Today I wish to dedicate this to Mallory & Madelyn Johnson as they are continuing to show amazing strength throughout this journey of healing.
Each morning when we get Mal Pal ready for school and the questions is asked, "Can I see my sister today?!?!" "Will I be able to go in her room yet?" You see, Mallory has not been able to even be in the same room as her sister in 16 days. I can't even go through more than a day or two before I need to talk to mine, her Mom. So, I can only imagine how extremely hard this has been for her. She rarely shows her disappointment when we tell her no, rather her understanding that her sister's health is the most important thing and we cannot risk making her worse. What a wonderful little Sis.
For the last 5 days Mallory has been able to stand outside of Madelyn's room in ICU and the girls wave to one another. It always fills me with a feeling of love, sisterly love, and brings such a big smile to our faces. We are hoping with all of our hearts that today will be the day that Mallory is able to hold her sister's hand and share with her all the special things she's wanted to tell her over the past 16 days. I pray for this for both of them today.
Sacred Hearter's: Today they are discussing having a trach put in. Her sats are looking really good this morning and she has a restful nights sleep. Her vent is still @ 60% O2 with the peep ratio between 4-24. She is still in ICU in critical, but stable condition and her fever is much better this morning as well. Each day she is continuing to become stronger with your help and love. Thank you doesn't seem to begin to express our feeling of gratitude. Thank you to all who are playing a role in Madelyn's recovery. We are so lucky to have such an awesome team working with her to make her well.
Here's to Sisters, to Family, to all of You who have made our lives richer over these past 16 days. I hope that each of you understand that your support is what has made the difference in our lives and we SO appreciate you!
Please keep Madelyn in your thoughts and prayers today as she continues to fight hard. Please also say a little prayer for Mallory in hopes she is well enough to hold her sisters hand today.
To the Johnson Sisters & their family,
ReplyDeleteWe have all of you in our thoughts and prayers everyday.......and every day we log on to different computers located throughout the state of Washington to check in on all of you through this blog. As you already know, we will lend our support in any way we can. The pictures of your smiling faces makes our days a little bit brighter... Thanks for being you....all of you!
Love,
The Burdge Family
Maddy and Mal you are both handling this so well. It is great that the two of you can be so strong and handle this better than most adults. Mal that day is coming soon when you can go in and visit your sister.
ReplyDeleteLots of love
Uncle Bill & family
Dear Sisters,
ReplyDeleteYou are so blessed to have each other and to draw on the strength and love you share for each other. Like your sweet aunt, who needs her sister, I am that way with mine. My sister and I have seen each other through so many ups and downs in our lives and all I can tell you Maddy and Mallorythat there is nothing like a sister. God bless and protect both of you and bring you together soon.
Love, Nan and my sister, Carol.
Hi Mallory and Madelyn,
ReplyDeleteYou two make quite a cute team!! I can only imagine how wonderful it is to have a sister!
I hope and pray Mallory that you can hold your sisters hand today! And Madelyn keep on fighting and healing. Prayers are flowing your way.
God Bless, Julie S.
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ReplyDeleteMallory and Madelyn,
ReplyDeleteYou are both strong young ladies. How lucky you are to have the special bond of sisters. We continue to pray that God keeps His healing hand on you Maddy. We also pray for you Mallory and your courageous mom and dad and for the doctors and nurses who keep Maddy in their care.
Warmest healing wishes coming your way.
Mike, KariLynn, Maddy, and Jake Cunningham
Dear God, Continue to keep your hand of healing on Maddy. Please allow Mallory to really be with her big sister soon. Thank you for the small things, like even looking and waving at each other. I, too, very much understand the bond of sisters. I have an identical twin and she gave me her bone marrow. We were blessed with healing from cancer and the gift of identical cells.
ReplyDeleteRemain strong.........our prayers are here hold you up as this journey continues. One foot in front of the other......and soon a real walk down the hall.
Love to all siblings,
Julie Foster
Dear Kara,Bob,Maddy and Mallory,
ReplyDeleteEveryday I jump on the blog page and I'm so inspired by what I have read. I am amazed by your family's strength and Maddy's strength is truely humbling. Children are so resilient and bounce back in ways that us adults could only dream of!!! Mallory, being a sis and having a sister is truly a blessing in and of itself. You are helping Maddy in so many ways!!! Bob and Kara, give youselves a hug for me!!!
Love,
Lynette Butterfield
Bob, Kara, Maddy and Mallory-We are praying for you every day. We're praying for miracles. We know prayer is powerful. We have seen many prayers answered, from God providing the perfect preschool when all were filled and we'd given up, to healing my grandpa's heart when the doctors only saw problems there. What a strong family you are! Keep on keeping on! The Martin family
ReplyDeleteMadelyn
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know how very proud I am of you. You are so strong just like your sister. You worked so hard to move your arms today. If you can wakeboard for 55 solid straight minutes at Lake Roosevelt, I know you have the endurance to get through this. I loved how you wrote I heart u for me today. Two days ago, you couldn't do that. What an accomplishment. Every day, your fingers, arms, legs, and lungs get stronger. Your sister loves you so much and you made her day today. Thank you for being that tough fearless fighter that you are. Alley cat, Leo, and your entire family miss you so much so you better get better soon. We misss your nonstop talking. We all love you so much Madelyn!.
Love, Mommy xoxoxo
Good morning Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired by your daily accomplishments. I hope that Mallory gets to see you "up close and personal" today. I saw her yesterday at school in the cafeteria. She too is an amazingly strong and happy girl. You both are true gifts from God and I know your parents feel truly blessed to have you both.
I was touched by the sisterly love blog. My sister is in heaven now, but I still feel her presence daily. She gives me incredible strength to get through tough situations. Hang in there Mallory and Maddy-things are getting better.
Love your DAWG teacher,
Ms. Johnson
Go Maddy!
ReplyDeleteWe are in your corner and so is God. You are in our prayers daily.
Joe Bruce and the Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church K.I.C.K. kids.