Olivia started her first treatment today. It was a long day of consents, exams, blood work, and now finally settling into a room to start the process. She was in great spirits all day, enjoying a few hours making bracelets with the adolescent specialist at Dana Farber, whose full-time job is to set up activities for teens to do while they are hanging around. She didn't look older than a teen herself. According to Olivia, she is a 40 on a scale of 1 to 10!
Olivia also met a 13-year-old on the floor who is going through similar treatment. She just recently lost her hair and Olivia had a lot of questions for her. Her positive attitude about it and the fact that she is going through the same chemo protocol made Olivia feel less anxious about it all.
Your comments and support have also had a great effect on her. She thinks it is amazing how many people care about her. Is now resting peacefully and we will hopefully have an uneventful night.
Way to go Olivia! Stay strong with a positive attitude.
ReplyDeleteYour strength has reached out to me- Three months ago I signed up for the PMC 190 mile bicycle ride which raises money for cancer- lately I have felt too old and out of shape- but after reading your blog about your positive attitude (you put me to shame:)) so I now have taken inspiration from you, and am recommitted to training for the ride, and I am going to ride it in your honor!
Take care Jack, Pat, and Zoeeeeeeeeeeee.
You are an amazing girl,keep up the great attitude!
ReplyDeleteWe love you--
hugs,
grammie & papa
Olivia!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your note! The pictures are great!
You're a great girl to stay so positive and strong, well done! And you're making friends with everyone at the hospital already!
Have a great week-end!
Lots of love and hugs!
Stay strong!
Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. Keep up the positive attitude and stay strong! We are sending positive thoughts your way.
Tanya
Olivia,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you to know that someone in Texas is thinking of you everyday and wanted to say Hi!
What kind of bracelets did you learn how to make, Friendship?
Do me a favor and give your Mom and Dad a hug for me. You probably don't remember me since it's been a while since I last saw you but I've been a friend of your Mom's forever.
Stay strong and keep that positive attitude!
Love,
Karen
Hi Olivia,
ReplyDeleteThis is Karen S. your mom's college friend from NH. I haven't seen you in a few years. How time flies and how you have grown into a beautiful young lady. I just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stay strong and Brave
Lots of Hugs
Love, Karen S., Mike and the boys
Hi Olivia --
ReplyDeleteMy name is Paula from Vermont. I am also a good friend of your Mother's. We went to school together.
You are one inspiring girl. Keep up that great attitude.
I just want you to know that my prayers are with you. You are one brave girl!!
Hugsa,
Paula