Today, being St. Patty's Day we think of Luck. This morning Madelyn's doctor told Kara & Bob that she is lucky to be alive and it is a good thing that her heart is as strong as it is. It has helped to keep her alive throughout this. We are SO lucky that she is still with us and still fighting. We are lucky to have all of you to support us and Madelyn.
She is still in ICU in critical condition and still on her ventilator. Although her levels are looking a little better this morning.
Ok, for all of you Sacred Heart people. Here are her stats. :
60% O2 @ 12 Peep. Her Sats are @ 84%. Her creat. level is at 0.87 and she is off the lasix for now. In a 24 hour period, 90cc out in chest tube. They also lowered nitric oxide to 20.
And Bob's blood sugar level is at 500 due to amount of cookies he has gobbled down. Maddy calls her Dad a pig and he's living up to the name with your help. thanks. : )
For everyone else, this basically means that she is more stable and her kidneys and liver are looking better today. She is making baby steps forward and we are grateful for every positive step she is taking. Other than that, she is still a very sick little girl who still needs our prayers.
Thank you to everyone who has shown their support through food, prayers, cards, balloons, cookies, cakes, pie...and most important, Hugs & Love. Kara & Bob are so very lucky to have all of you to support them in this difficult time.
We also want to thank everyone here at Sacred Heart. What an amazing group of people! Thank you for taking such good care of Madelyn. We are Lucky to have you to watch over her.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Maddy still has a long way to go on her road to recovery and we will continue to support her along the way.
Keep fighting Maddy! You're doing great! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for keeping us updated :).
ReplyDeleteBob, Kara, Mallory and Family,
ReplyDeleteI continue to keep you in my prayers. I think about you all the time. Maddy is a tough cookie, that heart is strong, and I am so happy to hear her slow but steady process. I am so glad that we have reentered eachother's lives recently. Maddy gets her sheer pluckiness from you Kara, entering my parents' house all these years to say hi. Could've bowled me over with a feather. She must get her tenacity from you Bob. I think of you struggling to walk on your home made rope to make a circus for your little girls! I just adore you guys. There is no one else like you and your family. The love of family you guys show is what makes me adore you all the more! And Mallory with those big brown eyes, always ready to show her latest find or tumbling trick. I know all these qualities in you have kept Maddy fighting where others would not have been able to keep up the fight.
As soon as I get into town, I'll send over the package for the girls I've been wanting to send as their B-day gifts for the year. I think watching caterpillars turn into butterflies is perfect considering Maddy's recovery.
Love you lots
Anna and Family
Dear Maddy,
ReplyDeleteToday is my birthday (St. Patrick's Day) and I am also Irish...I am sending you my magic Leprechauns and Lucky 4 Leaf Clovers plus all my continuing prayers and love to you.
The Magic Fairie dust that is being sprinkled all around your bed is gold and it is very healing. There are pretty fireflies and gorgeous butterflies too...all for you, Maddy.
With your strength and all the love around you and your family you will keep taking baby steps until you are leaping to be well.
Sure do need you at the River this summer!!
Love, Nan Harmon and Bart too.
Bob, Kara, Mallory and Maddy,
ReplyDeleteMay God cover you in His grace and peace as you contend for Maddy's complete and quick recovery. We will continue to lift you up in prayer, asking Him to strengthen and keep your hearts and thoughts in alignment with His good will for your lives.
Much love,
Christine (Paneris) Jenson and family
John's sister
'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.' Jeremiah 29:11
Hi Maddy and family,
ReplyDeleteThe women at Summit Ridge Christian Fellowship prayed for you often at our retreat this weekend and we will continue to. We are asking for full recovery, comfort for your friends and family, wisdom for your doctors and much more. The Lord God loves you and will sustain you through this. Even though I have never met you or your family I wish I could hug you all! I love all your pictures. Looks like you and your sister have a lot of fun together. Keep takin' baby steps so that you are ready to enjoy the sunshine when it finally peeks out.
Hugs,
Karen
Keep up the good work Maddy! I am SO proud of you and your progress.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for the day when I get to look in your big blue eyes and tell you once again, how much I love you and am amazed by your will to live. You make your Aunt Sharla proud!
God Bless you Maddy and your family. We all love you.
ReplyDeleteMelissa Wilson
Maddy and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you constantly. We are praying for a full recovery and strength for all of the Johnson and Flock Families.
We love you!!
The Short and More Families
Hi Johnsons, It's great to have Mallory back at school. She is cheerful and helpful as always. She was worried about the cold wind at recess. She wants to not get another cold so she can go see Maddy. You are all in my prayers. Nadine Onstot (Mrs. Onstot to Mallory!)
ReplyDeleteBob and family,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the updates! This is such good news! You are all fighting so hard and have such great attitudes...I'm so proud of all of you, esp. Maddy. Love from Laura, Maddie, Alivia, and John. We're pulling for you!
Maddy and Family,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say I am praying for you! This road must be hard and we don't know why you are traveling it. God knows and He will never leave you or forsake you. I pray for complete and total healing for Maddy as well as strength for all of you as you stand by her side.
Kara Wozny
ER and Radiology
Oh Maddy...we are so happy to hear that you are improving! You have a very strong fight in you and we know that you will soon open your beautiful eyes and put on that wonderful smile of yours. We miss you and can't wait to for you to come over and swim this summer!
ReplyDeleteBob and Kara-You have been so strong and Maddy is so blessed to have such wonderful parents. We love you guys!
Much love,
The Summers'
Bob and Kara,
ReplyDeleteyou should have food here on wednesday for you guys, just come and check the fridge!
keep strong!
call if you need anything!
Smack!
Good morning Kara,Bob,Bonnie & Sharla,
ReplyDeleteI have tears running down my face, I am so happy for her baby step improvements.
We are all so proud of you Maddy. You, your sister & Jeannine are the three brightest stars in grampa's & my life.
You are so strong, & I know you can feel the love & prayers all around you. We have had miracles in our life before & you are going to be another one. I am so optomistic!
God, Mommy & Daddy have so many plans for you. You continue to be strong, honey.
Lot & lots of love to all of you,
Gramma J. Mom, Mary
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
ReplyDeleteThe cats want you to come home and I do too.
ReplyDeleteGET WELL SOON!!!!
love Mallory
Hi Madelyn,
ReplyDeleteThis is Grandma F. saying hello, and we are wishing you a good day today. I will be thinking of you all day today too. I took your sister to School today....A new deal for me. Prayers and wishes to you.
Love you bunches,
Grandma and Grandpa F.
p.s. The kittens all say meow and hi how are you doing? We miss you too, and sleeping with you.
Hi I'm off to school. Wish you were there.
ReplyDeletelove,
Meow meow
Good Morning Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the photo of you on your motorcycle!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re a wild child popping wheelies on that thing! I showed the picture to all at work and they were amazed at your skill. When you are up and running again I would like to see you ride in person. Everyone here is pulling for you.
Love,
Christine and the Burdge Family
Maddy, Kara, Bob and Mallory: Keep hangin in there, Maddy--I know you will beat this. Bob, thanks for the update. We've been praying for you all and have faith in God's grace.
ReplyDeleteScott S.
Maddy, Bob, Kara & Mallory:
ReplyDeleteI admire your strength! You are an amazing family! Your Grandparents, Aunt Charlotte, Uncle Bill and the rest of your family and friends are so strong and positive: Maddy's A Team! Thank you so much for keeping us involved and updated. We truly don't know what you are going through so don't know what to say or do, but we are all here for you and want to help.
Maddy - you are awesome - so brave and strong. Can't wait to see you laugh!
Love, Renee
Whitney, Courtney, Emily, Maddy.C, Taylor,and I miss you so much!
ReplyDeleteI wish you could play with me!
I love you!
love,
Mallory
Bob,Kara and family,
ReplyDeleteHi cousins, our hearts and prayers go out to you all. We are pulling for Maddy's swift recovery, she is obviously a strong and beautiful girl.
Take care,
Debbie, Chris, Andy, Chandler, And Tess
Good morning all! Just checking in to see the stats. Baby steps are fantastic - thanks Jesus! I am touched and honoured to witness all the hearts and expressions of love y'al are pampered with. What a girl, that Maddy. She is on our hearts and minds continually; as are you all. Thanks for sharing the updates with us. My girls love to be able to connect.
ReplyDeleteWe're home for most of spring break - gone in the middle of the week a bit. Will Mallory be around? The girls are itching for some time with her.
We're standing with you in prayer! Keep on!
Blessings-
The Herringtons
This blog is emotional to read. Maddy has been on my mind and in my prayers. My Mom (a retired nurse from labor and delivery) has never met Madelyn but has her name on a piece of paper that is posted on her cupboard, in her kitchen. Whenever my Mom sees Madelyn's name she prays for her. Glad to hear of her progress...
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to blog and keeping us informed. God bless your family.
Love, Karrina Page (EKG Tech)