Moody/Karens daughter Olivia

Liv,

You are such a special young lady.  I know that you are a person that will do great things.  Maybe God has chose this way to let you know that you are on a path that has a special meaning.  Anybody can get a cold, not many can confuse the Doctors.  With the brains and goodness of heart that you have inherited from your Mom and Dad, you can change the world. 

So now is the time to get well, have fun, and dance your way into the life you are meant to live.

Karen, you have our prayers, If there is anything you need us to do, let us know. 

Herbie and Cam

Linda54 thanks for posting the update, you got it right as you know about as much as I do. 

I have told so many people bad news comes fast, if you are told to wait for results, probably a good thing...........MRI results were back and doctors were in our room in less than 1 hour.

Deep inside our brains is a cavity that contains the pituitary gland.  I know some things this gland does but guess I will be an expert very soon.  Anyway, the cavity in Olivia's brain has no gland........One thing we do know is that is does control one part of the brain that triggers nausea and dizziness.  It controls hormones and cortisol production too. 

So, it seems that we at least know where to go next--specialists.  They are calling in a team of endocrinologists and neurologists to take over her case.  The GI doc of course does digestive system, not brains. 

So we wait......GI doc did say that the next 24 hours are the most critical for her due to the no nutrition since last friday.  Yes she is getting sugar water, but obviously no nutritional value their.  There is a possibility of having to do a pic line.  If they have to do this, there is NO measurement on the "hysteria" scale to cover that amount of hysteria....I bet you would be able to judge by the screams you will no doubt here in Hall County all the way from Scottish Rite.

I have no idea how much longer we will be here, but doesn't look like we will be coming home anytime soon.

Anyway, as soon as the new "tag" team comes in and tells us anything I will update everyone.  Thank you for the prayers as we certainly feel them!

Still Praying, sorry so short have to get back to work, breaks over...

Olivia, I thought you might enjoy this picture. I fell in love with it !

Hope you are feeling better real soon!

Karen, I wish there was something I could do to help you out!  This has to be so rough on you and I just can't even imagine how tough on little Olivia.  Such a beautiful for a beautiful young lady.  Does anyone have an address that we can shower Olivia with cards and cats!  I would enjoy looking for something she would love and help take away a little bit of her pain.

I will continue to pray for your daughter and hope that she improves soon.  This is just so much to deal with at once, but Karen I know how strong your faith is and it will pull you through this trying time in your life.

LuAnn, I want you to ask your bible questions!  I have my bible here and been doing tons of studying so I am ready for you!  Plus I enjoy the distraction emensley!

The address here is:

Olivia Moody - Rm # 401

c/o Scottish Rite Hospital

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd.

Atlanta, GA 30342

Thanks so much you guys she is LOVING all the pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  We love each and every one of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We will send cards to Olivia!!

Republicans are having a group prayer at 10 PM EST. Since Republicans are NOT exclusionists, they will accept all comers to join them in this prayer:

Matthew 18 v19

The Power of United Prayer:

"I say to you further, that if two of you shall agree on earth about anything at all for which they ask, it shall be done for them by my Father in heaven.  For where two or three are gathered together for my sake, there am I in the midst of them".

Dear God.......please help Olivia and her family. 

More prayers and (((HUGS))) coming your way

Wow, did I miss a bunch!  Holy Moley ladies all kinds of things going on...remember that "This to shall pass". 

Olivia, just think of all the new things that you thought you could never do, would never do---that you HAVE done. And if you can do it once- you can do it again. I know its hard doing things that you don't want to, and that seem scary, but remember that there are lots of people who can help, just have to ask, take a breath, try to keep calm (I know thats not easy) and have a go at it.

Karen- I know its hard going thru all this (when things calm down I'll tell you about my dd) but it WILL all work out, just keep faith, know that you, dh and Olivia will all get thru this soon and that we are all here with prayers and hugsfor you!

Elaine

What a day that you've had.

Olivia. I wish that I had a magic wand and could PROMISE you that everything will be back to 'normal' again when you click your heels. I pray that is the outcome of all that you are undergoing. I pray that there are miracles with your name embroidered all over them.

Unfortunately Planet Earth has it's limitations. There's gravity for example. There are things we don't yet understand. This planet does have injustice. I join everyone here in praying for heaven's direct intervention to have the happiest of endings for this portion of your story. We all love a happy ending. That's exactly what we want for you.

It sounds like you have an amazing team gathered around you -- I believe they are being sent from heaven for your care, directly. I'm thanking the angels for the brilliant minds gathered on your behalf.

I KNOW in my heart, I absolutely believe that our Creator will be with you every single step of this journey..... thru every test & every consultation, thru every frightening aspect that may knock on your door.

I KNOW that you can spew every emotion possible at our Creator and that's just fine. You will be carried when needed.

We can trust that: "Everything works together for those who love Him, for those who are called in agreement with his purpose."  I believe that God makes ALL things work together for good.....

Even things that we deplore. Even things that are painful. Even things that make us frightened or afraid. Our God can take the absolute 'worst' and make it a part of the tapestry of our lives that has beauty. I've seen it happen in my life.

[Your mom & I have 'spoken' about this amazing truth in our own, grown-up lives.]

We will pray for understanding. We will pray for support. We will pray that there are answers.

We will pray that you feel the love of this community as you venture forward into your future.

We are here for you. We are here for your family.

You can count on us.

Sleep well tonight.

Dream of trust and wellness, being held by the very angels themselves.

Olivia, aren't these "kittens" so cute?

They will grow to be bigger and stronger some day---just like you.

One day you'll look back on these days you've spent in the hospital and be

so proud of yourself for being able to stand strong through all of your tests.

Gentle hugs and caboodles of prayers going your way tonight!

I am watching my baby girl slowly starve to death and there is nothing I can do to help her.  While these freaking doctors argue over who should be treating her, she is deteriorating.  she has had NOTHING in 7days and now she is too weak to get up to go to the bathroom.

  She got so bad starting about 9:50 and it lasted till 4:00am.  They had given her all the meds they could and nothing worked.  I dont understand why God doesnt heal her or send in the right doc with the right treatment.  I dont understand what purpose there is in her suffering so much.  I dont understand any of this and I need it to go away.

Karen - we will never know until we are in God's presence why things happen the way they do here on this fallen earth. In the mean time keep your faith and your eyes on the God you love.

I'm no expert - just a mom - but you may consider calling Olivia's pediatrician or your family doctor and see if they have any suggestions on getting the ball moving.  You may even consider moving her to Emory?

Prayers for a sucessful day today. {{Hugs}} - Gretchen