good!

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[CagneyDog]

Sammy is *so* cute

I'm glad shes doing better!!

[sandragonfly]

posted by jessica

..and when Daddy pretended to eat the rest, she actually laughed!

awe, that's really good thing to hear. laughs product good cells!

keep going, little sammy, I know you can do it. take care, everyone.

[DJFyrewolf36]

Happy Fourth of July Sammy!!

I'm glad to see she is improving, lately there has been much good news!

My thoughts are always with this couragous little girl and her entire family!

[sasvermont]

I have just finished reading all of the patient updates. What a story. Oh my gosh.

I will never complain about anything, ever again. This family has gone through so much. I will never forget this family and their precious child Samantha.

It will take me weeks to comprehend what is going on with Samantha. What a sweet, innocent child. Oh my.

This truly puts things in perspective.