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

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

This must be so terrible.....!!

Tons of prayers on the way for lil Samantha!!

[poofy]

Prayers for Baby and family..

[Cataholic]

Debbie,
The pressure suit is to help with the integrity of the skin, having so many grafts, to help with the healing of the scars, to help with the legs, etc. She will wear it underneath her clothes.

As to the tube..well....some of the pictures were taken earlier, and some later. The tube was removed at some point, and all she has left of portals is the PICC line, which is on her arm. That might come out next time around.

[poofy]

They are in myprayers..

[Cinder & Smoke]

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 at 09:40 AM EST

Sam's visit to Shriner's went well;
she was measured for her pressure garments, which we will p/u on the 20th.
Her plastics doc says her skin looks pretty good, and she'll probably only have
to wear the suit for @6 months; the initial estimate was 6 mos-2 yrs, so we're pleased.

She's also on the surgery list for a tendon release procedure on the finger on her left hand, as scar tissue has tightened it to the point where it can't be extended.
All that will take place at the Cinti Shriner's, as well as any further skin issues; prosthetics & anything else orthopedic will be handled through the Lexington Shriner's--the Cinti folks are contacting them to make arrangements. They are willing to help Sam until she's 21, so we are very grateful.

Sam continues to do well and is really enjoying herself, and makes us laugh constantly.

She had her picture taken with Santa over the weekend, and she wasn't scared at all.
She also had pics taken at Sears, and I must say--with total objectivity--that the pics are very, very cute.
(It was rough going at first, though, as she thought it was a medical appt., and the photographer was wearing white! Also, "picture" to Sam means x-ray.)
When we got back home, she was all smiles, though, and kept saying, "picture taken. cheese!"

She's also singing "Jingle Bells",
in preparation for her Christmas program at preschool this Friday;
some of you have heard her already!

Thanks,
Jessica

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*Pictures*

We want to see Sammy's Christmas Pictures!!

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[Pawsitive Thinking]

Bless her little heart - have a lovely Christmas sweet little Sammy xx

[Barbara]

We want pictures of Sammy with Santa! I am so full of admiration for this little girl. She has the heart of a lion- well surely of a very impressive cat

[Cataholic]

Sammy sings Jingles Bells like this....

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way......HEY!

It is hysterical. You first press the phone really, really close to your ear to hear her saying the first part, then BLAM! The HEY sets you back a foot or two...

[wolflady]

Oh my gosh! She is just the most precious and amazing girl EVER!!!!! It's so nice to see her doing so well after enduring so much. It really makes me appreciate all of the things I have and take for granted every day. I too hope to see some of those Christmas pictures!

Continued prayers for you and your family, Jo. May you all have a fabulous holidays!

**hugs**

[popcornbird]

Sammy sings Jingles Bells like this....

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way......HEY!

It is hysterical. You first press the phone really, really close to your ear to hear her saying the first part, then BLAM! The HEY sets you back a foot or two...

SO CUTE. I want to hear that!!! Sammy's progress makes me so happy. What a wonderful, sweet, miracle child!

[BOBS DAD]

My Prayers Are With You And Your Family Johanna... And Especially Baby Samatha. God Bless You All And Stay With You By Her Side!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

OMG!

There's a BUNCH of New Oictures on Sam's Picture Gallery ...

"Posing with Cousin Jonah in our party hats.
It was Grandma's birthday!"





On the Merry-Go-Round with Daddy >>>




"Hey - This One's a lot BIGGER!"



And there's a lot more pix on Sammy's Care Page.

TRY to look at >>>
http://www.carepages.com/ShowPhotoGallery?fs=454072
but you may have to "join" and then sign in on "SammyPotts" Care Page ...
see the How to Join links in the previous post.

Once you get on the SammyPotts pages - use the left column menue to
select "Photo Gallery" to see the current thumb nails -
*click* each one to see a larger photo.

Stand by for Christmas Photos!!

Hey Sammy -
Hang up your Stocking - I'll bet Santa has some Great Gifts for you!!

[slick]

Just look at this picture. Is that not the sweetest ever??? Phred, thank you so much for resurrecting this thread. I do think of Sammy and include her in my prayers. Never again will I complain of a little pain.

[cassiesmom]

My Prayers Are With You And Your Family Johanna... And Especially Baby Samantha. God Bless You All And Stay With You By Her Side!!!

From Chicago too

[Dorothy39]

This Thread , especially the up date, made me want to pick her up and give her a Bear Hug ~ All over again.

She's such Beautiful Child !!!!