the Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:00 pm
Molly Lanham, the 5-year-old who was hit by a car near her school bus stop on May 23, remained in critical condition at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha on Thursday.
On Tuesday, doctors performed a procedure to relieve pressure on her brain.
Her parents, Todd and Amy Lanham, released a statement Thursday expressing gratitude to people for their concern and help.
“Words cannot begin to express how thankful we are for all our family, friends and total strangers that have been offering their caring words and help since Molly's accident,” they said.
“To our exceptional co-workers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation Center, you are truly an amazing group of people. Knowing that we have your help and support is a tremendous weight off our shoulders while we watch over Molly.
“To Southminster United Methodist Church our small town church in the city for all the prayers and sympathy. To the United Methodist Church of Nebraska, thank you for all of your well wishes and all faith-based communities that are sending us their positive thoughts.
“To the 19th and Harwood Bus stop parents and neighbors, thank you — especially the mother that drops off her son in the tan Chevy Venture whose quick response helped Amy at the scene and allowed Molly to get the immediate care that she needed. To Prescott Elementary and Lincoln Public Schools, thank you for all the cards and letters from the students and staff.
“To the Lincoln community and the entire state of Nebraska — thank you for your support and generosity. To the BryanLGH West staff for your wonderful care and the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Fire and Rescue responders for your prompt and professional handling of our special little girl.
“Thank you to the staff at Creighton University Medical Center, especially the nursing staff in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, for all of your delicate care of Molly as she has struggled in her recovery.
“We are encouraged by Molly's recovery and her continued progress. We know that there will be difficult times this summer but are eager to help Molly in her rehabilitation. We are hopeful that Molly will be able to return to school in the fall with her first grade class."