We spoke to Doctor Wang today (he is one of the best trauma surgeons around and is in charge of the entire state of Michigan's trauma and burn teams), and after his assessment and those of 3 other disciplines, they have strongly recommended a below the knee amputation of both of Molly's legs. Molly and I are both ok with this and we both know there is a bigger purpose for all this. Molly is worried and does want to see her Dad and my Mom & Dad before surgery. With this being Easter weekend, a snow storm approaching the Detroit area, Mondays after Holidays being swamped, and the increased risk of infection in her legs by waiting, we have decided to have the surgery done today. It will probably happen sometime this afternoon as she is currently on the dialysis machine which will take 3-4 hours and then for the OR to open up so we have a window of time for our parents to get here on time.
This is the reason for the decision for the amputations. She has very little muscle tone to control her ankles and she has lost some nerves to feel her ankles. Also, with much of her skin being damaged and gone, not sure they would be able to cover the wounds even if they decided to save her legs. This would be a continuous infection risk. Then on top of all this, have little control of her ankles and feet and reduced feeling could cause her to have more injury to them without her knowing it and causing more risks down the road. Funtionally, she will be much better off, and the doctors feel very confident that she will be able to use prosthetics very well and live a VERY normal life.
SPECIFIC PRAYER NEEDS
- Sugery to go well and for both legs to be a below knee amputation
- Her Dad and my Mom & Dad to have safe travels and to arrive before she goes to surgery
- Molly's peace of mind before, during and after the surgery
- Continued healing of the rest of her body (lungs, kidneys, liver, eyes, skin, hands and fingers, voice and anything else I have forgotten
I will update the blog after surgery, but will be late tonight as they will not take her to surgery until afternoon at the earliest, and surgery and recovery will take 4-7 hours.
God Bless and PRAY HARD TODAY!!!
47 comments:
Jamie, Molly & Family,
Just know that you are in my continued prayers. Praying for the drs. wisdom and discernment, strength and peace for all of you especially today. The Great Physician is in control when it seems incomprehensible to us. God bless you all!
Heather Brown
Hollansburg
My Dearest Molly & Jamey,
My heart goes out to you both on this most difficult day. You'll be in my thoughts even more than usual, and these days believe me that is saying a lot. Molly, I just know that you can handle ANY challenge that the Lord has chosen to put into your path, He must have His reasons. I don't pretend to understand them or to like them even one little bit, but I know that you'll be ok and back laughing with those small children that mean so much to you before we all know it. I wish I could give you a big hug before surgery, I'm so glad you'll get the chance to see your Dad. I love you. GODSPEED!
Jamie,
I'm growing to love you (and I don't even know you) thru these blogs. Be strong! I'm so sorry I wish with all my heart that it could have been different - but she'll be ok with it and flourish in no time and be Molly again.
Love to you both,
Sandy
Molly and Jamie,
You will again be in our prayers today as you have been for weeks. Our love and support to both of you and prayers for Steve, Nina, and Molly's dad to arrive safely.
May God hold you especially close today.
The Cloyd's
Jamey and Molly,
You are in our prayers. We trust that God is doing the absolute best for you and your family. He is sovereign, and He is good (Ps 119:68). We will pray for travel safety for your parents, and for the surgery this afternoon. Just take one day at a time, and trust the goodness of God.
Pastor Chris Cobb
Bible Fellowship Church
Greenville, OH
Jamie and Molly,
you don't know us but your Uncle Victor told us about you and the blog site and asked us for prayers...we lift you up to the Lord and pray you feel His comforting presence throughout this time. Thank you for listing the specific requests we should pray for so we can place our unified prayers before the throne of God.
John and Mary Mueller
Brethren Disaster Ministries
Chalmette, La
(Your Uncle Victor just spent the week volunteering with us.)He is a blessing.
Jamey,
You and Molly are in our thoughts and prayers. I admire the strength that you both have, and your attitude through your adventure. Of all days to handle this surgery, Good Friday is a day on which to offer up any suffering and pain. It is also a great day of prayer, so know that people all over the world will be praying for Molly and you today.
Gwenn & Michael Barga
Jamey and Molly:
many prayers are heading your way today. I'll send a note about Molly's surgery on my prayer chain to add to the list of prayers you have today and in the future.
Michelle Churma
(Worthington Toastmasters)
Jamey & Molly & Family,
We just wanted to let you know you are all in our prayers during this truly difficult time and especially throughout today's surgery and recovery. If you need anything at all, please let us know.
Tim and Lorrie Loudy
Jamey - what an awesome example of a Godly husband you are. I have been continually amazed at the strength with which you are handling this trying time. I will continue to pray for Molly's caregivers and believe she is in the best of hands. I can't begin to understand why you are dealing with all of this, but I know the One who does and trust Him to pour out His blessings upon you and your family.
Peace and prayers,
Karen Kurz
Dear Jamey and Molly, We pray that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:7). We will continue to lift both of you, your families, and Molly's caregivers up today. We serve a great God who didn't stay in the tomb and we expectantly await what he will bring about in your lives! With Love and Hugs, Theresa, Jay and Alyssa McKinney
Molly and Jamie:
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today as you move forward with your surgery.
This blog and the comments from your family and friends has illustrated what we have always known...you are an amazing, warm and generous person with a great sense of humor. As you move forward with your recovery and the challenges you are faced with, please know that we are pulling for you and can't wait to see the amazing gifts that these challenges will allow you to pass along to others.
We wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back at home as soon as possible. Don't forget...REO Speedwagon is at the Great Darke County Fair this year! (what could be more motivating than that?)
Love,
C.J., Emily and Liam Jasenski
Molly and Jamie:
We want you to know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers today as you move forward with your surgery.
This blog and the comments from your family and friends has illustrated what we have always known...you are an amazing, warm and generous person with a great sense of humor. As you move forward with your recovery and the challenges you are faced with, please know that we are pulling for you and can't wait to see the amazing gifts that these challenges will allow you to pass along to others.
We wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back at home as soon as possible. Don't forget...REO Speedwagon is at the Great Darke County Fair this year! (what could be more motivating than that?)
Love,
C.J., Emily and Liam Jasenski
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amy Borders
Jamey, Molly and Family - you all continue to be in our thought and prayers. The Residents and Staff at Rest Haven
Dear Molly, Jamey, Steve, Nina and Raymond:
Praying continually for God's love, strength, healing, wisdom and grace to surround and hold you through it all.
I remember when facing Kimberli's brain tumor surgery, scripture that we held on to...Eph. 3:20,21 "Now to Him who is able to do EXCEEDINGLY ABUNDANTLY ABOVE all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations."
We have seen God do exceedingly, abundantly many times over through out the years.
We will be praying that God will do that for Molly and all of you!
Our family and church family will be praying!!
Darla and Terry Rench
I have had the most overwhelming burden to pray for you Molly and your family. Bless you both and all your family today with His peace that passes understanding, His joy that is your strength and His unfailing love that endures forever. I pray He will cover you with His precious blood and send His ministering angels to surround you. My heart just cries with you in your pain and rejoices in the victories. I won't stop praying and believing for the completed work. Love you! Gail
Molly, Jamey and Family
You will be thought of often and the prayers will keep coming. I know you know the great healer of all. When I read these blogs I feel the peace and positive attitudes in these decisions. Stay strong and keep up the great work!!
Paula
Dear Molly,
God bless you. I thank God for you.
Jamey, thank you for keeping us all close. God bless you both.
We are praying for all of your family.
Kelly Tanner
Molly, Jamey and Families,
I'm sorry to hear the news that Molly has to have this surgery. From your blogs you can tell you are both very strong and know that God is in control. I am sure you will get through this and be even stronger than before. We will be praying for you, your families, and the medical team.
God Bless,
Amber Karns
Molly and Jamey, Chris and I want you to know that you are in our prayers. Molly, I have been praying for your healing and recovery. I pray that the surgery goes well today and God gives the surgeons skilled hands. God Bless you, Kelley and Chris Hall
Molly and Jamey,
Our church family will hold you all in their prayers as this afternoon progresses--for safe travel for your parents, for wisdom and discernment for the surgical team and peace that your decision has been made with God's guidance.
We're thinking of you!
The Olivers - Joe, Barb and Julia
We will be praying for the specific prayer requests that you mentioned. Also that the Holy Spirit will annoint Molly and all the hands that will be involved in her surgery. Jamey, Steve & Nina and Raymond - we pray that an overwhelming and powerful sense of peace will fill your hearts and minds while you wait. Molly, you are loved by so many and have so much support. Blessings to you all!
Love,
Doran, Debra, Eli & Erin
Dear Molly & Jamey,
These last few weeks have been one challenge after another. As I read the blogs each day, it has been so evident that the Lord has been working. And now,at this time, with this decision that you have had to make, I am certain His love will continue to surround you. We will continue to lift you both up in prayer as well as the doctors. Stay strong. You have an awesome network of people who love you and are praying everyday.
God Bless you all.
Love and Prayers,
Kathy and family
We Love you Molly!!! Stay Strong. When I speak of you to friends and family even before all of this happened,(which anyone whose child has had you for a teacher will ALWAYS speak of you somehow someway because of what an incredible part of our child's life you are and always will be), I always say what an amazing, loving, generous, strong person you are, as a teacher, person, friend, daughter and wife. Then today when you face such challenges, I am again amazed and enlightened by your strength and courage. Thanks for being you. You get better soon, there are alot more children out there who need you as a teacher!!!!
Love, Jodi, Jimmy, Jade and Duder Besecker. (Jade wants to make sure you know that Duder is her brother, Jimmy!!!!) I think you remember that!
Jamey and Molly,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My Mom(Sally Zechar)informed me of what was happening, and about the blog. That is just incrediable!!!
It sounds like you are recieving the best care possible!!!! Keep strong and remeber that you have the whole world pulling for you!!
Jill(Zechar),Reid and Ryan York
Dear Molly and Jamie,
We were very sorry to learn that the surgery was needed. Just remember that you are in the hands of the One who loves you the most.Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for the good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose." Hard for us to understand but we must trust even when we cannot discern.
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Chip and Mary Ann Caldwell
Molly, Jamey & Family,
We just wanted you to know that you are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
God Bless.
Devin, Kirsten, Reed & Annie Ketring
Molly & Jamie:
I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have been thinking about you a lot and keeping tabs on Molly's progress through all her friends here in Piqua. Remember that you are both strong and that you have lots of family and friends who are behind you to support you!
Love, Sandy Jones
Jamey, Molly and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Chris,Tammy,Chelsea,Morgan and Lilly Kendall
Molly & Jamey:
You are still in our prayers as we are asking the Great Physician to take you both in His hands and heal your minds, bodies and spirits.
In Christ's Love,
De, Joe & Kids
Molly and Jamey--My prayers and love are with you and your families as you go through today. So many people are with you in prayer and in spirit through Jamey's continual updates. You don't know how much they mean to so many people as we feel we are part of your cheering team through them. May strength be with the surgeons and surgical team and with each of you throughout the day. You have been an inspiration to each of us.
Love,
Gretchen
Dear Molly and Jamey,
I know that this is one of the biggest steps that had to be made in your lives. I have been praying ever since Jamey called. I know that the GRACE of GOD is all over you Molly. You are a beautiful gal and nothing will ever change that. You are one of the strongest most wonderful spirited friends I have ever had.
I read the card you got me for my Birthday.. It said that in the happy times and in the sad times we will be there for each other. Just know that I am right her with you. Feeling your pain and your hurts.
God says I will never leave you or forsake you.. NEITHER WILL I ..
I am learning to become a good homemaker.. I put the spring FLAG out.. It will feel a lot warmer around here when you get back home..
I love you CINDY BRADY...
Jan (Michelle)
Jamey & Molly,
My heart is with you guys through these tough days. I know you will perservere through this immense challenge.
If there is anything we can do, do not hesitate to let us know. We are praying and thinking of you constantly.
Love,
Debby, Adam, Jordan, and Alec
Molly,
We love you, Miss you and we are here for you. Your in our Thoughts and prayers 24-7 . Dan is singing a song next Sunday and Dedicating it to you. It is called "The Anchor Holds"... In spite of the storms...
Hang in there girl ...
All Our Love,
Dan and Sonja
JAMEY, MOLLY & FAMILY
ALL OF YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS, THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. MOLLY IS A VERY TOUGH PERSON AND CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING SHE SETS HER MIND TO. ADAM ASK EVERYDAY AFTER SCHOOL HOW MRS FRENCH IS.
LOVE,
ANGIE(THOMPSON), CLARENCE, ANDREW AND ADAM GODWIN
Jamey and Molly,
What can I say that hasn't been said already. I have been in constant prayer. I told you earlier that I have had a peace about your legs. I thought it was because you would keep them, but now I realize it is because of all people, YOU can handle this! You are one of the people that I admire most in life because you are so happy, upbeat and strong. You are everyone's cheerleader, now let us cheer you on. God's hands are all over this. He's brought you this far and will take you all the way. I thank God every day that you are here! We love you!!!
Tammy and Lane.
Jamey and Molly you are constantly on our mind. We pray daily for both of you to get well soon and gather God's Strength unto you. All things happen for a reason, but we sometimes don't see the reasons, still trust in the lord and rest upon him.
We love you both and look forward to the day when we all can look back on this trial. Use this time to enjoy every day you are true friends and we love you!
Bud and Kathy Watkins
Molly and Jamey,
The two of you have been in my constant thoughts and prayers. I have been praying for the intentions that Jamey has mentioned in his blogs, for your strength and healing, peace of mind, and the wisdom and skill of all those involved with Molly's treatment and care. I will be praying extra hard for you today, and in the following days during your recovery.
Renee McClurg
Dear Molly and Jamey,
My thoughts are on you today as you begin a new chapter in this story of your life. I am constantly amazed by your strength, courage, stamina, and constant faith as you continue this journey. Jamey, you are truly a faithful man of God, and Molly is so blessed to have you as her husband. I know the challenges ahead will be met by you both hand in hand together. Molly, I went to your classroom for gym today (music rehearsal in gym for Spring musical), and we did Cupstacks again. Your kids did great and you would be very proud of them !!
Remember....when you are feeling tired,,,that is when God will be carrying you !!!!
I love you,
Maggie Copeland
Molly, Jamey & Family,
We are deeply, deeply sorry hearing this news. We will pray for you in your times of hope and strength, and we will pray for you in your times of feeling tremendous loss, sadness, and anger. Healing is often a turbulant roller coaster ride of emotion, but at the end, God has made some measure of good come from tragedy. We will be with you through your up's and down's.
Many Blessings on Your Healing Journey,
Bonnie, Steve & Family
I continue to keep the both of you in my thoughts and prayers as you start this new chapter in this unbelievable journey that you have been asked to accept. I don't know if I would have a fraction of the faith, hope, understanding that you are showing as you bear this cross. You are a true inspiration. You are in all of our hearts at Woodland.
Debbie Brandt
Molly and Jamey,
I am in constant awe of your strength and your faith in our God! I have been able to witness true miracles and faith in action because of you, the blog, and the amazing amount of people, all over the world, who are praying for both of you and all of your caregivers. God's continued blessings for you both.
Connie DeSchepper
(para-pro at Woodland)
Dear Molly, Jamey & family,
May you feel the peace and love of all the prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. You are all in our prayers, be strong and continue to heal.
We love you,
Dennis, Margie, Aunt Phyllis & Doug
Dear Molly and Jamey,
We are with you today and throughout this challenge. We are praying for your healing and for strength to continue on this journey. Take care of each other and know that you are not alone.
with love,
Ardyth, Ken, Daniel and Joshua Sokoler
Thank you, Lord!
Amen
Molly & Jamey:
I just want you to know that I am keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers daily. I appreciate it so much that Jamey is keeping everyone updated on the blog. You have a lot of love and support in your friends and family. Keep your spirits HIGH!!
Love,
Sandy Jones
Molly & Jamey:
I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are still with you as you continue together through this experience. Thank you so much for keeping us updated on the blog about Molly's daily activities and improvements. Your strength is truly amazing!
Love,
Sandy Jones
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