Monday May 22, 2006
It is 5:30 am Tuesday morning. We have just returned from the hospital, where we waited almost 18 hours for Molly to be taken into surgery. She is out now and resting. Thank you Lisa for finding a room for us to rest. Thank you Sally for being Sally. Everyday there is at least one person who just has the right thing to say at the right time. This time it was beautiful Regina in the cafeteria, who, after telling me that her grandsons had helped at the car wash, came around the counter and wrapped me in a big wonderful fleshy embrace and began to pray. At one point she asked God to help Molly know that a leg does not make a human being.
Today Molly made eye contact with all of us. We had a few moments. She made me laugh with a facial gesture that she always made as a little girl and she even smiled once. Somehow, I feel that Molly is going to be the one who knows what really constitutes a human being and we will learn from her.
Katy, we love you and will be as strong for you as we are for Molly. Trust us.
Sleep well my children. Tonight the Angels are watching over you.
Today Molly made eye contact with all of us. We had a few moments. She made me laugh with a facial gesture that she always made as a little girl and she even smiled once. Somehow, I feel that Molly is going to be the one who knows what really constitutes a human being and we will learn from her.
Katy, we love you and will be as strong for you as we are for Molly. Trust us.
Sleep well my children. Tonight the Angels are watching over you.
posted by Molly's Page at 5:34 AM
27 Comments:
Molly,
Congrat's on your graduation over the weekend.I knew that you were one of the top students in your class and I obviously know the inpact you made in the pool for the swim team over the last 4 years, but I had no idea how many other people in this world you have touched!!! You are a true Angel and I fully expect you to recover from this and to carry on with what you have planned on doing with your life. I love you and you will always be my favorite swimmer!!!!! Coach Dave
Mom and Dad Bloom,
I know that right now you are just trying to get through each hour and each day. But as a parent, I know that a piece of you is also already wondering about the future and praying that Molly can enjoy the simple luxuries of love, life, fulfillment and success. While there are many stories of people overcoming adversity and then climbing Mt. Everest etc. I think as a parent I would rather know of other young women who had amputations (including pelvis) and went on to achieve college, successful careers, marriage and children. The things I know you dream of for your Molly. So, sometime in the future, when the time is right, here are a couple of just such stories: www. HPHDHelp.org (click on "About the Author) and
http://www.awardprosthetics.compregnancy_print_page.htm --- Molly's life has taken a detour, but I believe she find a new path to her happily-ever-after.
Dear Bloom Family;
Your notes are touching and remember that no matter what we are brought too God will bring us through. Continue to keep your little hands in his BIG hands.
YOu remain in my prayers.
Blessings
Michele McPherson
Dear Molly and Family,
I thought you might enjoy reading the daily thought I receive every day.
"Within us all there are wells of thought and dynamos of energy which are not suspected until emergencies arise."
– Thomas J. Watson
You ALL empitomize this statement. Knowing this I look forward to reading every day how Ms. Molly is improving! Susan O and Greg O.
blooms!
I am so proud of the whole family, and i love you all so very much. Over the past week and some odd days, i have remembered how much your family has ment to me over the past years at east. Between car pooling to swimming and smiling faces pestering me about what i am doing with my life, you have always made me laugh. I told molly a little bit ago, that everytime i go over to your house and see how things work, Molly makes a little more sense to me. And the times i have seen you this week, and the phone conversations we have had, i understand her even more. Her strenght, her humor, her mellow side, her crazy side, her smile, her trust etc etc etc.
i am so glad that you have had people to help you along the way so far, and please know that i will be here for you and molly for the long road ahead! i loooooove you all very much! Be strong, be safe, and don't lose hope!!
XOXOXOX
Miss meliss
Bernie,
I think you missed your calling.....how eloquent you write with such honesty and compassion. I read every day & find myself in tears over your words, as well as the concern and love expressed by others. I think about Molly, you, Bob, & Katy every day.
I'll be in touch soon. I know you've had many offers of help of various kind........let me know what I can do. ------ I can make pretty good fried chicken!
Much love to all of you!
Deb
uncle bobby, aunt bernie, and katy...well my mommy made it back home safely, and she told me all the good progress that molly has made. give molly all of my love, and i sure hope i get to see you all very very very soon.
i love you all,
jilly
Aunt Bernie, Uncle Bob, Katy and Molly
I miss all of you. I am glad to hear that Molly is doing better. I know that she will pull through this.I am looking forward to seeing guys next week.
Love
Rachel
Thank you for keeping this blog updated. Many of us associated with East want to follow Molly's progress, since your family is in our thoughts. I'm a swim team parent and I cheered for many of the Angels without having much sense of who they were as individuals. But I remember watching Molly with great enjoyment, not only because she was a fine swimmer, but because my daughter DMarie always talked so highly of her as a person. I'm sure Molly will draw on the strong focus, strength of character, and competitive spirit she displayed on the swim team as she faces and overcomes this adversity.
Peggy Cuciti
I miss you and love you all. Katy I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye to you yesterday. You are such an outstanding person and know if you ever need to talk I am a phone call away. I hope to be able to see you again very soon. Bobby & Bernie, don't think Rachel is coming out next week, she meant next month or the month to follow or whenever the time is right.
Molly, I love you and carry you in my heart all day long. Continue to be strong.
I love you all,
Frani
Molly,
It's good to hear you're smiling. I know that takes a tremendous weight off your parents hearts. With your spirit and strength you will overcome all obstacles in your way. Congratulations on graduating. Sorry you couldn't attend the ceramony. I guess that will just make your graduation from college even more special! We are still praying for you. Hang in there kiddo.
Love,
Sarah
I am so glad to hear that Molly smiled and that you got to see a bit of her spirit, I can't imagine how helpful that must have been for you all.
You write such wonderful things and is such a way that makes people want to reach out and help you even more!
I hope the surgery was routine surgery and that she wasn't bothered by it much!
You are in my thoughts constantly!
Dear Molly and the Bloom family,
I've never met any of you, but wanted you to know that my family is sending positive energy your way!! I have two daughters at East, a freshman and a junior, who have each met Molly once or twice and said how sweet she was.
We were helping out at the carwash, and a young man and I started to chat. He had gone to East for one year and did not have a good experience there at all, unfortunately. However, he shared with me that he "had to come and support the car wash because Molly had been in one of (his) classes, and she was always really cool to him."
So, way to go, Molly! That's good karma coming back around, sweetheart!
Please let us in the East community know if there's anything else we can do for you!
Bernie....I wake up in the middle of the night looking for the updates on you all and Molly.
Thank you for keeping us all so close to you in this difficult period.
Molly keep up the good fight and remember you have many freinds willing to help in ANY way.
Love
Paul& Michael
I just wanted you to know that I am still here praying for Molly, each day, many times each day. I wish there was more that I could do to help. Maybe in the future there will be, but for now I keep asking God to safely guide Molly through this. God Bless You Molly today and all the days ahead.
Hey Molls!
I am SO happy to read that you are already smiling. But I shouldn't be surprised to hear that about such a happy, tough girl. You are in my thoughts all the time. I miss your sense of humor and your awesome boyfriend advice, plus a million other things about you. Well I love you so much and hope that I can come see you soon.
Love,
Hannah
Dear Bloom family,
You don't know me but I heard about Molly through a friend. I wanted to let you know that there are many people remembering you in prayer. And many of those are people you may never have met. The power of all that prayer is bound to accomplish great things! I pray the Lord will bless you each day with his love, peace and faith.
Trust in the Lord and He will carry you through. May He continue to hold you in the palm of His hand this day and always!
Sue K
Molly,
Congratulations on graduating this past weekend! Now you get to move onto the fun stuff in college ;-). You are truly an incredible girl. I will try to visit you when I get home from school. Keep hanging tough and continue to be optimistic like the Molly I swam with back in the good ol' days of Aquawolves. Be strong!
Always,
Mandy Blankenship
To the Bloom family,
Your are a remarkable family. The strength and grace you've shown are truly an inspiration for anyone facing hard times. My best hopes and prayers for you and Molly.
Dear Molly and Family,
This is Allie Smith from the Flying Foxes days, and I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My family is praying for you too. It sounds like the sweet, fun Molly I knew from soccer has become an even more amazing young woman. We are here for you, and you all remain in our prayers.
Love The Smith Family
Hi Blooms all,
Goodness it was good to hear about THE smile. It cheered my heart just to hear about it I can only imagine how that made your hearts sing. Molly, I figure if you can hear me in lane six, underwater, a few lousy drugs can't keep me out, so hear me now. . .WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU, AND WE LOVE YOU TONS AND BUCKETS. Keep fighting the good fight Blooms, we are all beside you.
Lovin' you all,
Cindy O'Neil
p.s. Bob, we are on for Thurs. at 10 unless you call. (Bernie too)
Dearest Molly and family - Bob - Bernie and Katie.
Dave and I continue to pray for you daily. We have put you on prayer chains all across the U.S. and know the strength and love that comes through will give you strength. We watch for each daily update and each sign that Molly is gaining. Please take good care of each other and stay strong and positive. We love you, Marilyn & Dave Roll
story:
once there was a cookie book who wanted to be anything but a cookie book. until one day a chubby little girl became a baker. from then on the cookie book loved the chubby little baker.molly i love you and the stories will continue.
Bernie and Bob,
Today's comments make it clear that your anger is not only expected but fully justified. How can it not be part of your reaction? The pain of the past and fear of the future are just too overwhelming at times.
But there is more. I told Jack last night that what has been incredible is your ability to move beyond that pain and fear to include so many others in what surely will be a healing process. None of us know how we might react in similar circumstances. We can only hope that we would be as strong and honest as you.
Bill
Dear Bloom Family,
I don't know Molly or your family,but I have had Molly and all of you in my prayers. I have also asked friends to add her name to their prayer lists. God can do wonderful things and I pray he gives you the strength to deal with all the changes Molly will be going through. I wanted to share a few guotes I have hanging around to help me in hopes they can help you and Molly.
"Tough times never last,but tough people do."
" Lord help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that you and I can't handle together."
Please let Molly know that there are many people praying for her.
God Bless, Jane K
Bernie,
Just when you think things can't get any worse, you hear from an insurance agent! Hang in there I know it's the toughest thing you have ever gone thru,but you Molly and the whole family will survive and prevail. God is with you and watching over all of you. Joe
Bernie,Bob and MOLLY
I just found Molly's page and admit I needed to know how you were doing. We (nurses) do get attached to our patients and families. I am sorry that some real tough days have just passed but they are passed and recovery does inch closer. You are an amazing family and have risen above and beyond to every challenge that has come your way. Quit selling your self short and when things get tough again (and they will) hold on to your love and your tenacity to succeed. I know you are in good hands but know that we all think of you often and are also praying for that final repair to be completed. I am delighted that Molly can talk, even occasionally for it is another bridge to build on and connect with. There will be more bridges built and crossed which I am sure you will navigate with grace. Continue to heal together and be strong. You will not be forgotten. As always Sally
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