Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Reunited.....and it feels SO good!!!!






The Johnson Girls have been Reunited!!!! Yeah-HOOoooooOOOooo Johnson Girls!!!!!

Madelyn and Mallory were able to spend some time together yesterday and although it was hard for Mallory to see her sister so sick, it was also comforting for her to be able to hold her hand and tell her sister that she loved her. This morning Madelyn wrote out, I Love Mallory on her writing board. SO very special!

Madelyn is continuing to show improvement each day and we are so very proud of the progress she has made thus far. We recognize that the race is long, but as we know.....Slow and Steady wins the race.

I'm keeping this blog short and sweet today. Let's continue to keep Madelyn in our thoughts and prayers today as she continues to fight to get well.

For all of you Hamblen students and parents, please understand that this is very hard on Mallory to be away from her sister. If you want to know how Madelyn is progressing, please continue to visit the blog. Thank you.

Thank you goes out to all of you! Thank you for everything that you are doing and have done to make our lives better.

Sacred Hearter's, Thank you!!!!! You Rock! She's looking good today and we are very grateful! Tomorrow she gets the trach. She's scared, but we believe this will make her quality of life better and aid in her recovery.

Here's to the love of being Reunited and feeling So good!!!!

22 comments:

  1. Dear Kara, Bob, Maddy & Mallory,
    We are so overjoyed to see our granddaughters together again! (I seem to have this never ending stream of tears.) It is so hard not being there for the three days a week we are home. You are always on our mind.
    Lots & lots of love,
    Mom, Dad, Mary, Virgil, Gramma & Grampa

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  2. God Bless Madelyn and Mallory and their Parents!

    Sisters are for sharing laughter and wiping tears.

    A Sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost!

    God Bless All Sisters!

    Amen

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  3. Dear Maddy and Mallory,

    It is so good to see the two of you together again! We are so proud of both of you. We have watched both of you growing up the last few years, and we know that you are the best sisters ever!

    We are keeping ALL of you in our thoughts and prayers. Your family including grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles, and cousin are very special, too. We are so privileged to know them. They also have become good friends.

    Love to all of you,

    Judy and Ed

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  4. God, Please bless and keep Little Maddy tight in your arms until she is well enough to be set free and fly back to the arms of her beloved Mommy, Daddy, Sister, Grandma, Grandpa and all her friends at Hamblen. Amen

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  5. Hi Maddy,And the Johnson Family ! WE are sooo Happy to see the two of you together!! Keep up the great work Johnson's we love you and you are in our prayers daily. The Garza Family

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  6. Nothing will come between sisters. How beautiful and special to see M & M together! We're so proud of Mallory and Maddy's courage!

    love, Kat and the family

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  7. Although we don't know you, we understand the power of prayer and how it works. So we would like you to know that we are praying for you and your daughter so that she has a speedy recovery. May God bless you. The Ovens Family

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  8. Good news again today - what a treat. You are all so special to us. Just know that we think of you constantly and send our best thoughts and wishes.

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  9. Maddy, we are so happy that you got to spend time with your little sister, seeing the pictures of the two of you girls together brings a tear of joy to my eyes. You are looking good little girl. Know that you are loved so very much. You and your family are in out thoughts and our prayers everyday.
    May God continue to watch over you and your family.
    With much love,
    The Gordon Family

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  10. What a blessing and wonderful time for the sisters to hug and be together!! We here in Walla Walla are praying for Madelyn everyday!! Sending lots of sunshine and smiles and happy thoughts your way!! Love, Debbie(Neale's sister)

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  11. Good afternoon Maddy,

    It's true...I heard a rumor that the sisters did get to be together and I ran home to see the picture. Boy, talk about tears of joy! I'm sure Mallory is walking on air today. I know just hearing the news made me feel so bouyant and full of happiness.

    I know today is a sister theme but I also know Maddy loves critters so I am feeling the need to share what I saw today at my parents house on High Drive.
    Maddy, I saw three wild turkeys strutting around looking for food. I couldn't believe my eyes and I had to ask a lady walking by if she was seeing them too. We just stared at them and were amazed at how unaffected by our presence they seemed to be. Could they be sisters? just going for a sisterly stroll?
    Maddy I know you would have loved it...

    Love and prayers,
    Ms. Johnson (DAWG teacher)

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  12. Sweet little Mallory, I admire your courage and strength and patience through your sister's recovery. You have a great family and wonderful friends to support you. Many hugs to you all.

    God bless!!

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  13. Dear Johnson family,We are praying for you all. Madelyn,we are so very proud of you,you are such a strong young lady. We are looking forward to you coming home to be reunited with your family.We hope to come and visit you and your family at your grandparents house again some day. Love,Papa Bear & Sweet Mama Wilson

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  14. Madelyn & Mallory~
    I am very proud of you both! You Johnson Girls Rock!
    Everyday I wake up and think about how lucky I am to have a family filled with so much love for one another. I love you both so very much.
    Mallory, thank you for your special date with your Aunt Sharla. I think we did an awesome job of making your sister happy with her new lamb.
    Madelyn, thank you for bringing a smile to my face every time I see you. For being such a fighter! Keep up the good work Mad!
    Can't wait to see you both again. It totally sucks without you and I miss you both SO much already!!!!
    I love you both and am the proudest Aunt to have two super strong nieces! Way to go!!!!
    Love you!!!!
    xoxoxo
    Auntie Sharla

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  15. Hooray for Madelyn! You're doing amazing!!!
    We love reading about all of your progress.
    The More and Short Families

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  16. A friend in 3rd grade just told us about Mallory's sister in the hospital. Praise Jesus for these slow and steady steps toward a full recovery! You're an incredible family!
    Love, Jaedon Tesarik's family

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  17. Maddy I'm so happy that you wrote to your sis. I bet Mal was so happy to see you again... In person! I hope you feel better. We really miss you. I want you to know everyone is next to you holding your hand.

    I want you to have a really good spring break! I hope you get out of ICU so we can vist you. I can tell Mrs.Johnson really misses you. I get tears in my eyes every time I see you on the blog. You are in my prayers!
    Love,
    Taylor

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  18. Dear Maddy,Mallory,Kara and Bob,
    What great pictures of the girls!!! And the braids in Maddy's hair, was that your touch Kara?! She looks great! I think about you all often. Give yourselves a hug from me!!
    Love, Lynette

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  19. Dear Maddy and Mallory,

    Dear Lord, Thank you for these two young sisters caught in one of life's biggest fights! David slayed Goliath........Perhaps Maddy and all her loved ones are doing the same thing.

    Yes, I too cry, seeing the hugging.......imagining how much Mallory missed Madddy.

    Thank you, Jesus, to be able to see a picture of what looks to be a hospitalized young lady........but I feel in my heart you are giving her your blessing of good health.

    Please continue to lift up Bob, Kara and all the other relatives and friends. Amen

    A VERY SPECIAL thank you to Aunt Sharla for the blog.........we all can feel better writing and getting a load off our shoulders sharing important milestones and encouragements. God created these wonderful computers and we are ALL using them. Always, Julie Foster

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  20. Mallory,
    Please start thinking about what you want to do on spring break. Grampa & I will be there tomorrow, Sat.
    Can't wait to see all of you!
    Love, hugs & kisses,
    Gramma J.

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  21. dear maddie,
    this is peyton and caroline from soccer.Hope you get well soon!:]All of us from soccer miss you

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  22. Hi Maddy i am so happy you and mallory got to see eachother again! We are thinking of you both.Love you lots:)

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