Moody/Karens daughter Olivia

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited April 2009

    Yes. I have to agree with the others..... Karen, seeing your "faith-in-action" is such an affirmation.

    Thank you for sharing this journey. You are an inspiration.

    More prayers headed to heaven.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited April 2009

    Karen, Thank God for a failed test which proved the Wake Forest doctor's suspicions. It is hard to believe that the 'specalists' at scottish rite didn't want to look outside the box and follow all possible leads to what was causing Olivia's nausea. They were only looking at one senario and not all possibilities. I will share with the church the findings from this new test and they will rejoice with us.

    Sheila

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Karen -  wheeew - so relieved that Olivia finally has a diagnosis and that you were such a strong advocate for her ...  hoping and praying that the meds will kick in quickly and that she'll start gaining weight and be able to live a full, mostly normal life in no time flat. 

    I know you're exhausted ...  and mourning the loss of your dog.   Take some time for you -  rebuild your physical strength.  

    Hugs,

    Doreen 

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited April 2009

    I would respond to all the comments, but I can't see through the tears.

    Ya'll talk about my strength and how strong I am, but I believe we all know that my strength comes from Jesus through each of you.  I would never have made it through all this without all of ya'll and all the prayers all over this world! 

    I am weak, you guys gave me strength!

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  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited April 2009

    God is good, so thankful you have a diagnosis and your son is better.  Moms are angels too you know.  Try to rest.  thank you so much for sharing all with us.  Your a strong special woman and a great mom.  big cyber hugs.

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  • swimangel72
    swimangel72 Member Posts: 1,989
    edited April 2009
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  • whippetmom
    whippetmom Member Posts: 6,920
    edited April 2009

    Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!!! What a wonderful relief to hear about Olivia's diagnosis - FINALLY!!!! 

    On a sadder note, I mourn with you over Gretel's passing from this life.  As you can tell my my screen name, my dog is like my baby also.  I lost the dog of my heart last year and I did not think I would ever get over the pain of his passing.  I pray you find some rest from all you have gone through recently.  You certainly have had enough stressors in the last year - for one lifetime!

    Hugs...

    Deborah

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  • Mykidsmom
    Mykidsmom Member Posts: 1,637
    edited April 2009

    (((((Karen))))

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Just checking in to see how Olivia is doing this morning.  I hope they have her on the road to recovery now that they know what is causing her nausea.  I hope everyone is getting some rest after the long week.

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited April 2009

    Dr. Johnson, Olivia's pediatrician, called yesterday.  He was so impressed with how quickly Dr. Fortunado was able to diagnose Olivia, but even more so, at how fast Dr. Fortunado sent his findings to him. 

    Dr. Johnson has referred us to a cardiologist in Gainesville names Jilian Carpenter.  We go April 21st.  I know nothing about this doctor, but Dr. Johnson has been my only medical advocate here in Georgia, so I trust his referral.

    Olivia had another nose bleed yesterday, so Dr. J wants MORE blood work done to compare to previous and note any fluctuations.  I didn't think to ask him if he felt it was related to POTS (I didn't see anything about nose bleeds on any of the websites) or if he thinks it is unrelated, merely needing monitoring due how many she has been having.  Yesterday was the 15th one she has had since Jan 30th. 

    Dr. J has written a prescription for Olivia to go back to school for half days for the rest of the year.  Of course, once she starts on new meds and begins to respond, she can go full days when ever she feels like it.

    We are going to attempt to go buy her new Easter dress today.  We'll have to keep fingers crossed that the big city of Flowery Branch has something she likes because she isn't capable of going to the mall yet. 

    She is excited about finally knowing what is wrong with her.  She said even she was beginning to think she was just crazy.  I knew it was weighing so heavy on her mind and making her feel even worse.  That was probably the most frustrating thing for me through this whole ordeal was watching how it was affecting her mentally, especially when it was exacerbating her symptoms!  Okay, I'll stop there before I get on my soap box again.

    I am just praising God every second that He took control of me and didn't let me believe the "experts" and didn't let me procastinate.  I can only testify that I am so blessed to be His child or I would have probably not heard Him when He spoke. 

    Thank You Jesus Christ!!!!!!  How much does He have to keep doing for us??  I can no longer count how many times He has saved me and my family memebers.  The cross was just the beginning of His salvation.  I know everyone reading this understands what I am saying.  And I bet noone else can count how many times He has saved them since the cross either!

    Happy Easter!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    God's love is as vast as the oceans and beyond.  He never gets tired of loving his children.  :)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    Karen, Oh my wonderful savior God - He is so awesome.  I'm feeling tears to just read how good He has been in seeing you and Olivia through this ordeal.  Just how good He is to all of us. 

    HE'S ALIVE!  Hallelujia.  The cross could not keep Him and because of His sacrifice we must continue to always give Him the glory and praise.

    Happy Easter everyone.  Be blessed.

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  • Hood1980
    Hood1980 Member Posts: 537
    edited April 2009

    Karen,  May Olivia & the entire Moody family have a truly Blessed Easter this year.  Let's offer up the suffering that you & your family have been through recently for Him!

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited April 2009

    Amen.

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  • livesstrong
    livesstrong Member Posts: 1,799
    edited April 2009

    Amen is right.

    So glad there was a happy ending.

    I think you should submit your story to Mystery Diagnosis - Olivia could be a TV star!!!  lol.

    All the best.

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  • portiasproudmom
    portiasproudmom Member Posts: 2,125
    edited April 2009

    I had the same thought, Val!  You should contact Discovery Health, Karen!

    Hugs,

    Karen

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  • faithandfifty
    faithandfifty Member Posts: 10,007
    edited April 2009

    Today we must wait in the shadows of yesterday's deed.

    Tomorrow we will celebrate with trumpet fanfare and REJOICE.

    We are indeed a Resurrection-People.

    Let the preparation for the party begin in our hearts.

    xx00xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

    We are indeed made strong thru the prayers of others here.

    ((((((((((((((((((((((Karen)))))))))))))))))))))))))

    ((((((((((((((((((((((Olivia))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    Happy Easter to you Karen......and your family.

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  • TXBadboob
    TXBadboob Member Posts: 597
    edited April 2009

    Happy Easter Karen!  I'm glad they finally have found an answer and can start on the journey of healing your daughter.

    Deen

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  • moodyk13
    moodyk13 Member Posts: 1,180
    edited April 2009
    Well, I guess I am in need of serious mental therapy. I decided a new puppy is cheaper. So I decided on Thursday, that the best way to heal from losing Gretel, was to go ahead and focus my attention on getting a new one. I was finding that I couldn't go downstairs because I couldn't stand seeing Gretel's medications, feeding dishes, etc. But she was always with me on my bed and so then I found myself constantly thinking "I gotta let Gretel out" or "it's time to feed Gretel" or "bath time" and all the other things I have done for over 13 years, I knew I needed to have something to nurture.
    Honestly, I am a nurturer at heart and I have just been so miserable since Sunday and losing my precious Gretel, I needed something to fill my time with.

    So.........meet Camille, a cream colored pomeranian, born Feb 12, 2009. And I KNOW sent to me by Gretel. I knew Gretel sent her to me when driving home, Camille got up on my shoulders and snuggled up behind my neck. That is exactly what Gretel did when I brought her home at 5 weeks of age!

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    The story of how we ended up with her is too amazing! I talked to about 10 - 15 breeders. Availability of a girl in cream or white, 8 weeks old, in driving distance, from a quality breeder was becoming impossible to find. So I had decided that since I didn't want to be patient........I would go look at 2 that were about 45 min away. They were both sable brown, really cute, but kinda pricey.

    So we are there playing with two and I just couldn't decide. My phone rang once, but I didn't answer it because I knew it was a breeder returning my call. Then my phone rang again, different phone number, knew it was another breeder, but decided to answer it. She was about 30 min from where I was, had 3 cream girls, 7 1/2 weeks old. So I told the other lady I was going to think about it some more and left.

    Walked into the living room of the lady who had the 3 cream girls and went straight to Camille! Her pricing was also $200 less. But that isn't even the coolest part!!

    So we were sitting there about 5 minutes, and I started seeing spots. The only time I ever see spots is before a migraine! I hardly ever get migraines, but I knew it was coming. So I told Joy and asked for some water to take my tylenol with. She asked if I was a Christian. I said "Praise God, I was saved by the blood of Jesus" and she said, then I will get your water and you take your tylenol, then I want you to pray with my sister.

    So she calls her sister on the phone and I talk to her. She told me that my migraine was be a result of guilt, something I was feeling real guilty about. WELL, she was right! I had told Olivia a couple of months ago that when Gretel was no longer with us, we would get 2, one for both of us.....if Mark would let us. We were at the first ladies house, intent on getting both. Olivia called Mark to see if we could have two and Mark said "NO!!!" and not just "no" but emphatically "NO" and Olivia was heart broken and I was feeling horrible that I had told her this.

    Olivia was asking me all the way to the new breeders house if I would beg her daddy for her. How unfair it was that I didn't have to ask to have one but she did. And all the other things little girls say, especially when mom's make a "deal" that fell through. Olivia has a cat, so not like she has nothing of her own.....

    So I knew this strange woman on the phone was right. Sitting there in Joy's house I could feel the peace of Christ in her, in her home, and in my soul, and that getting this puppy was the right thing to do. Then the tunnel vision had sets in, and I had to leave to go to the ATM. But by the time I got back (5 min later) my sight was restored!

    So after filling out the paper work, Joy prayed over us and prayed for healing for Olivia and we left. Well there was some horrible weather going on during all of this, complete with tornado sirens and hail. We drove in the worst hail storm for about 40 minutes. But....my head never hurt! That migraine that was sure to come, never came!

    Once again, God had the solution worked out for me before I even knew Gretel was so sick. These puppies were born, God knowing which one would be mine. He could have healed Gretel, but His plan was to have Gretel not suffer, go in peace to be with Him and yet had me covered already!

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  • flash
    flash Member Posts: 1,685
    edited April 2009

    so glad that things are working out for olivia and your family.  the puppy is adorable and is definitely heaven sent.

    flash

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  • Marple
    Marple Member Posts: 19,143
    edited April 2009

    Welcome home Camille.

    Karen, there is nothing like a puppy to help heal a broken heart.

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  • Linda54
    Linda54 Member Posts: 2,689
    edited April 2009

    Karen and Olivia

    Love the story....God is so good and always working for our good even before the events in our life start.....Camille is soooo sweet.  Nothing like the smell of a puppy....

    We also had hail yesterday and very high winds....sorry you had to drive in that but thankful the migraine did not happen.....

    Have a wonderful Easter       He is risen!!! 

    My heart dances for joy over Olivia's DX and your puppy......

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2009

    OMG!  Camille is just adorable!  One little fuzzy, wooly little bundle of energy, I bet.  :)

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  • spar2
    spar2 Member Posts: 6,827
    edited April 2009

    Not only can we praise God we can pass it forward and help others.  God is good all the time and so very grateful he has blessed your family so much.  He has saved me so many time I can't count and blessed me with so many friends, church family, and bc family.  If there is anything we can do for you from the board, all you have to do is ask.  God bless.

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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited April 2009

    Karen.. love the story!

    I had 2 Poms.. Serengeti.. and Princess.. I had to put the both down in the past year... HORRIBLE...

    I never really got either of them potty trained well...

    How are you going to potty train this Pom???

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  • Hood1980
    Hood1980 Member Posts: 537
    edited April 2009

    Kare n,  You are a wonderful story teller/writer!  You should write professionally for a magazine!  So glad things are working out for you & your family!  I never doubted that it wouldn't! 

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  • deborye
    deborye Member Posts: 7,002
    edited April 2009

    Oh so cute, looks like a little powder puff.

     Pomeranian 





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  • Estepp
    Estepp Member Posts: 6,416
    edited April 2009

    I agree Joyce!

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited April 2009

    Karen,

    So sorry about Gretel, but so glad the doctor was able to dx Olivia! It seems like things are coming around, health and life blooming again in your house! Camille is so sweet. I pray you remember to care for YOURSELF, give yourself calm, healing quiet time, so you can continue to care for your family. 

    Happy Easter to all, hoping your day is filled with grace, family, the holy trinity and the healing warmth from the sun.

    Elaine

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