June 07, 2005 at 06:59 PM EDT

Sam is just now on her way down for the dressing change --
must have been a busy day in the OR.
She's having a cat scan done immediately after.

A physical therapist was in yesterday and today to
gently work her arms & legs; the guy today got a big surprise when
he lifted her blanket back to find a big pile o' poop. He patiently waited
for the nurse to clean her before he worked on her.

Today she opened her eyes all the way, and looked right at me!
She was fairly awake for quite a while, and
we were able to talk and sing to her, and read her a story.
I can't tell you how it felt to look into those eyes again.

But the biggest news is that I was able to hold her today,
for the first time in over a month!
For about an hour and a half before they came to get her,
she was in my arms, and I was able to rock her to sleep.
She'll be heavily sedated when I see her next, of course,
but once she gets a break from all the surgeries,
perhaps we can start seeing a more alert Sammy.

They will also check her lungs again tomorrow, and
try to determine why part of one is collapsed.

Well, they should be finished shortly, so I'll post again tomorrow.
Thanks for keeping Sam in your prayers!
I'll dream of holding her tonight, and hopefully
she'll have the same dream!!

Jessica

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WOW!!

That's all pretty GOOD News!!
Keep on Improving, Lil Sammy!!
More Prayers on the way!]