Saturday, August 19, 2006
Well, our time warp has done a 180 degree turn and is continuing to speed up. Molly is learning how to do so many things for herself that her transition from the hospital to home should go relatively easy. We still don't know when that will be, but it feels like we are getting so close. We have had so many wonderful people volunteering time and materials to get the house ready for that day and we want to thank all of you for your help. I hope that someday when Molly is back to living her life that I can return the favor or pay it forward. The Home Builders Foundation arranged for a lot of this. I look forward to the day that I can do something for you. We met a family from Wichita, Kansas whose child was in the hospital with Molly. They are back in Kansas now and are facing a similar situation with their house. Is there anyone in Wichita who could help them with a little plumbing and carpentry to get their house accessible? If so, leave me a comment with your contact info so that I can pass it on.
We want to thank Jessica Biel for her generous gesture of a date with a stranger to help Molly. She and her dad took time out of their busy schedules to visit Molly and what a lady! She is the epitome of Colorado Cool. She was very warm, open, charming and down-to-earth. We do raise some great "real" people here. Thank you Jessica and John for your kindness. You have no idea how much that meant to Molly and us.
Jeannette, thanks for Molly's mani/pedi. Hope Chelsey is getting stronger and happier each day. You are in our prayers.
Katy, thanks again for being such a great sister and daughter. I did enjoy our evening together and can't wait for the next one. You make me so proud (and I think you and Molly are as hot as Jessica).
Sweet dreams girls. Shoot for the stars. Love you.
We want to thank Jessica Biel for her generous gesture of a date with a stranger to help Molly. She and her dad took time out of their busy schedules to visit Molly and what a lady! She is the epitome of Colorado Cool. She was very warm, open, charming and down-to-earth. We do raise some great "real" people here. Thank you Jessica and John for your kindness. You have no idea how much that meant to Molly and us.
Jeannette, thanks for Molly's mani/pedi. Hope Chelsey is getting stronger and happier each day. You are in our prayers.
Katy, thanks again for being such a great sister and daughter. I did enjoy our evening together and can't wait for the next one. You make me so proud (and I think you and Molly are as hot as Jessica).
Sweet dreams girls. Shoot for the stars. Love you.
posted by Molly's Page at 12:14 AM
25 Comments:
I am very happy to hear that you are closer to going home. The most I had to spend in the hospital with my son was two weeks and that seems like forever, most of his hospital stays last around 5 days. My son is still young and we haven't had to look into making our house wheelchair ready but I have noticed that taking him places isn't always the easiest. Just the other day we had to go shopping for shoes for my other kids and I couldn't believe what a pain it was, to try to get around the isles at the shoes store. The only good part was he was having fun pulling stuff off of the shelves. Take Care, Prays from Hartford, SD
Hey! So good to hear from ya's! You don't have to worry about paying back...you already are! I did that trying to give back to everyone and dang near hit the looney bin. Worry only about you and yours! You are doing great and everyone feels honored to help! Also passing on others in need helps tremendous! Molly is one blessed young lady! I can feel the love through this darn blog...I can only immagine the love in her room! Love to you all! I keep praying for all of you! Allegheny Mt's Mom
hey blooms....am glad you are able to post such a happy and positive blog. and i love good news especially on my birthday. as always....love you bunches and can't wait to be able to run across the street to gab with molly instead of having to drive somewhere. hang in there. the neighborhood is waiting for you.
love,
marci
Wow!!!! That is great news to hear that Molly is doing so well. Hopefully, she will be returning home soon.
Bernie, you and Bob raised some AWESOME daughters.
Molly keep working hard, you are always in our prayers.
Good news, Molly, that you are progressing so quickly! I love fancy nails and toes, and I'm old, so I can imagine what a lift it gives you. Given a chance, most people are wonderful and unsung heroes.
So good to hear an update.
Best wishes to you all.
C
To Molly and her family...
I just spoke with Chelsey's mom in New Mexico and told her what a wonderful time we had this past Friday doing your manicure and pedicure. I was very inspired by you and your family's strength. You all have so many reasons to be angry, yet the only thing I felt during our hour and a half together was the love and strength of your family. You were all so humble and kind. Thank you for a wonderful, uplifting experience. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers!
Hi Blooms,
Just want to say hi - we are so glad to hear that Molly's improving every day. Hang in there, and keep fighting!
Cindy
I am from just outside of Wichita, KS and would like to do whatever I could do to help. Could I have their e-mail or phone number to get into contact with them.
Hang in there Molly! All our thoughts are with you.
You can get a hold of me at cournteydanielle22@yahoo.com
Thanks
Courtney
You could suggest your Kansas friends contact the following for help:
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns
http://kdoch.state.ks.us/KCDC/dc_WebSites1.jsp#Accessible_Housing_Resources
1-800-295-5232
Kansas Accessibility Modification Program
http://www.kshousingcorp.org/programs/kamp.shtml
785.296.5865
I hope this helps!
Dear Blooms,
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. You give us hope and inspire us. I am a servant. I would be honored to be your humble servant. My talents are many. They include construction trades as well as engineering and building innovative and unique mechanical 'things'. If you think you may need or want a servant, leave word that I might give you contact information. Many blessings upon you all.
Go Molly, go Molly! Home soon! I bet you are tired of counting the tiles on the hospital room ceiling!
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy and Molly,
When you say that Molly might be close to getting to go home, it shows me what a strong person she is. That is unreal. She has sure made a lot of progress in a short time, even though I'm sure it's not short for any of you. May God continue to bless you all.
I went to a Native American museum today. I got to talking to an elderly gentleman there who was 102. He told me of his great Grandfather who lived in the 1800's in South Dakota. As a young boy he asked his father why the indians all have different kind of names. The father said to his young son, "When the child is born the father goes out of the teepee and names the child the first thing he see's." He continued, "It's like your sister "Rising Sun", after she was born I walked outside and I saw the sun was rising. Or your brother "Running Deer", when I went outside I saw a deer running." Then the father looked at the boy and said, "Why do you ask such a question, "Big Dog Pooping".
Stay strong and stay cool.
Denver Bob
GREAT TO HEAR MOLLY IS DOING SO WELL. SHE WILL BE HOME IN NO TIME!!! I AM FROM TORONTO AND NEWS OF THE "BIG DATE" EVEN MADE IT INTO OUR PAPER.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES, NOT JUST MOLLY BUT THE REST OF THE BLOOM'S!!
Oh Good Morning Bloom's! Just as your name...when I think of you all and that is often...I see flowers in bloom! The rose bush my son got me many years ago for mothers day has a beautiful huge rose on it and the baby rose bush my daughter got me for mothers day this year has 17 baby roses in full bloom. They are beautiful and they remind me of all of you!No matter how they are weathered rain sun wind...they are strong and beautiful...just like your family! You are all weathered this year but you are still beautiful !
Denver Bob you did it again...thank you for the laughter! What a great way to start the day! Oh and we all must be thankful for our names ...
As I continue to pray for you all...Love ,Allegheny Mt's Mom
I am so grateful to have been touched by your story. I'm always inspired by your family and others like yours. Keep healing from the inside out! You have reminded me more than once what is truly important.
How wonderful to hear that you are doing so well. I am so excited for you!! I am even more thrilled to hear that you are getting so much help with the house. I wish I lived closer so that I was able to assist you further..You are in my prayers.
Blessings and Smiles,
Annie
Long Island, NY
Molly,
You are on my mind and in my heart in a very strong way today ... and in my prayers an extra amount. We love you "out here". Keep on truckin'!!
Just checking in...As I am hurrying around trying to make lists and gather them all and be organized I can't help but think of you and all my other friends who are going through so much! This is a bitter sweet week here in our home...we never dreamed we would make it to this point! So as I am feeling anxious and a little unsure...I pray for you and that you soon will be hurrying around getting ready to go home and start your life again! I know it will be soon and I know it will be hard and I know this all seems awful but I can promise you...It will and does get better! You are such an inspiration to everyone and I am so thankful to all of you! I can't even begin to tell you of my empathy! Just please know there are a lot of us out here praying for you and living differently because of you! Words can't possibly be enough but please know all of us are better people because of you and your strength and courage! keep us posted and take a minute every now and then to remember you are loved by so many! Love and prayers!
Molly,
We don't know you but do know a few East families you're acquainted with. This week as I drove my freshman son to East for the first time, I thought about how important you are to this community. So many are thinking of you and holding you in their hearts. Though you should be starting back to school yourself, it seems from all you've accomplished so far, that it won't be too long before that happens.
In the meantime, we look forward to supporting you and hearing of your continued progress.
All the best,
East Mom
I just wanted you all to know that our family is praying for you! We are praying for strength, for patience, for wisdom and for you to feel God's richest power in your lives. As you keep your lives surrendered to Him and in His will, may He give you all the strength and grace you need to survive this. You are strong people, and you can be even stronger in Him!
It is wonderful to hear and 'feel' the great new independance and mobility-May you all be also finding deep rest as you cntinue to get stronger and stronger!!!you've come such a long way- everyone is so proud and inspired by all of you-Blossoming Blooms- Molly girl you're a true miracle!
Rock un!
This may seem odd, but I was thinking about Molly as I was sewing on an AmHero quilt today. (That's not the odd part.) Whatever one feels about the war in the middle east, the fact that there are so many soldiers coming home missing a limb has spurred much faster research into the areas of prosthetics, the nervous system, and even tissue regeneration. You are young, Molly, and could easily see the day that some of this research bears great fruit for your benefit, too.
Dear Molly and Family;
My daughter went to East (Danara Pollitt)and was in Molly's class. They weren't big buds or anything but I have read your blog because of the connection.
I work for the National Sports Center for the Disabled. No rush, but whenever you are ready, we can teach you to ski or snowboard or do just about any outdoor sport that you are interested in...and do it well. I noticed Laurie Shook came to see you, she actually raced for us last spring in one of our big "ski race" fundraisers.
www.nscd.org
Cordially,
Craig Pollitt
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