Oliver's Journey

Monday, May 2, 2011

MAY - Brain Tumor Awareness month


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Ollie's Story

Oliver was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma) or Pediatric Brainstem Cancer on the 23rd of December 2009 at the age of 8 years old. It is a rare, aggressive type of brain cancer and is inoperable. He was given 9 - 12 months to live following diagnosis, but bravely fought his disease for over 2 years, becoming a 'long term survivor' of this type of brain tumor. He passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 16, 2012. Thank you for your continued prayers for our family as we adjust to life without his sweet smiling face...

Oliver Before

Oliver Before

Oliver After

Oliver After
Still a stud... :O)

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Medical Milestones

Born - July 11, 2001
Diagnosed DIPG - December 23, 2009
First visit with University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) - December 2009
Radiation START - December 31, 2009
Radiation END - February 11, 2010
Multiple MRI Checkups
Progression started - August 31, 2011
Steroids started for the second time - September 2011
Progression (nothing we can do) - November 2, 2011
In Home Hospice - Beginning November 2011
Hospice Home - February 12 - February 16
Passed Away - February 16, 2012

These are a few of my favorite things...

Sport - baseball, football, basketball, hockey
Inside Activity - Playing the Wii, video games, wrestling with Jaren, making Finny laugh, watching movies, reading, playing marbles, Family Home Evening, playing with friends and family, playing games, drawing
Outside Activity - Fishing, Archery, Jumping on Trampoline with Eden, camping, ball games, sledding, going to the beach, cracking the bullwhip, going to the park
Food - Spaghetti and meatballs, bacon
Comedian - Jim Gaffigan, Brian Regan, Jimmy Fallon
Sports Teams - Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs
Martial Art - Capoiera
Wrestler - John Cena, The Undertaker
Animal - Monkeys, Kittens
Comic Book Character - The Incredible Hulk
Movie - "The Master of Disguise", Harry Potter series, Indiana Jones
Band - The Killers
TV Show - The Last Airbender, Wild Kratts, America's Funniest Home Videos
Holiday - Christmas
Traditions - Valentine's Dinner, Decorating the Christmas Tree
Toys - Dart Guns, remote control cars, Harry Potter wands, Indiana Jones bullwhip
Books - Junie B. Jones, Captain Underpants
Cartoon Character - Spongebob Squarepants
Other - Cuddling, smiling, doing impersonations, one liners!

Oliver Young Palmer - July 11, 2001

Oliver Young Palmer - July 11, 2001
6 pounds 8.8 ounces, 13 hours of labor, born at 3:08 pm

Jake, Brandon (The Killers) & Oliver

Jake, Brandon (The Killers) & Oliver
December 2011

Eden, Jaren, Oliver, Phineas

Eden, Jaren, Oliver, Phineas
Christmas Day 2011

My Family

My Family

Iowa Hawkeye Basketball

Iowa Hawkeye Basketball
November 2011

Iowa Hawkeye Football Kid Captain

Iowa Hawkeye Football Kid Captain
September 2011

Harry Potter Halloween (Hermione, Moaning Myrtle, Hagrid, Ron, Draco, Harry)

Harry Potter Halloween (Hermione, Moaning Myrtle, Hagrid, Ron, Draco, Harry)
October 2011

Oliver's Benefit

Oliver's Benefit
June 2011
By Leelou Blogs
  • Oliver's Caring Bridge Page
Leelou Blogs
  • Make*A*Wish - Iowa Chapter

Des Moines Blaze Football Fundraiser

Des Moines Blaze Football Fundraiser

Islands of Adventure

Islands of Adventure
Superhero Island - April 2010

Make*A*Wish with Mickey and Minnie

Make*A*Wish with Mickey and Minnie
Give Kids the World Resort

Dance Marathon - University of Iowa

Dance Marathon - University of Iowa
Perky, Ollie and Herky

Dance Marathon - University of Iowa

Dance Marathon - University of Iowa
Oliver and Ed

Adrian Clayborn (Iowa Hawkeye Football player, now Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Oliver

Adrian Clayborn (Iowa Hawkeye Football player, now Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Oliver
Dance Marathon 16 (2010)

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I had originally had the links to many other angels' websites posted here, however I had to take it down. Disturbed people would use sites like mine to hop from page to page and anonymously write horrific things about our children to us grieving parents. I will NEVER forget your sweet angels. I just wanted to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else who happens to be on my page. Hugs to all of you... where ever you are.

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