Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Six months ago yesterday Molly went to her senior prom. The next few weeks were so bleak, I can barely remember what transpired a lot of the time. We thought at this point that Molly would still be in the hospital. She is so determined to move forward, that every day she sets a new "normal". It is a little tough sometimes to keep up with the changes. (But, yes, Virginia, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks) I guess what compelled me to write today was to express our gratitude to everyone who got us through the hospital days...friends, family, strangers, doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, and all the support staff. Molly still gets cards and letters of encouragement from all over. I think Bob and I have begun to see the world in a totally different light. When you listen to the news, the world seems like a very bad place to be, but when you shrink it down to one home, the world is a marvelous place to be. I was always one to count my blessings and now I feel even more blessed. God really did hear all those prayers. Thank you!!
posted by Molly's Page at 10:50 AM
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And those of us praying for Molly, and your family aren't finished with you yet! I send you prayers every day from Los Angeles. Thank you for the update.
In light of the tragedy that occurred to the family in Denver that lost the mother and 2 children in a split second-and Molly's terrible injury-we should all pause and count our many blessings. We sometimes think that our small little problems are so insurmountable. I think Molly gives us all perspective, she inspires me.
I went to the funeral yesterday for my 5 month old nephew. That was the hardest thing I think I've ever done. I think I've learned from this is to 1) count your blessings and 2) love and hug on your kids because you never know.
I am grateful that you have been shown such kindness. After I heard about Molly's accident, I have been emotionally involved ever since. I wanted to follow along beside her and offer any support this stranger in Virginia could. I know we all crave normalcy when things in life become jumbled. It sounds like Molly is well on her way to obtaining normalcy once again, I am very happy for you all. Way to go!
As we know Thanksgiving only comes once a ear. Throughout the year we are have many things in which we give thanks for. Molly, you and your family have comfirmed to alot of families, that we all need each other to get through the life lessons that are given. I hope the Holiday Season is enjoyed by all.
God Bless!
As Thanksgiving approaches I too feel this year like no other gives us reason to be thankful. I wish I could be with my niece Molly and my family on Thanksgiving, but it can't happen. But I do say that while Jill and I are in California and Rachel is in Washington State, when we sit down to eat this year, I will say a prayer of thanks. This will be what I consider to be our most Thankful year ever, Molly Bloom is with us. Molly although we can't be together in person, please know we are with you in love every single day. And on Thanksgiving, we are Thankful you are with us. Today I speak for a few of your cousins. We love you so much.
Aunt Frani, Rachel and Jill.
Ya know I've been following Molly's story since I first read about it on CNN all those months ago. Man, what a girl to be so strong when facing such adversity.Good on you Molly, good on you.
Mrs. Bloom & Family,
Thank you for expressing such tenderness and gratitude in your blog page for November 14. You have given us a gift today of once again seeing the effectiveness of prayer and caring from a large circle of people that have been drawn together to pray and care for your family. I liked what you said about shrinking things down to one home "a marvelous place". It would be super to see homes all over touched with that kind of insight. Thank you for what you wrote. May you have a nice Thanksgiving day with your family.
Your family has taught us all to be grateful and thankful for our blessings. We're all blessed with Molly's recovery and your willingness to share with all of us. My family continues to cheer for Molly as she makes progress in regaining her life. We all have so much to be thankful for, not only this Thanksgiving, but everyday of our lives. You've taught us that.
An old East teacher
Hello Bob, Bernie, Katy, and Molly, First of all Happy Thanksgiving to you all. When you think of it we really do have a lot to be thankful for. I guess for the Bloom family, it's Molly is still with you. I am inspired at the way your whole familiy has dealt with this. The Bloom's are something special. may God continue to bless you all.
Speaking of families, I have to tell you about my brother. He moved in with me last week. His wife and him had a fight about money. They were going over their bills and she said they have to cut some things out. So she decided he didn't need to buy beer anymore. He said O.K. but the next day he saw she speant $50.00 at the bath and body store. He asked her why he can't have beer but she can buy makeup. She told him that was to make herself pretty for him. He said, "That's what the beer is for." I've got a feeling he'll be with us for a while.
Stay strong and stay cool.
Denver Bob
happy thanksgiving! i'm glad for the progress in recovery. go molly, go! bernie, you are still an inspiration! may the entire family have a blessed day!
ol'east mom
Molly, I'm an LBK 3 years now - from traumatic injury. Congratulations on how far you've come and your determination to normalize your life. All the people who have kept you and your family in their thoughts and prayers have supported you so much and will continue to do so for awhile to come. God Bless You on this new journey.
Molly's Mom, thank you for keeping this journal. I'm praying for you too.
A thanks-filled holiday to you all!
To the Blooms-each one of you
You have learned to bloom in the rockiest of soils and with adverse winds blowing. Every now and then (thank goodness) someone comes and reminds us that success, in the face of amazing odds, can happen. You have done so and touched my heart, reminding me that it is always worth the fight even when somedays it feels hopeless. I continue to be at the bedside fighting to improve those odds every day for each person who needs just a little help in their fight. Molly you will long remain in my thoughts, your old room is a frequent reminder that battles can be won and for that I thank you. Although your life is different it is still yours and it is special. You have done well and will always amaze those of us around you- but I think that would be the case no matter what the circumstances. Well done. Bernie and Bob- Have a great Thanksgiving no one deserves it more. The place where our lives intersected started off so badly that it amazes me to look back and to feel joy at the great distances covered and the progress made. May your new year be more than you could hope for. God bless. Sally B
Molly,
I'm glad to hear you continue to do so well. I know it is a long road. I have thought of you as I ran across an interesting article about "ZIPS", a mental imagery technique to help with both phantom pain and phantom sensation. I'm planning to contact the author to ask some questions. I will post the reference and can email you the origninal article if you would like.
Zuckweiler, RL. Zuckweiler's Image Imprinting in the Treatment of Phantom Pain: Case Reports. 2005 Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics;17:113-118.
The author's contact email is zuckw001@umn.edu
Keep up the excellent work and stay in the pool when you can!! Best of luck if you start some classes in the Spring.
DenverPT
I would like to wish the Bloom family and everyone who reads this a safe and Happy Thanksgiving weekend.
Kathy in NC
Happy Thanksgiving Bloom Family. Glad to hear Molly keeps going and going! Absolutely amazing!
Happy holidays to the Bloom family. I'm grateful that Molly has made it this far.
Sophia
Happy Thanksgiving Bloom family. There is so much to be thankful for this year. Molly you rock; your strength and determination continue to amaze me.
Happy Thanksgiving Molly, Katy, Bobby and Bernie. My heart is with each of you today. And when it's my turn I will shout I have never been more thankful for anything in my life then I am that Molly Bloom is sitting at the Thanksgiving table. I love you all, Frani
rock on into the holidays miss molly! and all you molly-fans everywhere!
ol'east mom
Wow! You all amaze me! Molly your family, your friends, your bloggers,and Denver Bob...you sure know how to lighten the mood. I just had the most amazing 5 days. It was filled with family and friends and love and joy. My son who left for a re-hab center 3 years ago today,and was kicked out after only ten days because he overcame what they said he never would...Oh how I look back and today he just left to go back to college.What a difference from not being able to walk or spit out his own spit to going off to college to prepare for upcoming finals. What a difference to not knowing if we could afford to keep our home to putting on a badly needed roof and a beautiful porch. I never thought I would ever see out of the financial crap or that my son would ever be whole again. I never dreamed that there could be a home so full of love and joy. I never dreamed that I could take out the garbage and that it would stay out!I have always had God in my heart and in my life and I raised my children going to church and Sunday school and being involved in every volunteer thing that came around. I have lived with some strong morals and have even came across as a hypocript a time or two. But I never dreamed that I would be where I am today. My brother who died a year ago from a horrible battle with cancer always said to me"Do your best,sis,and the rest will fall into place!" Well as he watches over me ...he sees me doing just that! And guess what...everything does fall into place. We are as disfunctional as the next family. We have our drama. But at the end of the day...I give thanks to God! We as a family have overcame a lot of adversity and we are all a beacon for God and Good! We still have our bleak moments when we get caught up in the would have could have stuff. But I can promise you Miss Molly Bloom...there are no coincidences! Everything does happen for a reason and the fact that we are all aive is proof that we aren't done yet. You like my son have a very special purpose. Bigger than you can immagine! You have already done great things without even knowing it! You for instance have touched my heart and I am so proud of you and your family! Yes Bernie the world has a lot of sadness. But you are living proof that there is more good than bad! I remember the very long sad bad days. But look at us now. We have and will continue to overcome our adversities. Keep up the great job ! It gets easier and better. I promise! Love to you all! Allegheny Mt's Mom(PS) the weather here has been so strange that my son was able to take his new freind for a hike in our Mt's over the week-end. Three years ago he was in a wheelchair. WEW!WEW! and there was snow on the ground and it was freezing.60's in November is really strange!)
Molly,
I am writing once again to say Thank You!! I was one of those people who worked on you the first few days you were in the Hospital. My heart broke to see you laying there hurt so badly. We all worked so very hard to do the best for you. Without a word, you touched so many lives Molly! Your strength, courage and the oh so many prayers. YOU DID IT MOLLY!!
You are one of the many people that give us in the Medical field a reason to do what we do. It's not for the money, I can assure you of that. It is because we care about people. There is no amount of money in this world that could compare to seeing you do so well after such a tragedy. That wonderful smile...!!
You are now a person who others will look up too. People will use you as an example to give other patients the strength to get through the rough times.
Thanks again Molly for making my job worth while. You've really come a long way!!
*hugs to you and your family*
Ps, my name doesn't matter. I will however tell that my name means: "Helper of Mankind"
Hi to all the Blooms.
Hope you have a good weekend and that your recovery is continuing well, Molly.
From English Molly
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