Wednesday, may 31, 2006
Today started out sad. Molly was awake this morning and nodded that she remembered our discussion from yesterday. We shed tears together. The rest of the day was wild and crazy. The respitory therapist changed her trach tube so that she will be able to talk to us in a few days. The doctors say her wound is healing nicely. Her temperature spiked as we were leaving, so we stayed to help cool her down. Today was a very good day. She still has a long way to go before she leaves the ICU, but she is making progress and we are so grateful to have our little angel still with us.
I feel bad that we haven't had time to write thank you notes to all the people who have been so kind to us through all of this. So many family and friends have given so much time and money to help us that I just want you all to know that you have saved us from despair and exhaustion and allowed us to be dedicated to Molly. Thank you!! All the help around the house, the food, the gift certificates for food, and the visits to the hospital have been invaluable. I guess it really does take a village to raise a child.
Some of you are wanting to know about the swim-a-thon. We hope to have a link on this page for registration by the end of this week.
To all of Molly's friends, she is getting close to the time when we will be able to start reading all of the cards, notes, poems, and stories that you have written for her. We hope this will keep her spirits up during this tough period. All of your love has kept her heart beating.
Good night my darling girls. Pleasant dreams. We love you.
I feel bad that we haven't had time to write thank you notes to all the people who have been so kind to us through all of this. So many family and friends have given so much time and money to help us that I just want you all to know that you have saved us from despair and exhaustion and allowed us to be dedicated to Molly. Thank you!! All the help around the house, the food, the gift certificates for food, and the visits to the hospital have been invaluable. I guess it really does take a village to raise a child.
Some of you are wanting to know about the swim-a-thon. We hope to have a link on this page for registration by the end of this week.
To all of Molly's friends, she is getting close to the time when we will be able to start reading all of the cards, notes, poems, and stories that you have written for her. We hope this will keep her spirits up during this tough period. All of your love has kept her heart beating.
Good night my darling girls. Pleasant dreams. We love you.
posted by Molly's Page at 9:24 PM
24 Comments:
My son, an incoming freshman at East, is looking forward to participating in the swimathon.
We wish you many blessings in this time of recovery.
Im so happy to hear Molly is doing better. Its good she can remember your conversations because it truly will make everything easier every time she is going to hear what happened. I hope all of you can stay as strong as possible through this whole ordeal. Molly is an amazingly strong soul and i know she will come through this with flying colors.
Keeping you all in my thoughts.
♥
Well Bernie, you were right about Molly's tears being the beginning of the real healing. It has begun. I know that this road is not the one any of us would have chosen for Molly, but I can say with confidence she will travel with the grace, strength, and humor which has carried her up to this particular bend in the trail. I am proud to know all of you, and thank you for letting me join you on the journey.
Still loving you tons and buckets,
Cindy
Bernie, Bob, Katy, and Molly,
We have been looking in on Molly's progress every day, asking Brent about his visits with you, thinking a great deal about Molly, and hoping for the best. Today's news of Molly's progress is the best so far - we know that the challenges ahead will not be easy of course but you all have borne yourselves with such courage and strength that your ability to continue is certain.
Our best to you all,
Brian and June Fuller
I'm praying for you.
Amy
Bernie, Bob, Katy and Molly ~
The rest of the world moves on with their lives and your world continues to be focused on a beautiful girl in a hospital room. Please know that even though the rest of us are busy with our lives "out here" we are still very much with you in thought, heart and prayer each and every day. I'm an East mom of a now junior and I've never met you. Yet I read about your family just about every day and think about you many times throughout the day. It sounds like you have many friends to support you and love you ... but know that your circle of hugging, loving arms has expanded by leaps and bounds and that many, many "unknowns" keep you in their prayers constantly. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are an amazing family. God bless.
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy, and Molly, I am so glad to hear Molly is doing better each day. It is so nice to read your daily updates. Stay strong you guys, you are all an inspiration.
I have to tell you about my neighbor. Last evening his 6 year old son came in the garage when he was working on his car and asked him what sex was. He was a little freaked out that this little boy was asking at such an early age. But the way things are today, he sat the boy down and gave him the whole birds and bee's talk. He told him everything. Then he asked his young son, "why do you want to know what sex is?" The little boy answered, "because mom told me to come out here and tell you to come in the house, dinner will be ready in a couple of secs." Stay strong and stay cool. Denver Bob
What huge steps! Keep strong as you tackle each step to come. You have a world of angels with you. God bless you all.
A former East teacher
Your daily posts are an example to all of us in courage, grace, kindness and strength. You are an inspiration and Molly has an amazing role model.
I am an East parent. I don't know Molly but I think about her, you and your family every day. I pray for her continued recovery and healing
Hey Molly,
I wish I could smother you in hugs and kisses. As I've said I feel so far away, but you will have a piece of my heart with you forever. I go on and work and do my daily routine, but it has changed because you are a part of every single thought I have. You are healing and I am so thankful for that. Stay strong, I love you so much.It's amazing the amount of people who have grown to love you and pray for you daily. You are so very special.
I love you,
Aunt Frani
Hi Bernie,
I am so relieved to hear that Molly didn't suffere any setbacks with the news....I was really worried for you all!
I am even more impressed with Molly today upon hearing that she managed this so well....you dear Blooms have an amazing girl there!
Take care of her for us all!
All the love in the world!
Joni
Dear Katy,
Everyone faces fears in their life. This one is huge. A coward runs from that fearsome thing. A hero faces her fear and deals with it. You, Katy, are our hero. On those days when it's really hard to see Molly's suffering you know you have Tyson, your wonderful friends and always your family that loves you to help you. Each of us is only a phone call away. We are so proud of you.
love, Aunt Peggy
Dear Molly,
I hate to admit how many days it has been since I've seen you. Yesterday was a joy to my heart to be able to look into your beautifel eyes and see Miss Molly. For all that you have been through and all that we know is still to come for you, we know your strong spirit will carry you through it all. Rest and grow strong, Molly. Lean on us and let us help. We love you.
Aunt Peggy
Molly,
I remember that you always have your toenails painted with crazy colors like lime green or neon orange and I hope that there is someone painting them one of those colors now! Because you just aren't Molly to me without them! You are such a strong and confident girl and I know that you will make it through this! My family continues to pray for all of you and think about you every day.
We love you!
Maria
It must be of some relief that Molly remembers what you all talked about. At least you know that she knows the truth and she can truely start healing. I can't wait to hear about the day she can talk to you. You ALL are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay STRONG!!
Wonderful News Bloom Family, See I told you, every day gets a little easier. Still praying and hoping with, and for you....
The Bloom Family,
We are so happy to hear that Molly is making new strides. Her Love for life is shinning through. She will be such an Leader for others to make the most of an unfortunante situation.
Bob, Bernie I wish that everyday parents could appreciate, cherish the time that they can share with their chldren no matter the age. Your dedication to the healing process both physical and mentally for Molly and yourselves as a couple, parents and Katy as a Sister will be the key to Molly's recovery.
Katy,
I am sure it has been very stressful. lonely and sad at times but I know that we are all supporting you as well as Molly. You are sometimes the Rock and sometimes the Glue that will get your parents and Molly thought the times. Your a MODEL Family. Please post any needs on this website to let your community help you. Sometimes it is easiler to give a specific item or service that doesn't need to go throught the Molly Fund.
Keep Smiling and shinning as we are all praying for you!
molly, as always you are in my thoughts everyday. You seem so strong, keep fighting and i hope to see you soon
love sim
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I have been reading this page and thinking about Molly every single day since I heard about it, and I am so happy that she has come so far. I admire all of you guys so much for being so strong. It is so good to hear how well Molly is doing and I know she will continue to get better from here on out and truly admire her endless strength. I am looking forward to hearing about the swimathon and I am hoping that we can come see Molly when she is feeling better. Keep up the good attitude and love, I think everything will just continue to get better!
Jessica Dawkins
Molly,
Hang In there! Be strong, be brave. You are in for the long haul; but as life goes this will be but a moment in your life, and you will still be you. Always remember that you are loved by so many, and you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Love,
Jim + Judy Phillips.
Hello to the family of molly, I just want to say that I have heard about what happened to Molly and I am amased at the progress that she has made over time. I hope and pray that she getts better soon. I will write again soon.
miss molly,
im so glad to read the news that things are getting better. and im so stoaked to read that you are opening your eyes, nodding, and comprehending what is going on. i love you to freaking pieces girl, and my heart is with you more than 24/7. i can never stop thinking about you, even when i go to the fridge to get some water and i stop and stare at your senior pictures we have up on it. i love you so much, and i know you will get better soon. remember that we all love you.
love, jilly
To Molly and her family,
Out of this tragedy you have become examples of strength and love to your family, friends, and strangers through this lovely website. Only God can know why and how our lives unfold as they do. Keep your faith and know you are blessed.
Ali Rountree's Aunt Pepper from Gainesville, FL
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