Monday, 29,2006
Molly took a giant step forward today and one small step back. She was able to breathe on her own for most of the day, but she is fighting yet another infection. She was awake alot and even smiled a couple of times. I am amazed at how brave she is. She must be in so much pain, confusion, and terror, yet she still can smile. I wish I could read her mind, so that I could know what she is trying to tell us. Hopefully, she will be able to talk soon.
We read the comments in the morning before we leave the hospital and a common theme seems to be how strong we are. We aren't any different than any other parent would be in this situation. We are just doing what we know we need to do for Molly. However, all the support we have gotten from friends, family, and strangers is what keeps us standing. Please keep sending all your beautiful messages. We are leaning on all of you. Thank you!
Katy, he's a keeper. Good night girls. Sleep tight. Love you.
We read the comments in the morning before we leave the hospital and a common theme seems to be how strong we are. We aren't any different than any other parent would be in this situation. We are just doing what we know we need to do for Molly. However, all the support we have gotten from friends, family, and strangers is what keeps us standing. Please keep sending all your beautiful messages. We are leaning on all of you. Thank you!
Katy, he's a keeper. Good night girls. Sleep tight. Love you.
posted by Molly's Page at 9:20 PM
33 Comments:
Hello Bob and Bernie, The truth is you two ARE very strong and that is just what the doctor ordered. I am so glad to hear Molly was breathing on her own today. That really is a big step. My thoughts and prayers are with your family always. I have two questions, one I know the answer to and one I don't. Who empties the wishing well? That has dogged me for years. And if you throw your quarter in, and the well is emptied the same day, does your wish still count? The question I do know the answer to is, what has 800 legs and 10 teeth? The front row of any nascar event. Be strong and be cool. Denver Bob
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. As a parent and teacher myself, I want you to know how many people who don't even know you, are thinking about Molly & your family. High school kids, no matter where they are from, stick together in many ways. Kids from all over Denver have Molly in their prayers. I work at a Catholic school in Denver and my little first graders are praying for you and your family. Be strong. Peace & Prayers, Kathleen Daly
My daughter swam on Aquawolves with Molly and so we are often thinking of you. There are no words that can take away your pain or come close to healing your sorrow but hopefully knowing how many of us are in your corner helps a little. I am so glad that Molly continues to improve and pray that God keep you all and send you the strength you all need. I imagine her smile lights up your heart and lets you know that your little girl is loving you still.
It is wonderful to hear that Molly is able to breathe on her own. She is so strong I know she will recover quickly. With all the love and support surrounding her she will persevere through this troubling time. I love you Molly, and I can't wait to come see you. Hang in there Blooms!
Hang in there. One step at a time. Celebrate the small victories.
MJ- Camas, WA
Please include in your daily report if there's anything others can do to help your family. There are so many people praying for Molly's recovery. I pray that she will find strength and faith in God and that you and your family will trust in God to take care of her. I liked "denver bob"'s jokes. Laughter is good for the soul and might help Molly heal faster.
We read your updates regularly. Your positive attitude comes thru, and I'm sure Molly picks up on that, keep it up, we are pulling for all of you.
the carneys
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BE WITH ALL OF YOU & CONTINUE BLESSING YOU WITH STRENGHT & CONTINUE TO BLESS MOLLY WITH HEALING,ONE STEP AT A TIME! MY LOVE & PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU FROM LA.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BE WITH ALL OF YOU & CONTINUE BLESSING YOU WITH STRENGHT & CONTINUE TO BLESS MOLLY WITH HEALING,ONE STEP AT A TIME! MY LOVE & PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU FROM LA.
I have been reading and praying every day since Molly's accident. With each new day, a new anticipation of her journey towards recovery begins. Your eloquence at sharing your feelings and your generous spirit at relating the days struggles and successes is so remarkable.
The day is beginning, the sun is starting to rise, and I can feel life starting once again, renewing the gift to us all.
Your strength is in loving Molly so much. I pray for you today. I pray that you have peace in your heart and that you find the courage you are searching for.
God Bless You All-
love you blooms...
love, jill
Dear Bloom Family,
I am so happy to read that Molly is doing so well. I stop by every day to see how she and you are doing and think, "Stay strong. Stay strong."
This...all the support we have gotten from friends, family, and strangers is what keeps us standing. Please keep sending all your beautiful messages. We are leaning on all of you.... made me think of this song:
Lean On Me
-Bill Withers
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow.
But if we are wise, we know that there's always tomorrow.
Lean on me, when you're not strong and I'll be your friend.
I'll help you carry on,
for it won't be long 'til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on.
Please swallow your pride, if have things you need to borrow.
For no one can fill those needs that you won't let show.
You just call on me brother when you need a hand.
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem that you'll understand.
We all need somebody to lean on.
Lean on me when you't not strong, and I'll be your friend.
I'll help you carry on,
for it won't be long 'til I'm gonna' need somebody to lean on.
You just call on me brother if you need a friend.
We all need somebody to lean on.
I just might have a problem that you'll understand.
We all need somebody to lean on.
If there is a load you have to bear that you can't carry.
I'm right up the road, I'll share your load if you just call me.
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me
We, your readers, may not be there in body but we are here for you in spirit. Lean on us anytime you feel the need.
Colleen Shannon
Hello Bloom Family,
I am so happy to hear that Molly is doing better. It is amazing to hear about what a fighter she is which lends to the resiliency that I believe exists in her that will help her down the road.
I was talking to my son yesterday about Molly, and he wants to come see her again and it sounds like that might be okay for him to do since she is improving.
He mentioned to me Molly's voicemail, where she sings her name and mentions a broom and a spoon and I thought that was just so funny! If I were you, I would call her phone just to hear her voice! She sounds like she is an amazing person that I am happy that my son knows and cares so much about.
I told my son, that the worst thing that could happen would be for Molly to think that people forgot about her, and I know that he will not do that!
I also wanted to say to that if I were in your position and had to share something like this with my child, that I think I would come at it from a very practical standpoint. Sometimes the scariest thing is not being able to wrap our minds around something. I think I would tell her that her future is in her hands and that she will accomplish all that she wants to. I would show her diagrams of what her injuries were and then share all of her progress thus far. I would try to give her an idea of the prosthetic that she will make her own and I would offer examples of uplifting stories of survivors who have persevered through a very similar situation. I think I would try to take to her facts and statistics and I would treat her like the adult that now will have to become in order to rise to the challenge before her.
Tell her about all of the plans you and the doctors have for her rehabilitation and tell her about all of the hope that she needs to have.
Bernie and Bob, I don't know you nor do I know Molly but I care so much for you all and think about you all everyday.
With all of the love in the world, I send my thoughts and hopes for your continued strength and stamina and for the continued display of Molly's spirit!
Joni
It's just like Molly to be able to smile during something like this. Maybe when she does talk she'll be able to tell everyone some jokes and lighten the mood!!! I miss ya, Molly and we are praying for you and your family
I am yet one more "stranger" who is blessed to be a part of Molly's growing community of support. And while I want to sensitive to those who may not be the biggest believers in prayer, I want to let you know that I pray for Molly daily. I believe there two parts to every prayer - saying the prayer and then paying attention to see how that prayer is answered. There have been so many prayers that have been answered already on this journey for Molly. I have sensed that Molly has been surrounded by unbeleievable care. I read that her family and friends have found needed support. And I can't even comphrehend how many people are valuing friendship, family and life on a completely different level these days. I am so thankful for answered prayers and I am thankful that God is in the midst.
Continue to stay strong...
" Depend on faith to bring you home safely when you're feeling the crashing waves from the stormy sea called life. Depend on hope to uplift you, bring joy, and fulfill your story filled eyes and set them at ease. Depend on your mind to give you the confidence and the strength to overcome any battle, as you are not alone. With faith and hope by your side, you can raise your head high and take on any challenge that attempts to get in your way. Nobody can ever take that away from you!"
I am always thinking of your family and praying for each and everyone of you.
~Amber Frey~
Bernie, my dear cousin, you just make me so darn proud to be a part of this extended family!
Much love to all of you!
Deb
You guys are amazing. Your strength is an inspiration to all parents. All of us are in awe of what you are doing and how well and how gracefuly you are doing it. Please take care of yourselves as well as Molly.
dear blooms,,,,I read this blog the first thing when i get up every morning..I think of you and Molly all day every day and put my golden bubble of positive energy around you all.....Molly is a Shaft of Light in all our lives right now and I know she can handle this...I don't know how, but she will...we are all with her for as long as she needs us.....I am always with you all!
Bernie, I talked with Monica today and heard that Molly is doing better. I'm praying for you all. Molly will take the news hard but she will overcome this because of all the love and support she has from you, and because you will expect it of her. Your strength will be her strength. God bless your family.
Judy
Hi!! I am an exchange student from Brazil, and I went to east high this year and molly was in my philosophy class. I use to talk to her sometimes and it would make my day happier to see her in the hallway and exchange a smile or a hi with her. She was always happy and with a very good energy. This event was very unfortunate, and I have no words to describe what I felt when I heard about it, specially because it was a very stupid situation, that could be changed by a fraction of seconds... but is in my believe that everything that happens to us (even this awful event) was meant to be like that for a certain reason, that we might find out 1 day later, maybe a year, or we might never understand why... Maybe I am wrong about it... but it helps me go through situations like that. I know that she loves to swim... maybe she will find out some gifts that she never thought she had before... And Molly is such a smart and strong girl, that I know.. there will be hard moments, but she will get the best out of this situation!! I pray for her all the time, and I know that she was always doing good to everyone, and that is what she will get in return. My heart is with you. Thanks for sharing all this information with us, we are all hopping for the best for all of your family!! Keep being strong and if there is anything I could do to help, dont think twice before asking.
Love
July
Life- breath- alive and breathing~ so very good to hear your dear Molly is making her way.
Dedication, devotion, love blooms eternal!
That first day - I thought- I want to support these parents- it could've been my own East High child- how would I feel? I couldn't know I'm sure--I also thought, 'how precious is this life we have and how tenuous!' The preciousness of one single life is as precious as all the lives together- I remember the Blooms wrote, early on after the tragedy-- if they could harness even a bit of the love and compassion coming at them in the first hours they thought we would have world peace.
With parents like that, how could Molly's—(in the words of William Faulkner's Nobel prize acceptance speech)- "indomitable spirit not only endure, but prevail" ?
Still in my thoughts, still supporting you, supporting Molly, whose courage and breath some how support us ALL. - an East Angel parent.
Greetings Bernie and Bob, you don't know me I am a friend of Monica's, and I received this e-mail. So very very sad to hear of your daughters accident on her prom night. I know that the trauma you must be feeling now is excrutiating, there are no words that can be expressed to ease that pain, as a stranger in passing, All I can do is express my sympathies to you and hope for a recovery for your daughter.
sincerely
Steve R. Schmiedbauer
Dear Molly, Bernie, Bob and Katie.
We were in Vail over the weekend for my step sons wedding and it was glorious up there. I thought and prayed everyday for each of you. After reading all of the other messages, I wonder what I could possibly add that hasn't already been said. But I'll say it again - each and every one of you insprire me every day. I know all the prayers are working as you're all showing Molly such incredible strength and she continues to show wonderful improvement. I'm donating blood for you tomorrow Molly. You'll all continue to be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Susan O
Blooms:
When there are moments in which you feel overwhelmed, do exactly what you are encouraging Molly to do: Inhale, Exhale, Inhale, Exhale.
Dear Bob and Bernie,
Our silence does not reflect our love and prayers directed to all of you. You are in our hearts constantly. We will continue to keep the most positive thoughts. All those "swimming moments" are vivid and treasured.
Thank you for Molly's page.
Love,
Carol, Pete and Anna Ziverts
yeah! for molly's progress. breathing is good! it's so great that you are in a hospital that has the staff and drugs to deal with the infections. a gift!
your strength and that of all your supporters has/is creating an incredilble community around the country and internationally. amazing.
i check every evening for your new posting. i try to find out how molly... and your day has gone. it's so great when the news is good.
thanks again for your sharing.
I'm praying for you.
Dear Bernie, Bob and Katy,
We are so sorry for not making the connection sooner. Our hearts truly go out to you. We will be praying for Molly and constantly thinking of all of you.
Bobby and Ann Mill
My cousin, Allison May, just graduated from East and is good friends with Liz Moser. My husband, my parents, my grandmother and I had breakfast on Monday with Allie and her family. We spent a lot of time talking about Molly.
My parents own a rehabilitation business and have worked with people who have had very similar accidents, with very similar injuries. They have made remarkable recoveries, completing college and going their own ways. I know that Molly is getting a little better every day and we are so happy to hear about every little improvement. I know from my parents work that even the things that seem bad in an everyday sense are normal and expected in a case like Molly's. We know that there is every hope of Molly making an excellent recovery.
I'm sure that you know that Molly received a standing ovation at her graduation...we were there to cheer for Allie. I honestly think that my father was one of the first people to stand. That is because he knows that you and Molly will have a long road of recovery ahead of you. Everything we have heard and read about Molly tells us that she is a remarkable girl. That she is strong enough to fight her way through these hard times and choose her way in life, just as she would have done before her accident.
We wish you all the best and know that Molly will endure and that she will live a happy and productive life.
I sat in my car today and sobbed as I thought of Molly. I don't know Molly but I know what it is to be a mother. My daughter goes to East and as I looked at her, I saw Molly. My heart aches for you and your family and I relized that I was left with only prayer. I am a strong believer in the power of prayer so I will continue to give the pain in my heart for Molly back to the Lord in prayer. I know that God works miracles. Stay strong one day at a time.
Any child with parents like you and a sister like Katie will have all she needs to be whatever she wants in this world. I check in first thing each day to see how you all are doing - I knew the staff at Denver General would help. As I wipe away my tears this morning I am relieved that this small burden is lifted. Each day a little more progress. You are doing everything right and with great eloquence and courage. Stay the course. God Bless you all.
Just sending you and your family some luv signals my prayers or with you and yours :)
Michelle
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