Hello. Samantha is resting comfortably in her bed at MGH, Ellison 18. What a tough day she had. She was alert for a short while after surgery this afternoon during which she read the most current issue of "Us" Magazine. Because of all the medication, however, she fell fast asleep after reading about poor Britney Spears.
Surgery went well without any complications. Already, Sammy is able to move her residual limb and that's a great indication of the success she will have manipulating a prosthetic. At this point, pain is minimal. Sammy has an epidural in place that keeps her comfortable.
Sammy has been the bravest, toughest kid EVER. She truly appears to understand that surgery had to occur in order to keep her alive. No more cancer left in her leg and that makes us all so happy. We'll plod ahead with some more chemo and those lungs, and then it will be time to party BIG TIME.
We will update the blog again tomorrow. We're not sure yet what to expect. If Sammy is up for visitors, we will let you all know.
Thanks so much for checking in.
Shari and David
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We are so very happy that Sammy has come through this step with minimal issues. We concur that she is the bravest young lady that we know. We continue to wish her and the rest of ya'll the very best.
Always in our prayers
The Challenders
We're so glad to hear the surgery went well. We've been praying and thinking about you all throughout the day. Shari, I can't wait to open the blue stuff!!!
Catherine
Sammy,
You are such a trooper! We are thinking about you constantly. Tell your mom and dad to hang in there too! We can't wait to have you all back home.
Deme, James, Alex & Matthew
Dear Sammy,
My family and I are so glad your operation went well. I hope you are feeling much better. I have been thinking about you all day. I hope you and Becca can come play soon and you can bring your parents to keep my parents company! I always pray for you and still will. I wish you the all best. I love you buddy!
Love,
Delia and the rest of the Barrys
Thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers!!
The Alfanos
I'm so happy everything went well, what a relief!! Sarah and Emily said to say Hi to Becca and Sammy.
Our thought are with all of you!
The Lane's
Sammy-
So happy to hear that all went well, and you no longer have cancer in your leg!!! You are one brave girl, an inspiration to ALL! Hope your recovery is fast and easy!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Julie, John, Steven, Jacob, and Megan Anderson
Dearest Sammy,
It is so good to hear that today was a success! Your courage, strength, faith, and hope warms my heart.
Now...about Brittany. She certainly could learn a few lessons from you about what's really important in life!
May God bless and keep you,
Mrs. Spangler
Sammy and family,
Thanks for keeping everyone posted. We were relieved to hear things went as well as possible with the surgery today. Sammy, we are so impressed with your strength and commitment to moving ahead and getting past this so you can PARTY. And Becca, we know you've been a big part of helping Sammy get through this. Samuel is looking forward to seeing you and swimming with you this summer at Shaker!
Dan, Betsy, Isaiah and Samuel
Go Sammy Go! So glad to hear surgery went well. You can give Brittany S. some advice on wigs-how'd you think the green one would look on her? Missing you this week, and sending warm thought in your direction! Keep up the good work....
-Dr. Stearns
Sammy,
You are so brave. We think of of you every day! Keep positive as the days will get better.
with love.
Todd , Lisa ,Lindsey, Sydney, and Jackson
Dear Rotmans,
You continue to amaze and inspire so many people. You have been so generous in sharing this story of courage--what a gift we've been given..our prayers continue for our little butterfly, Sammy, who happens to have one heck of an amazing big sister. Love, Lisa and Brinkley (we are at our 'camp sunshine'-Brinkley's grammy's in Florida for vacation week.xoxo Shari and David you are treasures.
Dear Sammy and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday , but today you were in them non-stop. Thanks so much for updating the blog so quickly.We look forward to more great news to come. Keep it up Sammy, you rock!
Jodi and Ken Roos
Shari and David,
Thank you for taking the time to update the website so quickly. You must've known there were so, so many people holding their breaths today. Sammy is AMAZING, as are you all. Goodbye cancer, hello the rest of a long healthy life!
Love,
The Petersons
We are in awe of Sammazing and her awesome sister Rebeccemarkable! (Two more nicknames, since you never call them by their real names anyway). Been thinking of you guys all day. Needless to say, glad to hear things went well.
Lots of love and good wishes.
The Buchlers
Yipee! We are so happy to hear that the surgery went well and Sammy feels well - We cannot wait to see you guys! We love you with everything we have and could not stop thinking of you yesterday. From this day forward there will only be good news!
love,
Eric, JAney, T, JOey and Lucas
Sammy
I am sooooo proud of you. I can't wait to party with you. You are the bravest girl I know. Soon we will dance together. Love Meghan
So very thrilled to hear the news that the surgery went well. Letting out a huge sigh of relief -as others have said, thank you so much for letting us know so quickly.
You all continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!!
xo Jack, Jean and John
Hey Rotmans--Thought about you all day yesterday, and soooo glad to hear everything went well. We so appreciate the update on your website. You are a strong family and we all love you!!! --the moores
So happy things went well yesterday. We are thinking of you.
Love,
K & H & D
Hi Sammy,
I am so-o-o-o happy to hear that your surgery went well. All of us here at Shaker spent much of yesterday sending you good thoughts. We will continue to send our good thoughts and prayers as you make a speedy recovery and head for home.
You are a very brave girl indeed.
Sending you a great big hug!!!!
Marie
We are all so glad that this surgury is over. Sammy, you were in our thoughts all day and night yesterday! I don't know if you remember me and my family, but I take karate with your dad, and we were sledding with you and Becca and your dad a couple of winters ago at the Town hill, and we saw you at Solomon Cohen's bar mitzvah last spring. Anyway, we are thinking of you, praying for you, and hoping to see you out sliding again soon! Also, we expect to hear about your dancing before too long! You are a real inspiration!
Love to you and your whole family,
Tamar, Randy, Jared and Josh Roberts
Hello Everyone,
Just sitting here thinking of all of you and about how great it was to meet you all last week.
So glad to hear the surgery went well -- Sammy, you are indeed amazing!
Hey Becca -- everybody should get to have a super-sister like you! You are the best!
See you all soon,
The tall, rather odd, somewhat annoying guy who wore the blue velvet jump suit with the rainbow clown wig......
I am so happy that Sammy is finished with this segment of the race and won a gold medal!!!! I know she can overcome all obstacles and win the overall race with another gold!!
You are all amazing - children and parents!
Cousin Linda
Hi Sammy,
I know your mom from high school and have been following your blog since last summer. My family and I are so happy to read that your surgery went well. We admire your strength and courage. You are quite an inspiration and a very special girl. It’s obvious there is nothing that will stop you from achieving your dreams.
Debbie, Scott and Zoe Zepeda
sammy,
Hope everything is good and i cant wait to see u and how your doing. I hear bow elementry really misses you.
sincerley, Matthew
Way to go Sammy! Hang in there.
Way to go Sammy! Hang in there.
Yeah Sammy. You're a trooper. We are all rooting for you.
Love
The Montero-Sterns
Hey Sammy,
I'm so glad everything went well. Kudos to you! I admire your bravery, and I hope you continue to be the amazing girl we all know you are. And the same too you Rebecca, everyone should have a big sister like you. Hang in there you guys!
We're all here for you Shari and David. Hope to see ya guys real soon.
- JeSsIcA
You all are such an inspiration to us! Sammy is very courageous and i am so impressed with the strength the whole family has had through all of this. We continue to hold all of you in our prayers. We are so glad surgery went well!
Love,Sarah, Mike, Liam, Skylar and Seamus
Sammy,
We are glad your surgery was a success, and that you are now on the road to recovery!!! You are truly an amazing girl, and an inspiration to many. We wish you the best of luck with your next steps, and continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. It has been said many times, but you have a whole community of friends and neighbors behind you!!
Keep up the good work!
The Goulds
Sammy and the rest of the Rotman clan we were so happy to read that the surgery went well and we will continue to have you in our prayers.
Love from the Finger's
My name is Michael Williams.
My daughter Justine and I had the opportunity to meet this wonderful young lady and her parents yesterday at MGH. You see, Justine is suffering from Osteosarcoma as well and has been having chemo since October.
She and Sammy are roommates! Dr. Raskin is the surgeon on both of their cases, so they share that in common as well.
All of you that know and/or are related to these wonderful people should be very, very proud of them. I was humbled by their strength and personalities.
Wishing everyone in the family prayers, strength and better days to come.
Hi Sammy I glad that your surgery went good.I can,t wait to play amercan Idol at school. We have been thinking about you. I miss you and hope that you are doing good. My sister has too. GOOD LUCK. LOVE emily lane the lanes
We are very happy to hear that the surgery went well. We think about you every day. You are a very brave and inspiring person. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Love to your mom and dad too!
Derek (the other Buchler) and Zinger Clan
Way to go Sammy!!
We are so psyched to hear your surgery went well. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers - always!
Dan & Kris Bernard
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