Friday, July 21, 2006
Today was a good day and a hard day. We had a pow wow in Molly's room with all of her doctors, therapists, nurses and a seating specialist. They looked at Molly's wound to assess her progress and see if she can be fitted for a seating device. The good part is that Molly is still healing well. The hard part was realling looking at her wound again and seeing how much damage was done. Everytime I start to feel at peace with this, I have reminders of how bad this really is and my anger gets the best of me. Does anybody have any concrete they need busted up or a big tree that could be chopped down? All I have to do is walk through the halls of this hopital and my anger recedes. There are so many families that we have met in the last 2 + months whose situations are just as tragic, if not more than Molly's. My heart breaks for all of these families. The day Molly leaves here will ge a great day. Looks like we will be here for a while still.
We all want to thank everyone for being so kind and helpful to us throughout this ordeal. All of the support you have given us is truly a blessing.
We all want to thank everyone for being so kind and helpful to us throughout this ordeal. All of the support you have given us is truly a blessing.
posted by Molly's Page at 8:13 PM
11 Comments:
i've been away from the blog for about a week and am amazed at the events that have taken place. miss molly, you are the center of something so precious. and it continues to reach into the hearts of many, many people.
east high mom of '05
My heart goes out to you, Molly.
I had a serious accident when I was your age, as well. Being determined is really what kept me going- determination to exceed everyone's expectations. Try your best and please don't ever get discouraged.
You'll be in my prayers.
Actually, Bernie, I DO know where there's some concrete to be broken up--that garage on Ogden St. See, all you need to do is ask...Hang in there sister. She's alive and handling this better than we could have hoped for. I'm so grateful we have her with us. What a gal!
Peggy
Hi,
I just wanted you to know that people from around the world are thinking about Molly and praying for her... I'm from Guatemala (Central America) and I read about her accident...Be strong Molly, you can overcome this!!!
MC
The comment about the East High School community really hit home. Who would have thought such a place could exist between Colfax and City Park? And right now, not by choice, the Blooms are the first family of this group. I've never even met any of them and I've spent my summer driving across town to a car wash, spending hours at a private pool I don't belong to, scanning the paper every day for news about Molly, checking the blog as often as I can, and this week I let my daughter go to a concert downtown alone and buy a boy for a date! I feel honored to be a part of this creative and enthusiastic group.
Bernadine,
With two children who have been in and out of Children's Hospital over the years, I've also taken that sobering walk down the halls a few times. And in your usual selflessness, you remind us all of these other children. Thank you.
I'd say your anger is pretty normal and understandable. My own technique is to take a hammer to a piece of heavy lumber in the basement. If anyone asks, I tell them I'm making toothpicks.
Wishing you much relief, many blessings, and an easier road ahead.
East Mom
Molly is a beautiful young lady inside, and that will help her overcome all that happens on the outside. I don't know why things like this happen, but I do know that Molly's example is teaching a lot of people about handling adversity. I know she is a much better example than I would be!
You are continuously in my prayers, your whole family is. Through God all things are possible! Through Him you and your family get strength to face another day, another step, although sometimes a tiny step, it's still a step forward.
Molly, you and your family are an inspiration to the whole world. You have touched people around the globe with your determination and strength.
Be strong Molly when you can and let go and cry when you need to, that doesn't mean you're weak it means you're human.
Bernie, find a piece of wood and make some toothpicks.
Dear Blooms,
Many many thanks for your progress reports which inspire so many of us with your courage, dignity, and compassion. Your family is truly amazing. Molly's determination is such an invaluable asset to her recovery.
We'll be thinking of you at VV's Banquet tonight! Think some toothpicks may become part of our potluck offering in your honor...!
God bless each of you, the posts
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy and Molly, The anger is normal I'm sure, and a good thing to get out. It's sure better than holding it in. But I guess the main thing is that Molly is alive, and will be for a long time. Hang in there Blooms, you are a strong bunch.
I have to tell you of my Uncle Jerome. Jerome had a marriage that wasn't all that good. His wife was very controlling. One day he was certain she was trying to poison him. He thought it might be that she saw his last will and testament. It said, Being of sound mind, I spent all the money. So anyway, Uncle Jerome went to see the parish priest. He told the priest that his wife was trying to poison him. The priest said he'd talk to Jerome's wife and see what he can find out. The next day the priest called Jerome and said he talked to his wife. He talked to her for three hours. Jerome asked the priest if he had any advice for him. The priest said, "Take the poison."
Stay strong and stay cool
Denver Bob
Hey! A friend sent me your story today...whew! My heart aches for you! 3and 1/2 years ago we were a normal middle class family at the top of the world! (Well kind of) My son was in 9th grade and just came off of a steller football season followed bt a steller basketball season and starting track pole-vaulting with 4.0 GPA. Blonde hair blue eyes and the smartest assed kid sinse Eddie haskle.He had it all! He was pole-vaulting one day and the next when I tried to get him up for church...he could not move. Long story short,we spent the next ten months at Childrens Hospitol in Pitts. (3 hours from home) He was diagnosed with a very rare disease,dermatomyositis,that ate all his muscle and skin. I am proud to announce that even though we pray for remission every day and he still has some minor set backs...he graduated last month with honors and will start college in the fall to study pre-med. He also beat all odds and played football in the fall and basketball in the winter and baseball in the spring. He was also student class pres. and peer mediator. He has been the Jr.Deacon at our church. He said the day of his diagnosis two very defining statements..."Champions overcome adversity,this is my adversity! and "Don't ask God why mom! Ask him what we are to do with it!" We are where we are because of the grace of God and my sons "NEVER GIVE UP ATTITUDE" We lost my 39 year old brother this past Nov. to cancer and we have lost many of our friends at Childrens since this journey began 3and1/2 years ago. We have seen and heard a lot!I am proud of you your family and all that you have endured! I will pray for you and yours!I am here if any of you need to vent! Life is tough and unfair...but it is good! I am not a pesimist just a realist! You will find through all of this that you are stronger than you ever immagined and when you need a break...he will carry you! I am proof of that!Love and prayers to you all! Penny
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