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Project Souza Family
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Souza Family
PO Box 28272
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This blog was created by friends as a way for the Souzas to share Taylor's progress with us. Kristen and Sean have not asked for financial help, but their medical bills coupled with Kristen's loss of income is truly overwhelming. They are so appreciative of ALL of the different types of support they have received and are more grateful than you can know. Thank you!
Taylor is a beautiful, vibrant three-year-old girl who was recently diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow. On June 18th, Taylor began an 8-10 month hospital stay. This blog will detail her journey back to good health!


Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The picture is of Taylor and Savannah last night on their first night home together.

Yesterday came with a mix of emotions...it was so exciting to go home. The RN's sent Taylor off with an amazing send off. The all came into her room and sang a "No More Chemo" song. It was very emotional. Leaving the hospital is hard for me....being there brings so much security. Anytime something at all happens with Taylor, we push the "call button" and the RN comes in and evaluates her. Now...being at home...I worry about the smallest things....the security of the hospital is gone. Also, leaving the hospital and not knowing if Taylor is in remission is so hard. She won't have her bone marrow aspiration for a couple of weeks. Her body is still recovering so they want to give her a little more time. Two weeks seems like years....not knowing if all the chemo "cured" her is excruciating. All we can do is pray....

She goes back to the clinic on Tuesday to make sure she doesn't need a transfusion. In the beginning, we will spend a good amount of time at the clinic. Until then, we are trying to get back into a groove at home. Taylor had a really bad night last night. She was awake the majority of the night. She hasn't slept with out mommy for so long it was really hard for her. I ended up taking her into the extra bedroom with me around midnight and we got a couple of hours of sleep....I am hoping each night brings more "normalcy".

I will post more later in the week or early next week. For now, I have so much to do. Unpacking from 7 months away is SOOOO much fun!!!!

Thank you all for your prayers.....please continue to pray for strength, guidance, and remission!!

11 comments:

  1. Great way to start the day. Seeing the girls together...You are home..Enjoy the new day.

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  2. Congratulations on arriving home. Hope Taylor is feeling better and getting stronger everyday.

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  3. YAY! So glad you guys are home. I bet the girls won't know what to do first?!? We will keep praying for good news. -Cindy

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  4. I'm so glad to hear Taylor is home. I wish you all the best in this transition. Can't wait for confirmation that she is in remission.

    Kelly Meltzer

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  5. So HAPPY Taylor is done with Chemo and home with you guys!! I wish I was there when you sang! I will miss you, of course! Maybe I will see Savanah around school.

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  6. Welcome Home Taylor!!!! :-)
    The Wamsley Family

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  7. Such a beautiful picture of the girls home together at last! Each day will get eaiser! Get some rest!! Carole

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  8. Congratulations on finally going home!! The girls look beautiful together! Things will fall back into place as time goes on. You are so amazing, so strong. We hope you first weekend back together is filled with joy and bliss! Hugs to you all!
    Love, Celine and Ella

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  9. Welcome Back home Taylor. I hope you all are back to your daily routine in no time. Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts.
    Anuja

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  10. YEAH! I am sure it is not easy but this is so AWESOME! I pray everday gets closer to "normal" Enjoy every moment! Have fun girls! :)

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  11. We just need to keep praying - miracles can happen.

    Judy

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