Slow and Steady is working well for Madelyn and we are all cheering her on along the way. We know that Maddy has already been through more than anyone thought possible and is continuing to kick some butt in her recovery! Way to Go Maddy! You are an inspiration to us all and we love you so much!
Sacred Hearter's, Maddy's cat scan showed no more necrotic tissue, however we now have a clear picture of what condition her lungs are in. The cat scan showed her right lung to be about 1/3 of the size of her left lung. Her sats are continuing to improve and our hope is that with the trach - new ventilator placement her lungs will heal better, faster. Although slow & steady is perfectly fine with us. We will be patient with her healing and encourage her every step of the way.
Thank you goes out to all of you. Team Maddy is doing an awesome job! Keep up the good work Team! Maddy is now able to view her blog and is enjoying all of your heartfelt comments and prayers. Although she cannot talk, her writing-communication skills are really working wonderfully and her smile....Ah, that smile!!!! We are able to see that wonderful smile of hers once again! Amen!
Please continue to keep Madelyn in your thoughts and prayers. We are so very touched by the generosity you have shared with us. I can speak for all of the Johnson-Flock's when I tell you that we truly appreciate what all of you have done and are continuing to do to let us and Maddy know how much you care. Thank you!
Here's to our little butterfly who is slowly, but surely coming out of her cocoon as she nears the day when she can spread her wings and fly once again. Go Maddy Go!
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know us too well. But I am sure you remember Taylor More/Short and playing with her at your Gramma Flocks birthday partys.
WE have been thinking about you everyday, and praying for your fast recovery. We check your blog atleast 3 times a day. We know you will be back to your normal life soon. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for being such a fighter.....
The Short/More familys.
Good morning Maddy,
ReplyDeleteIt's officially spring break. I plan to go out and mess around with all your insect friends today in the yard. I'll send them your love.
Parker keeps asking how "that girl who can do wheelies" on her motorcycle is doing. I told you he wants a lesson. He says prayers for you often and I say them all the time.
Your classmates and I often have a moment of silence (positive thought/prayer time) for you. We sure do miss your brilliant smile.
We did send our surprise home with Mallory yesterday-hope you like it. We don't want you forgetting what we look like (Ha! Ha!)
Keep fighting "Wheelie" girl.
Love and Prayers,
Ms. Johnson
Hi Maddy!
ReplyDeleteBart and I are so happy that you are able to read your blog now. If all the Love and prayers that are being sent to you were able to be sewn together to make a quilt, just imagine how big and comfy-cozy it would be!
We were also happy to see the pictures of you and Mallory together again. You are so blessed to have such a wonderful family.
Gentle hugs and kisses to a tough little girl.
Love...
Bart and Nan
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited to hear of your continued improvenment. Keep it up!! You are a blessed little girl to have such a wonderful loving famiy and wonderful doctors/nurses by your side. We pray for you everyday and are so thankful for this blog. Taylor misses you so much and can't wait until she can come see you. Keep up the fight Maddy we love you!
Much love and prayer,
The Summers'
Hello Maddy!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that you are able to read all the great prayers that everyone that loves you are sending to you. Your Auntie did an awesome job setting up this blog for everyone. You are a very special girl (as is your family) to so many of us, I bet you had no idea. Just remember hold your head up high and be proud of yourself for all the fighting you have done to become well again. Soon you will smell the April showers and May flowers. I am looking outside as I am writing to you & am watching all the little birds eating seeds off the ground (we have been feeding the birds and squirrels), it has really been fun to watch. I think that you would enjoy watching them too.
Anyway we will be saying our prayers that you continue to get better and soon will be able to have visitors, people will be lined up for miles to say Hi! :)
We love you, take care and Happy Spring! xoxoxoxo
Love, Carrie - Bob - Bryce & Hunter
Hello Maddy!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are doing so much better and can read your messages and communicate with your family. You are a VERY brave and strong girl! I'm sorry you have had to go through all this. Do know there are many people thinking about you and praying for your quick complete recovery, including me! As spring finally arrives you will blossom again too! Let me know when you need some good books to read and I will check some out for you!
Love and prayers,
Ms Ray
Hi Madelyn!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited you can read the comments your friends leave for you! I sure do enjoy reading your Aunt Sharla's daily progress report on how you're doing! I continue to pray for the return of your health every day and am so proud of you for the progress you've made! I'm also super happy Mallory has been able to visit you! : ) I'm sure she misses her best friend. I wish I could see your beeming smile in person, give your Mom and Aunt a hug for me, I'm sure they could use one... : ) I'm sending a hug for you too. Sleep, rest, and get better.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Your friend, Heather
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I used to work with your dad on 6N. I and my family have been praying for you every day. I also have been following your blog every day, and am so happy you are now well enough to read the comments. We will continue to pray for you and praise God for your progress.
Love,
Tamee Heikkila
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are able to read your messages now Maddy, it really. I have been thankful to read here everyday of your continued progress.
Slow and steady is really what it takes. A saying that we use in our household is "It's a marathon, not a sprint." I think you may be able to relate. Keep on healing Maddy!
I'm looking forward to the party this summer where your Auntie can give you your award!!
So how about those hamsters? What color? Name? One or two?
Keep healing.
God Bless, Julie S.
Good Morning Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI am Julie Foster and I met you at one of Jeannine's races in Kent....Your Dad brought you and Mallory. You visited w/me a long time talking about bugs..........
I wake each day, check the wonderful blog your Aunt Sharla is keeping for all of us.
And, I PRAY always for your healing.
God has given us a miracle in you! You have survived! I am so happy it makes me cry to hear that you can read your own blog now..........I am sure you need plenty of rest........but know ALL of us out here are praying and thinking of you and your family always...
Dear Lord, On this Sunday....show us more of your Miracles with Maddy! Show us what a wonderful caring Lord you are......Walk with Maddy and her family.........give them peace and rest. Love her and her hospital family. Show everyone Your Grace,
Amen
Julie Foster
Hey Maddy!
ReplyDeleteYou're lookin' good, girl! Bill and I are still sayin' a prayer for you each day...your great uncle George is, too....we love you and are super encouraged by your strength....Keep fightin'!...love, auntie Felise
Dear Maddy,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy that you are feeling better, and are able to check your messages yourself. We are continuing to pray that you will be back to your old self soon. We miss seeing you playing and riding your bike up and down the street :). Tell your Mom and Dad that if they need anything - we are here to help in any way. Keep up the hard work of healing!
Love, Your neighbors Lisa and Chris