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

[chocolatepuppy]

Sammy, you will be in my prayers.

[sasvermont]

Sammy and family must be so exhausted and confused. What more must they endure? It seems as though they had things on track and now must re-join the hospital scene. Hopefully they will be home soon, just in time for Santa to arrive. If not, I bet Santa will come to the hospital to visit Sammy and family.

You are in my thoughts day in and day out.

((((((((((((((((((((((Sammy and family))))))))))))))))))))

[gini]

Yes, my thoughts exactly..........how much more? How my heart goes out to this family.

Continued prayers are being offered that Sammy will conquer this latest challenge and be home in time for Christmas.

[slick]

My apologzies for not keeping up with this thread. I've only learned about the setback this morning. Sammy, you and your family are an inspiration to us all and seeing what you've been through makes our own lives a piece of cake.

This certainly puts my whining about my life in perspective.

Isn't that the truth Staci?? You and me....we have absolutely nothing to complain about.

Speaking about "piece of cake" was that on the menu???

[Barbara]

Big relieved sigh! Sammy I can't get over what a fighter you are- sweet girl.

{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}} for you and your family.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 05:25 PM EST

Today hasn't been a good day for Sam,
and she won't be leaving the PICU yet.

She's been in and out, but when her eyes are open,
she doesn't seem cognizant of anything or anyone -- even us.

She's begun having seizures, and has had 5 episodes today.

They did a CAT scan, which looked fine, but doesn't always offer a complete picture.
They have her hooked up to an EEG, and
will put her on anti-seizure meds. They're not sure why she's seizing,
as she never has before; the immunology folks have been by,
and will be doing some testing to rule out an immune deficiency problem.

They are also going to do a spinal tap to see if the bacteria managed
to cause any swelling or inflammation upstairs.

Her kidney function is stable, and they expect it to continue to improve,
now that the acute period is over, which is good,
but now we have this new set of worries.

Please pray hard for Sam, as her battle continues.

Jessica

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Dear God ~


Please, can You give Sammy, Jessica, and Rob a break?
We'll Pray that tomorrow is a Better Day for Sam.


Thanks God

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[Craftlady]

Keeping continued good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

[slick]

I agree Phred.

God:
I do think it's time to put a stop to all this heartache. This family has been through enough and I pray that little Sammy will get well can be home for Christmas Day! Please, can you place your healing hands in just the right spot to bring peace to this family. Thanks God.