Laughter Returns to Sacred Heart

Madelyn is doing wonderfully today, off oxygen for most of the day thus far and is looking forward to going home soon. Her Dad called me this morning, laughing at the bruise I accidentally caused on Maddy's forehead. Yes, Laughter filled his voice! And no, Maddy is not hurt. Just a little Auntie Sharla war wound that will pass.

While in the beginning, we never could have imagined that laughter would be ours at Sacred Heart. Our souls were filled with sorrow and sadness, not knowing if Maddy would survive. Our Madelyn has defied the odds and lived! She has not only lived, but is healing faster than most ever thought possible. Now laughter fills our days again with an extra sense of joy as we are able to celebrate with Madelyn as she nears the day when she is able to return home!

We can laugh at the little things like the "Sponge Bob Zone." It's a new condition the girls have developed while at Sacred Heart. It's very serious. It's caused by watching so much Sponge Bob that they become entranced. They can't seem to hear us anymore once Sponge Bob comes on! It's really serious!

Or squirting Barnyard Berhnard when he pops in for a breathing treatment. Again, laughter fills our room.

Or being reminded by Dr. Lee that we are in a hospital as we clap & cheer when Maddy's got her trach out. Again, laughing at ourselves for being so loud and boisterous!

Laughter truly is the best medicine and I am grateful that our days are once again filled with happy times. So many happy days await Madelyn & Mallory, and for our entire family.

Thank you, each of you, who have prayed for Maddy. Madelyn is a survivor and I am grateful that she is alive and doing so incredible well. Thank you for caring not only about us, but for us. We are truly the luckiest people to have you in our lives. We also want to especially thank the entire staff at Sacred Heart who have cared for Madelyn. Maddy is alive in great part to you and your love for what you do. You may never truly understand the comfort you have given us, but know that we are eternally grateful for you and the excellent care you have provided Madelyn.

Let's celebrate with Madelyn! Celebrate her incredible recovery! Celebrate that is she is a Miracle, our Miracle! It's time to Celebrate Madelyn Johnson!