We are getting ready to start a week of our somewhat old “normal”. It is a welcomed feeling but one I know won’t last long.
- Olivia can’t go back to school and that makes her sad. Her school is putting things in place to keep her engaged and we sincerely appreciate that…she will need to feel that she’s still part of ITES.
- A few of special friends FaceTime with her and have set up a journal exchange to make sure they are continuing their friendship despite her being in school.
Follow up appointments are this week with her ophthalmologist, ENT and oncologist, followed by a PET scan on Friday.
We are now part of the St. Judes family. We will have available to us the best in pediatric medicines.
Chemotherapy will be done in Charlotte at the local St. Judes satellite office.
We are still waiting to see if radiation will be part of her treatment plan. If this is required, we will go to St. Judes in Memphis to receive this treatment.
Olivia has a little separation anxiety with me right now - understandably so…and if I’m honest, I have it too.
I am also having to let go of being in control. I’m a planner by nature and nothing about our next phase of this journey will be in my control. That’s hard.
Once chemotherapy starts Olivia’s immune system will be severely compromised. New restrictions will be in place for the Meyers-Reardon house. Please be respectful of our new “rules”.
Each of you have been amazing with your support. We can’t thank you enough for the love you continue to show our sweet Olivia.
~Christie
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First posted on the OliviaStrong Facebook page.