Sending lots of prayers their way.
Sending lots of prayers their way.
Phred, as always, thank you for your explicit instructions on how all of us can send an e-card to Samantha.
Now all that is left is for us to continue to pray - hard - for Samantha's ability to fight for her life.
Please, God, she hasn't even had a chance at life yet.
Hey everyone...I have a bit of a 'good' :D uppiedate!!!
Johanna's sister, Jenna (birdangel on PT), just sent me an email with an update on Baby Samantha. She said she talked to Johanna this morning, and it seems Samantha is improving. She said the doctors are now seeing signs that she may recover, and they're amazed and hopeful. They feel that Divine Intervention has occurred several times for Samantha, during times when they almost lost her.
I know God is standing there, right beside this sweet child, and listening to our prayers. Its good news that she has made it through all these days, and that she's finally improving. Let's all continue to pray and pray, sincerely. May God answer us, and restore Baby Samantha's health completely.
I hope Johanna will have an even better update for all of us soon. Just thought I'd let you all know what I know at this point.
Go Samantha! Go little one! Keep fightin! We are all rooting for you!! Keep getting better...you have a wonderful life ahead of you, lots of things to do and people who love you....
Johanna, Jessica, Rob and family, hang in there. We'll keep the prayers and the well-wishes coming!
Oh thank you, Pops, for the ray of hope you've given us! Come on Samantha, you can do it! :)
Prayers continuing for Samantha the human... Just sent an e-card through the hospital (what a great idea!).
Sending out healing prayers to little samantha....You go girl:)
Keeping those fervent prayers going!
You can do it Samantha! *HUGS*
What wonderful and encouraging news!!! Keep those prayers coming everyone!!! Come on baby Samantha, hang in there sweet girl, so many people love you and are praying for you!!!
Kim:)
Glad to hear some encuraging news! Im keeping Samantha in my prayers
I too, am so glad to hear the encouraging news. I'm keeping Samantha and her family in my thoughts and prayers!
All fingers and paws crossed for more good news!! We are still pulling for you Samantha!
This is encouraging...thank you, God!!!
I'll keep praying....
May all these thoughts and prayers form a soft web that keeps you safe, Samantha:)
That is so good to hear! Come on Samantha you CAN do it. :) More prayers on the way.Quote:
Originally posted by popcornbird
Hey everyone...I have a bit of a 'good' :D uppiedate!!!
Johanna's sister, Jenna (birdangel on PT), just sent me an email with an update on Baby Samantha. She said she talked to Johanna this morning, and it seems Samantha is improving. She said the doctors are now seeing signs that she may recover, and they're amazed and hopeful. They feel that Divine Intervention has occurred several times for Samantha, during times when they almost lost her.
I know God is standing there, right beside this sweet child, and listening to our prayers. Its good news that she has made it through all these days, and that she's finally improving. Let's all continue to pray and pray, sincerely. May God answer us, and restore Baby Samantha's health completely.
I hope Johanna will have an even better update for all of us soon. Just thought I'd let you all know what I know at this point.
Many prayers for Samantha and the whole family. (Sorry I did not see this earlier)
Thanks for that update pop. Mark and I were just talking about Samantha this evening. I sure hope that sweet little girl comes through all of this.
I know for sure she has people all around the world saying prayers for her:)
I just now lit a fresh new candle in my window for this fresh new baby girl. I'm not much for the prayers to whomever thing but I know there is a higher power of some kind, and that higher power will look after this dear child of love. That is the power of love. In that I do believe.
I just got back from the hospital. Sammy is still 'stable', but, critical. She didn't get any worse during the day, for which I am thankful. But, she didn't get 'better' either. Her heart rate is at 150-155, down from over 200. 'Normal' is 100-120. So, there is alot of room to come down. Again, it isn't 200 anymore. The small glimmer of hope experienced this morning seems gone now, 12 hours later. I suppose the roller coaster is just getting started. I guess any way you look at 'critical' it is still critical.
Apparently, there is a stage II to this disease, and it seems that Sammy is entering into it, sadly. While the medical team anticipated this, and is as prepared as they can be, obviously, it is distressing to us. It will do some damage to this little girl.
I just don't know what to say. Please continue to pray for Sammy, my sister Jessica, and her husband Rob. This is just too much to handle.
Johanna
I am so sorry you all are going through this. I sure hope she recovers. I have sent prayers for her. Such a sweet little girl, so young, and to have to experience this. It just saddens me. :( God, please let this little girl get better. Let her live the life that she deserves.
amen
Still praying hard for little Samantha, Jessica, Rob, and family. :( ***hugs***
I am still praying for little Samantha :( and your family. (((((((HUGS))))))))
OMG! I just saw this thread and Johanna please know that more prayers are coming for baby Samantha. May God Bless the baby and bring strength to your family.
Thank you for the update, Johanna. I know this is difficult for all of you. :( Please know that Samantha is still in our prayers.
Logan
Prayers and positive thoughts still on the way for sweet Samantha.
((((((HUGS)))))) for you Johanna, Jessica and Rob.
Prayers continuing from California.
{{{gentle hugss}}}
We are here for you and Samantha:)
I forgot to tell you that Jessica is receiving the e-cards, and does appreciate them. Can I ask that you still send them, with whatever positive message you can put in there?
Sammy spiked a fever last night, and her heart rate went back up into the 200's :( . My sister said it is back down to 180, but, still 30 beats higher than yesterday. The doctor said with the ventilator, and the incisions on the limbs to facilitate bleeding of fluids, this is to be expected. It might mean she will get worse, before she gets better. She HAS to get better.
Please pray for Sammy.
Thank you,
Johanna and family
Such sad news. :(
Prayers are being sent to all of you.
:)Quote:
Originally posted by Cataholic
"I forgot to tell you that Jessica is receiving the e-cards,
and does appreciate them.
Can I ask that you still send them, with whatever
positive message you can put in there?
Please pray for Sammy.
Thank you,
Johanna and Family
There you have it, Folks ~
Our Prayers and E-Cards *ARE* Appreciated :) by Samantha and the Family!!
If you haven't sent an E-Card lately - there's NO Limit on how many
you can send - grab your Mouse-Pen and click here >>>
Children's Hospital - Send an E-Card to Samantha
If you haven't sent an E-Card, or forgot the details of How to Do It,
go back to the 31st post in THIS Thread for the How-To steps.
(Date = 5/10; Time = 3:57 PM)
Each card signifies another Caring Friend urging Samantha to Get Better;
and reminds Jessica and Rob that they aren't alone.
The Cards *HELP* ~ Please send More Cards!
And your Prayers *HELP*, too ~ Say another Prayer for Samantha.
THANKS!
/s/ Phred
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Continuing prayers and hugs for Samantha and the family.
I sent an ecard this morning and will continue to do so and keep those prayers going for Samantha. I have added her to the prayer list on an internet email that my husband sends out to hundreds of people every day.
Logan
Johanna, the fact that Little Sammy has made it through the week gives me hope that she will get better. I continue to pray for her, all day and night. Hugs to you and family.
Johanna, I just sent an e-card ... this latest news, though worrysome, still sounds very hopeful. Her little body is fighting that nasty infection with all she has. Still praying fervently my dear friend!!!;)
Love and many (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))
Kim
yikes... this is great tragedy! I had menigitis when I was six months old and as of today, my parents said it's still the WORST days they had... so sorry.
samantha, stay with me! I made it through, so can you too! *hugging little one and all gently*
edit: I had to do the card, sent.
Prayers and positive thoughts are still being sent. Please take care. {{{HUGS}}}
I sent an E-card. Hoping for some good news very soon little one! You can do it!
I think I was too sad to post after yesterday's visit. The doctor seems to think Sammy will lose both her hands and her feet. He said the chances are probable. What heavy, heavy news, and such a blow for my sister. She said, "It isn't me that I care about, I will always care for Sammy. It is Sammy that I care for, as she will remember that she had feet and hands...".
I pushed the doctor to tell me that he couldn't say for sure that she would lose these limbs, and he said it was true, he couldn't say for sure.
Please, God, don't do this to this tiny child. Please.
Hold on, Joh ...Quote:
Originally posted by Cataholic
... he said it was true, he couldn't say for sure.
Please, God,
don't do this to this tiny child.
Please.
We're Not Done Prayin, yet!
;)
/s/ Phred