Sunday, April 12, 2009

Happy Easter, Happy Day!





Happy Easter Sunday to all of you. I hope this day finds you filled with love and appreciation for today. We all have so many things to be grateful for.

The Johnson girls continue to kick some butt! Mallory scored a goal in her soccer game yesterday and Madelyn lapped the nurses station in the ICU unit TWO times yesterday!!!! Whoo-Hoo!!!! Way to go Johnson Girls!!!
Madelyn's sprints are becoming increasingly long and they are working on taking her off her vent to see how she does. As of now, she has been off the vent for 28 hours!!!!! This is HUGE!!!She is still on oxygen and still needing to be suctioned, which helps get rid of all the gunk in her lungs, but she is making major progress! We are so very proud of Madelyn's accomplishments and we are also very proud that she has such a strong little sis to hang tough through all of this. keep up the AWESOME job Johnson Girls. You Rock!

This morning the Easter Bunny had made a special visit to the ICU ward and Madelyn & Mallory were surprised for sure! Lots of colorful filled eggs and special treats for special girls. This will forever be an Easter to remember. Oh, what a happy day!

Thank you once again for all of your continued love, support, prayers, food, gifts, cards, blog messages, and care. We are truly thankful for each of you who have been on this journey with us since the beginning. We cannot say enough good things about the staff here at Sacred Heart. Thank you for your care. I know it is comforting for Maddy to have all of your on her team working so hard, day in and day out. Thank you!

As all of you go out and celebrate in your own way on this Easter, please continue to keep Madelyn in your thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Easter and a very Happy Day!

19 comments:

  1. Wishing you a very Happy Easter Maddy!
    I miss you SSSOOooo Much and am looking forward to our next time together!
    I'm very proud of you Mad!
    YOU ROCK!!!!!
    143
    Catch my kiss!
    xooxox
    Auntie Sharla

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  2. Happy Easter Maddy!
    I was thrilled to hear how long you were off the vent and how far you walked yesterday. Loved your P.J.s I check this site just about everyday, to keep up with your progress. Glad to see the improvements.

    Sarah Laudenbach

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  3. Hi Maddy wow 2 miles good for you! Also you were off the vent for 28 hours! We are so proud of you!
    We love you,
    The Walthers

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  4. Hi Madelyn,
    Happy Easter!
    We check this site every day to see how you are doing and we're thrilled every time we read about your progress. You're a Superstar! We're sending our love a good thoughts to you and your family. Taylor says Hi and she hopes to play with you and Mallory this summer.
    Love the More and Short Families

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  5. Happy Easter!
    Madelyn, you are making such great progress. Off the vent for 28 hours and laps around the nurses station. We are very impressed!

    Mallory, congratulations on your goal in soccer. I had so much fun last fall watching you and Maddy play soccer.

    Sharla, thanks again for keeping this blog updated for all of us. We hope to see you soon.

    Love to all of you,

    Judy and Ed

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  6. Happy Easter
    Maddy, you are making such great progress. Off the vent for 28 hours and laps around the nurses station.WOW! you rock!I am soo proud of you.I miss you lots can.t what to see you!143
    Love whitney

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  7. ok now i know what 143 means so 143!!

    xoxo
    abby muelheim

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  8. Dear Madelyn,We are so happy that you are doing better. Your Auntie Sharla has done an awesome job in keeping us all informed on your incredible progress. You are such a strong young lady. We are very proud of you and very happy to see that you are getting better. Keep up the hard work in your recovery. Love,Becky & Leo Wilson

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  9. HEY MAD
    WHAT A GREAT DAY IT IS WITH YOU AND YOUR SISTER BOTH HERE TO CELEBRATE EASTER. yOUR DAD AND I ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU TWO. YOU ARE MAKING A LOT OF PROGRESS. WE LIKE YOUR NEW ROOM IN ICU. HOPE TODAY WAS A GREAT DAY FOR YOU. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU MADELYN. YOU ARE SUCH A FIGHTER. WAY TO GO. HAPPY EASTER MADELYN. LOVE YOU.
    MOMMY

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  10. Dear Maddy,
    Happy, Happy Hippity Hoppy Easter to the Johnson family. What a happy day full of sooooo many blessings. We are so thankful for Maddy's healing. Much love to all of you.

    love,
    Dave, Kat, Jaea and Eli

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  11. Happy Easter Maddy!

    Wow! Look at you go girl, girl power all the way! Sounds like you are doing so well, you are the bravest person I think I know. Perseverance is the way to go. My Bob is home from Seattle to visit and was so happy to hear that you are getting so much stronger, 28 hour sprint and 2 laps around the nurses station, way to go!

    Oh, did you get a new room and get to see the Easter Bunny today? That is way cool :) We colored an egg half pink and purple with your name on it. (even though I think your favorite color is blue) We want you to know and remember that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss you and your family.

    xoxoxoxo

    Love & Prayers,
    Carrie - Bob - Bryce & Hunter

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  12. Elizabeth Mahan : )April 12, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Maddy I am are impressed.Off your vent for TWO HOURS! Way to go. I love you and can't wait for you to get home. 143
    xoxoxo
    Elizabeth
    p.s. I saw one of your teammates once they got finished with their game the said it was a tie. We miss you!!!!!!!!

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  13. Happy Easter to the Johnson Girls and Family!!
    You Johnson Girls are really AWESOME!!
    Congratulations to both of you girls for yesterdays achievements!! They are worth celebrating!! Mallory's goal is awesome and two laps around the nurses station is too Maddy!! Yeah!!!!!!
    Keep up the great job girls!!
    God Bless, Julie S.

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  14. Dear Maddy,

    How appropriate that on Easter you are doing the best YET!

    It is absolutely exciting to follow this blog.

    As I read it to Mike this morning....He said, "Are you choked up?" "YES, this si SO GOOD!"

    Love and hugs and strength,

    Julie Foster

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  15. Maddy You are an amazing little wonder. It is fabulous to read about your progress, WOW, We are truly in awe! We hope you had an wonderful Easter. Keep up the great work!

    Prayers and God Bless,

    Sarah LaRue and Family

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  16. Hi Maddy,
    Just wanted to say how thrilled I am for you with all of your progress. Matt and Allison ask about you everyday. Your mom told me that you wear the braclet Allison made for you. She thought that was pretty special!!!
    Well the kids ate some more popcicles today and they saved the jokes just for you, so here goes.......


    Where do books sleep?



    Under their covers!!


    What is the most musical part of a turkey?



    The drumstick!!!


    What's black and white and red all over?


    A newspaper!!!

    Keep up the great work on getting better!!
    Love Lynette

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  17. maddy im so happy hat your better!Goodjob!

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  18. hello my name is maddy.hope u get better.are u contry?u seem really nice.

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  19. hello my name is maddy.im so glad u are getting better.and u seem really nice.are u contry?

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