Saturday, May 27, 2006
This may have been the best day and the hardest day yet. Molly's fever broke, her vitals were good and she rested well. However, there was a sadness about her that only a parent would pick up on. I feel in my heart, that at some level, she knows how badly she was injured. All this time we have been afraid that we would lose her. She has been in a life and death struggle for a while. Our second worst fear is how to tell her about her injury and when to. She tried to talk to me several times today, but with the trach tube, she can't talk. I am so afraid that her strength will wane when she hears the news. This is the hard part. I don't think we are ready. I wish there was a manuel for something like this. I feel terrible that I wasn't dancing circles around myself all day because of how well she was. She still has such a long way to go.
We have been zombies all day, but all the support and love from everyone out there is keeping us going. Thank all of you for helping us get this far.
Molly, I know that someday you will read this. I hope it will help you heal. And I promise you that your new leg will have a really cool, long scar above your knee.
My sweet children, Katy and Molly, good night and good dreams. Love you.
We have been zombies all day, but all the support and love from everyone out there is keeping us going. Thank all of you for helping us get this far.
Molly, I know that someday you will read this. I hope it will help you heal. And I promise you that your new leg will have a really cool, long scar above your knee.
My sweet children, Katy and Molly, good night and good dreams. Love you.
posted by Molly's Page at 10:01 PM
28 Comments:
Bloomies,
We love, love, love, love, love, you.
Robin and Lucy,
xoxoxo
Dear Blooms,
May 27, 2006
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Bloom, Katy, and Molly,
As a mother, grandmother, and nurse of 50 years,
I know that Molly's spirit with family support will work
hand in hand with the healing skills of doctors and nurses. The ingredient of family support is so very important in both physical and emotional healing.
Timing of the future communication you mentioned is very important and very difficult to determine how and when. Preparing for this time will help.
Although there are no manuels, there are others out there such as Mallory & her mother, whom you mentioned.
I have never been in your position
but I think if it were me, I would visit with Mallory and her mother, and others who have had similar experiences, as these resources can provide a depth of personal support & empathy through their own experiences, which will be valuable.
This and collaboration with the doctors and nurses
would be helpful in preparation.
I think of your strength and courage with great admiration and gratitude for your support to Molly, and your support and thoughtfulness and concern to all the family and friends who have been impacted, and your reaching out to others giving us support and the chance to help as we can.
Molly, Katy, and Mr. & Mrs. Bloom, the world is truly blessed to know you. I hope I can have the opportunity to meet you someday, when I visit Denver, Colorado.
My thoughts are prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Lois (Sewell) Mesner, Victoria, British Columbia
& Ancient Angel of East HIgh Class of 1956 & University of Colorado School of Nursing
Dear Blooms,
You don't know me, and I have never met your daughter. I am a sosophmore at East, well actually, I guess now I am a junior, but more importantly, I also went through some hard times this year. You might have heard that the day after Christmas break there was a car accident involving five east students. The car was wrapped around a tree on josephine, and all five went to the hospital. Well, I was the driver of the car. I wasn't injured , but my friends were. Two stayed over night at Denver Health, but the injuries were minor compared to what they should have been. It saddens me to say that two of us should have died based on the damage to the car, but we were lucky. I was lucky to be alive, but I didn't fell lucky at all. I kept asking Why me, Why me? Unfortunately, no one will ever answer this question, because there is no answer. In oder to overcome some of what I was feeling, I had to come to terms with a few basic assumptions in life, which I would like to share with you:
1. All life is too short, and too precious too waste 2. The things we love most are the things that we can lose in an instant, and without warning. 3. The easiest thing to do is try to forget our mistakes, failures, and bad luck, but it is impossible to actually forget them. 4. Finally, and most importantly, Life goes on, no matter what.
I hope that Molly continues her progress, and I know that your love for Molly will get her through her pain, and anything else she will encounter later in life. I don't know you, but I am sure that you are beautiful people, and you will find it in yourselves to make the best of a terrible situation.
Love, Cody Hoskin calss of 2008
Dear Bernie, Bob, Molly, and Katy,
Dina and I (Lisa) had the honor to see Molly and you today when we stopped by for a visit. Your spirit is amazing! We know that your strength, love, and caring helps Molly through this stage, and will continue to help in the stages yet to come.
A mother's (and father's) love shines through thick and thin. You will find the right time and words to let Molly know of her injury.
Our thoughts are with you.
The Rouffs
Bloom family,
I am an employee at Denver Health so I haven't posted anything because I was not sure that it was appropriate, but I wanted to tell you what an amazing family you are. I was in the ER when Molly was brought in and I was horrified by the magnitude of her injury and the senslessness of the accident. I have seen trauma of every sort, but Molly really touched me and everyone here. I just wanted to encourage you to keep doing what you're doing. Be strong for Molly and each other. If there can be a miracle anywhere I have seen many here. I am praying for all of you. God bless.
Molly,
Molly...the easy part it seems is now over... fighting for your life was one thing but now the real work of living will begin.
Trust me if an old misanthrop ( in the words of MM) like "I" thinks life is worth living then trust me it is .Besides, I need you as my inspiration to go on.
Molly you have had many firsts in your life don't forget the many more to come because I know you will be the first single legged woman to help an old man in a red dress beat the crap outta some big burly fella.
Love,
Paul
I'm praying for you.
Hello Bob and Bernie, It is so good to hear that Molly's fever has broken and she is resting well. I feel for you and I know it will be hard to tell her how bad she was hurt. But I also know that God is with her, and she is a surviver. The only advice I have is, tell her the truth about her injuries, and after the initial shock, she can accept it and move on with her recovery. She sure is an inspiration, and the important thing is, she is alive. I will pray for your family.
The other thing I wanted to tell you is, I heard Bob is a baseball fan and I wanted to clear something up. The famous Babe Ruth home run shot where he called it or didn't call it by pointing to the fence he knocked it over. He never did call it. He was giving the finger to a hot-dog vendor who cheated him out of 12 cents. Be strong and be cool. Denver Bob
Dear Molly, I visited you yesterday along with my daughter, Alia, who had heard your name many names over the year I taught you at Merrill. I talked to you about my new career teaching in Aurora; I told you about the book Marley and Me which you can read and have read to you; I hope it puts a smile on your face. Finally, I was happy when you opened your eyes, turned your head, and looked at me for about a minute. I felt you were asking a question: how was I? how were you? what exactly had happened? Like your mom, I ache when I think of the time you will be told the extent of your injuries, but you also have to know the extent of your heart, your will, and your family and friends' support. You will make it! I'll come again to see you.
love, Ms. abu
Dear Bernie,
Your blog on Saturday got me to thinking about my dad who died 18 years ago at the age of 62 from Alzheimer's disease. He was a feisty, type-A, family loving, pain in the a-- in many ways, with a very ironic and devilish sense of humor. During the three years that he slowly lost his memory and most of his mobility, he never lost that sardonic sense of humor (although he was often the only one who knew what the joke was about)! For me, he was still himself at the most primary level, not just some man who couldn't recognize his family.
I believe that no matter what her physical outcome, Molly will still be Molly at her core but she will continue to evolve as a person and hopefully to expand and grow in the coming years. That sense of fun and humor won't be lost, even if she is sad at times.
be strong and hopeful
lots of love, MM
Blooms -
My heart aches for you. This next step in Molly's recovery will be a tough one. You're moving from "Will she live?" to "Will she adjust to this new life and be happy?"
I was in a similar situation. When the reality of what happened was apparent, I was devastated. I hid the sadness and the anger until late at night, alone in the hospital, when the tears would flow. I tried to keep up a brave face during the day for my parents' sake.
After a week I was through with the tears and ready to move on. But until I was through that phase, it didn't help to hear about all the people who had gone through similar injuries and had gone on to lead wonderful lives.
So my advice, for what its worth, is to tell her the full truth when she asks. Let her know that even though it changes everything, it changes nothing about how you feel about your wonderful girl.
Good luck.
Dear, dear Molly,
This is Kim, Chelsea’s mom, and though it’s been two weeks, and I think of you all the time, every day, every day, I haven’t been able to write until now. Yet I have been so impressed by all the wisdom and love in all these posts! I just want to be sure you know that for every post you read here, there are so, so, so many more people out here reading about you, praying for you, sending their strongest healing thoughts and most fervent good wishes your way too. And though of course ultimately you must travel this road yourself, you have an amazing amount of love and wisdom supporting you every step of the way. I’m looking forward to seeing you swim again someday soon!
Love from all of us -- Kim, Tim, Chelsea, and Nicholas
Blooms, As a faculty member at EHS I've had the pleasure of knowing your beautiful daughter Molly, and so many of her friends.....
Like Molly, I was a champion swimmer (butterfly) too, and so enjoyed watching her the past few years.
My heart aches for all of you. This horrible tragedy has touched so many many people.
Telling Molly will be a difficult task for you, but, you have conquered the last 2 weeks, and you can conquer this too. There are many hurdles still to come, but, Molly is, and will be, still Molly... In time, she can, still, have a really great life....Take it - One Day At A Time......
My prayers and thoughts are with you....
Dear Blooms,
I've been reading this every day since Tuesday and my heart breaks every time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your post today spoke of something I knew too well. I'm a cancer survivor. The surgery and the radiation were easy compared to the depression that came after. Watch for it, and fight through it. It will be Molly's toughest fight.
I would never presume to know what is best for your family but I would like to offer some words that might possibly be helpful. I have worked for many years with children and their families experiencing issues of trauma, grief and loss. These families have taught me that if to a parent it "seems like" their child knows what is going on (the extent of their injury for example), then your intuition is most likely correct. While some news is really difficult to hear it is also frightening for children to think that their parents have news for them that they are not sharing. Whatever you decide about the best time to share with your daughter the news of her injury I hope that you surround yourselves with the most supportive people in your life. I am so sorry that you are experiencing this with your child. I have never written to someone that I don't know but as the mother of a senior, you have been on my mind so often. Please be good to yourselves.
Dear Bob, Bernie and of course guacaMolly,
I feel kind of stupid. JUST figured out how to use this thing. I just wanted to stop by and say that you guys are all incredable. I don't think that i could have handled this situation with as much poise and strength as you all have. you all are my heros and i am so thankful that I know you. I have loved coming to your house and being with your family ever since i was 8 years old. you guys are the absolute best and i just want to let you know how much i respect and admire you. keep up the amazing work and i am praying every night.
love,
katie h.
Dear Bernie & family, Well dear one this is your long lost Godmother thinking of you. As you know your Mother and I do keep in touch so we keep one another informed about our loved ones. I am following your update every day and want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. The stedfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning. God has a plan for each of us and he gives us what we need to see things through, remember this. Love to all of you, Alene
Dear Bernie & Bob,
Molly knows. Just be honest with her. Be prepared for the worst reaction and don't be surprised if it's not as awful as you have been imagining. She just needs to know for sure. We all want to be there for her and you as well. Whatever you all need; it's done.
love you all
Peggy
love you molly
and everyone else
glad there is progress
xoxoxoxoxo love jill
Hello Dear- I've tried to see you a few times but was unable to because of your surgeries and such. I am anxious to see you when your condition improves. I miss you and will hopefully be able to get in to see you soon. You are loved and wanted back home.
Love,
Lauren
I am surely strengthened this evening reading for the first time the daily accounts of Molly's progress and of the love and strength exhibited by family and friends.
I am Ali Rountree's aunt and yet another grieving over the tragic events forced on Molly, her family and friends for reasons only God can understand. All of you rest in my daily prayers and well wishes.
Aunt Pepper from Gainesville, FL
I am surely strengthened this evening reading for the first time the daily accounts of Molly's progress and of the love and strength exhibited by family and friends.
I am Ali Rountree's aunt and yet another grieving over the tragic events forced on Molly, her family and friends for reasons only God can understand. All of you rest in my daily prayers and well wishes.
Aunt Pepper from Gainesville, FL
Dear Molly, Bernie, Bob and Katy,
I am keeping updated daily by my friend on the mainland. What great news that Molly is doing better physically! As a parent you want to protect your children from everything; I can only imagine how difficult it is going to be to tell Molly about her injuries. Please have faith in your strength and Molly's to overcome this hurdle. Your unconditional love and support will get you through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marga, Drew, Amy and Erik
Hi Molly,
It's me Lindsey again. I am so happy to hear that you are doing better. :) Ryan (Lucchese) and I were thinking of coming to see you. And I hope that we can, and that you keep making progress. Once again, I send you a hug and all my happiest thoughts.
-Lindsey Smith
Bernie,
I read your note where you wondered what and when to tell Molly about her injury. My husband was in ICU on a ventilator for 23 days and honestly, he does not remember hardly any of it. I think you do not have to worry about getting it right the first time. You will have to tell Molly each day what happened because it seems to me they do not remember from day to day. With each telling you will find better words and by the time she is coherent enough to grasp the gravity of it, you will know what to say.
Dear,
My dougther graduated the same day than your dougther did , I don't know what to told you, I can only imagen how hard is this situation for everybody specially for you the family I have been feeling for you and praying for Molly's recovery I wish I can do more. Good bless Molly and her familly. You are not alone.
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