Mallory and Lisa,

You guys have come a long way... I know it must"ve been tough for you Lisa to go back to work today.  I"m glad it went well.  Mallory we really enjoy reading your funny commentary.  You can tell you are feeling better.  We"re so glad to hear everything is improving...

Love and miss you guys,

The Ujjin"s

Mal & Lisa, I hope everything went well today while Lisa was at work - I am

sure that is a big change. Good Luck!!  P.S. - In case your dad did"nt tell you, I

bought a lottery scratch off ticket for McKenna yesterday & the numbers to

match were 7 & 17. We looked at each other & said I know we will win something!

We won 20 dollars - the first time we have ever won on a stratchoff - Lucky

numbers for sure!!

Mal, that was so funny about McDreamy.  Thursday night I was screaming at Meredith on TV, "Oh, you poor thing, the hottest doctor in th world wants to build you a home overlooking Seattle and you just can"t handle it".  Give me a break! 

It is so nice to hear you as your normal silly self.  It is like a breath of fresh air.  Keep it up and stay positive.  Enjoy each and every day and keep finding the humour in life.

Michael, we all hope you feel better soon!

Hi!! You don"t know me, but we have A LOT more in common than either of us realize! No, I personally haven"t had a transplant, but my daddy had a heart transplant on October 2, 2007. I know exactly what you and your family are going through with all the meds, what you guys went through with all the waiting, and the up and down days that you face now. My daddy, much like yourself, was in dire need of a transplant. The doctors told him it was life or death. God decided it was life, and Daddy was blessed with a second chance. He has really good days, and a few not so good days. He hasn"t rejected yet, and we are praying he never does. He has AWFUL mood swings, but we take it in stride!! I"m sure you NEVER have those mood swings I"m referring to ;-)  Anyway. I just wanted you to know that your story really touched home with me. You are SO young and beautiful. You have a full life ahead of you, and I truly hope you embrace it! My daddy made many friends along the way, one being a 16 year old girl. She was a barrel racer in need of a double lung and heart transplant. The week daddy was sent home, he bumped into the girls family in tears. They found out she didn"t make it. It truly put things into perspective for us. Tomorrow is never promised, but God blessed you with a second chance. I believe you are going to do something GREAT with your second chance! I hope you embrace it and go change the world!!! Don"t let an IV or 30 different meds slow you down!! Change the world with it! God bless you and your family!!

So happy Mal is feeling better and the days are pretty much the same.  That is a great sign.  Also, Lisa I know you are a little scared but I know it will be fine.  The gang at the bank have been so faithful in their prayers and support for you guys.  I am so happy you will be surrounded by all those wonderful people.  Good luck.  Have a great week! 

Sharlis

Mallory, it is so wonderful to read about your daily progress. The old Mallory is coming back. Keep it up! I hope you have a wonderful week!

Edie Parrott

Hi Mallory,

I loved reading your journal entry.  It cracked me up!!  You are so funny!  By the way since we"ve never met I"d love you to let me know what your major will be in college.  All your Dr. McDreamy and Bank of America men will be chasing after you when you get through this latest battle.   I am a Grey"s Anatomy fan also.  I felt the SAME way about Meridith. She needs to take a leap of faith and trust the Doc!!!

It"s great to know you"re feeling better and thanks for the icky medicine trick.  I"ll pass that on to my husband who"s a pharmacist.  It"ll be a good suggestion for his customers.  Hope your meds came in today. Blessings from Powder Springs!!  DE

Loved your post yesterday!  It made me laugh and it sounded like you were having some fun.  Since my transplant my kids tell me I am alot funnier.  Laughter always makes me feel better. Shortly after my transplant my 9 year old son had career day at school and of course he wanted to be an MD .  We had him dressed so cute with the mask and everything.  He comes walking into my room and goes mom I am soooooo tired and I said "Why son". He said "  Well, mom I just got done doing a heart, 2 lungs and a liver".  It was so funny.  I thought how many kids in the world like to play transplant??

Hope your having another good day!!!   Jeannie  Fuller                                                                           

Hey Mallory, I"m so happy you are feeling better.  I loved your update from last night.  I"m like you, I would move in with McDreamy in a heartbeat!! I love that show!!

I hope you have a great weekend!!

Love, Lawanda

Mal & Family,

It is great to see every prayer is being answered!! Mallory is such a miracle!!

P.S. - Saturday night on the sports south station, Mckenna and 3 other girls will

be singing the national anthem for the Thrashers - I am so nervous for her!!

Phyllis M.

Hey Mal!! fifteen more days till our big night!! i am so glad you are gonna help me out! it will be alot less nerve racking to have you there!! I am SOOOOOOOO GLAD that you are far along in your recovery now! I will continue to pray for you and that you progress each day! You are going to look so beautiful at hoopcoming!! My dress is royal blue! what dress are you wearing? Love you!!

Claire Bear

Still here and praying!

Glad things seem to be going well.

Bonjour Mademoiselle Mallory,

Today was the first day of the spring semester at KMHS...as I began teaching two new sections of Anatomy I couldn"t help but think of you and how we first met. Know that you are always in my thoughts, and I"m delighted to hear that it seems as if you have turned the proverbial corner and are getting better each day.

Keep up the good work, Izzie!

xox,

Dr. J

Wow, Mallory...Way to Go!!!  Your hard work is paying off.  Praising the Lord for those good numbers and a big success with the fundraiser!!  Praying for you to gain strength and get back out there driving around town again!!  Your journal entry was a reflection of your "Sunny" attitude.  I know you are your Mom, Dad and Brother"s "Sunshine."  Blessings from Powder Springs,

Hi Mallory,

It is exciting to see you can journal yourself and be well enough to be bored!!!

Keep up the good work - great to see your improving, Phyllis M.

Hi there!

Just checking on you and letting you know that we are thinking of you always. I"m so glad that you are able to get out and about...I know you probably speacialy like to go shopping!!

Keep hangin in there. You are getting better and better!

Hopefully I can bring Mamaw Roberts to see you guys soon.

Love you all,

Aunt Robin & Uncle Frank

Mallory, I loved your last journal entry. I don"t think you would have survived everything you have had to endure in the last couple of years without a marvelous sense of humor to go along with your positive attitude. What an inspiration you are to all of us! I certainly hope you continue to progress and get back to school soon!

Edie Parrott

Hey Mal!!

Looking forward to jan. 25th, sorry i dropped you on new year"s eve! I LOVE YOU!!! we need to get together soon! love, claire

HI Mal!! I am gald to hear that u and u"r fam are doing well!! I think of often!! Take Care Sweetie!!!

"Driving Mr. Mike"      New movie coming out featuring those two rambling around Cobb County together !

Happy New Year again Mallory

We love you

Roll Tide (T&J)

LOL HOPE ALL IS WELL...

Amanda MAC

Mallory   I just wanted to let you know we still check your Journal and Guest  messages daily to see how your doing . We love you very much and pray and think of you daily.Makenzie my grandaughter still gives me a hard time because she doesnt have her team mal T-shirt yet. Lisa when you talk to Bridgette next time will you mention it to her.youth- m in pink  Thanks  Love Mickey and Cherry

Hi Mallory,

I think by the end of 2008, you will only have memories to remind you of why you"re so strong!!!   Keep the Faith!!  I know that feeding tube will go soon.

Happy 2008 to ya!! Phyllis M.

Hey Mallory,

So glad to read things are going better.  I am so very happy for you and your Mom and Dad.  I think about you guys all the time.

Take care and please tell your mom I said HI!  Will you have her send me her email address I don"t have it anymore and I want to send her some new pictures of Kailey.

Take care! Love you guys,

Leslie, Michael and Kailey Hargis

Hey Pretty Girl,

I don"t know where Brittany and I have been the last 1/2 of the year, but obviously we have been terrible friends not knowing what you were going through.  The last time I spoke with your Mom was right after your trip to New York on Spring Break and you were doing well.  I am so sorry that we did not keep up with what happened after that.  We often thought about you and continued praying for you and Doug, but assumed you and Doug were doing fine.

You are beautiful girl whose strength is incredible!  Keep fighting and getting stronger.  Brittany and I will come and see you next time she is back from college.  Love ya!  Janie

How is Miss Mallory?

I"ve been thinking about you.  I truly hope you and your family had a joyful and blessed Christmas and I pray many good things for you all in 08".

Hope all is well. 

You"re beautiful

Molly

Hi Lisa and Mallory- I have been keeping up with your reports and it looks like things are trending in the right direction. I completely understand your NG tube issues - Ainsley had hers for nearly 2 years. If you really want to add calories you might want to look in to a product called Duocal. It dissolves completely in liquid and adds 42 calories per tablespoon, but since it dissolves, you don"t add any quantity to the food or drink. You could dissolve 2tbsp (almost 100 calories) in a glass or milk and get almost 200calories in just a few ounces. I have 2 cans if you"d like them; they are leftover from when Ains" needed it. Just email me and let me know your address - I"ll send it right away. Anything to help get that dang tube gone! Ainsley still drinks 2 cans of Pediasure a day (morning and just before bed) for about 500 calories. Ensure for adults is about the same and if you keep it really cold and use a straw you drink it all in no time at all (I do that with my SlimFast - LOL!).

Hoe you turn the corner soon!!! You are doing awesome.

Allyson and Ainsley - currently in NJ but leaving for sunny FL very soon!!!

Hi Mallory and Lisa,

Wishing you a great and Happy 2008!!  Kelley and I are keeping up to date with all the latest news on sweet Mallory.  So thankful you were home for the holidays and we are praying this latest "fun" with labs, blood pressure and the feeding tubes will turn around in a BIG hurry.  Lisa, what a blessing to read your note on all you have been through, and know too well a mother"s feelings as you have gone through this trial with Mallory.  Mallory, hope you feel stronger and better each day!!!!  Take care.

Love and prayers,

Karen Shaw

MAL,

WE ARE SORRY THAT YOU HAD TO HAVE THE FEEDING TUBE PUT BACK IN BUT IF IT WILL GIVE YOU THAT LITTLE PUSH TO GET YOU BACK ON HTE HIGH ROAD THAT IS WHAT COUNTS.  WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE GETTING TO GO HOME AND NOT HAVING TO STAY AT THE HOSPITAL.  WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE TIRED OF HEARING THIS BUT GIVE IT ALL SOME TIME YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH HELLLL AND YOUR BODY JUST NEEDS THE TIME TO HEAL SO THAT YOU CAN BE YOUR OLD SELF AGAIN.  WE HOPE TO GET TO SEE YOU SOON.  HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY.  WE LOVE YOU AND WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.

Mal,

I am sorry the feeding tube had to be put back in.  You have come a long way so keep your spirits up.  I continue to pray for you each day.

Derek

Happy New Year Mallory,

It was wonderful to read about the loving Christmas you spent with your family and friends.  How exciting to read about your special gift and the words of faith for the future.  You already busy with sewing projects brought a smile to my face!!  You have so many talents!!  Your mom"s journal entries have been a blessing to read.  You are very blessed with your family and the medical community.  Prayers will continue to be lifted for you daily and specific request as mom let"s us know your needs.  God Bless You in 2008 and all your loved ones too!!!

Blessings from Powder Springs,

Mallory,

Happy New Year!

I wish you and your family the best in this coming year. I hope you have a very BORING year. Just a normal year, like the doll you are should have. Leave all the drama out and just be BORINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG...........LOL.

Just kidding ..... We are praying that you are getting better with every breath and I know God has a wonderful plan for you.

Tommy

Hi Miss Mallory,

Best wishes for a Great Two Thousand and Eight!

xox,

Dr. J

Mal,

I am so happy that you had a very "special" Christmas at home with your family.  Our Christmas was extra "special" as well.  As my 9 year old sons letter to santa on Christmas eve stated "This Christmas is very special because our family is together".  My family continues to remember you in prayer everyday.  You will gain your wt. back ! (it just takes a little time)  I am out almost 11 months from transplant and have gained about 25 lbs and now I have to learn how to slow it down .  Everyday gets better!! 

Still praying!

Jeannie Fuller