Johanna (Cataholic) & Sister Jessica continue to Request Prayers for young Samantha [Archive] - Page 5

Cinder & Smoke

09-22-2007, 01:56 PM

:)

Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 01:51 PM EDT

Another summer gone...hard to believe.
Sam's doing well, and is now in Pre-K at Precious Resources.

She continues to make progress on her legs, and PT is going well.
She's also made tons of progress w/toilet-training, and wears "big girl panties" much of the time. She's wearing new bifocals now, and her last 2 kidney checks have shown no major changes; she returns to Children's in December.

She had an MRI in July to check for usable veins for any future surgery needs, and it seems there's plenty of access, so that's good.
She visited both Shriner's hospitals over the summer.
They were pleased w/her progress in Lexington, and she'll return in 6 mos.; she doesn't return to plastics clinic in Cincy for a year, so things look good there. She did well at the dentist this last visit (she threw a fit 6 mos. earlier).

She had a GREAT time on her first vacation ever in Cape May, NJ; see the gallery for pics. It was so nice to finally get away. Sam's now looking forward to the county fair next week, and to Halloween next month as well...she says she wants to be a chicken again, which would make the 3rd year running. Good thing the costume still fits!

As always, thanks for keeping Sam in your thoughts.
/s/ Jessica

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GLAD you had a nice summer, Sammy!
Enjoy School this year!

Stand by while I collect some photos ...

Cinder & Smoke

09-22-2007, 02:23 PM

Daddy, Sam, & Mommy - Cape May, September, 2007

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1027592_FS.jpg

Sam & Daddy at the Beach

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1027588_FS.jpg

"Daddy helps me make a Sand Castle"

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1027500_FS.jpg

"So busy packing for my vacation that I didn't have time to wash my face!"

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1027382_FS.jpg

Sam & Mommy at the Beach

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1026918_FS.jpg

With my cousins Jonah, Jordan & Jamie.

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1026972_FS.jpg

HEY! We know that Dude on the Left ...
HI, Jonah!!

NOTE:
The "rules" have changed - a NON-member cannot see the Album or visit Sammy's CarePages ...

To REGISTER as a CarePages Visitor, start at the CarePage Homepage >>>
http://www.carepages.com/home.jsp (http://www.carepages.com/home.jsp)

Pick a USERName (for yourself) and a Password - REMEMBER Them -
you need to sign in on each visit.

NEXT; choose the CarePage to visit - Sammy's Page is under the name of
SammyPotts ... **NOTE NO space between SammyPotts

Once you get to HER page - you can visit the Album via the left-side MENUE.

edited 12:45 AM on 9/23/2007

ramanth

09-22-2007, 03:36 PM

Looks like a great summer vacation to me! Glad you are doing well Sammy. Good luck at school. :D

Catty1

09-22-2007, 05:56 PM

That link took me to someone else's CarePage...can I get the CarePage address? Thanks!

cassiesmom

09-22-2007, 06:44 PM

Samantha, I'm glad you and your daddy and mommy had a fun vacation at the Beach! I hope you will have a great time at the County Fair. Have fun at school!

Cinder & Smoke

09-22-2007, 11:45 PM

Sorry - New Rules in force -

You have to REGISTER to visit and view Sammy's CarePages ... here's how >>>

NOTE:
The "rules" have changed - a NON-member cannot see the Album or visit Sammy's CarePages ...

To REGISTER as a CarePages Visitor, start at the CarePage Homepage >>>
http://www.carepages.com/home.jsp (http://www.carepages.com/home.jsp)

Pick a USERName (for yourself) and a Password - REMEMBER Them -
you need to sign in on each visit.

NEXT; choose the CarePage to visit - Sammy's Page is under the name of
SammyPotts ... **NOTE NO space between SammyPotts

Once you get to HER page - you can visit the Album via the left-side MENUE.

edited 12:45 AM on 9/23/2007
/s/ Phred

cyber-sibes

09-23-2007, 05:43 AM

Gosh, she's getting so big! Looks like she had a great summer vacation to tell all her little friends at school about!

anna_66

09-23-2007, 06:43 AM

What a nice report! I'm so glad to hear that things are going so well:D

Cinder & Smoke

12-11-2007, 05:53 AM

Monday, December 10, 2007 at 08:49 PM EST

Happy Holidays!

It's hard to believe it's that time of year again. Sam's doing well, and looking forward to Christmas. She had another fun Halloween, and enjoyed the county fair again; Thanksgiving was also fun. She continues to do well in school and in therapy, and had a speaking role in the Christmas pageant this year--and she walked on stage! Words can't describe how it felt to see her walk up with all her classmates; we were reminded yet again of how lucky we are to have Karen & Dave & the staff at Precious Resources in Sam's life--they play a huge role in her progress. Sam's therapist Kate agrees!

Sam's check-up at Children's again showed no major changes, and her doctor was pleased. We're going back & forth w/the potty training, but in light of all Sam's other progress, we really can't complain. Sam's in her own room now, and doing well w/that...and I only peek in on her once (or twice) a night, so I'm doing okay w/it, too.

One of her favorite things is typing on the computer, and she's pestering me to type right now, so here she goes: nvnbvhbvhbhbvbbvhbhbhbvbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbccvvcvcv cvgvvgvgvgvfg fgfyttdf

Enjoy the new pics in the gallery;
Merry Christmas to everyone, and thank you, as always, for keeping Sam in your thoughts.

Jessica
PS in a few days it will be exactly 3 years since Sam was handed to me!

*Snappies* >>>

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1183100_FS.jpg

"Going through Mom's purse, while Rafe takes a nap on the couch..."

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1184903_FS.jpg

Sam ~ December, 2007

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1184902_FS.jpg

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1185731_FS.jpg

"Ta-da--the tree! And one cat already planning on attacking it..."

Have a MERRY Christmas, Sammy!!
http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

Rachel

12-11-2007, 06:12 AM

Isn't she gorgeous in that red dress? What a heartwarming report for this time of year. Tears of joy for sure.

cyber-sibes

12-11-2007, 06:49 AM

She's such a doll! Love the pictures of her in her beautiful Christmas dress. Thanks for posting this heartwarming update. Merry Christmas, Sam! (keeping her in my prayers!)

Cataholic

12-11-2007, 08:20 AM

Just wanted to add a short note: Sam totally snubbed Jonah the other night! Jonah said he wanted to call and talk to Sam. So, I called and gave him the phone. Sam wanted nothing to do with him....he he he my poor boy was crying and crying, "I just want to talk to Sammy...." TEARS! Was Sam having any of it? Nope. She already knows how to make the boys cry.

:D

Barbara

12-11-2007, 09:31 AM

Sam - what a cute Santa girl you are :)
And- it is NOT nice not to be nice with your cousin Jonah ;)

cassiesmom

12-11-2007, 02:01 PM

Samantha, how beautiful you look in your red dress! Great job typing on the keyboard! I have leaky eyes thinking about you with all the other children in your Christmas program. You go, Sam! Merry Christmas to you!

cassiesmom

03-11-2008, 03:43 PM

I've been thinking about Samantha today ... Happy (early) spring to you!

Cinder & Smoke

03-11-2008, 04:16 PM

:(

It's been before Christmas since there has been an UppieDate on Sammy's Care Pages ...

Has Sammy learned how to TYPE, yet?

Hope she's Well and continuing to make Progress.

:)

Cataholic

03-13-2008, 12:28 PM

Hmmm...some Samantha news. She turned 5 on March 1, and Jonah helped celebrate her day. I will try to upload some photos of that happy event. Lillycat has pulled out some old school material to work with Sam on getting her kindergarten ready. I *think* she will go to Kindergarten this coming school year.

I do know that on April 6 Sam travels to Shriner's in Lexington to get fitted for her first set of bendable legs! This is pretty exciting. She and mommy will spend a week learning the ins and outs of this new phase. I understand from my sister that these legs will be more comfortable and easier to use. Her current set of legs don't have a knee joint. They are like stilts, really.

So, this Spring will be very busy for Sam.

Maya & Inka's mommy

03-13-2008, 12:37 PM

That is fantastic news, Johanna!! It is amazing how strong this little lady is. Bendable legs will open a whole new world for sweet Sam!! She will be able to pick up things from the floor, and sooooo many things, things we all take for granted :)

Go-go-go dear Samantha!!!

cassiesmom

03-13-2008, 01:04 PM

Yeeeeaaaay, Sam! New legs with articulated knees! And Kindergarten preparation, too! You will be a very busy girl! Happy Spring, sweety! Praying for You!

Cinder & Smoke

03-13-2008, 01:06 PM

Hmmm...some Samantha news.
She turned 5 on March 1, and Jonah helped celebrate her day.

April 6 Sam travels to Shriner's in Lexington to get fitted for her first set of bendable legs!

Sorry we're a little *late* with this, but >>>

Hap, HAPP,
H A P P I E :)
Birthday,
Sammy!!
:D

FIVE years already! WOW!

Look out World - she'll be getting her Driver's License before we know it!

BEST of Luck adapting to the New Legs, Sammy!
Remember - Practice makes Perfect ... give 'em a good workout.

{{{Hugs}}}

momoffuzzyfaces

03-13-2008, 01:12 PM

Great news Sammy and Happy Birthday a little late!!!

You are still in my prayers every day!!! You go girl!!! ;)

slick

03-13-2008, 02:22 PM

Look out World - she'll be getting her Driver's License before we know it! ha! In the blink of an eye, she'll be dating!!! :D

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET SAMMY!!!!

Isn't it amazing how one thread can put everything into perspective. :)

Barbara

03-13-2008, 04:11 PM

This is great news. What a difference you and your family made for Samantha- and what a difference she makes for all of us :)

ramanth

03-13-2008, 04:57 PM

Happy Belated 5th Birthday Sammy!! Looks like you had a lovely Christmas. Good luck with those new bendy legs! :)

DJFyrewolf36

03-13-2008, 06:13 PM

Happy belated birthday Sammy! Its so good to know you are doing well! :D

AdoreMyDogs

03-13-2008, 06:59 PM

Oh Sam I am so glad you're doing good, sweety. How cool that you're getting legs that bend! Wow I bet that's going to be lots of fun! Hugs to you sweet, beautiful girl.

Cinder & Smoke

04-13-2008, 07:24 PM

:)

A Walking she did go ...

April 13, 2008 at 05:23 PM EDT

Happy Spring...well, maybe.
Sam's been doing well since the last update.
Her renal labs continue to be the same, and between preK and PT,
she managed to find time to celebrate her 5th birthday last month--so hard to believe!
We went to clinic in Lexington in February, and they confirmed what several of us had suspected-
-she'd outgrown her legs! We went down for casting shortly after that, and we just returned
from a week-long stay with Sam's new legs,which bend at the knee.
No more starter legs for Sam! Of course, it's a whole new ballgame, and
will be a major transition--Kate will be busy w/her in therapy. The prosthetist did put
what they call a "spring assist" in the knee joints, so they will straighten and lock a little on their own,
until she gets used to them and has better control. I was very proud of how hard she worked in Lexington,
and what a big girl she's getting to be.
Needless to say, she charmed everyone she met!

In less exciting news, the dentist gave Sam her first fillings...but Sam was brave,
and we got through it!

Enjoy some new pics in the gallery, and
keep Sam in your thoughts as she begins this new phase.

Thanks,
Jessica

Cinder & Smoke

04-13-2008, 07:34 PM

:)

Happy Fifth, Sammy >>>

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1425151_FS.jpg

"Just *walkin around* in my long johns!"

http://www.carepages.com/usr/G26254/P1425239_FS.jpg

Happy Hikin, Sammy!
;)

ramanth

04-13-2008, 08:38 PM

Hey! Do you have an operators permit for those! :D

rg_girlca

04-14-2008, 08:46 PM

WOW a big 5 years old now. I am so happy to hear how well you are doing and about your new pair of legs with bendable knees. How cool is that. :D
Yes, I agree that Jessica is one brave little girl, for everything that she has had to endure.

Good luck in this new phase that you will be going through. I have no doubt in my mind that you will come through this like a trooper as you have done in the past.

Seeing your lovely pictures always puts a smile on my face. :)

cassiesmom

06-17-2008, 09:50 AM

Go Samantha, go! Happy Summer!

Pawsitive Thinking

06-17-2008, 10:06 AM

Incredible little girl - you are an inspiration to us all

Lots of love :love::love:

sasvermont

02-24-2009, 08:34 AM

I think about this child nearly every day. She is such a trooper.

I hope she is doing nicely - I am sure she is....

Has anyone heard anything? I bet she is getting to be quite the young lady!:cool:

Cinder & Smoke

02-24-2009, 08:58 AM

Here's the latest Care Page report by Mom Jessica >>>

Happy Autumn!
Posted Oct 24, 2008 11:43am

Hard to believe it's been 6 months!
Sam's doing well, and had a great summer, between horseback riding, playing in her pool
and sandbox, and working hard in therapy on her new legs. She's also having fun at school,
and enjoying her 2nd year of PreK. She spends time on her legs every day,
and is getting around really well.

Her 2nd session w/the horses starts up in a couple of weeks; she loves it,
and is constantly practicing her horse commands on me..."whoa" and "walk."

She's been to Children's a couple times, and on our next visit in December,
her nephrologist will do a more detailed test (it's been done once before)
to get a more accurate look at her renal function. Her labs last month showed some changes,
though not extreme ones, so we'll see.

Overall, she's feeling great and looking forward to Halloween next week.
Hope everyone enjoyed the summer--time to gear up for the holiday season now!

Thanks,
Jessica
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From Phred:
Sorry I missed this one - I forgot to change my email address with Care Pages
and missed the update alert.
Not sure why all the previous photo snappies have gone missing. :confused:

Cinder & Smoke

02-24-2009, 09:14 AM

***
Sam'sDay #6 is on March 1, 2009
***

Snappies from last Fall >>>

http://asset1.carepages.com/assets-8.2.0.3/images/carepages/0004/1872/89886_sam_oct_08_025_display.jpg

http://asset3.carepages.com/assets-8.2.0.3/images/carepages/0004/1872/9283_sam_oct_08_027_display.jpg

:love:

slick

02-24-2009, 10:38 AM

Oh dear Phred: I'm so ashamed. :o I've been so wrapped up in my own daily stresses that I have not thought of dear Sam in a long time. Sweet Sam, please forgive me. LES. :(

With all that you've been through you're shining smile still gives us so much inspiration. I can't believe that you are going to be six years old. So glad to see that you are getting around nicely and enjoying school. Pretty soon you'll be entering grade 1 and that bring more "phun" stuff and new friends to meet. Keep practicing that horsie lingo. Who knows, one day you may end up visiting NM and Mz Mare's Mom. ;)

Thank you Sas for resurrecting this thread and reminding us all that life is really not so bad after all.

sasvermont

02-24-2009, 11:07 AM

I once printed the thread (while at work, with a laser printer) and read it from post #1 .... probably 20 some pages worth. It is hard to believe this child and her family made this journey and had a rather positive outcome.

I remember crying while reading some of the earlier posts about the operations and day-to-day troubles. Gosh.

And we complain about little things.... You are right Slick, it is good to be reminded how fortunate many of us are....and life has been good to us, all things considered.

Oh, to be six again.

Cataholic

02-24-2009, 11:58 AM

How ironical that SAS bumped this thread up today! Today is Sam's mother's birthday. :)

We will visit with Sam this weekend, in a joint celebration of their two birthdays. From what I hear, Sam's focus this week is deciding which balloons to bring to the festivities. I will try super hard to get some more recent snappies of her, maybe throwing one in of her parents, too. They are a bit 'elusive'! LOL.

Cinder & Smoke

02-24-2009, 12:17 PM

Today is Sam's mother's birthday. :)

Sam's focus this week is deciding which balloons to bring to the festivities.

Hap, HAPP, **HAPPIE** Birthday to Mom Jessica!! :love:

And a PRE-Happy Birthday to Miz Sammy!! ;)
Which Balloons?
Take 'em ALL - one of each color! Can't have too many!!

:D

Barbara

02-24-2009, 01:35 PM

Happy Birthday to Jessica:)
I think of Sam once in a while and I am so glad to see her happy smile and to hear she's is having problems- with balloons ;)
I can't get over the strength of thid little girl.

cassiesmom

02-24-2009, 08:15 PM

Wow, Miss Samantha! I see the pretty lady in the pumpkin patch -- AND -- I really like your Tinkerbell shirt! I hope you are still doing great on your spring assist legs. And I hope you celebrated a fun Valentine's Day recently at pre-K! Happy Birthday to YOU!

ramanth

02-24-2009, 09:26 PM

Happy Birthday to Sam's mommy! Have fun at the party. :D

Daisy and Delilah

02-24-2009, 10:42 PM

She's precious. Who wouldn't fall in love with her? Hugs and kisses to you, sweetheart. Happy Birthday to Mommy.:)

Maya & Inka's mommy

02-25-2009, 02:53 AM

Awwwww what a happy smile on little Sam's face!!! :love:

It is amazing to see her like this!!
Happy birthday Jessica!!!

AdoreMyDogs

02-25-2009, 02:51 PM

Happy Birthday Jessica (and mom!) Jessica is just so beautiful and full of life. It's a joy to see that gorgeous smile of hers.

momoffuzzyfaces

02-25-2009, 03:15 PM

What a little beauty Sammy is!!!

Prayers are still going up daily from me for her and her entire family! :love:

cassiesmom

04-02-2009, 10:48 PM

Dear Samantha, I have you on my mind this evening! What are you and your family doing to celebrate the coming of spring? And how was your birthday?!

Thinking of you,
Elyse

Medusa

04-03-2009, 07:17 AM

Who couldn't be impressed w/a smile like that? It puts the rest of us to shame when we complain about our troubles. Prayers going up right now......:love:

cassiesmom

01-05-2010, 09:13 PM

Dear Samantha, I have you on my mind and heart again this evening ... How are you? how was your Christmas? Did you receive lots of neat gifts?

Thinking of you,
Elyse

Cinder & Smoke

01-05-2010, 09:56 PM

Hey Sam ~~~

HAPPIE New Year, Kiddo!!
Hope you had a NICE Christmas - and that Sandy Paws was GOOD to you.

Tell your Mom we could all stand to see some new PHOTOS of you. (HINT)

{{{Hugs}}}
:) :love:

Cataholic

01-06-2010, 11:16 AM

Sam is now in the big Kindergarten! She is attending a 3 day a week full day private school, today will be her second day. I haven't heard yet how it went. :)

Let's see...Sam knows a fair amount of sight words (smaller words that a beginning reader learns by memory, which helps her acquire bigger word skills), and seems right on target with the other kids she is in class with. (She could teach a few educational things to her less skilled nephew for sure). She was a delight to see over Christmas. I will see if my sister will let me post some pics of her.

Thanks for thinking of Sam!

redbird

01-06-2010, 03:23 PM

I'm sending best wishes and lots of good luck to baby Samantha.

cyber-sibes

06-06-2010, 05:23 PM

Just visited Sammy's page & she is doing well! Wow, has she grown! Still keeping her & her family in my prayers. : )

Cinder & Smoke

06-06-2010, 08:33 PM

HEY ~
We got a *snow* pictue ... Christmas can't be far behind!

Her **SMILE**will brighten your worst day ... we should all count our Blessings! :)

Happie Summer, Sammy!! :D

:love:

Catty1

06-06-2010, 08:34 PM

I was just thinking of Sammy the other day and wondered how she was doing!

Forgot she had a page...heading there now.:)

sasvermont

06-06-2010, 09:08 PM

Would someone please refresh my memory and let me know the location of the web page. I joined way back when but have lost the site.

Thanks

Sas

ChrisH

06-07-2010, 04:49 AM

sas, this is a link to her page ...
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/Sammypotts

... but if by any chance you get the sign in page and have to re-join, her page is named Sammypotts.

Cataholic

11-26-2010, 07:07 PM

Time to get the prayers lined up again!

We have known for some time that Sam would be a kidney transplant recipient. The by-product of her illness caused renal failure. The time for the transplant surgery is here, Tuesday, November 30, 2010, to be exact. Sam's mother (and my sister) is the donor. Somehow, God saw to it that Jessica is a good of a match as a biological parent would be. Just remarkable.

So, on Tuesday, my sister and Sam enter the operating room at the same time. Jessica's procedure is somewhat "simple", but of course still scary, life altering, etc. Sam's procedure is a bit more complicated, and involves a long recovery time. We prolly won't see Sam for Christmas, and they skipped Thanksgiving to ward off as much extra germs as they could. The hospital is on limited visitation schedule, as it is the flu season. So, I won't see them for months, probably. :(

Anyhow, I ask for prayers for my neice, Samantha, my sister, Jessica and her husband Rob as they travel this next step.

Thanks,
Johanna

chocolatepuppy

11-26-2010, 07:50 PM

Samantha, your family and you, will be in my thoughts and prayers.

cassiesmom

11-26-2010, 08:31 PM

Cataholic, I'll be praying!

K9karen

11-26-2010, 08:33 PM

A gazillion prayers for everyone. What a miracle that Jess is the perfect donor. That poor child has been through so much in her lifetime. What a little trouper.

Karen

11-26-2010, 08:49 PM

They will be in our prayers. It is nothing short of miraculous that Jess can be the donor! Hugs to them both - very gingerly ones!

anna_66

11-26-2010, 09:11 PM

I'll be saying a prayer that things go well. They all deserve nothing but the best.

Lilith Cherry

11-26-2010, 09:21 PM

Lots of loving prayers for all of you!

Craftlady

11-26-2010, 10:46 PM

Will keep everyone in our prayers.

mrspunkysmom

11-26-2010, 11:19 PM

they have my prayers

momcat

11-26-2010, 11:36 PM

Johanna,
Your family is very much in prayer, especially on Tuesday. Please, as you can, let us know how everything goes.

krazyaboutkatz

11-27-2010, 02:00 AM

I'll be keeping them in all in my thoughts and prayers.

phesina

11-27-2010, 06:38 AM

Prayers for little Samantha.

Felicia's Mom

11-27-2010, 06:45 AM

Everyone is in my prayers.

ChrisH

11-27-2010, 08:00 AM

Prayers, positive thoughts and love on the way.

Alysser

11-27-2010, 08:07 AM

Good thoughts going out for Sam, Jessica, and Rob! :love: Please keep us updated with news as soon as you have any.

pomtzu

11-27-2010, 08:21 AM

Johanna...

I was unaware till now, of the story of Samantha. Tho I did not read this entire thread, I did scan thru, and now have some idea of the ordeal of this dear little child, and of course her parents.

Many prayers for a successful transplant, and as easy a recovery as possible. Of course you and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers as well. :love:

jennielynn1970

11-27-2010, 09:47 AM

Many thoughts and prayers for Sam's surgery and recovery, as well as her mom's.

lizbud

11-27-2010, 09:52 AM

Prayers & very best wishes for Samantha & her family. Hoping that the
surgery goes well for both her & Jessica, her Mom. (((Hugs))) Johanna.

Randi

11-27-2010, 10:07 AM

I'm sending lots and lots of positive thoughts to Sam and Jessica for a succesful kidney transplant and a bright future. Sam and her family have been though so much.

Love, hugs and purrs from Fister and me. :love: :love:

cyber-sibes

11-27-2010, 10:16 AM

Prayers for Sam and Jessica. There are no coincidences. God brought them together as a family, and its truly a miracle that Jessica is a match for Sam!

In 2008, we all waited & prayed with my SIL as she had a kidney transplant - my heart goes out to any family going thru the difficult wait for a matching donor. Many never get matched on time. Also a good reason everyone should be an organ donor.

DJFyrewolf36

11-27-2010, 12:11 PM

Prayers and good thoughts on the way! *hugs*

sasvermont

11-27-2010, 12:42 PM

Sammy and Mom will be in my thoughts for days to come, knowing this oh so important event is going to take place. I trust since this procedure is done so often these days, that all will run smoothly. It is wonderful that Jessica is a match for Sammy.

Prayers and positive vibes being sent their way!

Keep us posted. :love::love::love::love:

gini

11-27-2010, 05:13 PM

I do not have the ability to put into beautiful words the prayer that our Phred would muster - but I can pray with all of my heart for a perfect and healthy outcome for everyone.

What an example for us all - Jessica with her limitless love and care and Samantha with a spirit that will never be broken. We are fortunate to share their lives through you Johanna.

Please give them my love.

Taz_Zoee

11-27-2010, 07:54 PM

I just spent the day off and on reading through this entire thread. Since I was not yet a member back in 05 when this originally started. I was sad that I didn't get to see most of the pictures, only the last two posted. But thanks to Phred (of course!! :D) I was able to read the progress (and setbacks:() of Samantha and her family.
It really is amazing to me that Jessica is a match. She was definitely placed in the right family, that's for sure!
I will keep Jessica and Samantha in my thoughts for the big day Tuesday. :)

prechrswife

11-28-2010, 06:39 PM

That is so amazing that Jessica is a donor match for Sam. Wow... That is a huge fear as an adoptive parent. The "what ifs" in that kind of medical situation. Prayers for all of them...

Killearn Kitties

11-29-2010, 04:00 PM

Very very best wishes for a successful procedure tomorrow.
They will be in my thoughts all day. :love:

mrspunkysmom

11-29-2010, 09:29 PM

That is so amazing that Jessica is a donor match for Sam. Wow... That is a huge fear as an adoptive parent. The "what ifs" in that kind of medical situation. Prayers for all of them...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but family doesn't have a greater probability of being a donor match than someone from the general public. I guess that family is tested first because donating one or part of your organs is a life changing commitment.

My prayers are with them.

Cincy'sMom

11-29-2010, 09:52 PM

Many thoughts and prayers for Sam and Jessica is as they face this next hurdle tomorrow.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but family doesn't have a greater probability of being a donor match than someone from the general public. I guess that family is tested first because donating one or part of your organs is a life changing commitment.

My prayers are with them.

Yes, family often more likely a match, but Sam was adopted from China. What a blessing that her adoptive mother is a match.

shais_mom

11-29-2010, 11:21 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but family doesn't have a greater probability of being a donor match than someone from the general public. I guess that family is tested first because donating one or part of your organs is a life changing commitment.

My prayers are with them.

Read Sam's story - she is the adopted daughter of Jessica. Its an amazing thing that Jessica is the match. :love:

RobiLee

11-30-2010, 04:21 AM

A prayer has been said. Keeping them in my thoughts today.

Cataholic

11-30-2010, 10:16 AM

If anyone follows the post on the Care Pages...I just wanted to let you know the surgery was delayed, and did not start at 745 am. As of 9 am, it hadn't yet begun. But, since my mom hasn't called with an update yet, I am presuming the surgery is underway by now.

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.

cyber-sibes

11-30-2010, 10:59 AM

Keeping little Sam and your mom in prayer today...

Catty1

11-30-2010, 11:39 AM

many prayers sent...:love::love:

ramanth

11-30-2010, 12:49 PM

Many prayers and good thoughts for Sam and Jessica today. :love:

Randi

11-30-2010, 12:59 PM

Sam and Jessica are in my thoughts and I'm sending lots of positive vibes for a succesful operation. :love:

Craftlady

11-30-2010, 01:23 PM

I used to beable to log into her care page and I would get email updates. Since it's been so long from last use it's not coming up. Can someone post the link again. Thanks :)

AdoreMyDogs

11-30-2010, 01:36 PM

It truly is a miracle that mom and Sam were a match. Amazing. Lots of prayers to the family for quick, successful, uneventful surgeries, and quick recoveries for both mom and Sam.

Taz_Zoee

11-30-2010, 01:39 PM

I am keeping Jessica and Samantha in my thoughts today. Will check back often for updates.

cassiesmom

11-30-2010, 01:41 PM

Here is Samantha's Care Page...
http://www.carepages.com/carepages/Sammypotts

hmmm... 1:40 PM in Chicago, one hour later in Ohio... wonder how things are going, prayers said and fingers crossed :love:

Craftlady

11-30-2010, 01:44 PM

Barbara

11-30-2010, 01:45 PM

I seem not to be able to log in- but I send my best wishes and we keep all fingers (and paws) crossed.

Craftlady

11-30-2010, 01:54 PM

I seem not to be able to log in- but I send my best wishes and we keep all fingers (and paws) crossed.

I had to re-sign up since it had been over 2 yrs I think since I access the site. Once you re-sign up you can see the blog. Click on the link and use "reset password".

Cataholic

11-30-2010, 03:49 PM

BIG delays. I talked to my BIL at 430 Ohio time. Jessica was out of surgery and in recovery, about to be taken to a room for the night. She is doing fine and the surgery went well.

Sam was just going to be coming out of surgery, and taken to recovery, where she will stay for several hours, before going to the ICU. She will be in the ICU for 10-14 days. The surgery went well. I didn't know that both of Sam's kidneys stay in her, and my sister's is added to the mix.

Jessica had high hopes of spending the night in the ICU, but with the surgery so delayed, will prolly be in her room re-couperating. Though, knowing my sister...she might be sneaking some place, somehow.

My BIL was going to stay with Sam until late tonight. That is a bit worrisome, as he has been up at 3, and with the stresses of the day, driving home 50 minutes, at dark, in the rain...could be difficult. I hope he stays the night.

I will update as I know more. Thanks for keeping them in your thoughts and prayers!

Taz_Zoee

11-30-2010, 04:56 PM

Just the update I was looking for. :) So glad things went well. Now they just both need to recover.
I do hope your BIL stays the night there. Jessica and Samantha really need him to remain healthy and well.
That is interesting about adding the kidney in with the others. I guess if the others aren't infected or causing issues, why not? Not like an alcoholics kidney would be.
I will still keep them in my thoughts until both are home again. :)

Cataholic

12-01-2010, 10:25 AM

Hmmm..."I must not have taken good notes when I spoke to the doctor about my surgery"...straight from my sister's mouth this am, when I phoned for an update. She is still in her own room, hooked up to wires/tubes, etc. She was wheeled up last night to see Sam. Sis is doing okay, just kind of surprised about her recovery process.

She said Sam looked good, Sam's numbers are good, the kidney is already working, and according to the kidney doc, "...likes its new home". All good news.

Thanks for keeping them in your thoughts.

cyber-sibes

12-01-2010, 10:29 AM

Yeah! Prayers their recoveries continue to go well.

chocolatepuppy

12-01-2010, 10:43 AM

Great to hear both Samantha and your sister are doing well.:)

lizbud

12-01-2010, 11:29 AM

It's good to hear that Sam & Mom, Jessica are both doing well. Prayers
for a smooth & complete recovery for both of them.

cassiesmom

12-01-2010, 11:29 AM

She said Sam looked good, Sam's numbers are good, the kidney is already working, and according to the kidney doc, "...likes its new home". All good news.

Thanks for keeping them in your thoughts.

YEAAAAAY!!! This is news I'm happy to get today! I will keep praying.

pomtzu

12-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Couldn't have asked for better news. Prayers for a continued smooth road ahead.

Randi

12-01-2010, 01:10 PM

I'm so glad to hear that both Sam and Jessica are doing well and the operation went well. Sam has been so brave all along!

Will keep them both in my throughts and hope they recover soon. :love: They ought to be spoiled rotten when they get home - I'm sure you can arrange that. ;)

phesina

12-01-2010, 02:34 PM

Great news!

Prayers that all continues to go well.

anna_66

12-01-2010, 08:58 PM

I'm so glad to hear that things are going so well:)

I'll still be keeping them in my prayers.

Taz_Zoee

12-02-2010, 09:50 AM

I am constantly checking in here to this thread and Phreds. And so far they both seem to be having good news. This is great! :)

krazyaboutkatz

12-02-2010, 11:41 AM

I'm glad to hear that everything went well.:) I'll continue to keep them both in my thoughts and prayers.

Lilith Cherry

12-02-2010, 12:50 PM

Keeping you all in my prayers and wishing everything is going well!

ramanth

12-02-2010, 01:12 PM

Glad to hear recovery is going well! :love:

K9karen

12-03-2010, 10:13 PM

Awesome news! A "new home" is very exciting!!! Praying for everyone's quick recovery and healthy future!

cassiesmom

12-04-2010, 08:52 PM

I read on Samantha's Care Page that she was on the right track to be moved out of intensive care yesterday (meaning Friday, Dec. 3). I hope that was the case! And that mom Jessica is also doing well.

Catty1

12-04-2010, 10:48 PM

Finally got into the Care Page. Great to hear Jessica is doing so well. I gather from a few comments that she is feisty ? ;) I hope she will rest up and heal...that means Not Moving Around A Lot, Jessica! :D

Dear Sammy...her first few years have shown how incredible she is. I hope things continue well and pray she has a long, healthy and happy life!:):love:

cassiesmom

12-08-2010, 06:31 PM

I read on Samantha's Care Page, Johanna's update from Monday, Dec. 6. Jessica is now recovering at home and Samantha might have been able to discharge from the hospital yesterday (Tuesday, Dec. 7). I hope that all is still going well for this family :love:!

Lilith Cherry

12-08-2010, 06:33 PM

Lots of love and healing thought s to Jessica and Samantha.. I hope they continue to do well
:love:

Cataholic

12-08-2010, 06:49 PM

Sam IS home, and they both are continuing to do well. Slow and steady wins the race, right?

anna_66

12-09-2010, 08:49 AM

Great news!

cassiesmom

12-18-2010, 08:00 PM

I read on Sammy's Care Page that she was watching Sponge Bob Squarepants the other day and laughing :D :D And that she's counting the days till Christmas :D Go, Samantha!

Catty1

12-18-2010, 09:03 PM

Dear Phred started this wonder-full thread; does anyone know if he knew that Sammy and Jessica had come through this surgery successfully?:)

cassiesmom

12-22-2010, 07:53 PM

I read an update on Sammy's Care Page today ... waiting for Christmas and so far, so good with the new kidney! Go, Sammy, go!

cassiesmom

03-16-2011, 12:31 AM

Little glitch from Samantha's Care Page - she is being treated for a urinary tract infection. Cause for concern because this is the second one she has had since her transplant.

But ... she turned 8 a couple of weeks ago! Happy 8th Birthday, Samantha! :D

phesina

03-16-2011, 09:20 AM

More prayers and Happy Birthday greetings for Samantha!

cassiesmom

12-27-2011, 09:32 PM

Merry Christmas, Samantha and family! :D

cassiesmom

03-05-2012, 08:40 PM

I got a CarePages update that starts, "Everything's fine and Sam is 9!"
Happy 9th Birthday, Samantha!! :D

cyber-sibes

03-05-2012, 10:27 PM

I saw the Carepages post too- Wished her a happy birthday, she's grown into such a lovely young girl!

Cataholic

03-06-2012, 04:21 PM

Sam got a ton of pressies on her 9th birthday. EVERYthing is horses with her, EVERYTHING, right down to her mannerisms. She will answer yes with a whinny, and no with a neigh...LOL. Cute to everyone but my spoiled brat.

She is doing well. She belongs to a saddle club, and I think it is every other Saturday. They would like to get Sam a couple of horses (maybe my sister and Sam want this more than Sam's dad :0).

ramanth

03-07-2012, 09:16 PM

Happy belated 9th Birthday Samantha!! I'm glad she had a nice day and lots of presents. :love: I'm with her on the horses! I'd love some! :cool: :D

cassiesmom

07-31-2012, 03:25 PM

I got a Care Page message today that Samantha is back in the hospital with a high fever. Prayers said for Sammy and family :love:

Just copying from the prayer request thread.

cassiesmom

08-01-2012, 03:38 PM

I got another Care Page update. Samantha still had a fever but not as high as it was initially. She is getting IV fluids, medications and would like to go home. Sammy and family, I am thinking and praying for you :love:!

Cataholic

08-02-2012, 09:04 AM

Sam has moved from the PICU to a 'normal' room at the hospital. She spiked a fever again last night (102), and is still on the IV fluids. My sister said even she (my sister) feels puffy. She also said Sam woke up today acting better, feeling better, is eating and drinking, and she still hopes they are 'sprung' tomorrow (Friday). Seems like it was e-coli, and is not related to her kidney, thank God!