Thursday, June 8, 2006
Molly survived another surgery. There have been so many and we are just beginning. She continues to fight infections. That is the big worry now. For those of you asking about her injuries, I am not ready to go there yet. She does have internal injuries that are complicating everything. However, her spirits today so far are good. She is in ICU for a while and will be moved back to her room when they are comfortable that she is ready to go. She is allowed 2 visitors at a time in the ICU. Maggie, we are ready for a repeat performance. Gotta get back up there. We love you guys! Thanks for getting us through each day.
posted by Molly's Page at 9:22 AM
24 Comments:
Bernie,
I agree, you don't have to go there about her injuries yet, in fact that can be her decision so don't feel too pressured. Simply knowing that she is progressing and that her emotional state isn't diminishing is helpful.
I would like to suggest a counselor for her and a journal...as soon as she is ready. I believe those things will help her deal with the changes in her life.
Take care of her for us all and continue to offer us tidbits of her perseverance and play music for her...it's healing properties are amazing! Load her IPOD with fun music and that will help her!
thanks for getting site back up and thanks for being you!
Joni
Hi Bernie - this is your much younger cousin - by 24 hours, remember? I've been praying for that pretty little girl from East High School since the accident, but
had absolutely no idea she was your daughter until last week. Mom said they prayed for her at the old Zion church on Sunday and that's when she heard.
I continue to keep you all in my prayers and have sent money and a card, but if there's anything else I can do.. Thanks for keeping us posted. Hang in there.
Diane
Hi Molly Bloom,
Thinking about you all the time. Can't wait to see you again. A smile and a song would be so wonderful. I just want to hug you and kiss you. Jill and Rachel look forward to the day when they get to come out and visit too. Rachel will be home Monday night for her 21st birthday. I can't believe I have not seen her in 9 months.You remain in our hearts and prayers at all times.We have your pictures all over the house, so we see you wherever we turn.
I love you so much Molly,
Frani
Katy, Bobby and Bernie
Love you all too...Please call for any reason anytime.
Just want you to know the neighbors on your route Bob continue to pray for Molly on a daily basis. We miss seeing you Bob, and know you and Bernie are a continual strength for Molly.
N&M Lester
Just want you to know the neighbors on your route Bob continue to pray for Molly on a daily basis. We miss seeing you Bob, and know you and Bernie are a continual strength for Molly.
N&M Lester
Bernie,
I've been reading your Molly updates and feel as though I know your family. Our daughter just graduated from high school and I keep thinking it could just as easily be me writing about her. We are all praying for your family and we wish Molly continued success in her remarkable fight for recovery.
AZ cousins
Great to hear Molly is improving and she's come through yet another surgery. God Bless you all. My girls were on the Angel swim team with Molly so it's also good to see the information about the swimathon accessible through her blog spot. Molly has so many friends who care about her, would do just anything to help her and want to know each day how she is doing. Thanks for keeping the news of her continued progress and hopeful steps of her recovery posted. Our prayers are with you - we will never stop caring. An Angel Mom
Bob and family,
I hope you have received the cards, letters and love sent from the Bonnie Brae neighborhood. We miss you so much and have circulated a poster about you and Molly.
I know we are are all driving the substitute carriers crazy, asking for news about you and your daughter.
Know that the wave of love, prayers and good vibes comes to you 24/7.
I know we can't send flowers to an ICU, but is there anything we can send, bring over or prepare to make the stay at the hospital easier for you and your girls?
I cater homecomings, but cater hospitals as well. You give me the perameters, I'll do the rest.
Again, know that the Russells are behind you 110% and will do anything to be of assistance.
Unfortunately we know what it's like to spend time with your child in the hospital. Keep the faith, hug each other and know you are loved by many.
Cheers!
Jayne and Pat
Thanks so much for keeping us updated about how Molly is doing. What a joy for you all that she is singing!! WOW! I'm just an East Angels mom (of a now junior) who reads Molly's page every day. You are in my thoughts, heart and prayers many, many times throughout each and every day. You are loved.
Thanks so much for keeping us updated about how Molly is doing. What a joy for you all that she is singing!! WOW! I'm just an East Angels mom (of a now junior) who reads Molly's page every day. You are in my thoughts, heart and prayers many, many times throughout each and every day. You are loved.
Amazing. Just simply amazing. Molly, you are amazing. I was so happy to see you today and to hear that you are up for playing games with me. The last time I visited you, I had to leave because my tears were of sadness. The tears that fill my eyes now, when I am refelecting on today, are tears of happiness. You looked beautiful today. Talking to you made me want to break you out and take you out for ice cream. We will do that... go for ice cream. I will see you in the morning.
All my love,
Ariel
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy, and Molly, My heart goes out to your family again today. I know this must be so hard, but I am glad to hear Molly's spirits are good. She is so strong, and with such a great family behind her I know she will get through all this. Remember, God is with her today and he will be with her tomorrow.
I just got back from the grocery store and I was wondering, why do they put croutons in air tight packages? Croutons are just stale bread. Anyway, I have learned three religious truths this week.
1) The Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah
2) The Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Cristian faith.
3) The Lutherans do not recognize each other at the liquor store.
Stay strong and stay cool. Denver Bob P.S. I am a Lutheran, and the Pastor at the church I go to laughed at this, so I thought it would be o.k.
Molly, you are such a strong and beautiful young woman. I didn't know your schedule today and I probably didn't pick a very good time to visit but I hope that knowing that we all want to come and see you and help in any way that we can is in some way helpful for you. Hey, Bob and Bernie I am sorry I missed you today. I was running errands and was able to swing by and my timing just happened to be when the both of you were away. What are the chances? Hang in there. Baby steps. Progress is progress. Call me any time.
Bernie, Bob. Molly & Katie,
I've been reading the updates daily and had decided to "let the dust settle" a bit before writting again.
Yesterday at work it hit me...Molly WILL swim again....she has no choice . The life force is very strong, look at your own daily existence of late, through all the pain and agony of this tragedy I know in your collective hearts that you are planning a future for Molly and yourselves that still holds great promise.
For now the new frontiers of Molly's life are things like fighting the latest infection and winning.
But remember Molly will one day be a bionic woman that helped on old guy in a red dress, well you know the rest by now.
Love,
Paul
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS SITE & KEEPING US ALL UPDATED ON HER GREAT PROGRESS THAT WILL KEEP GETTING BETTER. FOR US KEEPING UP WITH HER FROM OTHER STATES & AROUND THE WORLD, WHERE DO WE SEND CARDS OR GIFTS TO HELP HER & YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT THE WHOLE WORLD IS BEHIND YOU ALL PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU ! GOD BLESS & BE WITH ALL OF YOU!
Bernie, life happens and yours and your familiy's is playing out in front of a lot of people who continue to think about you, pray for you, and support you, in many different ways. Who knows why things like Molly's tragedy happen: the reasons really don't matter for there is nothing anyone can do to change the outcome of that terrible night, May 13th.
Many difficult days are ahead: medically, physically, legally, and most important, emotionally. Please remember to take things, one step at a time. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.......You are not walking alone. :)
miss molly, i just wanted to tell you that i love you.
love, jilly
Dear Molly, throughout all this time, people have been amazed at your strength and comforted by the incredibly perfect writings of your mom . But I feel like perhaps one of the most amazing stories about your family is your dad. In a day when people barely know their next door neighbors, your dad has an entire neighborhood that knows him and loves him because he is their mail carrier. I don't even know what my mail carrier looks like!!!
Your dad has obviously taken the time to brag about you and Katy over the years, but he has also taken the time to get to know these families. You must be so proud to be his daughter. I believe that a father with that kind of heart and personality has such an amazing influence on his girls. I don't live in Bonnie Brae, but have so many friends that do. And each of them is pulling for you because they already loved you and knew through your dad.
What a blessing you have, Miss Molly. Give him a smooch today and promise him that you will take a walk together someday soon.
I have been following your updates about Molly and I just wanted to say that I am very inspired by your ability to offer compassion and support to others through what I would imagine is the most difficult time of your life. I don't know you but I think you are a wondeful person and you have a wonderful daughter in Molly. My mother's name is Mollie and she too survived a medical condition that many thought she couldn't. I have a belief that those with that name are stronger than most. My thoughts are with you all.
So glad to hear Molly is talking and singing. Yay!!! Visits from friends and loved ones will definitely keep her spirits up and help her cope with her daily pain (physical and emotional). Just knowing that she is loved by so many and that hasn't changed even though her body has, has huge, positive psychological effects. It will give her the strength and confidence to face her daily struggles. It's a long road but you're moving forward...
Love to you all!
Martha Hill Gaskill
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Bloom -
You, your family, and most especially Molly owe us, the concerned public, NO explanation of Molly's injuries. It is enough for us to know she is loved, cared for, and getting better each day. Do not let anyone pressure you for invasive health details. The public at large IS caring, and...very curious. Molly's privacy is of upmost concern to those that care about what will be an increasingly sensitive topic to a lovely young woman.
Stand fast, and be Molly's best guardian of her privacy.
An Old East Angel sending you her love.
I was Molly´s lab partner in AP Biology and am now on a educational trip in Brazil with 18 students from East. I have been reading the posts daily, and am so happy to hear about her amazing recovery!!! We are all thinking about you from Brazil. Cheers
Phil Casey and the Odyssey Club
constantly thinking of you and your family. sending prayers from los angeles. remeber...God has a plan and He is with you.
Hi there Molly & family:
My name is Becky and my daughter's name is Emily. We are friends and neighbors of the Obergs, and Emily remembers meeting you, Molly, and laughing with you and Melissa. We have been keeping you and your family in our hearts. You have so many people who are pulling for you...many that you don't even know yet! Just take one moment at a time, and know that you are an inspiration for all of us who hear about your strength & spirit.
Thank you for keeping us informed with the blog...we check it every day.
With love from friends not yet discovered...
Becky & Emily
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