Moody/Karens daughter Olivia
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Easter Blessing of abundance and glory.
May the promise of this day resound in your hearts and continue on your lips -- as Olivia's story thru her dark night continues on into the glorious light, first with her accurate diagnosis (thru much perseverance) and next thru her treatment.
My prayers will continue as she goes about getting her driver's licence, picks her prom dress and chooses a college and partner-for-life..... but let's not get ahead of ourselves.
Enjoy this day and the one that follows, as we rejoice in this human story of transendence that our Creator enters our daily walk and ultimately will raise us each, to life eternal, as we see that story unfolding all around us today.
Arise. Hallelujah!
He is Risen. He is Risen Indeed!!
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I pray everyone has had a fabulous and joyous Easter.
I, once AGAIN, want to thank everyone for the lovely words of love and support expressed here. And of course, I appreciate those who read and don't post, but are concerned. God is always so faithful!
I am house training miss Camille by good ole fashion monitoring her every step....LOL... Gretel was very easy to house train, Tanner was a bit more stubborn, but still did it, so I am anticipating Camille being a breeze also............................I gotta think positive! LOL
She is doing really good. She woke me up both nights with whimpers and I take her outside and she poopies, so I know we are making progress already. She has had to use her newspaper once though because I had taken Olivia Easter dress shopping. She has had a few "piddles" but I catch her right when she squats and still take her out. The good thing is, she will tinkle and poop outside, at that is half the battle!
I will just try hard to stay attentative and consistent and hopefully she'll get on a schedule soon.
Olivia goes to school tomorrow for half days. She is getting concerned that she will feel bad and not be able to call me. She will make it though, I just keep reassuring her......
Have a blessed evening!
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Hope everything goes smoothly with Olivia making it half days. She could always use the office phone in case of emergency couldn't she? Can she have a cell phone? Your puppy is the cutest puppy ever, even cuter that my little weiner dog.
You have a blessed evening also. God bless your family. Big giant hugs to you and Olivia too. Sherry
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Spar2, wiener dogs are just fun, period. My best friend in elementary school had one named Buffy and that was the coolest dog! We had so much fun with her.
Olivia's school has been FABULOUS with her and me. Her teachers all joined her blog and send e-mails to encourage her. Her counselor set up a conference for Wednesday with all the teachers and myself to give instructions for how to handle her if she starts feeling really bad, etc. The principle came into the counselors office while I was there just to check on Livi and see if we needed anything!
I am sooooooo blessed beyond measure to have her in this particular school system. I know that there are many great schools, so I can only speak of ours, but my sister is having FITS with their school system and her 3rd grade daughter. Long story, but I told her if she wanted me to come over there and tell them exactly what they are gonna do, I'm getting good at being forceful.....LOL
I picked Olivia up at 11:30 today and she said she did better than she thought she would! And she had color in her cheeks! Last time she went to school, I picked her up and she was as white as a sheet.
I think she will be able to finish out the year at school now. Whooooo Hoooooo!
I give God ALLL the Glory, and Honor and Praise! I am humbled every day by His grace and mercy and by the faithfulness of all of you guys to go to Him on Olivia's behalf!
PRAISE GOD!!!
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Praise be to God for all the good that has happened in the last week! Big sigh of relief, things will be ok.
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good to hear : - )
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This "Diary" was posted at the other board and too cute not to share!
DOG DIARY
->8am- Dog food! My favorite thing!
->9:30am- A carride! My favorite thing!
->9:40am- A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
->10:30am- Got rubbed & petted! My favorite thing!
->Noon- Lunch! My favorite thing!
->1:30pm- Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
->3pm- Chased a squirrel! My favorite thing!
->5pm- Milk Bones! My favorite things!
->7pm- Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
->8pm- Watched TV with my people! My favorite thing!
->11pm- Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!CAT DIARY
->Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
->They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates & I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
->Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
->The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.
->In an attempt to disgust them, I once vomited on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse & dropped its headless body at their feet.
->I had hoped this would strike fear in their hearts, since it clearly demonstrated what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a good little hunter I am... dimwits!
->Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet while he was walking. I must try again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs.
->I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies & snitches.
->The dog gets special privileges. He is regularly released & seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
->The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain he reports my every move.
->My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.....for now.
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AWWWW....great story!
I knew you would be like MOI as regards our dogs Karen! But I at least waited two weeks after our Tony died before getting a new puppy!!! LOL~ you beat me by a mile! But believe me - I understand. I don't want to be without a dog in my life!!
Hugs to your new furbaby!
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Great to hear that the half-day regimen at school seems to be tolerable.
Prayers continue, round the clock.
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Thinking of you this morning.
Hoping that your puppy has added yet more joy into the equation.
Wishing you well, from afar.
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Good morning. Hoping that no news is good news.
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little bitty fluffy, furry puppiest of hugs to you this morning
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Love the dog/cat diaries.
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Hello, I was busy busy yesterday didnt get a chance to post here. You guys are so faithfull!
Whippet, I shocked EVERYONE with how quickly I got a puppy. Actually NO ONE thought I would ever be able to even look at another dog, much less a pom, ever again. But what I found out in those 5 days was I was JEALOUS of everyone who had a dog. Including my husband! I love Tanner (our sheltie) but he is my hubby's dog and I was JEALOUS I didn't have my own! And beings I am not to "covet thy neighbor", I had no choice but to get another pet to love! LMBO
Here is Tanner and my son Drew:
My very first pom I got when I was in 5th grade. She was actually a pekinese/pom mix, but had more pom features. Anyway she lived 14 years and I had to put her to sleep in New Years Eve, 1989. I actually couldn't do it, so my mother came and took her, then my husband buried her. I was standing in the door way, holding Drew, who was 3 months old, balling my eyes out. It took me 5 years to heal from her death and get another one. Then I had to pitch a fit, pull the "spoiled child syndrome" to get my husband to agree to it. He finally did and told me on Christmas Eve 1995 that I could get Gretel. Brought her home on New Year's Eve 1995, she was 5 weeks old.
I had always thought that when Gretel's time came, that I would probably NEVER heal and never have another one. People use to make comments to me that they dreaded the day Gretel was gone because I would have to go to the "looney bin". They were right, of course..............
And I knew right away that I had to have distraction. We got back from Wake Forest Wednesday night and I couldnt even go down stairs. All of Gretel's meds were still on the kitchen counter, her "princess" food bowls still on the floor, and I could see where Mark and Drew buried her in the back yard. I had to get one and the quicker the better. This was Gretel just 2 months ago, even with all her illnesses, she was the happiest dog:
This was taken that fateful Sunday, April 5th just before she died. Drew wanted one last picture of the two of them together:
She was wearing her little "Team Princess" T-shirt. I left her collar on her, because she LOVED her collar. I kept her tags. She had a gold heart tag with her info on it and a crystal bone charm. They are now clipped to my purse handle.
When we brought Camille home that Friday evening, I was able to pack up Gretel's meds and wash her bowls and store them away. Now, I cried my eyes out doing it, but I was able to do it. I would just look at Olivia playing with Cami, and find myself smiling. If I hadn't had that distraction, I still wouldn't be going down stairs.
I also took Gretel with me to work every day. I didn't know how I was going to go back to work and not have her with me. Monday morning I got here and I still cried, Gretel's last little "poop" was still there that I hadn't picked up yet, and her bed is still here and her water bowl. BUT I had Camille in my arms so the tears turned quickly to excitement of new life.
I know that Gretel's death must mean new life. She is no longer sick, no longer blind, no longer scavenging for food all day long (Cushings Disease causes this), no longer suffering from hypothyroid or Cushing's disease, and no longer anxious if I am out of the room. She is licking Jesus all over the face. I figure if Jesus has Gretel, then it is okay for me to love another one of His precious creations.
Olivia and Cami Easter Sunday:
And gosh, who can be sad seeing this:
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Oh yeah....I forgot to tell you about Olivia.....oops!
She did good her first day. Not so good the second day. We have found out that she will need to eat pretzels while she is there. Thank goodness her teachers are so accomodating!
In fact, her counselor scheduled a conference with all teachers and myself for this afternoon to discuss Olivia's care while in the classroom! He wants to just make sure everyone is on the same page and handles Olivia correctly when she starts feeling really bad to avoid her possibly passing out. I can't say enough about her school, teachers, everyone! We give God ALL the glory for this too!!!!!
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Karen: I love the Cat Diary and this time made a copy of it to keep. The pup is adorable - who wouldn't love a puppy. I hope she is with you for many years to come. Glad Olivia is feeling better. What a long road it has been.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE all the Pictures..:)...
Did they say when Olivia would be feeling better and back to her old self?
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I am in tears over your story and pics of Gretel....it brings back memories of my Beagle....
Glad that you are so pleased with the school systems. God is so good to place people in our path that can help us. Hey I love pretzels!! So glad she will be able to finish up the year with her friends. Will she need to get some tutoring this summer to get her caught up?
You all are in my daily prayers.....
Linda
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Karen,
I had to do allot of reading to update myself. GOD IS SOOOOO GOOD!!! I can't believe you finally have an answer about Olivia!! You are such an awesome person and mom...and God directed you right where you needed to go! You are so right..He has done this over and over again for me...in every aspect of my life. I have learned to be more patient and LISTEN to HIM. I am so happy for Olivia and your whole family.
I am very very sad to hear about your sweet little dog and his passing. I am such a dog lover. I did the same thing as you, when we lost our black lab many years ago, my Olivia was little then..and absolutely devistated. Within a week..we were looking for a new puppy..and God brought us the perfect sweetest little lab..he had been waiting for us all along!
Now I have a 3 year old yorkie..he is only 4 lbs..and I can't imagine life without him! My Olivia is leaving after graduation next month for college..and little Oliver is going to be my only companion!!
Your faith and kindness Karen...has helped me more than you know. You talk about all of us helping you..but reading your posts and hearing how strong your faith is...has done so much for me!! Thank you!!
Keep going strong Olivia..we are here for you honey!
xoxo
Lisa -
God is good and he does answer prayer, so thankful for your school system and the care they are giving to Olivia. What a blessing. That little ball of fur would make any household happier. Take care and giant hugs to you.
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Thanks for all the wonderful, encouraging words. As always, everyone here humbles me and makes me smile.
Just a quick update about Olivia. She started her new meds today. Not too much change yet, but I figure it will take a few days maybe.
I got her report back from Wake Forest about the "table tilt test". I was absolutely taken aback at the results.
At the first hook up to all the monitors, her blood pressure was 128/68 with a heart rate of 88. After about 5 min her bp was 98/65 and hr was 76. Then they started the test and it lasted close to 2 hours. They monitored her vitals the whole time and recorded them. It showed a steady climb in hr and steady drop in bp until the table had been at 70% for about 25 minutes. Her heart rate stayed at 148 but her blood pressure dropped to........are you ready for this????..........I wouldn't have believed it, if I hadn't read it for myself............curiosity killing you isn't it??....LOL....her bp dropped to 47/34. That's right! 47/34!!!!!!!! Geez......
The nurse said I am suppose to call up to Wake Forest Monday at 3:00 to talk to the doctor about these results.
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Karen - Wow! No wonder she is having problems! Big hugs and lots of love going your way my dear!
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WOW.... It does seem like they figured this out! Prayers!!!!!! Continued healing!
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Information is power. Now, to continue connecting all of these dots & make a plan for the future.
We all know how much having a 'plan' is helpful to our mental attitude as well.
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Karen - I have not posted on this thread yet but I read daily and include your Olivia in my prayers. I cannot believe how low the BP went! Crazy! No wonder they asked you to leave during the procedure. I would have died!!! I am so glad that our Heavenly Father answered your/our prayers. I believe that he hears us and gives us strength to overcome all obstacles! Best wishes to Olivia's (and your's too) recovery.
Sonia
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Karen, I updated my church yesterday morning and we are anxious to see if the medicines work. I will keep praying for you and Olivia.
Sheila
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Isn't that crazy that her blood pressure could fall so low??? Poor sweet pea! No wonder she was feeling so awful!
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Karen
Unbelieveable!!!!!
I thought she was already on the meds......I hope the meds helps her to feel like a million dollars real soon!!!!
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