That's fantastic!

It's a far cry from how hospitals used to be!

We had massive support when my nephew was in hospital, and it makes such a difficult time so much less stressful. If you know what is happening, or why it's not happening, it makes it easier to deal with.

Fingers crossed for steady improvement! Was just telling a friend here about Morgan and she's lighting a candle and sending a prayer too.

:-)

What an adorable little girl!! She will be back to her old self sooner than you think. More prayers for all of you!

Oh, my, what an appealing little girl Morgan is - such a pixie smile. While you wrap her up in your love, we'll do our part to prove that double-blind study right and bring her home sooner than you think.

Isn't she a cutie, thanks for posting the picture!!! I am excited that she is becoming more alert and aware of her surroundings!!! That is great news!!! I am glad that they are taking the time to explain and give you more info on Morgan's treatment and condition, that is so important. Aren't childrens hospitals great on all of the phone calls??? Bless them all, they sure do try and make the children and families feel as comfortable as possible when the parents are not able to be there. Not many other types of hospitals allow middle of the night phone calls!

What a beautiful little girl, in both pictures.....Hopefully very soon this will just be a "remember when" part of all your lives. I'm so glad that she's in such good hands.

I'm just getting the rest of this situation. It sounds like everything will be just fine--but will take some time and patience.

Is there an address for Morgan at the hospital we can send pictures to? I have a few of some cute little horses and flowers she might like. They might brighten up her walls. :D

Thank you every one....Yes this hospital is wonderful..I can call any time, for any reason and speak to atleast her nurse! I just called again to make sure she was sleeping :) she is! She is a beautiful little girl..an amazing young woman...she is so smart, and loving...I've never met a person who didn't adore her...
I know this sounds rediculous, but I dont know the address to the hospital..I will look it up, and try to post it later...
Being so far away from her is Terrible...especialy since our car is about to die..yea yea just one more thing to worry about..and I was terrified driving down there with the noise it kept making...I am an over protective mom, and unless my kids are in school they never leave my site, so it is even more difficult not being able to just look at her right now....she is loved...and prayed for by so many..thank you all for your amazing generosity....ooh and on an up note, my friend and neighbor took it upon herself today to go to her local bank and set up a donation fund for us, so if people want to send donation they have a way...not sure anyone can afford to, but how sweet is that...and she also went to the local paper to print a article about her, and our struggles..which was also amazing..:)

oh im so happy for you keep the faith ,yes she is a beauitful little girl many hugs to morgan and you

Please let us know where the bank is so we can send donations. You have been in my thoughts and prayers from the beginning, but I know that doesn't pay the bills. Your little girl is beautiful and is a fighter. Please know we care about your whole family and if there is anything we can do let us know.

Jaime - thanks for the good news update. She sure is a sweetie and blessed to have a mom like you. Glad you are comfortable with the hospital staff and environment - that will surely help with the healing process. Please do let us know the hospital address and banking fund address. You have lots of friends and prayers here. Hang in there! We are pulling for you and your family.

Thoughts and prayers and warm wishes going your daughters (and family) way.

I just saw this, geesh, where have I been this whole time?

I'm so sorry that you are having so many problems. I hope Morgan will be home with you soon and that you will be feeling better too.

How old is she?

I don't know the bank thing yet, i just found out about it today, and a gentelman will be down from the bank on Friday to see us, and help set this up...I'm not one to ever ask anyone for money, and I guess she knows that, and just how much we need it right now...it's amazing everything she has done for us...:)

That is awesome that the hospital staff is so wonderful to you . Makes a very rough situation just a little bit easy. Make sure you tell Morgan that "Mommys whole world of quilting friends are saying prayers for her and wishing her nothing but the best !" and further more this is no way to spend her summer break :wink:
Do you have a Walmart near you ? or what stores ? I am thinking it might be safer to send gift cards in the mail .
Sharon

I actualy have told her..about all the wonderful people on mommy quilting site..and how they are all thinking about her, and praying for her and wishing her well..and to get better sooner lol..I will just keep telling her this..over and over again..so she knows...
Walmarts, targets, k-marts..we have them all the the area...I appreciate everyones generosity, but I could never ask for anything other than prayers..and certainly cards for her room.

Jamie -
I'm so happy that Morgan is a little better every time you post. It's wonderful to have the 2 pictures of her, so I can 'see' her when I'm thinking of her and holding her in my heart. You, too.

I'm so glad someone is setting something up at a bank for you, and that the newspaper has been telling Morgan's story. People are wonderful when they see a need to fill.

Please contact social services as several on the board have suggested. They are a wonderful source. Hospital social workers helped me TREMENDOUSLY when my mother was first diagnosed with dementia. I didn't know WHERE to turn to find what she needed, and they helped me figure out what to do for her.

She's an adorable little girl who matches that with strength and love.

We'd certainly love to send her a card and a hug! There is a red Doberman here named Emily who would love to come and sit - well, let's be honest here- eat -) with her. Come to think of it, my parents have two Standard Poodles, Brigit and Eric who would love to bring their curly selves to see her and shower her with kisses!

Jamie - thanks for posting the picture of Morgan, she's a beutiful little girl and we're all pulling for her - I'm sure Gai's study will be proven right! Hang in there; HUGS!!!

Jamie

Your Morgan is such a beautiful little girl - my heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Be strong my thoughts are with all of you. She will be home with you before you know it.

Tisha

I'll check in later to see if there's an address for the hospital.

Hope it's a graet day for her!!

oh my how scary for you. i pray she'll get better real soon

Such a beautiful little girl. My prayers continue for your family.

ranger

Praying for your family.

Hugs and prayers for all of you. Having a critically ill child is a terrible thing for a parent to go through. God bless all of you.

Prayer DOES work! It is an honor to be able to pray for someone we don't even know but know that all our prayer are heard. I just today found this thread. Could someone tell me a little bit about the situation? What happened to this child to put her in this condition?

The Babe. I believe that she had a stroke. Morgan is only 7 years old. There are two threads before this one talking about it. I don't know how to post a link but but if you click on Jamie's name at the start of this thread and go to the topics started by her you will find one called "gotten worse" or something like that and the other is "taking one day at a time" or something like that. I will have to find out sometime how to put a link onto a reply so you can just click on it to get there.

My normaly perfectly healthy 7 year old daughter suffered a massive stroke, brain clots, and brain bleeds, last sunday I think the 15th...she is in the picu...she has had 2 brain surgeries so far..one to remove a clot, and part of her brain, the other to remove part of her scull...I am told she will have significant deficits, we dont know much else right now, other than she can't use the left side of her body at the moment.

I didn't expect a direct answer from you but it is very much appreciated. Guardian angels are surrounding your child at this very moment and they will always be with her. Prayers do work and I know there are a multitude of them for your precious daughter. God be with you and your family.

well I couldnt be at the hospital today, due to kids, and myself sick..so I needed distractions...sorry I get to emotional thinking about it, so I tend to leave a lot out of her story...my baby girl is amazing though..and no matter how well she heals from this, she will always be my amazing baby girl..my heart couldn't possibly be more broken though.

God Bless you and your family! You are all in my prayers! When you do get to hold that precious baby, give her a hug from all of us!

Sometimes things are so bad even the angels cry. But you're not alone, and although your heart might feel almost broken in two, the key word is 'almost'. It's not completely broken, you can heal and get through this, just like Morgan will. No doubt there'll be hiccups along the way, but you can get through it. You have all of us by your side, how can you not. :-)

((hugs))

more hugs to you Jamie -- (((((((((((Jamie))))))))))))

I think about your little girl all the time and keep sending her good thoughts about healing, getting up and going out to play and getting back to playing with her brothers and sisters...

How are your other children holding up? How old are they?

Please know that we're all thinking of you and Morgan every day.
I'm so sorry to hear that you're not feeling well enough to be with her. Please, please, please take care of yourself! I know it's hard when your darling girl is so sick, but you've got to take care of YOU so you'll be able to take care of her.
Love and prayers for you, Morgan and your family.

Oh I am so sorry that you are all sick! Take care of yourselves, get plenty of rest!!! Thank you for the updates, you all are always in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Jamie I don't know what to say to you. My heart cries for you at this time. Please take care of yourself. All my thoughts are with you.

I sure hope that you and your children are all feeling better today. How is Morgan doing today? I am praying for daily improvement.

Any news of Morgan today?

I was down with morgan today, and when I walked in, and she saw me, she moaned Loudly!! Then wrapped her arm around me, petted my hair and face! She was so happy to see me, and she is making some sounds now....the nurse came in, a while later and asked her questions, and said squeeze my hand if mommy is aside of the bed, and she looked right to me, and squeezed the nurses hand....the eye doctor came in to look at her eyes, since they are a problem at the moment...and didn't have to much to say, other than give it time...and surgery if needed...and she even lifted her arm and waved to a doctor! I was so estatic, and proud of her...all and all I would say she had a darn good day :) improving slowly..but surley.

GREAT ! It all just takes time , she has been thru so much and the brain injury will take time to heal. Just be patient , but keep pushing her. THANKS for the update .
Sharon

So glad to hear that Morgan is making progress. Just give it time and she'll be up and running around. Thanks for the update. :-)