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

[Cinder & Smoke]

Saturday, March 04, 2006 at 01:53 PM EST



Sam's check-up at Children's was fine yesterday, and her labs look good.

She's now a big 3-year-old, and will tell anyone who wants to know.

She enjoyed some cake, and Daddy helped her blow out her candles --
and she loved all her presents, too.

She had a great week at preschool, and seems to be feeling good.

The silicone "pockets" for the top part of her prosthetics have arrived at Shriner's,
and we'll go back to Lexington on the 14th for the casting;
her first legs may be ready in April!
Lots of excitement for Sam as we head into spring!

Thanks for the continued prayers,

Jessica

[Cincy'sMom]

That happy smile brought tears to my eyes! What an amazing story it has been following dear Sammy. I'm glad she continues to do so well, and pray that it continues!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Sammy, I've said it before and I'll say it again..............you are an inspiration to us all. Feeling pretty low right now but your happy smile has made me count my blessings one more time - thank you sweetheart, you are a star!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 07:07 AM EST


Sam continues to do well.
She was a trooper during the casting last week,
and her first pair of legs are on order!

The prosthetist called me at home later that day to tell me her shoe size will be 7.5,
and that she needed to bring shoes for our next visit,
so over the weekend she got a cute pair of shoes! We will be called when her legs are ready; I expect it to be sometime next month.

She's also having her tendon release surgery on her left hand next month,
and will spend at least one night at Cinti Shriner's. It will be good to have that
finger straightened out, and then she can start wearing a pressure glove on that hand. Her skin is really looking good, thanks to the garments.

The benefit in Bethel was lots of fun, and we met lots of great people --
many thanks to the Aeolus Motorcycle Club.

And, to top off all the excitement,
Uncle John bought Barney tickets for us for Sam's birthday,
and we will be going to see the big purple guy on April 2nd.
I'm sure Sam will be beside herself!

Thanks for continued prayers;
also, there are some new pix in the photo gallery.

Jessica


Sam with her Best Friends




Sam and Barney at Lexington Shriner's >>>



Sam posing w/members of the Aeolus at the benefit.
What a great group of people!

[Corinna]

There is also a picture of Sammy and Jonah so cute cusins.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Wonderful little girl

[Barbara]

Hey Sammy, I missed you at the beginning of this month but here you are again, looking very much alive and kicking with Barney under your arm.

I think that leg thing is very exciting. It must be a good sign that we don't hear about you that often any more but we for sure think of you and keep our fingers crosse.