Wednesday, April 30, 2008
AFTER FIRST SHOWER
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can't believe how good a simple shower can feel, but after nearly 2 months is it beyond words to describe!!! The doctors from Trauma Burn came around this morning to follow up with my legs and said I was cleared to take a shower. Boy did it feel good, it made me feel human again. They also let us know that I will more than likely need another small skin graft on my left leg about the size of a fifty cent piece. We were a little worried that they might do it soon and cause some delay in rehab. However, they truly understand the rehab process, and more importantly what is the overall good for the patient. So, as long as the area does not show any signs of infection (which it has not for over 2 weeks now) they can wait until I am discharged from rehab and then perform the skin graft right before I come home. I am not looking forward to another surgery but I understand the need. Here is something to keep praying about, there is a chance that by waiting the area on my left stump may heal up enough to not need a graft, this is a small chance, but a chance nonetheless. Either way, it will not delay my rehab or my come home date, which we still believe to be 5/14.
Yesterday was tough in therapy, but good. I am using muscles I never knew I had and a few that I had forgotten about. But each exercise, stretch, activity, etc. is geared to help me be independent when I get home, and to give me a head start on the continued therapy I will get when back home that will prepare me for my new legs.
Well, I am off to a double session of physical therapy, so it is a good thing I updated now as I will probably be too tired to do it afterwards. Jamey has me a little worried as I told him earlier today when he asked if I was sore from yesterday and I said not really. So he is threatening to tell Cindy (my PT) that she needs to work me harder. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!! I am afraid I am going to need it!
Continued thanks for your prayers and support, you make me feel so very special. Have a blessed day.
Love,
Molly and Jamey
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Molly,
You have to becareful what you say :-).. I am so proud of you. You are doing so good. I can't believe it has been 2 months for you since you had a shower. I am sure that did feel really good. Just so you know you didn't smell at all when I seen you. You smelled and looked great.
It was awesome getting to talk to you. Your voice sounds so strong. I can't to have you home.
Prayers are stilling going up and We can all see the work coming through them..
Love ya,
Michelle
Molly,
From the short time that I saw you work in Castine's VBS I knew that you were special so it is only right that you should feel special. Keep up the hard work. The book of Ecclesiastes says, "He makes everything beautiful in His time." May that be true for you and Jamey in the days ahead.
One blessing that you may want to count if you haven't already is how much Jamey has demonstrated that he loves and cares for you. He showed that in a time where you could give nothing back. Remember that always. (I promise that Jamey didn't slip me a $50 to write that!)
It has been and will continue to be a blessing to pray for both of you!
The Cloyd's
Molly French!!! You are special!!!
I know because I worked with you for 5 years at Nicklin and you proved it to me every day!!
I know how you feel about the shower. Mine was only one month compared to your two.But it was heavenly!! It is so good to hear your voice, even though it is through blog-talk.
Love you,
Fran
Molly-
You have come such a long way! It's so great to hear about your progress every day!
Ethan doesn't let a day go by without talking about you - and of course you are always in our prayers!
Stay strong and keep up the good work.
Love,
Krista (and Ethan) Coppess and family
Dear Molly,
LIam and Zach say hi, they are glad you are better and can't wait for you to get home so they can see you! I asked them if they thought it would be wierd to see you. They said they didn't know and then they said "No, Mom", "Mrs. French is still Mrs. French no matter what!" The Bible says perfect praise comes from the mouths of babes and how true that is! You are such a wonderful person Molly, and I have always felt so priveledged that you were the boys teacher and that I got to know you. Sometimes when you meet someone you "just know", and I knew the moment I met you. God has given you that wonderful personality and that "half full" look at life to help so many children, and to carry you through this season of your life! When I talked to Jamey this weekend , he said you were able to speak to your Dad every evening now. I know how it is with my Dad, and I am sure that is such a blessing to you both! We are SO looking forward to you coming home and getting to come and visit! Praying for you and Jamey daily! It is wonderful that you are contrubuting to the blog now!
LOve, the Henningers,
Brad, Toni, Rachel, Liam, and Zach
Molly,
You are amazing! I can hear your voice and see your smile as I read your blog. Keep up the good work! As I said in an earlier comment...I hope we have the chance to race on scooters again someday. :) I continue to send prayers your way daily. Have a great rest of the week!
Heather Larger
Molly
After getting to see you and hug you the other day, it makes me more excited to see you home soon! I keep telling people it was so good to hear your voice and thoughts and that you are still the Molly we love! I share your story over and over of how God has intervened and is healing you at a miraculous rate. You go Girl!
Love,
Krista
Molly, I attended the Women of Faith conference in Columbus this past weekend. This year's theme was Infinite Grace, and the whole time, I just could not stop thinking of you and Jamey. So much so that I wanted you to experience it, too. I don't know if you've ever been to Women of Faith, but it's a very powerful and spiritually uplifting time. Since I knew you wouldn't be able to make it this year, I ordered a copy of the conference DVD (they always record the Columbus conference to sell) for you. It won't be ready until August, but I'm hoping it will help you understand a little better what's now in store for the two of you! As soon as they send it to me, I will forward it on to you. So glad to see you doing so much better - our prayers sure are being answered! You certainly are a testimony to the power of prayer! :)
Love, Kendra
Oh Molly how fitting that your shower made you feel special -YOU ARE SPECIAL!!!! I've always said that about you, ask anyone that I've raved to about you in the last 15 years. We'll keep those prayers coming. Glad to hear that you get to talk to your Dad regularly now. I know that must mean a lot to you. I said helo to Greenville for you while I was there today, I was so proud, I didn't even get lost. My best to Jamey.
Love,
Sandy
It is so great to have you writing the blogs now! We have been reading them everyday and praying for your recovery!! We knew that you would overcome any challeges that you were faced with!! We love you and there are tons of prayers coming your way from Piqua!!
Love, Kristi & Alli Comstock
Molly,
Such amazing work you have done. Keep up the good work so you and Jamey can be back in our fair city real soon.
The power of prayer does work.
Have a blessed day
God Bless You Both
Evelyn
Molly, Hello! Me and my children are very excited to hear of all your progress!!!! We love you, and are committed to standing with you. We have had the priviledge of praying for you! We are some of your behind the scenes cheer leaders!!!! We are so thankful for the blog, thank you Jamey!!!! He's done a wonderful job of helping us all to feel closer to you, and allowing us all to team up and pray on your behalf!!! Also each person touched by your story, as we have been have told others, that even though they may not know you, are reading the blog and are also praying on your behalf!!!!!!!!! God is Good!!!!!!! PS. we are also praying daily for your dad!!!!!!!!!! In His Wonderful Love!!!!!! The Bookers: Holli Tyeal Jordan & Kennedy PS. Keep up the great work, we are all so proud of you!! You and Jamey are very special to us!!!!!!!!!
Molly,
This is great news. How exciting. It shows how much you work hard, to get to your goals. We can't wait to have you in Greenville. The kids are so excited to see you & give you a hug. They continuously ask about you. Keep fighting!
Love, Jim, Jodi, Drew, Madison & Parker
May 1
Molly,
The best news was that YOU sent out the blog this week! I loved reading Jamey's updates, but it was pretty special to read "I" took a shower today and everything you experienced in your own words! You are a "happy" tired from all of the therapy sessions and know the time until you get home is getting shorter and shorter. We're all thrilled for the great news and know you are giving it your all like always!
Think about you every day,
Gretchen
Molly,
Everyday I pray for you. Everyday I read your blog. Everyday I am amazed at what you have accomplished.
This Tuesday is our Nicklin Musical. I can remember you in everyone...the smile...the energy! You are "one of a kind" Molly French. This Tuesday, in my heart, I will dedicate my program to you.
May God bless you and be with you. He is so visible in your life and through you has touched ours.
Love you,
Mary-Jo
My dear friend,
So much has happened in these past two months. I know you must look back and just shake your head in amazement. God is taking us on a journey and though we don't know what lies ahead we are blessed to know WHO leads the way. Thank you for helping me keep focused on what is really important in my life and how much I need to trust the Lord for all my needs and wants. I can't wait to see you and share all that you have learned. Keep working hard and we'll all share the many stories soon. We love you and continually pray for you and Jamey.
Nancy
It is so good to hear the progress you are making, and the specific needs for prayer getting smaller and smaller. GOD IS GOOD!
Molly, I want to tell you that last Saturday evening I went to the Toastmasters speech contest in Cincinnati and from a couple of tables over I saw Jamey talking to a lot of different people. I felt the need to tell him I'd been reading your blog and kept you and him and your family in my prayers. As I walked up to his table I waited while he finished his sentence and he said to his table companions "I know, she's amazing. She is just amazing. It's just unbelievable what's she doing, she amazed me everyday." What a wonderful tribute to you from your husband.
I will continue to pray for you and maybe someday meet you as you are sharing your story and your faith in our awesome God. You are an inspiration to all of us, and it's easy to tell you are a beautiful person inside and out. Your spirit in contagious!
Bev Hurlburt
Grand Lake TM
Molly & Jamey:
My wife Sheryl has been dealing with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) in her foot. A slight sprain in January set up a cycle of pain that needed to be broken.
[xrays, cat scans, and MRIs showed no physical damage]
After attempts at physical therapy to break the pain cycle, attempts at epidural injections, and (finally) a "pain pump" that provided a continuous anesthetic flow to the foot, she is able to walk on it again (but it still hurts).
Our family has felt the same kinds of pressures - especially of the "unknowns" - that you have. And Sheryl can relate to the wonderful feeling of taking a shower again.
We continue to pray for complete deliverance for Molly and the family (it IS a group effort, isn't it?)
Best wishes as we enjoy this better weather.
Jim & Sheryl Coons New Bremen OH
You are special. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see you back home.
Love, The Beseckers
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