Look out your window! Take a moment to drink in the feeling that Spring brings. The feeling of hope for tulips blooming, the freshness in the air, the warm summer nights filled with the smells of barbecue and fresh cut grass that await us...and Madelyn.
Take a moment to remember back 6 weeks ago today. Remember the feeling of sorrow that seemed to drench your souls as we first heard of Madelyn's health crisis. I remember the first 3,4,5 days of not knowing is she would live as the doctors could not offer us that hope. The pain that washed over our family seemed to never end. Today, the pain has been replaced with gratitude. Gratitude for Madelyn's life that was spared. Gratitude for the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapist, physical therapist, and the child life staff who cared for Madelyn. Gratitude for each of you who held on to hope, prayed day and night, and offered us your love in so many heartfelt ways. We thank you, Family.
Today Madelyn most likely will be able to leave the ICU and go home. It fills my heart with the greatest, most true feeling of love and appreciation I have ever known. Madelyn is alive!!! Madelyn is our Miracle!!! Madelyn, thank you for never-ever stopping in your fight. You may never truly understand what you went through, but know that you are amazing. You Rock! 143
Mallory too is an incredible kid who is filled with the same strength that her sister holds. The kind of strength that has held us together as a family. Mallory is the best medicine for her sister and I am so happy that the Johnson girls are reunited and looking forward to sleeping together under the same roof.
Here's to Spring and all good things that await Madelyn. May her health continue to improve with each passing day and bring with is laughter & happiness.
Here's to Spring filled with hope! Filled with Joy! Filled with Gratitude for Madelyn!
Our Miracle is going home soon!
* Once Madelyn is home, no visitors will be allowed for a while per the doctors instructions. We are so appreciative of your care and concern, but simply cannot risk Madelyn's health. The Johnson family needs time, quality un-interrupted time to reconnect as they ease into their new routine in caring for Maddy at home. We thank you for respecting the doctors advice and Madelyn's need for quiet time. Thank you.
*As of noon today, Madelyn will be on her way HOME!
*** Now for the conclusion of Kitty Girl Johnson & The Whirlwind of Illness....
“Ladies & Gentlemen, Round 10 is heating up with Whirlwind of Illness on his feet again! ( The crowd is on it’s feet once again, covering their eyes ) fearing what will come next for Kitty Girl Johnson.
Just then, Acrobat Alice, Pins & Needles Penny, and Loudmouth Leo explode onto the mat! They are one, big ‘ole ball of spaghetti & meatballs! They are slipping! They are sliding! They are sliding right into the Whirlwind of Illness! It looks as though they may just take the Whirlwind of Illness out!
Vallory Van Vohnson joins in as she lays down yet another powerful guitar riff on her magical guitar and Kitty Girl Johnson is vibrating her way across the mat with the help of her vibrating vest. This round is looking more like a circus than a fight, Ladies & Gentlemen!
Kitty Girl seems to have thrown something at the Whirlwind of Illness! What?!?!!? HUH?!?!? It looks like, ….. like her trach!!!!
Kitty Girl Johnson has just landed THE punch of all punches here at the Sacred Heart Dome, Ladies & Gentlemen. The trach-throw punch is the most lethal of all punches!
**ME*0oo00WwwwZzZaaAAa**
The Whirlwind of Illness if DOWN!!!!!! 1…...2…...3…..4……5…….
( the crowd explodes in triumph! )
**ME*O00ooOoWWwZzzaaaAAa**
The Whirlwind of Illness is DOWN!! Kitty Girl Johnson has defeated the evil Whirlwind of Illness in this Round 10 Knock Out!!!
**ME*00ooOoWwwZzzAaa**
( the crowd is on it’s feet chanting, KITTY GIRL * KITTY GIRL * )
The energy in the Sacred Heart Dome is electric!
WHAT!?!? What is Kitty Girl doing?!??!!? ( the crowd seems stunned! )
Ladies & Gentlemen, I can’t believe my eyes!?!!? Kitty Girl Johnson looks to be helping the Whirlwind of Illness up to his feet! ( the crowd gasps! ) What is SHE doing!?!?!
She has already defeated him, why, WHY would she be helping him to his FEET?!?!?
It looks like she is trying to give him a…A..a...hug!?! Ladies & Gentlemen, I have never seen anything like this!
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!
Just then, in a blink of an eye, * Poof * the Whirlwind of Illness transforms into a beautiful butterfly and gently lands on the tips of Kitty Girl Johnson’s nose. Kitty Girl Johnson examines the butterfly and now appreciates his beauty as he he begins to float through the air towards to doors of the Sacred Heart Dome.
As Kitty Girl begins to leave the Sacred Heart Dome, her fans must follow her, just as she follows the beautiful butterfly dance through the air. There goes Acrobat Alice, Pins & Needles Penny, & Loudmouth Leo…followed by Vallory Van Vohnson & Cocoa Puff. Daisy Duke the Dancing Dog and Betty Sue Moo are joining in as, Mrs. Onstot and Ms. Johnson grab a few brownies & bingo cards as they too join the crowd. Kitty Girl’s coaches, Dr. Lee, Nurse Sarah, Barnyard Bernhard, and Nurse Tara join in just as they are exiting the Sacred Heart Dome. Ladies & Gentlemen, this is turning into some kind of incredibly wacky parade! The crowd continues to grow in size as they watch in awe of their beloved Kitty Girl.
As the doors to the Sacred Heart Dome fly open, Kitty Girl freezes! The crowd freezes! The Butterfly seems to be trying to tell her something as he fights to leave her side.
Kitty Girl holds out her finger as the butterfly lands. They have a moment, a moment of complete silence. No sound of birds. No sound of traffic. Not even the sound of the crowd. Just then, Kitty Girl speaks.
“ Thank you Whirlwind of Illness. Thank you for letting me defeat you! I will never forget you, but I set you free. Free to not harm another child. Free from the Sacred Heart Dome. Free to Fly Free"
Kitty Girl Johnson is now Free, just like the Whirlwind of Illness to float through her days, days filled with life! Every time you see a butterfly, take a moment to think of Madelyn, Kitty Girl Johnson, our miracle!
Madelyn~
ReplyDeleteI am SO very proud of you and happy for you.
I look forward to talking with you, when you are comfortably nesting in your new bed...at home!
Way to be a fighter Mad!
You Rock!!!
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Auntie Sharla
Hi Maddy,
ReplyDeleteHip hip HOORAY!! Hip Hip HOORAY!! I hope it is today and wondered what day you picked to go home.
I hope they cut you loose and you can enjoy this "BEAUTIFUL DAY" as my son pointed out today to me!! If not, tomorrow or the next day will be BEAUTIFUL as well, because Maddy you get to go home with your wonderful family.
My children and our family pray for you nightly and look at your pictures as well. I think I will have a lot of questions asked about all of those tubes tonight from them.
Well sweet Maddy--The flood gates are open again-tears of joy-God is so Good.
God Bless, Julie S.
It just would not be spring without you.
ReplyDeleteSpring.... a new begining, a time for new life to emerge and begin, just as you will do. Spread your wings under the care and love of your family, and beging to fly once again. I am so happy for you maddy, and I look foward to the day I get to see you outside, laughing and playing with mallory once again. Welcome HOME little girl.
the Gordn Family
Madelyn just came in the house. We are so happy to have our family back together at home. Thanks for all of your help and support over the past 6 wks and 1 day. We could not have made it without every one of you. We still have a way to go but things are great.
ReplyDeleteBob, Kara, Madelyn and Mallory.
PRASIE GOD!!!! I am so Happy you are finally going home :o) You and your Family have been in our prayers daily and will continue to be in our prayers. We love you Johnson Family and if you need anything Kara... Dont hesitate to call me ok... (Sheila)
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and keep you healthly and may your days be filled with Lots of Laughter, bugs, and butterflies, Maddy and Mallory have lots of fun together enjoying each others company we will talk soon and see you when your completly well. Love from the Garza family
Hello Maddy! Well I hope that you are home or on your way, it is 12:30. I am so very happy that today is such a beautiful day for a drive home from the hospital. Soke up the sun and fresh air, pet those kitty's (their motors will be going crazy-perr perr perrrrrr). Right now Oreo is sitting on the bridge outside looking at the fish in the pond, and loving the sunshine on her black fur. I am sure that Daisy and Jack will be excited to see you too.
ReplyDeleteYou are so brave and I will never forget camping last year when you had that nasty bug stuck to your finger. You wanted to get rid of it but didn't want to hurt it. The last six weeks was kind of like that - a bug that stuck to you and you were so brave and the bug finally went away. Anyway, we are so glad that you are going home.
WELCOME HOME MADDY!
xoxoxoxo
Love & Prayers, Carrie - Bob - Bryce & Hunter
Maddy,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the call letting me know you were home. We all love you and know that you are on the road to recovery. See you soon.
Love Uncle Bill and Family.
Maddy,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH YOU ROCK!!!!!!!! I can't blivei you beet the whirwlind of illness!!!!! I bet you like beng home now and can't wait to have your friends we love you and can't wait to see you!!!!!!! I am so proud of you!
Love whitney
Life is Great! Our girls are home. Maddy is alive and we are so incredibly thankful. We are so thankful for all of you. Auntie Sharla helped us out so much with this blog. Our parents have also helped us out alot. Thanks!! Soon after we got home, our cat Amelia was sitting near Mad and she took her paw and tapped Maddy on the shoulder. I am sure she was saying, "hey you, how about some lovins". It is so nice to be back home. Thank you God, thank you Sacred Heart Drs, nurses, resp therapists, thank you family, and thank you friends! We are forever eternally thankful.
ReplyDeleteKara
Maddy I can't believe you are home. My family and I are really proud of you. We can't wait to read more on your blog. We love you.
ReplyDeleteThe Mahan's
Wahoo! Onward we march. What a fantastic ending to a different and strange chapter of life. What fun to witness such a miracle; thank you God!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what we can do - anything, again, is yours for the asking. Perhaps it was Maddy's homecoming that got us this early special gift of 80 degree weather! Thanks Maddy!
Blessings-
The Herringtons
We rejoice and give thanks and praise to God for Maddy is home. Continue to Bless her, her family and all those who love her so much. Bless all her care givers and especially bless Mady for never giving up. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! In the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Methodist Mens Group & Prayer Warriors
Wheatland, WY
Yipee! Congratulations on being able to go home. You rock! Fantastic job :)
ReplyDeleteSuzanne Puhlman
What a happy morning! Your first morning home after getting to sleep under your own roof. Welcome home Maddy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe knew you were coming home soon because the insect world has been acting extremely excited the last couple of days. Just ask Whitney-ladybugs were landing on her and then would take off-then come back. It was like they were trying to tell her the good news.
Way to go kittygirl! Give those kitties some love and don't forget the dog.
Love and prayers,
Ms. Johnson D.T.
Good morning Maddy, Mal, Kara & Bob,
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy day it was yesterday! Beautiful sunshine, flowers starting to bloom. Soap bubbles ushering you out of your hospital room. We are so blessed, to have so many friends & strangers praying for your full recovery.
Thank you Sacared Heart for all of your expertise in making Maddy well. Thank you Auntie Sharla for creating the blog. Thank you Anna & Darryl for encouraging words at my saddest moments.
What a wonderful spring! Let us celebrate life.
Lots of love to all,
Gramma J. & Grampa J. as well
Maddy and family ~ we are so happy that Maddy fought all the way to the end...what a tremendously strong young girl she is! I am so happy for all of you..., I know you must be overjoyed to have your family all together once again in your home. Our thoughts and prayers will still be with you as I am sure there is still a long road to complete recovery ahead of you. Way to fight Maddy! I knew you could do it.
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Paul, Shelley, Jeremiah, Kiele and Abby
Hi Maddy! Yahoooooooo! We're so happy that you're home. Instead of the potty dance that we usually do around here! We're doing the Maddy dance or the Madd dance as Jaea and Eli call you now. We're so glad that your healing process gets to continue in your own home!!
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Dave, Kat, Jaea and Eli
Congratulations on coming home Maddy. I'm so happy for you!
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Kennedy
You're an amazing girl Maddy! We can't wait to see you again soon. I have to agree with the Herringtons, spring was patiently waiting for you. Thanks for bringing the sun home with you sweetie!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove and Blessings,
Teresa, Kennedy, Autumn and Cole
Welcome home family Johnson,
ReplyDeleteMaddy, we have been keeping intouch with you by reading this blog, what a blessing. You are our neighborhood miracle girl. I pray that with each passing day, you will grow stronger, healthier, and full of life again blessing us with your presence as you roll down the street on your bike, followed by your sister Mallory who absolutely adores you. Cannot wait to see you around girl
We love all of you and are thrilled beyond words.
Brigitte Rick, Casey, and CJ
Hi this is Maddy. Thanks everyone who prayed for me and helped me get better. I'm feeling good today. I have been at home now for 2 days. The home school teacher came to my house so I am catching up on school work.
ReplyDeleteIt only seemed like I was at the hospital for like 2-3 wks not 6 wks and 1 day. I don't remember practicly anything before that. Except eating a grape popsicle.
I am going through Sponge Bob withdrawls now at home.
From,
Maddy.J
Maddy We am so happy you are finally home. E miss you and are glad that you have a Home School teach. We love you. and wish you were home.
ReplyDeleteThe Mahan's
Dear Maddy,
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD! YOU ARE HOME! Thank you for writing in the blog yourself. My prayers to God were answered. YOU LIVE and YOU HAVE SOME MEMORIES (the popsicle). I prayed for NO bad memories..........
I love you from across the mountains and cry as I write this.........this is exactly what I prayed for and God answered faithfully.
Love and enjoy being home w/your family and pets!
P.S. for your and Mallory: I will be sending a package in the mail. A gift for your new hamster. Do you have him/her yet? Does he/she have a name?
Always,
Julie Foster