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

Not by a long shot Joh. I just lit my prayer candle and fell to my knees to pray, and I don't even remember the last time I did that. This small child has touched so many and in whatever way has been especially touched back with love. Deep breathes now Johanna. Hug your Jonah. The air is zinging with blessings from all over.

More prayers coming.

Johanna, I am still praying for little Sammie, and praying hard that she doesn't lose her hands/feet...:( Please give Jessica a big hug for me. I can't imagine how very difficult this is for her. {{{hugs}}}

Move over Laurie, I am going to get down on my knees with you.

Dear God, please....this tiny angel needs Your intervention. We humbly ask for Your help!

Baby Samantha is still in our prayers.

P.S. How old is she, Johanna? Someone asked me and I didn't know.

More prayers for Sammy.

I'm sitting here in tears, I just hope she doesn't have to loose any of her limbs:(
I'm still keeping her in my prayers.

This is so rough.. strong prayers sent your way. :(

Prayers and positive thoughts are going without stop for baby Samantha's recovery. To say that life isn't fair is an understatement in this case.

More prayers on the way for little Samantha.

Dear Lord....please help Samantha become strong and healthy again. And be constantly with her parents and family while they watch helplessly the outcome of this terrible thing. Help them to be strong too. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

I haven't noticed this thread before. I was reading now with my heart small a flea.

I will keep little Samantha in my thoughts!

I know that we all pray in different ways, but my MIL put together the following prayer (Instead of praying about the problem, we must ask for the outcome we want).....

Heavenly Father, your word says that whatsoever we ask in Jesus' name You will give it, and also Your Word says that where two or more agree on anything, You will give it to them, so I thank you Lord that a multitude of people are praying for Samatha, and by Faith we know that she is healed, and has perfect health, and Father Your promises do not fail, this we pray in the name of Jesus.

The notes I made when Johanna called say that Lil Samantha is TWO years old.

What I can't find is the post Joh made when Jessica and Rob went
over to China to bring her home.
I'm almost positive Joh posted about that Happy Event.

But we need some more PRAYERS ...

Dear God ~

Please give you Blessing and Help to little Samantha;
hold her and heal her,
and show Your Love to her Parents in this time of need.

Thanks, God.
<Amen>

/s/ Phred

I will still pray for little Samantha :( and your family. I hope she doesn't have to lose any of her limbs :( How awful :( :( :( (((hugs)))

I check two or three times a day for news. Come on Samantha.....please.....

Samantha continues to be in my daily prayers. I wish there were more I could do...:( I am praying for her with all my heart, as well as her parents and you Johanna.

I don't quite remember seeing a post by Johanna announcing Sammie's arrival in the family, but...Johanna and I exchanged several emails during that very exciting time, and I know Jessica went to China to adopt Samantha some time in December...so its been around 5 months now.

Little Sammie, I continue to pray for you. Please get better soon.

Dear God, You are the most Merciful, the most Compassionate. The lives and health of all of us are in none but Your Hands. It is in Your mercy and grace that we enjoy good health. Only You have the power to turn an illness into good health. In Your mercy and grace, Dear God, we ask you to please restore little Samantha's health. Please have mercy on this little girl, and on her family. Please God, please, protect Samantha's limbs, and please restore her health completely. Grant strength and patience to her family, and please shower all your love and mercy on them at this difficult time. Dear God, please, forgive us for our mistakes, and accept our prayers. Amen.

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I am praying for you Samatha and for your family.

Oh Dear God, please don't let this precious little girl loose her limbs.

Prayers still for you sweetheart and your family.

My heart is so heavy as I read this. The situation hits very close to home for me as my husband and I are in the process of adopting from China ourselves. I will be praying for little Samantha. God can do great things.

With permission, I would like to cross-post this on a China adoption group that I am a member of. The more prayers, the better.

Hi. It is Cataholic, under mom's name.

I just got back from the hospital. Jessica and Rob left to go home for a few hours- they live about an hour away. They have two other children (Rob's from a previous marriage) 3 dogs and 3 cats. So, they are pulled in so many directions, but, obviously, Sammy is their top priority. I volunteered to sit with Sammy while both parents were gone.

Sammy really had a great day- stability wise. Her 'numbers' are where the doctors want them to be, though sometimes she is medicated to get them there. Most importantly, her BP is stable. She will be on a ventilator for several weeks. Because of the open wounds (for drainage) and the vent tube, she is 'at risk' for infection. The doctor told my sister last night that he felt she was past the most critical part of the infection, and now it is just recovery from the damage done, the possiblility of limb loss, organ failure, burn treatment (see below), and the unknown. BUT, the doctor thought she was past the critical point! And, she is alive!

We are very blessed here in Cincinnati. Not only do we have Cincinnati Children's Hospital (one of the world's best pediatric facilities), but, we also have a Shriners Burn Hospital right next store! The doctor said to Jessica, "not next week, but, **maybe** the week after that, Sammy will be moved to Shriners for treatment". That is the first time someone has uttered a positive message, frankly.

She is not out of the woods. Not by a long shot, but, since we have had so much despairing news, I want to celebrate the positive news.

Please, keep the prayers coming along!! Please, cross post across the world, I would be the most appreciative~!!

Sammy turned 2 on March 1, 2005. She was adopted, and brought home from an orphanage in China a few days before Christmas. She was just beginning to speak a few words of English. She loves the Wiggles (why, I don't know :)), loves to eat!! and, could walk up and down steps all day long if you let her. She is my sister's first child, and Jessica just celebrated her first Mother's Day.

Sammy has to get well! Thanks for your continued prayers. We are looking to set up a web site on Children's web page on Monday. I will update you all tomorrow.

Good night, thank God, and see you in the morning.

Johanna and family

Thanks for the update. Samantha and her family will remain in our prayers.

Oh Johanna! Thank you so much for the update! While I know she's not out of the woods yet, it is encouraging to hear some positive news. I have strong faith that Little Sammie will pull through, and that she will get better soon. You are such a good sister to be there for Jessica this whole time. I continue to pray for little Samantha. I know God is listening to us.

Get well soon, Little Sammie!!!! Big ***hugs*** to you, Johanna. Hang in there, my friend. I hope and pray that your little niece will pull through just fine! :) Please tell Jessica we continue to pray for her child, and of course, for her and the rest of the family! Have a good night, and may the updates get better and better everyday!

thanks for the update - come on, samantha! come on... prayers remain...! end of discussion. {((hugs))}

Its nice to get some positive news on Samantha. Thank you so much for updating us.

Continued prayers going out to your entire family.

Hugs,
Kelly :)

I am so glad that the progress is going on the right directon.

Please Lord, continue to be with Samantha and her family.

Thank you for updating us, Johanna. {{{Big Hugs}}} for you. I have said my prayers for Sammy every day since I first read this. My husband even asks me every day how she is doing. We think about her and pray for her, her parents, you and the entire family.

Positive thoughts and prayers still coming.

Hugs....Robin

We can't let up now..........we need more prayers that the positive news continues and this wonderful, wanted child will heal and have a chance at a long and happy life.

Dear God, thank you - thank you!

Thanks for the update and positive news about Samantha.:) Lots and lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

So glad to hear a positive update!! More prayers on the way for Sammy!

Of course we won't stop- but it's good to hear something encouraging:)

Thanks for the update, Johanna. I hope little Samantha will keep getting better and better!

Sending positive thoughts to her, and your entire family.

Thanks for the update, Johanna. It's so encouraging to read some better news about little Sammy. With prayers and positive thoughts coming from so many friends, we do hope that the news will continue to be better and better.
Hugs to you and your family, with best wishes and healing thoughts.

Johanna, I've been following this thread and i'm glad to see some better news. :) Lets hope it keeps looking up for baby Samatha.

Good to hear there is now a positive outlook for Samantha. *As long as there is life, there is hope*. And there is much hope and many many prayers for this one tiny little girl whose life is a miracle in many ways. God bless her and keep her safe.

Thank you for the positive news ((((hugs)))) I will continue to pray for Samantha and your family.

I placed Samantha's name on our prayer list this morning. Now MANY more people will be praying for her.

Any further news?

My whole church is also keeping Samantha and her family in their prayers.

Still praying for Samantha. Johanna...any uppie-dates on the little sweetie?