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

[Cinder & Smoke]

Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 04:45 PM EST

The belly catheter is out, and Sam is doing fine;
she's been a little groggy since coming home early this afternoon, but is starting to perk up. The stitches will dissolve, and she can take a bath (a real bath!) later this week. The PICC will likely come out next month sometime; they want to wait a little while longer on that. Her labs looked fine yesterday.

Unfortunately, she missed her first Thanksgiving gathering,
as she had diarrhea, which continued several days; we've since found out it's likely due to the long-term antibiotics she's taking for the TB exposure, so she's taking lactobacillus caplets to help with that. She should be back to herself by tonight or tomorrow morning.

She was quite the character down at the hospital,
still trying to talk to everyone through the strawberry gas mask they gave her to make her sleepy.

So it's Shriner's next week, then back to the kidney docs later next month; they'll check her belly again then, to make sure it healed up okay.

Last night, our social worker came to do our 1-year post-placement visit
(the final one), and was able to finally meet Sam;
Sam really enjoyed her visit, as did we.
Thanks, Heather!! I'll update again after our Shriner's visit.

As always, thanks for your continued good thoughts;
we feel especially blessed this holiday season.

Jessica

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There will me more Thanksgiving Gatherings, Sammy;
and Christmas is Coming, too!
Happie Holidays!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Here's *Sammy* >>>


At the Drive-In


Sam with her best friends


Chillin' with Daddy


"Wheeeeee!"


Playing with Cousin Jonah
(Hey - we know That Kid, too! )


Mmmmm! ~ Real Food!!


More coming ...

[Cinder & Smoke]

A few more Sammy Shots >>>

Firewoman Potts


Playing outside at PreSchool


Happy Halloween!!


Camo Sammy



All Photos "borrowed" from the Hospital CarePages.

[slick]

Oh my God....just look at that precious baby girl! After all you've been through, sweetie, your smiling face brings happy tears to my eyes. What a Thanksgiving day it must have been for the parents....and just think of what a Christmas it's going to be. I'm doing the happy dance and crying at the same time. God certainly does work miracles, doesn't He? Phred, thanks so much for posting these.

[kimlovescats]

There's our SAMMY!!!! Oh it is so wonderful to see that girl so happy and healthy and smiling up a storm!!! Every picture is just beautiful ... I especially love the Camo shot!!!

[gini]

Sammy helps us not think about ourselves.

Sammy makes us realize that miracles can happen.

Sammy shows us real joy.

Sammy brings out the best in her Daddy!

Sammy makes us appreciate even the smallest things in life.

And Sammy has shown us the power of love and prayer.

Sammy is here to teach us all something.............she is truly a gift to
Pet Talk.

God Bless her Mom and Dad and may God continue to bless Sammy.

Thanks Phred for posting these wonderful pictures.

[popcornbird]

Beautiful, sweet Sammy, you are one great example of God's mercy, grace, compassion, and how He answers prayers, and makes miracles happen. These pictures brought tears to my eyes...happy tears. May God always keep you healthy, and happy, and make you a source of tremendous happiness and joy to your parents, who have LOTS to be thankful for this season. Hugs to you, sweet child. You have truly touched my heart so deeply.