Thursday, May 25, 2006
Today was a good day. Molly's surgery went better than we had hoped. She managed to fight off her fever for a good part of the day. She was awake in and out all day through her pain meds. It was so encouraging to see her win this battle today. She has many more to fight before she wins this war, but I feel that she has the strength to get there. Mallory, Mallory, Mallory!!! You and your mom, Cindy, saved our sanity. You took away so much of the fear of the future; you reenergized Bob and I so that we can keep looking forward.
Mallory was in a very bad car accident about 9 years ago and suffered a similar injury to Molly's. Actually, it sounds like Mallory's injuries were worse. Mallory has learned to adjust to life and she seems like she has a beautiful spirit and a joi de vie. I couldn't stop talking about her. It turns out that two of Molly's friends who came to see her today swam with Mallory at Congress Park. Maggie said you made her feel foolish for not wanting to get in the water and you showed up all the kids. You go, Mallory! I know that you will be instrumental in helping Molly through a very rough time.
Howie, the Napoleon Dynamite talking doll is perfect! Thanks.
This is a message to all of Molly's classmates who have been traumatized by this accident, I am very concerned about you. A friend of mine who specializes in teens in trauma, and is certified in EMDR, which is a very effective treatment method, has offered her services to anyone who needs help. Contact Bob or me and we will put you in touch with her.
To the firefighter, Steve Schulze, who, we just recently discovered, was on the scene and assisted Jack, we owe you a huge debt of gratitude. You and Jack saved our angel, Molly.
Katy, we love you, get rested, get well.
Good night and God Bless.
Mallory was in a very bad car accident about 9 years ago and suffered a similar injury to Molly's. Actually, it sounds like Mallory's injuries were worse. Mallory has learned to adjust to life and she seems like she has a beautiful spirit and a joi de vie. I couldn't stop talking about her. It turns out that two of Molly's friends who came to see her today swam with Mallory at Congress Park. Maggie said you made her feel foolish for not wanting to get in the water and you showed up all the kids. You go, Mallory! I know that you will be instrumental in helping Molly through a very rough time.
Howie, the Napoleon Dynamite talking doll is perfect! Thanks.
This is a message to all of Molly's classmates who have been traumatized by this accident, I am very concerned about you. A friend of mine who specializes in teens in trauma, and is certified in EMDR, which is a very effective treatment method, has offered her services to anyone who needs help. Contact Bob or me and we will put you in touch with her.
To the firefighter, Steve Schulze, who, we just recently discovered, was on the scene and assisted Jack, we owe you a huge debt of gratitude. You and Jack saved our angel, Molly.
Katy, we love you, get rested, get well.
Good night and God Bless.
posted by Molly's Page at 9:25 PM
21 Comments:
Bernie,
Bobby told me about your day with Mallory and I was looking forward to seeing how you put the words together. Your writing touches me every night. I think while Molly is home and healing you should think about writing this whole experience down on paper. Or maybe just all of your daily postings are a book in themselves. I wish I was still there with you all, but know I left a piece of my heart with Molly before I left for the airport. I love you all very much. And keep wishing for little good things to happen each day.
Love, Frani
Your strength and love are profoudly evident. Molly will thrive on that and come through her trauma as a direct result of your love, patience, and energy. Although the patience and energy are running short, they will make all of the difference in the long run so stick hard to them. Molly will attach herself to your strength. My experience proves it.
I used to live in Denver and am in Kansas now going to school. I met Molly thru Dina and we came to see the baby kitties last summer. I just heard about the accident and I am heart broken and angry with the limo driver.
Molly -- your strength and beauty (inside and out) will endure. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong.
And to Molly's family, I am unsettled that such a horrific event has taken place. Yet, the constant stream of support I see flowing to you all is of some comfort. I wish to you strength and continuing support.
-Carolan Glatstein
I spent some time this morning going through my "palanca" box. It is filled with prayers that were given to me some time ago and I sent one this morning so I will send another before I go to sleep. I think it is so beautiful and poignant for this moment in time:
I am leaning on the Heart of God.
I am resting there in silence.
All the turmoil that exhausts me is
brought to bear on this great Love.
No resistance or complaint is heard
as I lean upon God's welcome.
There is gladness for my coming.
There is comfort for my pain.
I lean, and lean, and lean upon this Heart that hurts with me.
Strength lifts the weight of my distress.
Courage wraps around my troubles.
No miracle of instant recovery.
No taking away life's burdens.
Yet, there is solace for my soul, and refuge for my exiled tears.
It is enough for me to know the Heart of God is with me, full of mercy and compassion, tending to the wounds I bear.
When my husband lost his leg we printed off all the e-mail correspondence and put it in a binder chronologically. It is something that we will keep so our children can read it later.
I know it is a little soon in the process, but 7 years ago when my husband had his accident, his doctor didn't give him much direction on support or prosthetics. For two years he suffered with a terrible fit and outdated equipment. We then found Hanger Prosthetics...what a difference. We cried when he came back from his first appointment. They immediately sent us a packet of information, a video, several motivational books. He now plays basketball again, rides a bike. In-Motion magazine published by the Amputee Coalition of America is a great resource also. We didn't imagine that life could be good again.
Molly's life will be full...hang tough through these hard times.
MJ - Camas, WA
Molly and Family,
Just a quick note to let you know that I and it seems a few others have blogged onto May 15 instead of today. (I've never blogged before today, so please bear with me...) I'm so happy to hear Molly had a good day and that you have met with Mallory. I think it's so important for all of you to meet amputees with a positive outlook on Life. I still would like to meet you all sometime after June 1. Keep thinking positive and hang in there. You will get through this. Take care and wishing you all the best.
Martha Hill Gaskill
This was the update I was waiting for. Thank you, Bernie, for allowing normal breathing to resume.
To Molly: You are STRONG. And you are LOVED. What better ingredients for recovery?
From Michael in Sarasota
I am very sorry that Molly and your family have to endure this. Molly sounds like she is a GREAT kid. My belief is that these types of things happen for a meaningful purpose - perhaps later we learn the “What and Whys” but always something good occurs from tragedy. In any event, please e-mail me at your convenience at kirk@originalpower.com. My company likes to participate in helping deserved people help themselves. Although we are in Georgia, I am a Colorado “boy” and it remains home in my heart. We would enjoy the honor of being able to help Molly get her new leg when she is healed and ready. I have good friends in the orthopedic field in CO that can assist if needed but I am sure you will have plenty of support in that area. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Bernie, Bob, Molly, and Katy-
I'm Marcia Malone's sister, Pat. Marcia has shared your story with me. I want you to know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Faith and hope are very powerful. I wish an unending supply of both for all of you.
P.S. It's ok to ask for help. Just ask Marcia about the Karma Bank.
Friends of Molly's family have established a Fund to assist. If you would like to help, please send a check to:
Molly Bloom Recovery Fund
c/o Colorado State Bank & Trust
1600 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202
Dear Bernie, Bob, Katy and Molly,
Yes, Michael is right; a day of normal breathing and bursts of sheer joy; not just a day of waiting and wondering--savor it. I did. Let's hope today brings more good news for all of you. You know you are in my heart always.
Peggy
Dear Aunt Bernie, Uncle Bob & Katy, How wonderful that you have this web page to stay in touch with people everywhere. I am so glad to hear that you have met someone that has survived an accident similar to Mollys and that she is doing so well. We found with Brice that a great deal of our support, comfort and understanding came from those who experienced very similar challanges with their children.
Quite honestly without the love of the Lord we could not have cared for his severe needs day and night. It is also amazing the way only the Lord can turn all the negativity and saddness about his death into such peace and joy. We are very greatful that we had 16 months with Brice he was the best thing that ever happend to our family. He tought us so much about life. We learned the things in life that we thought were so important were not. He also helped us to recognize the things in life that really mattered. The Lord is our greatest form of support, strength, understanding, comfort and peace.
I pray that you all may have the same. Don't ever give up hope and please be encouraged by these verses Matthew 21:21-22 And Jesus answered them, Truly I say to you have faith (a firm relying trust)and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, Be taken up and cast into the sea, it will be done. And whatever you ask for in prayer, having faith and (really) believing, you will receive.
We have faith that Molly will continue to be healed! You all will be her greatest support and encouragement she is blessed to have much love surrouding her as she heals.
Love, Allen, Jodi & Taylor
Oh Bloom Family -
I think of you every day. I get to work and the first thing I do is check on Molly through your postings Bernie.
Every day since I heard the news something has been brought to my attention on how strong us humans are and how we do survive such tragic events. I just wanted to share with you this morning national news program I saw this last Saturday. It was about solidiers who have lost limbs fighting in the war. It was a touching and amazing story. There is so much technology today out there for amutees. One of the soldiers who was interviewed really touched me. He said prior to his accident he couldn't imagine living without a arms. But now that he was faced with this reality of losing his arm, he can't imagine even having thought that way before. If anyone else saw this national Saturday morning news show, please let me know which one it was. It was a great story and a definate booster in spirit!!
Bobby, Bernie, Katy and Miss Molly, you are all in my daily prayers. God Bless.
Love, Jenn Nation
miss molly,
im glad to read that you are doing better. the positive updates make me so happy. i love you. hang in there lovely!
uncle bobby, aunt bernie, and katy,
i love you too, and i admire your guys' strength through all of this. i know it is tough, but as a family you and we all can get through this.
love,
jill
ps...i think my mommy is sending some pictures to molly today. i picked them out. i hope you and she likes them.
give molly a big hug and kiss for me since im not there to do it myself.
Here I sit many miles away thinking of you and your family. I am so glad that I can get the internet here and follow your progress. It is a great to know that you are making positive steps.
Love to you all Marga
I have been thinking and praying for you everyday since I heard of your accident. I just today had been informed by my mom that this page had been created for you and was excited to get the chance to express my feelings toward what you are going through right now. I was involved in a car accident that severly injured my leg a couple of weeks previous to your accident. I too was taken to Denver Health and stayed there for 5 days. I want to let you know that during my stay I felt as if I was being treated by some of the best doctors around that were not only great at performing surgeries, but great people that cared about your well-being. I will end my email by telling you to hang in there and I know it may not seem like it now, but I promise you it will get better. You will be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers everyday. God bless
So your angel arrive yesterday! This is something your parents desperately needed. They needed to see there will be happiness again in due time. Even though they have been through the cycle of emotions, you haven't and they are scared to see you experience the pain. I think you will show your parents you are a lot stronger than they can ever imagine. Keep healing...prove their fears wrong! Show them the true champion you really are!
I am patiently waiting (I only say this because I have to constantly remind myself good things come to those who wait) for the day I can walk into your room and see you smile and hear your voice. I am sending happy vibes in your direction!
Love,
Sarah
I met Mallory over a year ago and was struck by her energy and her joy. She was a hoot to talk to and filled with passion for life. She was dancing enthusiastically on the dance floor at an event held at Dave & Busters. I am soooo happy Molly and her family have met Mallory. I was really hoping someone from PHAMALy would touch your lives. I have no doubt your Molly will be dancing with joy for life one day in the future. God bless. -Michelle
Wow, what an amazing family you are! You are worried about so many others and yet your own plate is more than overflowing. I use to watch Mallory swim at Congress Park pool when my son (now a junior at East) was on the swim team ... what an awesome kid!! When others are worried about looking fat in their swimming suit or whatever, Mallory would just get up there on the edge of the pool and go for it. I'm so glad Molly now has Mallory in her life. Please continue to know that you are loved and thought of and prayed for by those who have never even met you. YOU are touching OUR lives. Thank you. God Bless. An East Angel Mom
Each little step will lead to miracles; just stay strong and know that all the Angels are with you! I read your postings everyday as I say a prayer for Molly and her recovery.
All my love,
A former East teacher
Bernie,
I am so glad that you got to speak with Mallory. I know her through my mother, and automatically thought of her when I knew the severity of molly's situation. I am glad that speaking with her has renewed your strength. I know that soon Molly will be swimming and doing all that she loves. Keep up your amazingly strong spirit and know that when you need us we will be there. We love you Molly!
Love Alex and Shambre
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