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Olivia Dennis, Monday afternoon update... posted by mom
on November 13, 2006 @ 07:30 PM

Things have been slow so far today… Olivia slept in late (until 9) just as a princess should. Her and dad read a book together last night-she was so interested in the pictures! She was smiling and laughing while she was awake earlier today.

For 10 days now, Olivia has been on 2 antibiotics. The doc explained them to me like this…

“One is the ‘killer’ and the other ‘intensifies’ the ‘killing’ of the bacteria. Unfortunately, the ‘intensifier’ has many bad side effects because it’s so strong. Now that we truly have the bacterial infection under control, we can get rid of this antibiotic.”

Yay… we REALLY are on our way!! It was good to hear. Today is day 10 of the 28 days she’ll need to have her IV, so we still have a while, but it’s so nice to see more progress!!

Thanks to everyone for the all the love and prayers… she’s such a fighter!

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  1. Judy Wheat 11.13.06 / 21PM

    Glad to hear the good news. I don’t know who is enjoying the book more, Matt or Olivia. We keep praying daily for this miracle.

    Give Olivia a kiss for us.

    Love

    Mike & Judy

  2. Great Gramma Harding 11.13.06 / 23PM

    Not only is Olivia a fighter, but you, AJ and Matt are also fighters. I love hearing the good news. Keep your strength up and know lots of love and prayers are headed your way. Love you much, Great Gramma H.

  3. Diane Wojan 11.14.06 / 15PM

    Wonderful news! “Keep On Keeping On” was advice our dear friend and mentor, Mrs. Miller used to give me in the rough times, I now pass it on to you! Our love and prayers continue for you and your little princess! Rich & Diane

  4. Lisa 11.14.06 / 16PM

    We’ve been praying for you and Olivia – glad to hear the good news, and I’m glad you have a website where you can keep us all up to date.

    By the way – I’m a friend of Gretchen and Zach and my husband and I have been praying for your family!

  5. Ryan and Kim Miller 11.14.06 / 16PM

    What fabulous news guys! We couldn’t be happier for you. I know you guys were worried about the effects that medicine could have on her little body. What an answer to prayer! We will continue to lift all of you up in our prayers. Olivia looks even better since the last time I saw her.

  6. Coach Shilts 11.15.06 / 09AM

    If only our team can learn to be as tough as Olivia and you guys are! You now have SW Michigan FCA and the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo praying for Olivia and both of you, praying for healing, strength, courage, guidance, and comfort. God bless you all!