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

[popcornbird]

Praying that all goes well today! {{{hugs}}}

[Karen]

Latest update from the Carepages:

May 26, 2005 at 03:40 PM EDT
The second surgery went fine; Sam remained stable, and should be back up in ICU shortly. The 3rd operation will be Saturday; the doctor will look again, clean up anything necessary, close up, and begin to think about grafting--he wants to begin by using skin from her back, one place she still has usable skin. The top of her head will be the second option, but he assures us the hair will grow back. Another surgery will likely follow on Tuesday. Thanks, as always, for all the warm thoughts; she's a little trooper, and is hanging in there the best she can.
Jessica

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Sounds hopeful and good, how's her metabolism doing? Is she still on dialysis?

[jenluckenbach]

Unbelievable what that little baby has to go through.

More prayers.

[popcornbird]

Glad to hear Sammy's doing well through all of this. She's such a brave little girl. More prayers for her, for a successful surgery on Saturday and Tuesday. May God help little Sammy and her caring family through all of this.

[Logan]

This little girl is a miracle girl, for sure. God certainly has something special in store for her life. Our prayers continue for all of you, especially Samantha. Johanna, Lilly, Jonah, we love you all and know this is hard on all of you.

Logan

[rg_girlca]

What a trooper that special little girl is.

Prayers still going on for Samantha and her family.

[Cinder & Smoke]

From the Hospital Sammy CarePages >>>

May 27, 2005 at 12:59 PM EDT

Sam remains stable, and we anxiously await surgery #3 tomorrow.
At this point, the doctors involved are happy w/the progress she's making.

I will have Johanna post tomorrow after surgery, and over the long weekend as well, as I won't have Internet access during that time.

Thanks for your continued prayers!

Jessica

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More Prayers On the Way!!

[popcornbird]

Still praying and praying! Glad to hear Sammy's doing well. Prayers that everything goes well again tomorrow! Hugs to Little Sammy!

[NoahsMommy]

Its nice to finally hear something positive for Samantha.

Continued prayers coming your way...

[popcornbird]

Here's the latest update on Samantha from the CarePages...

May 28, 2005 at 02:38 PM EDT
This is Johanna, posting on behalf of Jessica and Rob:

I just spoke with Jessica, and Sam has come through one more surgery. This time, there was a fair amount of skin grafting done. The surgeon will do more of this on Tuesday evening in Sam's fourth surgery. The pulmonary people are in with Sam right now. There seems to be a possibility that Sam has a collapsed, or partially collapsed lung. One lung seems to be more troublesome than the other- maybe a mucus plug, Jessica said. This seems to be considered within the realm of 'normal' for someone in Sam's condition. I don't think on the grand scheme of things that this is a significant issue (but, surely one that is still worrisome). On the positive side, Sam produced some urine today! This means positive things for the return of the kidney function. Probably too soon to speak to this, but, positive nonetheless. Prayers continued, please! I will update again when Jessica or Rob indicates.
Johanna

Still praying for you, little Sammy!!! {{{hugs}}}

[CagneyDog]

Prayers coming for Samantha and her family

[gini]

Prayers are continuing for Samantha and her family.

[rg_girlca]

Prayers still on the way for precious Samantha and all her family.

God bless this little girl.

[catcrazylady]

The prayers and thoughts have never stopped for Samantha. Keep fighting precious one!

[krazyaboutkatz]

My thoughts and prayers are still with Sammy and her family. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care. {{{HUGS}}}