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

[Cataholic]

Time to get the prayers lined up again!

We have known for some time that Sam would be a kidney transplant recipient. The by-product of her illness caused renal failure. The time for the transplant surgery is here, Tuesday, November 30, 2010, to be exact. Sam's mother (and my sister) is the donor. Somehow, God saw to it that Jessica is a good of a match as a biological parent would be. Just remarkable.

So, on Tuesday, my sister and Sam enter the operating room at the same time. Jessica's procedure is somewhat "simple", but of course still scary, life altering, etc. Sam's procedure is a bit more complicated, and involves a long recovery time. We prolly won't see Sam for Christmas, and they skipped Thanksgiving to ward off as much extra germs as they could. The hospital is on limited visitation schedule, as it is the flu season. So, I won't see them for months, probably.

Anyhow, I ask for prayers for my neice, Samantha, my sister, Jessica and her husband Rob as they travel this next step.

Thanks,
Johanna

[chocolatepuppy]

Samantha, your family and you, will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[cassiesmom]

Cataholic, I'll be praying!

[K9karen]

A gazillion prayers for everyone. What a miracle that Jess is the perfect donor. That poor child has been through so much in her lifetime. What a little trouper.

[Karen]

They will be in our prayers. It is nothing short of miraculous that Jess can be the donor! Hugs to them both - very gingerly ones!

[anna_66]

I'll be saying a prayer that things go well. They all deserve nothing but the best.

[Lilith Cherry]

Lots of loving prayers for all of you!

[Craftlady]

Will keep everyone in our prayers.

[Alysser]

Good thoughts going out for Sam, Jessica, and Rob! Please keep us updated with news as soon as you have any.

[pomtzu]

Johanna...

I was unaware till now, of the story of Samantha. Tho I did not read this entire thread, I did scan thru, and now have some idea of the ordeal of this dear little child, and of course her parents.

Many prayers for a successful transplant, and as easy a recovery as possible. Of course you and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers as well.

[jennielynn1970]

Many thoughts and prayers for Sam's surgery and recovery, as well as her mom's.

[lizbud]

Prayers & very best wishes for Samantha & her family. Hoping that the
surgery goes well for both her & Jessica, her Mom. (((Hugs))) Johanna.

[Randi]

I'm sending lots and lots of positive thoughts to Sam and Jessica for a succesful kidney transplant and a bright future. Sam and her family have been though so much.

Love, hugs and purrs from Fister and me.

[cyber-sibes]

Prayers for Sam and Jessica. There are no coincidences. God brought them together as a family, and its truly a miracle that Jessica is a match for Sam!

In 2008, we all waited & prayed with my SIL as she had a kidney transplant - my heart goes out to any family going thru the difficult wait for a matching donor. Many never get matched on time. Also a good reason everyone should be an organ donor.