OT- Need vibes for a little angel

[Running Mommy]

Hey There-
I know I can count on you fine ladies to come through for me this morning.
My neighbors young daughter is having surgery for Cerebral Palsy today. It's a really dicey surgery. They have to pull her spinal cord up out of her body and then cut about 25 nerves. As you can probably guess there are alot of things that can happen in a procedure like this. But at the same time it's a surgery that may allow her to walk some day, so her parents felt they had to take the chance.
So if I could ask that you send a few healing vibes and/or prayers - if so inclined- towards Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix today, I would really appreciate it.
her name is Jenna and she is a sweet little girl. She's kinda fiesty like all of us too! She is constantly fighting to do the same things her siblings do. And I see her watch them ride their bikes with envy in her eyes. Maybe someday she'll be able to ride a bike too!
Thanks All
Have a great day, and don't forget to embrace life!
Denise

[fixedgeargirl]

Oh, sweet baby Jenna, you're gonna come out strong and able :D :D :D !

Your post brought tears to my eyes. I can imagine how terrified those parents are. That fighter spirit in that girl will serve her well in this, I'm sure.

[maillotpois]

Oh wow - what a story. I will be thinking of her and wishing her the best. Way to put things into perspective.

[slinkedog]

Praying right now. Please let us know how it goes.

[Brandi]

I am sending good feeling and best wishes for a safe operation and fast recovery! And to her parents i am send strength to get through this. They have a pretty tough job being stronge for her! Please let us know how she is today after the operation!

[Pax]

Oh poor little puddin'. :(

Lots of positive loving thoughts headed her way. {{{{{Hugs}}}}}

[bouncybouncy]

i hope that sweet little one is pedaling right along her siblings soon!!!!

best wishes to the entire family!!!!!

[bikerchick68]

more positive thoughts for her and her family... keep us posted OK? I'd love to hear about her first bike someday...

[DrBee]

More positive and healing thoughts to Jenna and her parents and to you for being such a good and supportive friend. Please do give us an update on her recovery. (((( :) ))))

[Melody]

Denise, I'll add her to my prayers. That's has to be difficult for everyone involved. :(

Mel

[CorsairMac]

Always!! and please let us know how the surgery went!

[Aint Doody]

Through tears I'm sending prayers and good thoughts.........

[Nanci]

Poor baby. I will say a prayer for her. Please let us know as soon as you find out she's ok!!

Nanci

[Trek420]

((((( hugs )))))))) keep us posted! :) Then we get to work on how to get that kid on a bike :D

[mtbdarby]

My thoughts and prayers are with them. I have a 3 yo myself who had surgery at 16 months. NOTHING prepares you for seeing your little one's going through this, and his was minor compared to this. God bless them all and keep us posted.

[bikerz]

I hope all goes well - please let us know the outcome...

[crazycanuck]

My hopes & thoughts are with little jenna & her family.

Here's to the belief that jenna WILL be able to bike one day!!!

c

[Running Mommy]

I just spoke with another neighbor and little Jenna came through the surgery ok. I don't have alot of details, other than that she is in alot of pain and on morphine. It does sound like all went well though. I would imagine it's too soon to know if it worked.
Thanks SO MUCH for all your kind words and prayers. I'm going to pass them on to the family.
I'll keep you all posted on her progress. I think her mother said they have PT scheduled for next week already. Keep those fingers crossed that it worked!
Much love to all of you on here! You gals are THE BEST!
Denise

[SalsaMTB]

I'm so glad to see she got through the surgery OK. I'll be sending good thoughts her way for a full and speedy recovery

[Popoki_Nui]

I'm a little late...just joined and am trying to read thru all the forums. Prayers and warm fuzzy healing thoughts to Jenna and family from all of us here too!

Sherry and the cats.

[LBTC]

I'm so glad the surgery went well! all my extra healing energy is heading out to Jenna right now. She will be on her very own bike soon.

Namaste,
~T~

[Brandi]

Thanks for the up date! i got on late jsut to check and see if running mommy posted anything. I am glad to hear she made it out. Please keep us posted on her progress!:)

[Running Mommy]

I talked to her mom lastnight and the surgery went well. Of course there is alot of pain involved, and the poor little thing is on morphine so I'm sure she's wondering what the heck mom and dad did to her! ha ha
But she was talking a bit lastnight, so that's god. I'm actually headed to the hospital this morning. I'm going to take her siblings to the zoo.
Thanks again all. I told her mom about this thread and she thought it was really cool. Her remark is " I can't believe how nice people have been to us"...

[bouncybouncy]

so glad to hear the surgery went well!!!! and aren't you a good neighbor...zoos are great!!!

keeping my good thoughts in the little angels direction!!!! she is gonna need all she can for PT!!! pedal soon little one!!!!!

[slinkedog]

Glad to hear she is doing well! We will keep praying!

[Running Mommy]

She's HOME!!!! I saw her family when I went out to the mailbox today and they had the little sweet pea in the car. She was a bit out of it from all the meds, but once again she defied the odds! This little girl is amazing.
I was so happy to see her, and when I said good bye to her she mouthed in a real sleepy head way "bye bye". Man I think I shed a few tears! She is just an angel.
So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all your thoughts, vibes, and prayers! They worked!! And I know the family is grateful.
But she still has LOTS of therapy and a long way to go, so keep those prayers/vibes/thoughts going. And of course I'll keep ya'll updated.
Denise

[Popoki_Nui]

:D WOO-HOOO! Go Jenna! Very warmest healing vibes for a speedy recovery from us all.
Sherry and the cats. =^..^= ~~

[Lise]

Thanks for the update, Denise. Keeping her in my thoughts. L.

[Nanci]

It would probably be really meaningfull/exciting for Jenna and motivating for you to pin her name and maybe a little picture of her on your jersey during IM AZ.

Nanci

[Trek420]

Running Mommy "she still has LOTS of therapy and a long way to go"

and then, she can do this :)

http://www.borp.org/cycling.php?textonly=

[Brandi]

Woooohoooo!!! You can always heal better and faster when you are in your own home and surrounded by your loved ones and the things you love.
And that was awsome of you to take the other kids to the Zoo for them. I help out a lot with my friends and Neighbors kids too and know how much it means when you help out like that. You are a good friend to rally up all these good feelings for them. Again keep us posted from time to time on her progress.

Hey how did the soap work out?

[Running Mommy]

Ohhh.. the soap is GREAT! My cousin was even commenting on it last weekend. I have one in my bath and one in the guest bath.
Sorry, sometimes I'm DIM about these things!! :rolleyes: But yeah, we LOVE it! Tell your friend her handiwork is fabulous! :)

[Brandi]

I will I will. If there is a fragrence you like and would like to order some let me know. I would be happy to send you more. She does lotion and chapstick as well.

[slinkedog]

What wonderful news! We will continue to pray for her and her family! :)