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Latest · November 9, 2026FIRST PLACE FOR TEAM OLIVIASTRONG!

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Olivia did amazing today with her port accessing/deaccessing!Big win for her! 💉Her white blood count (WBC) is low so she goes back tomorrow for a shot to help boost those bad boys up to help her fight infections. 👨‍⚕️We also have a radiology consultant with Dr. McGinnis to discuss and ask questions regarding the proton beam therapy that she will get when we are in Memphis. 🔬She…I just love how our tribe is so creative!!!Making BOB a real thing so Olivia can punch his lights out!!! Thanks Anne Burns for the punch/scream pillow!!!Today is what Olivia calls “Terrible Tuesday”…it’s treatment dayShe doesn’t like to talk about our Tuesday plan with accessing/deaccessing her port but I’ve resorted to bribery. A friend told me I should…A photo from January 17, 2022Olivia got to have a sleepover with her BFF Faith last nightWe are firm believers that love and laughter are powerful proponents for healing! #Oliviastrong #thumbsupforolivia #KillBob…It’s snowing/sleeting in Charlotte so we are bundled up and praying…power doesn’t go out! #thumbsupforolivia #Oliviastrong #oliviathebobslayer #KillBobBradleigh knocking BOB out!Olivia with punching bag BOBPunching bag BOB…Thanks @Chris N Crystal Hatley for this much needed gift!A photo from January 15, 2022A photo from January 14, 2022Did y’all know that there is a bald Barbie!?Olivia received this while in the hospital from the child-life specialist! #Oliviastrong #thumbsupforolivia #baldisbeautifulUpdate, January 14, 2022💛👍🎗#oliviathebobslayer #thumbsupforolivia #KillBob #OliviastrongSomeone thinks HE’s a lap dog!#wishdog Someone is feeling better! #Oliviastrong Someone is making sure SHE’s not being left out! #ameliagirl #thumbsupforolivia…She’s still feeling like crap so she forced a smile for meShe doesn’t want me far from her so I’m working from her room today while she’s watching the original Annie. #Oliviastrong…Olivia is still a nauseated and has slept since she’s been homeShe’s looking better this morning but we know it will still be a long day. #Oliviastrong #thumbsupforolivia #oliviathebobslayer #KillBobHome sweet home!Despite the smiles posted here, Olivia had a rough morning with sickness. She’s happy to be home and getting snuggles from her doods!…Hospital nights are long nightsThere are interruptions throughout the night. You get no rest. Olivia had an ok night. She got sick, as expected, but it wasn’t as bad as…Ophthalmologist appointment went wellShe does not need glasses and we will follow up with him in 6 weeks. - Port access was not as uneventful as we had hoped but she got it…Everything is better with a best friend by your side!Olivia and Faith - kicking BOB’s butt!!! #oliviathebobslayer #Oliviastrong #KillBob #thumbsupforoliviaThis sweet girl goes for ophthalmologist follow up tomorrow morning…, followed by St. Judes clinic for them to access her port then over to the hospital for her week 4 big chemotherapy treatment. Please keep…Thanks Kam and Elyn for your 💛🎗 for Olivia yesterday and ending your…tournament with a 72! Olivia’s on par with her treatment plan and beating “BOB” too! #oliviastrongA photo from January 9, 2022#Oliviastrong #oliviathebobslayer #thumbsupforolivia #KillBobLittle sister wanted to join in and got her hair cut too!Such a sweet girl! 💛👍🎗 #Oliviastrong