Thanks and keep praying!

March 30, 2009 by lizcgorman

Thanks so much for all of the love and support and prayers for us. You have no idea how much it means to us!

Maddie is still intubated (on a ventilator) and still requires medicine to keep her blood pressure at an acceptable level. She is also on alot of sedation to try to keep her comfortable with a tube in her throat. She is waking up alot and fighting to try to get the tube out. The bacterial infection she is fighting is very serious and the doctors are doing all they can. The best news we have heard is that they are “cautiously optimistic” that Maddie may make it through this.

Please continue to keep her on your prayers and I will do my best to update as the situation allows.
Thanks!
Liz

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23 Responses

on March 30, 2009 at 12:57 pm The Smith Family

Please know we are praying for Maddie and all of you!! God’s Blessings….

C.O.L.E. Prayer Team
http://www.colesfoundation.com
on March 30, 2009 at 1:07 pm Mary Bandy

We will be praying for Maddie, as we always do. I had not read your update from yesterday until today. I will ask for owen’s caringbridge readers to pray for her also. SHe is a tough little girl, I know that she will be OK.
Mary Bandy
on March 30, 2009 at 2:07 pm Alisha Roberts-Sturgis, MI

I saw your page from the Urgent Prayer Requests through colesfoundation.com. Just wanted to let you know I’m saying a prayer for Maddie. Hoping God will wrap his arms around her and give her comfort and rest.
COLE’s Prayer Team
http://www.colesfoundation.com
Alisha
on March 30, 2009 at 2:29 pm Alisha Roberts-Sturgis, MI

I saw Maddie’s webpage on the urgent prayer requests through colesfoundation.com and thought I would let you know I’m saying a prayer for her. Hoping God will wrap her in His arms and provide her with comfort and rest.
COLE’s Prayer Team
http://www.colesfoundation.com
Alisha
on March 30, 2009 at 3:02 pm Marcy Bare

Liz & Brandon,
I am sending a prayer request to everyone I know. She is such a strong little angel and I know she will get through this! You are in my thoughts and prayers always!
on March 30, 2009 at 3:22 pm The Williams

Maddie, Liz and Brandon,

We are praying so hard for her- you know we are here for anything you all need. We love you.

Matt, Shawn, Conner & Ben
on March 30, 2009 at 3:31 pm Janie

We are praying for little Maddie – may the Lord be with her.
on March 30, 2009 at 3:54 pm Kelly Erlain

Maddie and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our hearts go out to you and we pray for wisdom for the doctors to help your beautiful little girl.

Kelly Erlain
on March 30, 2009 at 4:41 pm Kayce

Prayers are being said right now.
on March 30, 2009 at 5:09 pm Heather

I am praying for Maddie to pull through this. God bless.
on March 30, 2009 at 6:23 pm leapnlizzie

Thanks for the update during such a hard time! I continue to keep Maddie close to my heart and in my prayers. In addition to her full recovery, I am praying for His sweet presence and Peace.
on March 30, 2009 at 8:08 pm Zanna

Liz and Family,
I will keep those prayers going for your brave, feisty, beautiful girl. She is such a strong fighter, as are all of you, you will ALL get through this, you have the prayers of so many.
Warm Caring Hugs to Maddie and to you.
Love,
Zanna
on March 30, 2009 at 8:24 pm Carrie Sexton

Liz, Brandon & Maddie –
To say you’ve been in our thoughts and prayers today is an understatement. Maddie is one tough little girl whose strength never ceases to surprise us. She will amaze us all!
Much love to you all,
Carrie, Zack, Elizabeth & Mary Margaret
on March 30, 2009 at 8:37 pm The Bowles

Liz, Brandon, and Maddie,

We are praying for strength and peace all day long and sending so much love to Miss Maddie. You are all constantly in our prayers and thoughts. We love you.

Taylor, Bill, Lucy and Francie
on March 30, 2009 at 8:56 pm The Richards

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Maddie reminds us of Abigail. She is a beautiful little girl with such caring parents. We feel as though we know you because we have followed Maddie on this difficult journey.
Much love from PA
Abigail’s grandparents
on March 30, 2009 at 9:33 pm Misty

Prayers from Utah…what a beautiful little girl!
on March 30, 2009 at 9:42 pm Jill

Continuing to pray!

May the Lord bless you and keep you!

May His grace sustain you all as you take each moment faithfully trusting in His plan!

Hugs and blessings,
Jill
on March 31, 2009 at 12:03 am kathy nesbitt

Oh Liz… I really do know how hard this is. We were there 10 months ago and it feels like yesterday. I pray with all my heart that you are out of PICU and up on 11 soon!!! Maddie is an unbelievably strong little girl and is an inspiration to all of us, as are you Mom!!! There is no question where she gets her strength and fortitude from. Remember how loved you are and feel the love headed over to you and Maddie in big waves!!! XOXOXXOXOX
Kathy and Julia
on March 31, 2009 at 12:23 am gina price

Sweet Maddie,
We are praying so hard to see that beautiful smile, I know you will get through all of this and be fine. You are such a special little girl, and you have a great family and they will get you through this. I am sending you a big hug and lots of love.
Gina Price
on March 31, 2009 at 10:07 am Dan Barnhardt

Gormans-

You are all in my thoughts and prayers! The strength of your daughter and the resolve of your family is a testament to all of you.

All my best,
Dan Barnhardt
on March 31, 2009 at 10:23 am Lauren Howell Sack

Liz and Brandon,

I can only imagine how hard these past few years have been for you guys. I am thinking about you and praying for that tough little girl of yours. Keep fighting Maddie!!

Love, Lauren
on March 31, 2009 at 8:50 pm Lynn Barbee

Your blog was linked to mine by some “random” search engine. What a beautiful little girl! I pray for many years with her and God’s blessings on your family. lynnbarbee.wordpress.com
on May 16, 2009 at 1:02 pm Sherri Polidoro

Hi Liz and Brandon,

I see that Maddie is in the PICU. Please remember that we are all saying prayers that Maddie gets through this soon.

-Sherri, John, and Jay