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

[K9karen]

Mega prayers for Samantha and her family. I'm saddened beyond words. Bless those wonderful doctors at Shriners. It must break their hearts too, even though it's a life saving operation. I just hope and pray that poor, sweet child gets well.

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh, my heart is breaking for you, your family and beloved Samantha.

Prayers on the way that you take comfort in each other and stay strong.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear the latest news. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to Sammy and her family. {{{HUGS}}}

[Barbara]

How very sad. {{{{{Hugs}}}}} to you all!

[NoahsMommy]

Jessica and family,

I'm so sorry to read Samantha's legs need to be amputated. I can't imagine all the thoughts and emotions being felt now.

I'll continue to pray for you all.

Hugs and love,
Kelly

[Cincy'sMom]

I don't even know the right words to say. Sammy is in our thoughts and prayers, espically as she prepares to undergo surgery this morning.

[Karen]

There was a new update this morning to the Carepages, and Sammy is headed back to Children's after a bad night:

May 21, 2005 at 12:08 PM EDT

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Plans have changed, and we are on our way back to Children's. Sam ran a high fever all thru the night--over 104--and was having chills/seizures, heart rate up over 200, etc. They wanted to do surgery anyway, but I refused to consent, and asked them to transfer her back to Children's. They are at least able to make her comfortable over there, and I have much more faith in their acute care abilities there. We are distraught w/the direction things are taking here, and after much discussion, this is what we've decided. We don't know what will happen from here. Sam seems to be suffering right now, and we have grave concerns about her quality of life, and can't seem to reach any kind of agreement w/the medical personnel here, and there have already been heated arguments. We just don't have the trust and faith that we had at Children's. I will update again later; we have lots to discuss w/the doctors at Children's, so we ask, for the time being, that no one visit until we've had time to take care of things there. Thank you for your continued prayers.
Jessica
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Continued heartfelt prayers.

[Barbara]

We are there. Thinking of you.

[Vio&Juni]

This is so sad

Keeping you all in my thoughts.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I am so sorry.....thinking of all of you.....

[kimlovescats]

Still PRAYING and BELIEVING that God is in control. His perfect WILL shall be done.

"If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!"

Love,
Kim

[popcornbird]

Still praying for little Sammy. I know God is taking care of her, and that she, along with her family, will get through this trial in life. Stay strong Little Sammy!

Just a poem I came across that I wanted to share...


GOD Knows Best

God knows what is best for us
So why should we complain
We always want the sunshine
But He knows there must be rain.
We always want laughter
and the merriment of cheer
but our hearts will lose
their tenderness
If we never shed a tear.

GOD tests us often
with suffering and sorrow
He tests us not to punish us
but to help us meet tomorrow.
For growing trees are strengthened
if they can withstand the storm
and the sharpness of the chisel
gave the marble its grace and form.

GOD tests us often
and for every pain
He gives us,
provided we are patient
Is followed by rich gain
So whenever we feel that
everything is going wrong
Remember it is just GOD'S way,
to make our spirit strong.

[QueenScoopalot]

I'm so sorry things have been so up and down with baby Samantha. I'm praying that she can overcome this horrible monster that's invaded her little body. Praying for a miracle.

[rg_girlca]

I am so terribly sorry to hear of this setback.

Beautiful poem popcornbird.

Prayers and positive thoughts still going strong.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry to hear more sad news. Samantha and her
family will be in my thoughts & prayers.


Popcornbird, The poem was beautiful.