Friday, September 8, 2006
At last, at last! We finally got to come home today. The house isn't finished yet, but we can handle what is going on now. What a treat it will be to wake up in the morning with my family here. We don't even have to set an alarm. This is a big huge thanks to the owner, managers and staff at the Marriott Residence Inn who put us up and put up with us these last 2 weeks. We were very comfortable there and want to thank you for accommodating all of our special needs. You made us feel like family. If you are looking for a place to get away for a day or 2, I reccommend you check this place out. Very roomy. And once again, thanks M. H.
5 days short of 4 months. I never thought we would be this far this quickly. Molly is by no means totally healed (not close, really) but she has worked so hard to get her freedom that every day she is able to do one or two things for herself that she couldn't do the day before. She will never be whole again, but she will be able to function. I walked into her room after dinner and she had a glow about her that spoke volumes about how happy she is to be home. What a great feeling to say her room and not mean room # such and such in this or that hospital.
I have been counting my blessings much more these days and it seems like every day it takes a little longer to get the job done. We have been so fortunate to have so many friends and family who have given us so much support and help. I started seeing my existence in a completely different light quite a while ago. I like the direction that look is going.
Katy, thanks for letting us "borrow" your cat. She took away a lot of Molly's lonliness.
Good night my precious children. Sweet dreams. See you in the morning. Love you.
5 days short of 4 months. I never thought we would be this far this quickly. Molly is by no means totally healed (not close, really) but she has worked so hard to get her freedom that every day she is able to do one or two things for herself that she couldn't do the day before. She will never be whole again, but she will be able to function. I walked into her room after dinner and she had a glow about her that spoke volumes about how happy she is to be home. What a great feeling to say her room and not mean room # such and such in this or that hospital.
I have been counting my blessings much more these days and it seems like every day it takes a little longer to get the job done. We have been so fortunate to have so many friends and family who have given us so much support and help. I started seeing my existence in a completely different light quite a while ago. I like the direction that look is going.
Katy, thanks for letting us "borrow" your cat. She took away a lot of Molly's lonliness.
Good night my precious children. Sweet dreams. See you in the morning. Love you.
posted by Molly's Page at 10:45 PM
35 Comments:
Oh, happy day! I've been waiting for this post. Molly is healing in many ways, and in some of them, she will be whole again. Maybe not physically, but that's not the most important, really, is it?
I'm so excited that you are back in your own space and can get on with the future. What a milestone.
Hi
Home really is nice...
Wishing all in your sweet family much love as you continue healing in your comfortable home.
Patience will probably become a trait everyone in your family will become better at and appreciate with time.
I've learned much more patience with my rheumatoid arthritis, as many of life's daily tasks take me longer to finish than when I was 'normal' (whatever that means)! And, although it was hard at first, my family members have become more patient too!
Warm wishes,
Leigh
Mom-at-Large
Centennial
I love you all and I'm so glad you're home.
Frani
Welcome Home Molly!
A Family in Texas
Happy day Blooms! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us!!
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy, and Molly,
What a great post. It is so good to hear you guys are Home. Life can start getting back to normal now. (Or as normal as can be expected.) Take care and may God continue to bless you all.
I have a question for you. My wife is going to see a new gynecologist and he wants her to take a quaalude before the exam. Is this normal? I also have to tell you I saw the Dr. Phil show yesterday and he talked about finishing things you started to make yourself feel better. So last night I finished off the chocolate cake, the ice cream, the cookies, and all of the kid's candy they have stashed. You can't believe how good I felt.
Stay strong and stay cool,
Denver Bob
Just as Dorothy says in the Wizard of OZ, "There's no place like home, there's no place like home, there's no place like home!" You have been on this winding yellow brick road for four months, experiencing things (good and bad) that you never expected. Through it all, you have discovered heart, brains and courage that were always there inside you waiting to be summoned when you needed them most. And throughout this journey, all of us on the outside looking in have learned from your entire family what truly matters. Love, hope, perseverance, friendship, and family can get you through the darkest of days (no ruby slippers required.) We are all so grateful that you have honored us by sharing this journey with us. Molly, you are an inspiration to thousands of people across the globe. Welcome home, sweet girl, and please keep us posted on your progress in the coming months. We're cheering you on and looking forward to hearing about all the great things you'll find on the other side of the rainbow. For now, though, enjoy being at home with your family and relaxing in your own room. There really is no place like home! - Alison from Littleton
Home, Sweet, Home takes on new meaning for you all now I'm sure. I can't imagine how good it felt to sleep in your own bed again, Molly, surrounded by all of your things. Prayers can work miracles!
And now you're on a new journey in life. Kind of like I learned French, I was going to France but somehow I ended up in Italy. Now you have new things to learn and new adventures to find. God speed Molly and family.
Molly- last night when it was starting to rain, i thought of you and prayed that you were in your own backyard finally feeling raindrops again on your face! May you smell fresh-cut grass, hear the sound of the newspaper being delivered on your porch, and wake to your own cat walking across your face!
All the things that mean "I am home!"
A mom who thinks of you and your family every day.
Molly will always be "whole..." It isn't her physical state that makes a person WHOLE! It is the essence of her being that makes Molly who she is..She is incredibly beautiful, spiritually, emotionally and mentally WHOLE. I hope Molly's family and friends are atune to what I am saying......
How Awesome that you all are home. I know that Molly feels really good to be home in her own bed as you and Bob do. I get it is so great to see your cat Molly. Also so it bet Katy is really glad that everyone is home. You all can get back to being a total family now.
With love and kisses all of the best to all of you
yeah molly! so glad you made it home. and your own room again! this should reduce the day to day stress so much.
(((((((bloom family))))))
so happy for all of you!
east high mom
WOW-
I remember the day I was thinking-
back in early june-"this girl is not outta the woods-" and look!! home again - home again, jiggety jog, & what a jog it's been!
You made it girl! Welcome HOME (om)--
Mom and Dad Bloom- my heart goes out to you
"sometimes the things you have the hardest time parting with are the things you need the least!" b. dylan
sleep well - all
It is so truly wonderful to know you're all back home together- so deeply glad for you all!
Molly and Family,
We have never met, but your story and strength is such an inspiration. I know you have had a rough road and there are many obstacles to overcome, but you have come so far. I am glad that you are home and able to now heal in your own space, which is so vital for sanity. I have posted your blog on my blog to let everyone that is a fellow Alum of East or just a friend of mine, knows your story. I keep you in my prayers and have kept you in my prayers since day 1. I pray that you continue to find new strength everyday and when you don't think you have it know that there are people to lean on, that don't mind being the rock when you need it. Best wishes and I will continue to pray for your recovery.
Sincerely,
Amber
c/o 97
Denver East High
:-)
WOW! I am speechless and that doesn't happen very often! As I read your latest post I had tears swell in my eyes! I know what it is to be at a hosp. and think this day will never come. Oh how blessed you are! I can't find words today because I know what you feel and I just can't say anything that is right at the moment other than WOW! It has taken me three years to finally accept what is...is and to feel really blessed again. I guess my prayer for others who go through watching their childs pain is that it doesn't take them as long to really feel beauty and blessed! I mean I was thankful...I just went through the motions. It feels so good to feel "E"motions again. You have been such a sort of strength to us all and I guess Mrs. Bloom I want you to know that if you are having a tough day...please let me give you permission to do so! And if Molly by chance feels a little anger know that is ok too! Their was only a few people that ever allowed me to have a bad day! Thank God for those people! I put on a good front! I still do! But when your child hurts...you hurt! I am a very blessed woman! As you are too! But sometimes reality is what it is and sometimes it overpowers us and we just can't be Miss Possitive! I can't explain it very well and I hope that my words are of help and comfort to you! My son would always say "Its ok mom to have a bad moment but please don't let it take the day!" and that was as he lay motionless in excruciating pain from his leisions and muscles being eaten. Oh man he was tough! As I know you have witnessed Molly being! Are they not just the most wonderful gifts in the world! When people ask me now...how are you? I reply Great! I have my family and that is all I need! The rest will follow through! Your Molly and Katie are going to continue to amaze you! You and your husband will catch yourselves in awe! You will now know more than ever what is important ! Well gotta get to work! By the way even going to work will feel better than it ever did! Keep on Keepin On! You are extra ordinary now! Love and Prayers!
Welcome home!
From a fan in Denver. We think of you all the time and wish you well.
Great news! Hope you can move forward now. Someone once commented to us about 'getting over' the trauma that we had been through. We have never gotten over it, but we can now move forward without dwelling on the terrible events.
The anger and sorrow will hopefully lessen as time goes by. Try to give the anger and sorrow to God and let him handle it. You have too much to live for to let anger consume you. Molly can be a power force in influencing others for good.
Go Molly! Welcome home!
Molly and family- All of us in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood have been holding you close in our hearts with lots of prayers, healing enegy and love. How wonderful that you are home!
Fondly,
:D
I'm so excited for all of you!
I too like many others, have been waiting for this post. Molly, you've accomplished so much in under 4 months and now that you're home, you're going to accomplish so much more. Being back in your own home must be an awesome feeling, and such a milestone! You truly are unblelievable. Keep doing what you're doing and enjoy home!!
Much love and smiles,
Sarah
:)
p.s Denver Bob.... you're funny. lol. Thanks for the good laughs.
Dear Molly,
I wonder if you know how many lives you have touched? You are going to do great things with your life. You are going to accomplish more and change more lives than you can even dream of. I just know it.
Hi Bernie,
Wonderful news, Congratulations!
I hope that Molly is doing well and adjusting as well! I remain so proud of her progress and tenacity!
All the love in the world!
Joni
WOW!! What great news.I can't say it any better than Allison from Littleton did. Molly, you're amazing. Keep on keepin on and please know there are a lot of us out here who don't know you firsthand who pray for you daily. Kudos to Bernie for keeping us so well informed. My prayers will be for continued progress & peace.
Cheryl in Fort Collins
Hi Bloom Family!!
I haven't posted for a while but I continue to follow the blog closely.
So glad to hear you are all finally back home. There probably couldn't be a better place for all of you to be right now!!
Molly, keep up the good work!! I can't begin to imagine how difficult this is for you but I hope it helps to know there are a lot of us out here who really care!! Go Molly!!!
A friend from Pittsburgh
So happy and relieved for all of you. May the creature comforts that only home can provide bring the warmth to each of you and all of you together that will facilitate continued healing. We never gave up hope and with each day we're thankful for your courage, Molly.
Keep smiling - you're truly an Angel...
a fellow East family
This positive news is healing for all of us! So, is anyone doing anything about putting the story of this fabulous family's journey in writing for all the world to share?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! seriously, I am so happy for you all. This is such great, wonderful, HAPPY news. Molly, you are so strong.
Hey Molly - just stopped into Strings tonight and happened upon the auction and dinner going on sponsored by East teachers. There's a lotta love out there for you girl - I hope you can feel it. Those teachers certainly had a cause - I could see it in their eyes- you are truly an inspiration. The money is one thing - the positive energy you've discovered in this community a much greater cache.
Thanks to the people at Strings, the faculty at East and the Denver community that just keeps on giving....but mostly to you girl for all your courage.
Hi Bloom Family ~
You continue to be in my prayers. Hope the adjustment to being at home without all your hospital helpers is going well. Whatever extra challenges you are facing going it "alone" (without in-house "experts")I'm guessing it is totally worth being at home. As Dorothy said, "There's no place like home!!" You are loved.
An East Mom
Hey Molly and family,
My name is Matt Leroue and I am the Community Health Chair for Wardenburg Health Center at the University of Colorado. For the last three years we have hosted a 5k run/walk during Parents Weekend to raise money for the University of Colorado Indigent Care Fund. We are again running the race this year and I wanted to write you and let you know that Ron Stump, the Dean of Student Affairs, and Wardenburg decided that this year one half of our proceeds should go to the Molly Bloom Recovery Fund. Molly you are an amazing person and you have been an inspiration to us all here at the University of Colorado. I hope to hear more about recovery soon.
On behalf of the University of Colorado and Wardenburg.
Matt Leroue
Hello,
I was so inspired by your story and have followed your recovery. You have such an amazing family and circle of friends. I made stupid choices in my life, yet hearing what you went through and continue to struggle with has made me change my life. We are not guaranteed anything in life and we have to make the best of what we are given. You are a beautiful and strong young woman and I truly believe that you will get well and will become a fantastic woman who won't let anything stop you. I see strength in you I wish I could have possessed and only hope one day I can achieve. Be proud of yourself and keep your head up. You will make a difference to many people who have the honor to know you. I will continue to follow your recovery and keep you and your family in my prayers. You have made me appreciate my health and spirit of who I should be and can thank you for helping me become a better person. Best wishes and continued success to you and your family.
Hello Molly and Family,
I am very excited to here that you are back home and getting things back on order. It is great to hear that you had that certain Glow on your face! That must have been wonderful to see. :)
I have sent you some postcards, and was wondering if I could keep sending you some...if you have an address I can send them to, please let me know (anniehorsky@yahoo.com) that would be great! I think of you often, and always hope that you are smiling...
Hugs and Laughter,
Annie Horsky
Long Island, NY
I hope Molly is doing well, I think of her everyday and I even wear the cap I got at the swim-a-thon everytime I swim! We all send our very best for her and the family!
Jessica Dawkins
We have followed your journey from the beginning....all our love,
An East High Alum and family
I've been following this site since the beginning. The love and compassion you write is amazing. How happy I am that Molly is out with friends. I agree with you re the legal system and am frustrated on so many levels. I wish there was an easy way to find out more about these judges - not just in these cases, but in cases that involve putting children back in homes that are not safe, etc. It just keeps happening. I have you all in my prayers and thoughts.
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