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

[Cincy'sMom]

How wonderful to hear Sammy is moving forward, even if it is slowly!! She and your whole family remain in our thoughts and prayers.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Always thinking of little Samantha....

[popcornbird]

Constant prayers for Sammy coming each and every day. I'm so glad to hear of her slow improvements. I pray that things will get better and better, everyday, and that soon, Sammy will be able to go home, happy and healthy once again.

{{{hugs}}}

[Miss Meow]

Sending positive thoughts to Samantha - she's a little fighter and I hope she's on her way to good health .

[Cinder & Smoke]

May 31, 2005 at 10:14 AM EDT

This is Johanna:

For those that have inquired,
a benefit fund has been established at :

The Samantha Chunhui Potts Benefit Fund,
c/o Union Savings Bank,
8534 East Kemper Road,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45249.

[Cinder & Smoke]

May 31, 2005 at 01:50 PM EDT

Surgery went fine, and Sam will be back in her ICU room shortly.

The surgeon was able to finish most of the grafting,
and he said what he did on Saturday looked fine today.

It will take another 10-14 days to see how all the grafting takes.
They will bring her down to the OR again on Thursday for dressing changes. The surgeon said he will likely have little things to clean up along the way.

Otherwise, her vitals remain stable,
though one of the cultures the pulmonary team took the other day
showed some lung infection, so they are treating that.
The goal is to start weaning her off the ventilator,
and letting her do more on her own, though they can't really do that
until she stays out of the OR for a while.

So now we give her a couple days to rest, and see how things go.

Thanks,
Jessica

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Keep On *getting Better*, Sammy ~
We're ALL Pulling for you!!

[sandragonfly]

great! keep going!! for us, little princess! *praying harder for no further setbacks*

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Keep fighting Samantha. We're all here for you, praying for you.

[prechrswife]

Still praying for Samantha...

[popcornbird]

Still praying for little Sammy, each and every day. Keep fighting little one! So glad to hear the positive updates.

{{{hugs}}}

[ramanth]

Still thinking of Sammy...

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Oh no! I hope Samantha gets over this disease...I don't know much about it, but gosh, it sounds pretty scary!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

June 01, 2005 at 02:39 PM EDT

I spent my first night at home last night, which was weird,
but I slept well, and I suppose it did me good
to get away for a while. I know she's in great hands here.

She had a good night, and looks very nice after a shampoo and
new pigtails--complete w/a little dress and matching hair accessories.

She's far less "puffy" today;
they gave her lots of fluids yesterday during surgery,
but she's getting back down to normal now.

No big plans today, and as far as I know, just a dressing change for tomorrow.
Thanks, as always, for the continued prayers.

Jessica

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GOOD News an all fronts!!

{{{Hugs}}} for Sammy, Jessica and Rob!

[Karen]

Part of getting better and feeling better is looking better, and we are glad Sammy is looking more like herself, and that you got a good night's rest.

[rizzy]

I am glad things are looking better for Samantha, I hope everything continues to improve. Little Sammy is in my thoughts and prayers. {{{{hugs}}}}