Sunday, June 25, 2006 pm
Today Molly had a slew of visitors all at the same time. She handled herself like the world's best hostess. She continues to amaze me with her strength. She must get that from Bob. If I ever grow up, I want to be just like Molly and just like Katy. I am so in awe of my children. They are towers of power, and I always thought I was pretty cool. Not even close.
Jeanne Lee wanted me to post this: The metro swim league and Denver Parks and Rec are doing a fund raiser for Molly with their practices this week. To get all the info, go to www.ancientangels.com and look for the link on the left. Molly swam for Cook Park for 1 year, Virginia Vale for 7 or 8 years, Tops for 1 year, the Aquawolves for 5 years, and East High for 4 years. She likes swimming. According to all the doctors and nurses at Denver Health, that is probably what saved her life.
It looks like her surgery so far has been successful. Another week and she will be in the clear. She will be going to rehab next. She may be coming home way sooner than I ever imagined. Don't want to jinx anything, so I will remain pessimistic.
Goodnight my sweet girls. God Bless! Sweet dreams! Love you.
Jeanne Lee wanted me to post this: The metro swim league and Denver Parks and Rec are doing a fund raiser for Molly with their practices this week. To get all the info, go to www.ancientangels.com and look for the link on the left. Molly swam for Cook Park for 1 year, Virginia Vale for 7 or 8 years, Tops for 1 year, the Aquawolves for 5 years, and East High for 4 years. She likes swimming. According to all the doctors and nurses at Denver Health, that is probably what saved her life.
It looks like her surgery so far has been successful. Another week and she will be in the clear. She will be going to rehab next. She may be coming home way sooner than I ever imagined. Don't want to jinx anything, so I will remain pessimistic.
Goodnight my sweet girls. God Bless! Sweet dreams! Love you.
posted by Molly's Page at 8:56 PM
14 Comments:
Hi Bernie,
Good news all around!!
My son Jonathan was one of her visitors today, and it is amazing that he was moved by Molly's grace and class. He remains in awe of her and happy to know her! What a champion you have in Molly!
Pessimism is good sometimes....then we get surprised rather than disappointed!
Hang in there!
All the love in the World!
Joni
I read your comments from yesterday. I can't help but reflect when my husband lost his leg. A nurse pulled me aside and said, "You can tell your husband that if he needs to yell and be angry, he can yell at me." That just wasn't his nature. I hadn't seen him cry about losing his leg and I asked him about it. He said "crying won't do anything, I just have to face what I've been dealt with." I said...well I'M going to cry about it! He later told me that he had his private moments of grief, but didn't want to lose strength in front of others.
I am so touched by your openness and honesty. I feel like I know your family...yet you are complete strangers.
MJ-Denver
"Bernie" -
It feels awkward to call you by your first name when I don't know you personally. But this message is for YOU personally.
I have read your daily posts from the beginning and prayed for you
and Molly and the rest of your family.
Today I'm moved to write because of what you said about yourself.
That you are not strong like your
daughters. Where do you think they get their strength?
I'd like to share a favorite poem, very short, very powerful. It was written by Carol Lynn Pearson during a very trying time in her life. I found it when I read one of her books during a very trying time in my life. I memorized it and find myself pulling it up for review when I need it. Your message of today urged me to send it your way:
THE CANDLE
I dim, I dim.
I have no doubt
if someone blew,
I would go out.
But I did not.
I must be stronger
than I thought.
You ARE stronger than you think, and you have inspired hundreds (thousands?) of us daily with your words and the dedication you show to your family.
God bless.
Vicki in Longmont
Bernie Dear,
Anger is not counterproductive unless one internalizes, fails to recogonize, or suppresses it. Yours is a normal (and probably healthy) reaction to a devestating situation. Far be it from non-expert me, but I cannot help but think that when the time comes Molly should be encouraged to express her anger in healthy ways. Your tounge-in-cheek comment about "remaining pessimistic" strikes me as being a healthy (and humorous) expression of anger. Bobby, thanks for the call. I have had a terrible weekend as, among other things, my brother in California died unexpectedly on Friday. MOST bizarre.... Anyway, kisses to Molly and Katy and both of you.
Love from Michael (and Paul)
I have been reading your blogs since the beginning. I work with a young lady at Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio who has told me of Molly and your story. I know that it may seem dark at times, but the Lord is ever so near and hears your cries.
Hold fast to Him and your family.
Continuing to pray for you, Bob, Katy and especially your remarkable young lady ~ Molly
Good News. Visitors are probably one of the best things for Molly and also gives you and Bob a little break.
Molly seems to have such a strong will, she will overcome this tragedy and go on to amaze us all.
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy and Molly, From what I have heard and read about Molly, I am pretty sure she will amaze everyone on how fast and how well she recovers. She is a special girl and will recover better than any doctor thinks possible right now. You hear about it all the time. She is a real inspiration. God bless you all.
I was wondering yesterday, what the speed of lightning would be if it didn't zigzag. Then I thought, what ever happened to Preparations A through G? But the thing I realized on the way home is, you never really learn to swear, until you learn to drive. Stay strong and stay cool, Denver Bob
Hello Mrs. Bloom,
I read with interest a clipping about a week ago that made my mind go tilt. The headline read "Mom asks why carges not filed in limo case". Charges not filed...STILL!? What I want to know is why the driver was not ticketed AT THE SCENE! Why was the driver not holding the door for your daughter? I have been outraged for your sake since first reading of the incident. It was only today that I was able to find this comment page. (yes, I am slow and uninformed, but that is another story.) At the first article in the paper, I could not believe the driver had done such a terrible thing; couldn't believe he went free; my head nearly fell off my shoulders when I realized he had not even been ticketed. Add to that the fact, as I understand it, that he is not supposed to be near people under 18...why was he driving prom kids around...aren't they nearly all under 18?
I know you have asked all these questions yourself and I am just venting my frustration alongside you. Still, it really is such a ridiculous situation. I don't understand it...he ran over somebody. Your friend asked why he pulled away at a high rate of speed...I ask why did he pull away at all?
In the end, my prayer is this: That the police are making absolutely certain they have NO loopholes in their final charges; that your daughter will continue to recover gracefully; that the Lord will bring peace and comfort to her and all who have been touched by her story; and that His love, grace and mercy will be shown and known to many through this event.
Love and blessings to you all.
Frank in Aurora
Hi Molly,
It was so good to see you Sun amongst such a great group of your friends.A mini party was in progress.
Thanks to you and your swim team, I have now incorporated the mullet slogan into my life style; business in the front, party in the back. Your business right now is to continue to recover and build your strength, knowing that the party is just waiting for you.
Marga
That Mullet slogan is the funniest thing I have ever heard. What an insight into Molly's spunk!
I think you all should put that on a T-shirt and sell it as a fund-raiser.
Any Silk Screeners out there who could donate services?
i would like to know if molly's trach is out? can she speak and eat on her own? i will visit soon and would like to bring her something...what would she like to have? need? thanks
Molly's fighter spirit will have an effect on others faced with tough challenges someday. They'll see her and be able to go on.
Go Molly!
You are not the only one angry about what has happened to Molly. Every parent knows this could have happened to their own child. I am furious this driver didn't take the responsibility to stand at the door and close it after everyone got safely in. I do believe God has a plan for each of his children and that He will take care of Molly. She is already very special in so many hearts. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and her progress. There are more than you can imagine who sincerely care. May God be with you and your family and all of the other kids affected by this accident.
Molly, Bernie, Bob, and Katy,
So thrilled to hear Molly's surgery has taken and she is healing well!
Molly, as soon as you're allowed to move, keep at it with those leg exercises. The sooner you get your strength and muscle back, the quicker the rehab will go.
I'm leaving for Oregon today, but I'll try to keep in touch while I'm away. Keep up the great healing Molly...you'll be walking (and dancing) sooner than you think!
Take care Molly. I'll give you a call when I return in July.
Love to you all,
Martha
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