I know a lot of you know and care for my Wall Puppy, Samantha. She's very, very sick right now and I'd appreciate all of your positive thoughts and energy.
She was diagnosed yesterday with the H1N1 virus, aka swine flu. There was a case at her school which started back 2 weeks ago.
She basically has to be quarantined - can't leave the house for 7 days at least. Clay and I feel fine and we figure since we've been around her this whole time, we're probably not going to get it now.
The doctor was also concerned that she might be developing pneumonia on top of it so I'm waiting to hear back about that. Her cough is terrible and is just exhausting her.
I'll keep you posted.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Prayers said for a quick and full recovery of your daughter Kimberly! Sorry to hear of her suffering with that flu bug.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Prayers are on their way.
Posted by Brian Ooms (Member # 487) on :
Sorry to hear that news...
My thoughts are with you.
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
prayer going up.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Please convey our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Samantha from Yarrow...
-grampa dan
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Oh no! Give her a big hug from Jess and I! Keep us posted.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Thanks - one good thing, the x-ray was negative for the pneumonia. Now to just deal with the rest.
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Samantha's an awesome gal. Give her our best. I hope she recovers soon.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Prayers and thoughts for a speedy recovery.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Man she'd do anything from going to school would'nt she? Best wishes are sent.lol
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Chicken soup would be something you know all about! Give her some paper and markers and a hug from us. Hang in there Sam. We love ya!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
No pneumonia is great news!
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
Good news about the pnemonia! Prayers are ongoing from here, as you know! Give her a hug from Aunt Cat as well!
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
It hurts when our children hurt....the very best to her, and her parents. Prayers are on the way.
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
I sure hope she gets well soon. Get-well wishes and positive energy are on their way.
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Heartfelt, good wishes go out from signdog and his crew. Sam, get well really quick.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
ah geeeshe that's terrible! Well I hope she gets better, you have my prayers. Samantha, hurry up and get well...your sign buddy Cisco
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I'm hoping to hear good news about Sam...what a special child. You all are blessed. I hate to hear of a sick young-un, but she'll get over it if all her aunts and uncles have anything to do with it.
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Feel better soon, Samantha. Positive thoughts for a full and quick recovery.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Hey grasshopper....Much love coming your way.
CrazyJack
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Positive thoughts to get her well soon.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Thanks so much everyone, she's doing better tonight. Not great but better. Fever is down quite a bit. I'll check in tomorrow morning with an update. Thanks again.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Sorry to hear the bad news Kimberly .....I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope she is back to her wonderful little self soon!
Peace
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Ive been keeping up to date on this virus. Not really any stronger than the regular flu, but seems to be spreading more. Also read today that they think it is transmitted more through contact than being the airborne type. I hope Samantha gets better soon, and it sounds like she is. God bless her and keep us informed.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Poor Samantha! How scary for your family. She's a tuff kid, I pray she will be just fine. Thanks for letting us know. It is so hard when your kid is sick, you wish you could do it for them. Love.....Jill
Posted by Rich Stebbing (Member # 368) on :
NO WAY! It didn't have anything to do with that "devasting loss" by the Giants the other night. Seriously I hope Samantha gets back on track and will definately pray for that to happen.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Rich, Thank god she was so out of it with high fever that she didn't see that grand slam in the 14th. That was horrible.
Thanks everyone. Her fever is down and now she just has the cough and fatigue. Good news is she can't go anywhere until Monday so there's no stress to get back to school.
[ August 26, 2009, 11:12 PM: Message edited by: Kimberly Zanetti ]
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Good to hear Kimberly. I was just thinking about your daughter and how she was doing.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Now it's going to be getting past all of the soreness inside and out. That stuff just drains you physically and your spirit too. I'll be be glad to hear how Sam, is doing next week on wednesday.
BTW things are getting better for Matt, who I was calling Mark for some reason. He's getting spunky already with his parents. Also I said he was 25 but he is only 19. I'm just a mixed up old man.
Jack
Posted by David Fisher (Member # 107) on :
Got one here too in my eldest Nasty flu symptoms. She still whipped me at darts tonight.
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
I'm so glad to hear she is getting better. Hopefully she can enjoy the weekend.
Glad she's feeling better. It's running crazy here this week since school restarted. One high school football team had an outbreak and they stopped practices.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Sending you good vibes here, Samantha! Get well very, very soon!
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Glad to hear Samantha is feeling better I bet she is real anxious to get back to school.
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Just heard.....that little gal has more moxey than allowed, a little love, rest and she'll be up and around in no time, her uncle Goo mandates, so there, get better my little friend.... Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Samantha will be up and running in no time. Just remind her that there is a meet coming up in California soon and she is expected to show off her Wall Puppy skills.
Get well soon Samantha, your smilin face in Letterville keeps the rest of us goin.
Posted by Kiersten Percell (Member # 3749) on :
Let her know Andrew and I send our love and we hope she feels better soon!
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Kimberly
I tried to call, apparently your cell number has changed. Give Sam a hug from Juanita amd me.
Take good care of our little friend.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Thank you SO much everyone. She's really doing well, in fact she'll probably go back to school tomorrow. Then I got it! GGRRR!!!!!!!!! Been pretty much in bed for 2 days.
Rick, that was kind of you. I'll send you the #.
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
Glad to hear she's doing better.
Now you need to concentrate on you. Get well soon!
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Dang, girl, that's rough. Follow Dr.s orders and get well soon.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Aww... doggone it! Good mom gets goodn'beat up too. Gotta start a new prayer wheel fer ya...
Jack
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
How is Kimberly doing? You beat that flu yet Kimberly?
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
I don't know how I missed this post Kimberly, but I am so glad she is ok!!! I have been hearing bad stuff on the tv about others who have gotten this & did not survive.
And are you ok now? I hope so. I pray you will be fine too!
Posted by Judy Grossman (Member # 235) on :
U-Oh! You guys aren't having fun, are you. Take care of yourselves and be good to yourselves. Don't push it. This stuff is wicked. Much love and glad to hear Sam is doing better...But not good hearing that Mom is feelin' bad now. All those hugs and kisses, worrisome nights and days of nuturing took their toll. Hope you feel better reeeeeal soon.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Thanks for the concern everyone. I'm on the upswing but boy this thing knocks you on your butt. I have NO energy and the dr. said it could take weeks to get back. Still coughing but not as badly.
Samantha, I'm glad to report, is doing great. Back in school and happy as a clam.
Posted by Jim Moser (Member # 6526) on :
Glad to hear that Sam is doing fine and you are better....
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