Completely Overwhelmed.

I always LOVE reading the comments that you all leave on the blog or send via email. It truly overwhelms me to see the support we have from all of our family, friends, and complete strangers. I wanted to share a few more things that have touched my heart over the last few days. They are definitely worth sharing (hopefully those involved don't mind) and this way I will have them documented forever.

A friend's 7-year-old son held a Snack Shack for Olivia in Macomb. They advertised throughout the community and had very steady business. This was completely his idea to raise money to buy Olivia books and plant flowers for another family at our church who is going through some medical issues, as well. You can read more about this under Kristin's blog to the right. (I don't know how to link you there - sorry)

During the Snack Shack, a little girl that we met one time brought a red ticket to give to Olivia. She had been saving it from the last Penny Carnival and wanted to be sure Olivia had it so that she could have something to look forward to when she came home from the hospital - going to the Penny Carnival next year.

My sister works for the American Cancer Society, so her kids understand the basics of cancer. She was telling my niece about Olivia's leukemia and this was her comment: "Maybe when I donate my hair to Locks of Love, Olivia can have my wig." I'm sure she would look beautiful with blonde hair!

And, of course, it's not only kids that have touched my heart lately.

One of my best friend's from college (we'd lost touch over the years) was near Peoria over the weekend and went out of her way to find us. We weren't at the hospital at the time, but she left a note, and her numbers to I could contact her and we were able to have lunch and visit for over 3 hours.

One of the intensivist's from up here called me Saturday morning on his day off from a weekend away with his family to see how we were doing. He had heard about Olivia's diagnosis and he said it just hit him like a brick. He asked lots of questions and reassured me that he would be here on Tuesday for surgery. He and his family were thinking of us and praying for us as well.

One of the residents told me that some of the nurses were talking about taking their vacation time to come down to Memphis to be with Olivia. Their own personal vacation time.

Many nurses were in tears after hearing about Olivia's latest hurdles.

One nurse is requesting to come in tomorrow on her day off to admit Olivia back from surgery. She said she just needs to be here - I told her she would have to keep herself composed enough if she were going to be taking care of Olivia!

These are just a few of the things that have amazed me over the last week or so...

Thank you for loving her so much.