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

[Barbara]

That sounds complicated but you seem convinced that the moving is what is best for her- so we wish you all good luck for that!

[popcornbird]

Thanks for the update! I'm still praying for Sammy everyday. Hopefully they'll be able to make the best decision regarding her transfer to the other hospital.

[Karen]

Thanks for the update, and give her parents hugs from all of us, and tell them the Prayer Pawtrol is still at work for Samantha!

[lbaker]

I just have to say, when Mayor Karen put her prayer pawtrol (and specially her Bell Ringers) on the job, my daughter-in-laws' condition changed for the very much better. Don't mean to put anything on you, my friend Karen ... but sometimes one just has to believe. And I do.

[catcrazylady]

I just went to read the update and they posted that Sammy is going to have her legs amputated from the knee's down tomorrow morning.
May God be with this family and precious little Sammy. What a horrible thing for them all to have to endure.
Prayers are still coming for you all Johanna and my thoughts will be on nothing else tomorrow. God Bless.

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by catcrazylady
I just went to read the update and they posted that Sammy is going to have her legs amputated from the knee's down tomorrow morning.

OMG! Major sadness. I am so sorry to hear this. What a dreadful disease to take a little girls' legs. God be with you all, and help you all to be strong. Remember that even with this tragedy, Samantha is still alive and with you, and THAT is what is the most important.

[Cataholic]

Friday evening,
It is with an incredibly heavy heart I post the following:

We are now at Shriner's, and Sam is set up in her new ICU room. She has been thoroughly examined by their experts. We are saddened to report that in order to save Sam and keep infection from setting in, they have to remove all dead tissue; unfortunately, this means they have to amputate both legs from the knee down, as the tissue/muscle, etc. is dead. Even though we were warned of this possibility/eventual probability, we are numb with grief, and this is why we haven't accepted any visitors today. I think, while at Children's, we stayed focused solely on Sam's survival, and now we are faced with the harsher realities, and words can't adequately describe the heartache we are feeling tonight. We just ask for a little time to be with each other, and support each other through this. Surgery is set for 9:15 tomorrow morning. Please continue to hold Sam close to your heart. I will update again after surgery.
Jessica

[luvofallhorses]

Oh Jessica,

I am so sorry. I am holding you close(Sam, and your family) in my thoughts and prayers. ((((Hugs))))

[catland]

I can't begin to fathom what you and your family are going through right now.

Prayers for you and Sammy and your entire family.

[prechrswife]

I just read the latest update. Like someone else said, I can't even imagine what your family is feeling right now.

(((((((((Hugs))))))))) and continued prayers.

[gini]

I cannot imagine why God has chosen to test your family in such a way. It is extremely difficult to even be able to write you just a few words of encouragement right now.

My heart goes out to each and every one of you.

The only thing I can think of is that Samantha is going to make you all so proud....................and she has many gifts and lessons she will give to your family.

In the meantime, I will continue to pray - pray for everyone in Samantha's family - to bond together in love for this child.

[chocolatepuppy]

Samantha and you and your family are still in my prayers.

[popcornbird]

Oh Johanna. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes again. My heart is breaking for little Sammy...for her parents.

I don't know what I can say to bring any comfort to your family. Just know that Sammy is still in my heart and constant prayers, as is Jessica and your entire family. Please give Jessica a big hug for me. I can't imagine how very difficult this has to be for both her and Rob...for all of you. Samantha is such a strong little girl, and I know God will help her through this. I just know He will.

{{{hugs}}}

I will say some special prayers for Samantha tonight.

[RobiLee]

I don't know what to say

I don't know why this is happening. I don't know what God intends.

Please be stong little Samantha, Jessica, Rob and Family. My heart goes out to all of you and I will still be saying my prayers for you all.

[K9soul]

I am so very very saddened to hear this news, that that joyful, precious little girl must lose her legs . My prayers will be with Samantha and the whole family, tonight and tomorrow especially.

I know these words probably sound hollow, but I do know they've made amazing advancements as far as prosthetic limbs go, though I do not know what all is involved in that. I do remember seeing people who seemed to walk just as well as you or I would. I know these types of thoughts are pitiful consolation at best right now. I just cannot imagine what you all are going through at this moment. I just can't bear to give up the hope that she will be able to still walk at some point in the future. I do think it's possible with the medical advances that have been made.