Wednesday, August 9, 2006
Molly continues to heal and make progress with her physical therapy. Each new thing that she can do seems to present a whole new set of challenges that need to be addressed. In the beginning, time stood still and now it seems that we are making up for that by time racing away from us. It doesn't feel like there are enough minutes in an hour to get done what needs to be taken care of.
I can't really say too much else right now, because it feels like I am speaking for Molly and I can't do that.
Today, I will be working on modifying some clothes for Molly. That should be interesting!
Once again, thanks to everyone who has been keeping all of us standing. Your support has been immeasurable. I look forward to the day that we can have a party for all of you and get a chance to feed you for a change!
I can't really say too much else right now, because it feels like I am speaking for Molly and I can't do that.
Today, I will be working on modifying some clothes for Molly. That should be interesting!
Once again, thanks to everyone who has been keeping all of us standing. Your support has been immeasurable. I look forward to the day that we can have a party for all of you and get a chance to feed you for a change!
posted by Molly's Page at 12:45 PM
27 Comments:
Bernie...Lucy here. I've been waiting for and thinking about what I could do to help. I think I have an answer. I can cook and I can sew. I have a serger and a good machine. I will call you Friday. Lucy (and Gary)
Hello!
I live in a small town in South Carolina and I have been following this story for about 3 weeks now. I first read about Molly and what happened to her in People magazine. I am so sorry for what all of you are going through. I find Molly very inspirational and I think and hope she will do great things with her life.
To: Molly's mom
I can not imagine what you are going through each and every day but you too are an inspiration to people. I'm not a parent yet but I would have went nuts on the driver of the limo for being very, very careless and hurting someone I loved. In one way or another he will get what is coming to him, either in this world or the next. I hope all of you live a great and peaceful life.
I would offer help but I am too far away, but I will offer you prayers and well wishes.
God Bless you and your family!
a girl from SC
Hello Again,
So glad to hear that Molly is doing well. I understand that you do not want to speak for Molly! So, send her our Best! And, to you..You are a very strong Lady. A very wonderful Mother, too! Good luck with the work you have ahead of you. I live in NY, but if there is anything my Step-Mom can do (she makes clothing) let me know. We would love to contribute anything!
I pray for Molly and your family everyday, that you do not loose the strength that you need to make it through the next day. I also pray for smiles and laughter to fill your lives each day, as you have written, Molly loves Humor!!
She seems like a very special daughter.
Blessings and Smiles,
Annie Horsky
Long Island, NY
That is so great that she is getting better so quickly. She is going to tackles these new challenges head on like she had done with everything else up until now. We are all pulling for her so tell her to keep on plugging away. Also, don't stress about her clothes to much. It will all work out and she will be as beautiful as ever!
Jamie (Dallas, TX) :)
Go Molly Go!
Hi Molly,
I live in Florida and on Friday and Saturday night I'm going to see my favorite band, The Dave Matthews Band. Their music has helped me through some difficult times in my life...well, it got me thinking. What is your favorite band? What kind of music do you like? I would love to make you some CDs to "rock" you out!
:) Prayers and smiles for you and your family!
Hi Katy,
I think you could use a good dose of some of your favorite music, too! Favorite band? Favorite music?
I'm might be dating myself because you all probably can download the music yourself, but it's what I can do from out here in Florida...just want to bring a smile to your face!
:)
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy, and Molly,
I just got back from vacation and I checked the web-site and was happy to see Molly is improving. I'm sure that she will continue to amaze everyone with her improvement. I was really happy to hear her sense of humor is back with a vengence. May God continue to bless you all.
I have to tell you of a story that happened on our vacation. We drove through a small town in the south and pulled in for gas. There was a sign in the window that said, "Chance for free sex with every fill up" So I filled up and asked the guy what it means. He told me to pick a number between one and ten. I picked four and he said, "Sorry, the number today is five." So on the way home, I pulled in again, filled up, went inside and the guy told me again to pick a number between one and ten. This time I picked eight and he said, "Sorry, but today the number is nine." As I walked out there were two local guys standing there and I said, "That sex contest is rigged." One of the guys said, "No it ain't, my wife won twice last week."
Stay strong and stay cool,
Denver Bob
Glad you're back Denver Bob! I hope you enjoyed your vacation. Bernie, I'm glad you posted again. I was getting worried about Molly. I'm glad she's fine. You all remain in my prayers. Hang in there Molly. You are an inspiration to me.
Mrs Bloom,
I heard about Molly from a friend that works with your cousin Kale in Borrego Springs. I've been following your posts since this tragic accident happened. I to agree that the driver will be dealt with by a higher power. When you get Molly home and routines are in place you should think about possibly writing a book. People all over the world are reading your heart felt thoughts that can bring tears, smiles or sympathy. I agree with the girl from SC, you are an inspiration to us all. Your family is extremely fortunate to have such a dedicated person to help and guide them.
An excert from one of my favorite spiritual poems, Footprints, is: "He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints it was then that I carried you." I know that the Lord is carrying Molly and your family until these saddest times are better.
Prayers and Blessings. . .
LSS
Escondido, CA
Denver Bob...you're a hoot!
Hi,
Clothes are always fun to think about for girls (and us moms)!
Warm wishes,
Leigh
Centennial Mom
Dear Molly:
I know your Uncle Kale, from Borrego Springs, where I live, also. I'm the one who sent you the quilt. I belong to the Prayer Quilt Ministry and when we heard your story, we just had to cover you with prayers and our love. What an inspiration you are. Just want you to know our prayers go out to the Lord for you, daily. We won't forget you, dear girl, nor your family.
Pat Oakes
(nanao@cableusa.com)
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Bernie and Bob - I found out about your blog sight though the Whitney Cerak's blog site. She's the young lady form Taylor University that was misidentified after a horrific van accident. Someone posted a comment about Molly's story. I finally finished the whole story and all I have to say is WOW! As a parent, I truly understand that feeling of "touch my child and see what happens"!!!! My prayers are with you and your family. I feel compelled to let you know that God is with you through all of this. He has never ever left your side or Molly's. Sometimes we don't understand why things happen, but we must not question Our Father God. Imagine how He felt, remember He sent His only Begotten Son, Christ Jesus, to give us everlasting life. Jesus came into the world in the flesh, was chastised and beaten beyond recognition and put on the cross and left to die. Then, the miracle of His resurrection occured. We all must be thankful for that.
Please know that God has Molly in is arms. She will not be forgotten and through all of this she will be triumphant in all that she does.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremaih 29:11 (NIV)
"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me."
-Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
I keep these 2 scriptures with me at all time. I couldn't live without them. Life was very rough for me a very long time ago. But when I proclaimed Christ Jesus as my Lord and Savoir, my life got so much better!!!! Maybe these words can bring hope to you and your family, too. There is power in prayer, God is the Healer. The Bloom Family has been added to my prayer list. May each day get better and better.
Be Blessed!!
A "friend" in North Port, Florida
We saw Molly's story featured in People, it is a devistating occurance, I pray you can find a blessing in all you do in every day, what a great joy Molly has lived and lives to see tomorrow. You are truely blessed so many people are helping and praying for you! :) God Bless & we will be praying for you!
Hey Molly and family...hang in there.Molly how ya doing?Not much here.Im going in to surgery tomorrow morning for debridement on my other foot. I'll be losing that soon enough though.That will be my right below the knee amp. I already had the left side done.Hows pain and torture..errr I mean PT going? Almost fun. I had a problem with stairs but I made it through ok. You will do so much better than I did.I'm pulling for ya Molly.The operations and infections seem to go with the territory. I had alot of both.Made it through too.You will do better than me. Hang in there Molly and I'll stop in some more times to check and see how it goes for you.
Hello,
my name is kayla ive heard about this for a while but never had a chance to write on here! i live in denver, co. Im giveing molly all of my heart and hope she feels better! Im sorry for what had happened. i hope everything is going fine. please give molly all my love. i go to east high school to. Im hopeing to visit her one day! thank you for giveing molly my blesssings. i wish you all the best!
kayla S.
denver, co 80218
Wew! So glad to hear from ya's! So thankful that you continue through this hell! Remember...one moment at a time! I remember as if it were yesterday...when I thought there was no hope! Only for a second at a time and not that often...I couldn't let myself! But still I remember the wet noodle feeling and being so tired I couldn't sleep,so nerved up I couldn't eat,so sad I couldn't communicate!I remember a surgeon telling my son..."I have been in the bed and I have been the caretaker...believe me...it is harder to be the caretaker." It was after that moment that my son realized my sadness and weariness! It was then that we could finally really be totally honest. The elephant was out of the room! Oh how good that felt! As I read your progress and thank the Lord for hearing our prayers!, I remember what living in hell was and that I thought I wouldn't ever be able to laugh again...well we are ! It has been 3 and a half years and we have had a lot of crap and have made a lot of mistakes through it all...we still need to get to remission...but I don't want to be just one of those "been there people" I truelly want you to know...whatever you feel is whatever you feel! It is OK! I was very lucky to have a mom and some sisters and some really good friends whom gave me permission to feel what I needed to feel! I also had a husband that though I didn't realize it at the time, whom picked up the slack and did whatever needed being done! He was really there for all of us! Now that we are under control with meds. and still striving for remission...we laugh from deep inside...we cry with real heartfelt tears...we sing like no one is listening(and hopefully they aren't) we dance like no one is watching! We care deeper than we ever thought possible! Our triumphs are bigger and our bumps in the road are bumps in the road! We live better and better in spite of our disease! We make better choices! and we LOVE bigger and better and more than before! You might not see it now...but you will too! Two choices...lay down and cry or get up and get moving! I know what your choice is and by golly with the GRACE of GOD...you will be walking soon! ( They told my son he wouldn't live...he did! They told my son he would never play sports again...he did! They told my son he was disabled...he isn't! ) They say I do to much for my kids...I don't! They can both cook,clean,do laundry buy groceries and balance checkbooks! They are loving caring good kids! They have God in their hearts and I am tellig you this because...this will be you too! Like I said before your folks did all they needed to before this to make you who you need to be to survive this! You are awesome! All of you! Oh how proud I am of all of you! We are (your family and mine) living proof that there is more good in the world than bad!So tonight when we say our prayers lets take a sec. to thank God for making us just the way he did! He is awesome if I don't say so myself! Love and prayers to you and yours! Allegheny Mt's Mom!
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This Saturday, August 12th, there will be a neighborhood-wide garage sale with all proceeds going toward the Molly Bloom fund. This sale will take place in Bonnie Brae, where Bob has worked for so many years. This community feels a strong tie to the Bloom family because Bob has been such a familiar face and a constant presence. There will be several sales around the neighboorhood (Exposition to Mississippi, University to Steele), as well as a large one on the 800 block of South Josephine. Please pass the word around.
Blessing to the Bloom family!
Hi Bloom Family ~ I am writing in relation to the clothes issue. My 15 yr old niece underwent an emergency BK amputation in June at Denver Health (yes Bernie we probably passed in the hallways of PICU when Molly was transferred there from SICU). Anyway we bought the tank tops with the built in bras and split them down the side, I finished the seams and then we hammered in eyelet/grommets so we could lace her up with ribbons. (She still had IVs and tubes everywhere). For the bottoms we split one leg of boxer shorts and again after finishing the seams, put in eyelets so we could lace up her "shorts". It worked pretty darn well. I've read that you have many offers from those who can sew but if you have any questions or want some more help, I'd be happy to do what I can.
Our niece will be at Childrens in the near future starting her rehab therapy for the prosthetic. Her injuries were not anywhere near what Molly's are but we can understand a little the waiting, the worry, the emotional pain, etc. of going through such a trauma. We think the staff and ortho docs of Denver Health ROCK. Our niece visits them every time she comes to town for a doctor appointment (she lives in southern Colorado). I am positive she will thrive at Childrens as well - it's an amazing place. I volunteered there years ago and it never failed to zap me out any "woe is me" mood that I happened to be in.
Hang in there!
Kim Pothour
Pothour@aol.com
Dearest Bloom's! Another weekend is here and as I get ready for the day..I took a few minutes to think of you and pray for you! Also I want to thank you! I have had my own pile of crap and I have had to get bigger shovels at times...But you and your story and this blog sure has helped me to remember how blessed I am! I remember being at the hospitol for all those months and not caring about my home when we were at home. It has taken me three years to care again and I am so motivated that I have only the one side of the basement to paint and I have painted our entire house inside and my shop and have cleaned every drawer and nook and cranny! I read your blog and the responses daily and it motivates me! I am working three jobs to get out of our financial mess and am doing everything I can to be a good wife and mother and daughter and friend and sister! I love life again! Every day that I have and I am not at the hospitol or at a doctors I am thankful! I forgot how lucky I am! You and your incredible story has given me back that sense of freedom! So as I go about my life and get to make choices again...I choose to be happy! Yes our lives are different now and we still have obstacles that we could do without! But being at the hospitol...no matter how wondeful everyone is...is what it is! I am so thankful those days are behind me for now and I pray you will soon have your freedom to!Alittle girl we met at the hosp.3and 1/2 years ago is finally getting to go home Sept.19.She lived in Texas and had to come to Pitts. PA for help to live! She and her mom have really had a tough road but they are wonderful! They are thankful because she is alive! They are another success story just like you! Just like my son! Yes Molly you ,my son and little Dessy are extraordinary! Us Moms can only imagine what is inside of you! We are so blessed to have you! Keep on keepin' on! Love and prayers to you all! Allegheny's Mom
Hey Miss Molly! and Bloom family!
Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Molly, you continuously amaze me everytime I read this blog. I love reading about the updates on your recovery. You are such a strong individual and so inspirational. Keep it up! Sending you thoughts and warm wishes and bunches of smiles!
Sarah
:)
It is unimaginable the extent of Molly's injury, the adjustments she will learn to accept in her life; faith is the upmost importance that she must gain to continue to live a full and rich life. The hugs and get wells are all too wonderful, but when they stop and her friends are all in college, what then? Molly must find that inner faith of serenity and a belief that she will make something of her life. Human tendency repeats itself, we all end up going our own ways...A plan, a focus, a reality check....a purpose to continue to live is important as reality really hits home. I don't want to sound so bleak, but it is what it is....may you help Molly find herself and her new normal. namaste
Please answer this question for us: Are you a Christian family? Just will help us know how to pray.
The limo driver has a soul too - let us pray for his salvation, not his damnation in hell. We all need the Lord!
To the writer above, it's very kind that you and so many others are praying for the family. Also, your willingness to pray for others involved. You really don't need to know someone's faith, however, to pray for them.
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