Saturday, July 22, 2006
Today was a good day. Molly seems to have gained back all her strength and then some. She walked across her room and back 2 times. She is struggling with the reality of all this, but she is determined not to let that slow her down. One of her surgeons from Denver Health was on rotation at Children's tonight and he stopped by. He was amazed at how well she is healing. Molly had a few friends in for dinner tonight, so Bob and I got to go have a bite with friends for a little while. These breaks feel good, but I still feel guilty whenever we do anything normal. I find myself wondering if and when Molly will ever get to do anything remotely normal again. I don't think I will really be able to relax and enjoy myself until I see her doing regular things out of that hospital room. It's going to be quite a while.
Tomorrow one of the mom's we met along the way is bringing her daughter to meet and visit with Molly. Her daughter has leukemia and was in treatment. She is out now and we thought they should get together. To all the kids we have met along the way, Janie, Mark, Chelsey, Ashley, and to Molly, Good night. Sweet dreams. Tomorrow will be a better day. Love you!
Tomorrow one of the mom's we met along the way is bringing her daughter to meet and visit with Molly. Her daughter has leukemia and was in treatment. She is out now and we thought they should get together. To all the kids we have met along the way, Janie, Mark, Chelsey, Ashley, and to Molly, Good night. Sweet dreams. Tomorrow will be a better day. Love you!
posted by Molly's Page at 10:01 PM
15 Comments:
I believe that all children are little angels sent from Heaven. A person tends to pull alittle something out of each child that you encounter and some how that something enters your heart and stays there forever. I know that my own children are my angels. Sometimes I just hold them and begin to cry. They ask me why I am crying. I tell them it is because I love them so much. I know that they do not understand what I am saying or why I am crying, but in the end Iam given a hug and in a very soft voice a "I love you too mommy". I never understood what the phrase "a Mothers love" really ment untill I became one. We as Mothers love so deep and unconditionally that sometimes it hurts.
Bernie, you are an exceptional Mother. To feel guilty is okay. It is your love that will keep Molly going.
Molly is a powerful woman and powerful women get what they want. I believe Molly will get her "normal" and then some.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. --
Terri
(Ainslie's Aunt Teddy)
To Molly's Mom,
Every day I am amazed at your daughter's courage and strength...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, though, does it? You are an inspiration to so many people.
I will keep you and your family, especially Molly, in my thoughts and prayers every day for the long and challenging road that you all must travel.
Take care of yourself, too, sweet mother, for Molly.
I KNOW YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOME ANGER, BUT PLEASE THANK GOD YOU STILL HAVE HER, & THAT SHE DIDN'T LOSE HER LIFE. YOU ARE A GREAT MOM & THANK GOD YOU STILL HAVE A DAUGHTER TO HUG & KISS, HOW MANY PARENTS DON'T HAVE THEIR'S ANYMORE & WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO BE IN YOUR SHOES, THEY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THEIR BABIES HURT INSTEAD OF NOT HAVE THEM AT ALL!
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy, and Molly,
I sure hope you guys do take a few breaks, and do some "normal" things once in a while. Molly is going to really surpass anything you can imagine her doing right now. I'm sure of that. God will continue to look down and bless you all.
I have to tell you I took my 85 year old Grandpa to an ice cream parlor yesterday. He wanted to sit at the counter, and he had a real hard time getting on the stool. It looked very painful for him, but he did get on the stool. After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, "crushed nuts?" Grandpa replied, "No, arthritis."
Stay strong and stay cool,
Denver Bob
Dear Blooms:
So glad to hear that Molly is making progress. Her determination will carry her far in life.
Bob and Bernie, remember to take care of yuorselves, also.
The Fruhwirth's
Loren, Jill , Jeff and Jessica
Dear Bernie and all readers of this blog site,
This morning it came pointedly to my attention that there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding of Molly's condition and her amazing accomplishments.
When Bernie says Molly has walked, please remember that Molly got out of bed, supported herself on a walker and moved around her room on her one leg. She can also do knee bends on her one leg and leg stretches on her one leg while supporting herself on the walker. Doubting Thomases, try it yourself.
Those people in the medical profession that are talking, please remember that gossip changes each time it's passed along. Six weeks ago I had a medical professional tell me they had heard Molly could lose her other leg. Not true, never true. But it was more than I wanted to hear--ever.
What Molly is doing is more than amazing when you consider it has been only 9 weeks since her leg was taken off and how it happened.
Molly's Aunt Peggy
My heart and many many prayers go out to Molly and her family. I'm a full-time nursing student and understand Molly is experiencing "phantom sensation". It is real pain. I started to flip through my nursing books to locate interventions. There is a drug called Neurontin. It's actually used for seizures, however it is used for phantom pain as well.
Love, Jaydee
Just wanted to let you know that prayers are coming to Molly from all over. Your story has touched a lot of people.
Don't feel guilty about doing normal things, as I have a feeling that someday soon Molly will start having a normal life again.
God Bless you and your family.
Denver Bob,
Laughter is the best medicine...
:)
molly ... you have strength and tenacity beyond your years. you have handled yourself with strength and courage in the face of dire circumstances. we could all learn from you .. we complain if we have a bad day, a bad meeting, grumpy children .. and here you are ... meeting your new challenged head on with grace and beauty.
may you continually be blessed and grow stronger every day. you are an inspiration to those who have met you .. and even those who haven't and probably never will. i think of you and pray for you daily.
be well, Molly.
Dear Bloom Family,
You are going thru so much pain and unhappiness right now, Miss Molly is making great strides but as we all know she has a long way to go, so many people are praying for your family and Molly, I hope you can feel all the love,hope and prayers that are surrounding you ..... As always you are all an inspiration, an I can't wait to see what Molly has in store for us over the next few years, I know she has strength that only God and her loving family can give her....Big Hugs (((()))Tina in Missouri
I AM A MOTHER, A NURSE , AND A WIFE. I READ YOUR STRUGGLE EVERY DAY AND IT GIVES ME STRENGTH AND HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF YOUR DAUGHTER AND THE WORLD. I WOULD BE SO PROUD AND HONORED TO MEET YOU AND MOLLY SOMEDAY. WE ARE FROM BOULDER AND STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ORIGINALLY AND NOW LIVE IN CHOTEAU MONTANA ABOUT AN HOUR FROM GLACIER NATIONAL PARK...WHEN MOLLY IS READY TO DO SOME "NORMAL" THNINGS AGAIN YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE FOR RELAXATION AND A TOUR OF THE AREA. KEEP UP YOUR FAITH AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEART..ALSO KEEP WRITING EVEN WHEN MOLLY IS HOME..YOU HAVE A GIFT.
Molly, Bernie and Bob,
Hope you know everyone at VV is rooting for you, and sending lots of love your way.
Sorry we missed bringing cookies the last two weeks......... we will be back at it this week!
Please send us dessert requests! We want to make what you and your friends like!
Take good care,
PV, Willa and Lillie
God bless you all.
hello bloom fam,
well i was just given the link on sweet molly from a friend,and have just read through everything....i can't stop crying. Bernie,weather or not you think so you are a rock , a BIG giant one, bob and katy fear not , you are not forgotton. Molly keep it up sister, you are an INSPIRATION to everyone,even those not in situations that are remotely close to yours.
All the way from charlotte north carolina, i give all of you the biggest family hug ever... also i challenge you FOUR if you haven't done it in a while or even if you have, when you have a min. of piece and quiet, get in a group and embrace in a GROUP HUGG. I hope it makes all of you smile, amd be glad that you are there to do it.
lots of huggs and kisses
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox nicole, 26
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