Shine your light for Olivia's fight

Olivia's teachers and school staff were so kind to organize and host a fundraiser event for Olivia's fight. Ever since we knew about this, I've been praying and hoping that Olivia is well leading up to the event, so we can bring her to see everyone who's supporting her. Olivia went through a lot of chemotherapy this week (4 medication total) + oral chemo at home. I can truly say she is a fighter and a trooper! I told her about the event when she woke up this morning to see if she wants to go. She got suuuuper excited! I told her it was a dinner dance party and she got much more excited!

I walked in the hall with Olivia and I was surprised by the number of people who came out for this! I was a little nervous for Olivia that she might get overwhelmed seeing a lot of people (since she really hasn't been in a crowd for quite some time). But we walked in and she was willingly able to say hello to everyone on the microphone! It only took a few minutes before she warmed up and there you go..she was running around, dancing and just having too much fun!

Photo by Ninong Robert

Today was just incredible! This was the happiest we've seen Olivia within the last 5 months since she was diagnosed.  I couldn't help but cry tears of joy seeing her so happy, dancing and jumping (as soon as she heard Katy Perry songs-yes her favorite)! She was able to last through the party for 2 hours! Good exercise for me running after her too! I had to make sure she doesn't fall because we need to be cautious of her port on her chest.

Here's her video dancing and jumping around!

Photo by Ninong Robert

We can't thank everyone enough for making this event possible. From all the food sponsors, DJ, teachers, school staff, parents, clean up crew, the teachers who stayed in school for babysitting, family and friends who were with us tonight and for those who were with us in spirit, we feel so loved. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

On the way home, Olivia was telling me that she really had a great time and that she likes going to dance parties. I'm so glad she was able to come. Definitely a big highlight in this journey. As soon as we got home, she knew she was tired and told me she needs to rest. This girl is going to sleep well tonight =)