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

[Barbara]

Yes- that sounds frightening. I hope they can do something to get her feel better- and find out what is happening. I am so sorry- I hope Sammy is soon on a better way.......

[Cinder & Smoke]

Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 04:13 PM EST



Late last night, the decision was made to monitor Sam closely
in the ICU for a couple more days;
her BP remained high, and her breathing seemed a bit labored.

Both issues were resolved overnight,
but she'll remain in ICU until at least tomorrow.

Nothing is growing out of any cultures so far, and
they did another cat scan last night, which was normal.

It's possible that her kidneys aren't getting enough acid out,
which could cause some of her symptoms, so they are addressing that.

She's a little more alert today,
and we're trying to get her to eat and drink,
as that's one of the criteria for discharge;
if she's unable to eat by tomorrow,
we'll have to consider a feeding tube again, at least temporarily.

I've gotten a couple smiles out of her today,
but she is not happy to be here at all.
Please keep her in your prayers.

Thanks,

Jessica

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A "couple smles" is better than none.

We'll make sure Sandy Paws knows where to find you on Christmas Eve.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Little Samantha is remembered every morning in my prayers!
Bless you little one!

[Alysser]

Aw! Poor lilttle Samantha. Your in my prayers. Good luck!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Friday, December 23, 2005 at 11:40 AM EST


Sam continues to be a bit more alert each day;
she's been laughing and giggling a lot today, mostly at Daddy.


The main issue right now is nutrition;
because she's been drooling constantly and unwilling to swallow,
it's assumed there might also be a sore in her throat.
Until that heals and she's ready to eat again,
she'll go back on a feeding tube;
it doesn't make us happy, but it's a necessary measure, at least temporarily.


We're still in the ICU, and there's no word yet as to when
we'll go back to A6 South, but I suspect it will be soon.


The immunology doc stopped by to collect more blood samples, and
said he might have some more information for us later today.
He did say that her immunoglobulin assessment was normal -- but
he didn't go into specifics, and he's testing for a lot,
so I'm not sure what that means at this point.


Thanks for your continued prayers and support,


Jessica

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Santa will *find* you no matter where you are Sammy ...
we just wish it was going to be at Your House this year.

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[Cinder & Smoke]

Friday, December 23, 2005 at 11:40 AM EST

Sam continues to be a bit more alert each day;
she's been laughing and giggling a lot today, mostly at Daddy.

The main issue right now is nutrition;
because she's been drooling constantly and unwilling to swallow,
it's assumed there might also be a sore in her throat.
Until that heals and she's ready to eat again,
she'll go back on a feeding tube;
it doesn't make us happy, but it's a necessary measure, at least temporarily.

We're still in the ICU, and there's no word yet as to when
we'll go back to A6 South, but I suspect it will be soon.

The immunology doc stopped by to collect more blood samples, and
said he might have some more information for us later today.
He did say that her immunoglobulin assessment was normal -- but
he didn't go into specifics, and he's testing for a lot,
so I'm not sure what that means at this point.

Thanks for your continued prayers and support,

Jessica

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Santa will *find* you no matter where you are Sammy ...
we just wish it was going to be at Your House this year.

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[slick]

Have never stopped praying for this precious baby. You are right Phred...."Sana" won't let her down.

[Barbara]

I'm there with you- thinking of Sammy and hoping they'll find soon how they can help her. And that everything what turns out NOT to be normal is only a little bit of something- and nothing serious.

I am so full of admiration that giggling and laughing is still a part of Sammy's life. Kids and cats are better in dealing with things you can't influence than we are.