I am so sorry.....thinking of all of you.....
I am so sorry.....thinking of all of you.....
Still PRAYING and BELIEVING that God is in control. His perfect WILL shall be done.
"If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!"
Love,
Kim
Still praying for little Sammy. I know God is taking care of her, and that she, along with her family, will get through this trial in life. Stay strong Little Sammy!
Just a poem I came across that I wanted to share...
GOD Knows Best
God knows what is best for us
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine
But He knows there must be rain.
We always want laughter
and the merriment of cheer
but our hearts will lose
their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.
GOD tests us often
with suffering and sorrow
He tests us not to punish us
but to help us meet tomorrow.
For growing trees are strengthened
if they can withstand the storm
and the sharpness of the chisel
gave the marble its grace and form.
GOD tests us often
and for every pain
He gives us,
provided we are patient
Is followed by rich gain
So whenever we feel that
everything is going wrong
Remember it is just GOD'S way,
to make our spirit strong.
I'm so sorry things have been so up and down with baby Samantha. I'm praying that she can overcome this horrible monster that's invaded her little body. :( Praying for a miracle. :(
I am so terribly sorry to hear of this setback.
Beautiful poem popcornbird.:)
Prayers and positive thoughts still going strong.
I am so sorry to hear more sad news. Samantha and her
family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Popcornbird, The poem was beautiful.
What heartbreaking news...........
Samantha remains in my prayers, as do all of you, Johanna.
:(
continued thoughts and prayers to Jo's family
Popcornbird ... that is the PERFECT poem ... what I have been trying to put into words for Sammy's family, and haven't to quite been able to! I hope you will post that on the hospital message board!;)
I just went and did that right now. I hope it will help lessen the pain a bit. :(Quote:
Originally posted by kimlovescats
Popcornbird ... that is the PERFECT poem ... what I have been trying to put into words for Sammy's family, and haven't to quite been able to! I hope you will post that on the hospital message board!;)
Johanna, know that I continue to pray for Sammy, Jessica, Rob, and your entire family. I know God will do what He knows to be the best for precious little Sammy. {{{{{Hugs}}}}}
I cannot imagine the pain, frustration and fear you're dealing with.
Please know that you all are in my thoughts...and my prayers. I pray God gives you some hope and relief right now...you need and deserve it.
Hugs,
Kelly
Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are coming your way. Please take care. {{{{HUGS}}}}
Samantha and her family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Today's update from the Carepages:
This is Johanna, and I am posting on behalf of Jessica and Rob:
Sam has been re-admitted to Children's. Sam's heart rate has been brought down, and her blood pressure has been regulated again. Her lungs and heart appear to be fine. She is back on dialysis, and is a little swollen again, due to the increase in fluids. Right now, we are waiting for enough stability to move forward with the next step, which is to have the surgery that she needs. We are just waiting right now. At this time, we are still requesting no visitors, we just want to get through this crisis. Please continue to hold Sam in your prayers.
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Samantha is in the prayers of my entire congregation, and will be mentioned in prayers at other places, including an acute care prayer group at a hospital west of here this week. Someday Sammy might know how many people she's got praying for her, but for now, we'll just all keep at it. I am glad she is more stable again, and that things are looking a bit better.
I am still praying for your family. This is such a sad thing to happen to your family. May God make you strong throughout this ordeal.
That poor girl :( I am holding Samantha close in my prayers as well as Johanna and Family. (((hugs)))
We said a prayer for Samantha and family during our ChristCare group meeting at church this evening. These prayers will continue for as long as needed.............
Many more prayers and healing vibes for Sammy.
Still sending prayers to the family. I hope everything works out.
Still hoping and praying for little Samantha. So sorry to hear about all the setbacks, but it sounds like she's a real fighter and isn't going to let this beat her!
Still praying for you, Little Sammy, each and every day. Get well soon little one!
May 23, 2005 at 02:55 PM EDT
It has been exactly 2 weeks now; it feels like a year. They have done a decent job stabilizing Sam again, and everyone is of the opinion that surgery needs to be asap. It looks like we'll be heading back to Shriner's, as the chief of plastics here says that Shriner's is really the best place to handle this--they do this all the time, and it is their world-renowned specialty.
Our concerns earlier had been their insistence on doing the surgery Saturday morning, despite Sam's failing vitals; we've been told that they are aggressive this way in dealing w/skin issues, and that doctors often disagree. The chief attending here told us, in his opinion, he would not have approved of surgery Saturday morning, but he added that other doctors would. It's a very delicate balance of the need for surgery to deal w/the tissue problem, which can make Sam sicker, and the need to keep Sam stable in other areas.
They are going to try to schedule the surgery for shortly after she's off dialysis, so she doesn't have so much time to spike a temp, fall in pressure, etc.; that's what happened last time, as she was off dialysis when she was discharged from Children's, and remained off overnight. They are going to try to either: take her off dialysis, transport and operate immediately; or take her off dialysis, transport, put her right back on at Shriner's, until surgery. (She can't be on dialysis during transport or surgery.) Calls are being made, and as soon as they work something out, they'll tell us.
I'll post again when all this is settled. As always, thanks for keeping us in your prayers; words can't describe how much everyone's constant support means to us.
/s/ Jessica
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Prayers still being offered.
/s/ Phred
Prayers and more prayers for you little Sammy!
A new update:
8Â_ May 23, 2005 at 06:39 PM EDT
Now it appears that the plastics team at Children's will do the first surgery sometime tomorrow afternoon; they talked w/Shriner's, and have ultimately left it up to us--Shriner's can't operate until
Wednesday, but Children's can do it tomorrow, and time is of the essence. Shriner's also said they needed to talk to us before readmitting, to make sure we were all on the same page or whatever; we just want what's best for Sam, regardless of some of the misgivings/misunderstandings or whatever it was at Shriner's. I'm sure they won't be thrilled that we're letting Children's do the first surgery, but the chief attending here has told me that Children's has a top-notch plastics team as well, and I have enormous faith in Children's. They do think the follow-up and rehab should be at Shriner's, though; we'll see if they'll still help us at that point. We just don't have the patience for all the politics; Sam is all that matters. It's really a day-by-day thing at this point; I'll post again after surgery, assuming Sam stays stable thru tonight and tomorrow. Keep the prayers coming full-blast.
Jessica
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Our prayers are still coming, and especially will be tomorrow afternoon.
The prayers continue to come, full-blast. God will take care of you, Little Samantha. Good luck and best wishes.
xoxo
Prayers and candle still going strong. I will especially be thinking of little Samantha tomorrow. May God be with her and the family.
What a roller coaster ride for the whole family. Sammy remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Please know you have my continued prayers for Sammy and for your entire family.
Samatha is still in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers still coming.
Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way sweet Samantha for tomorrow's surgery.
Prayers & Hugs for the whole family.
You're all still in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. {{{HUGS}}}
I cannot imagine how difficult it is to take all these decisions- and more hard decisions after this days's decision......
All my best thoughts for you and Sammy.
Praying this mornings surger was successful in helping Samantha feel better.
Hugs, prayers and love,
Kelly
Praying all went well ... hope to hear an update today!
HUGS<
Kim;)
I've been praying for Sammy all night and all morning today. Hope everything is going well. ***hugs***
Johanna just posted this update on the Carepages. Please everyone, start praying hard for Sammy and her family. Its around 6:50pm in Ohio now, and she's probably undergoing surgery right now, so please, pray hard.
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May 24, 2005 at 06:22 PM EDT
This is Johanna posting on behalf of Jessica and Rob;
Sammy will undergo surgery at approx. 6:30pm this evening. The surgery will take several hours......there will be another update when possible.....Please continue to hold Sammy close in your prayers.
Johanna
{{{hugs}}} to you, Johanna & family. May God grant you all the much needed strength and patience during this difficult time, and may Samantha's surgery go well. I pray that she has a wonderful life, full of love and happiness ahead of her.
Thank you, PCB....I just prayed a prayer that God will be with the surgeons, nurses and doctors...also with Samantha and her family.
Hugs,
Kelly
Praying that lots of angels are watching over Samantha, her doctors and nurses right now.
From the Hospital Care Page
Sammy UpDate ~
May 24, 2005 at 09:19 PM EDT
This is Johanna again, posting for Jessica and Rob;
Sammy made it thru the surgery remaining stable and
is now in recovery.
The next 24 hours are critical so
please continue to hold Sammy close in your prayers.
/s/ Johanna
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