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Project Souza Family
Account number 186-527-1579
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Souza Family
PO Box 28272
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

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!


Sunday, March 28, 2010


Well, we have enjoyed another week at home. Both Taylor and Savannah have terrible coughs but seem to be getting a little better. They both went to the doctor and just have colds/coughs. I was really worried that Taylor would end up back in the hospital but she didn't
Sean and I celebrated our anniversary on Saturday. Grandma came over and Sean and I went for a long hike (see picture above). We did a 10.6 mile hike and enjoyed lunch after. It was great to get out for the entire day. Thank you so much Grandma!!!!
Taylor goes back to the clinic on Friday, April 2nd. This will be the first time that she will have to have a blood draw by getting a "poke". Now that her central line is out, her monthly blood draws will require a stick. We haven't told her yet...she is going to be really upset. If her blood work comes back "normal" we will be on our way back home. If her blood work would show and "blast (leukemia)" cells, they would have to do a bone marrow aspiration to see what is going on. I am already sick with worry about what Friday will bring. I think that we will now "live" in monthly increments. If things go well on Friday, we won't go back for another month....month to month. Please add Taylor into your prayers again......NED - No Evidence of Disease!!!!
Also, please say a special prayer for our friend, Kate McKrae. She is on her way to Houston to start radiation therapy for 6 week. Kate, Holly, and Aaron - our prayers are with you.....we love you!!!!
I will post again after our doctor appointment on Friday. Thank you in advance for your prayers!!
Love,
Kristen

5 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary! So glad you enjoyed the weekend! We will pray for good test results for Taylor! Have a good week!
    Shauna & Gustavo

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  2. NED all the way!!!! Will be thinking about you guys Friday and always!!!
    XOXO
    Jess

    btw: 10.6 miles, you guys are insane!!! Nice Work :)

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  3. We are praying and will be thinking of you on Friday. Happy anniversary!

    Lots of Love,

    Cindy

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  4. Glad you had a great day hiking. We will continue to pray for NED for Taylor. Love you, Kelly and Carly

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  5. Wow you two really know how to celebrate an anniversary. That's almost a 1/2 marathon! NED, NED, NED is in all of our prayers tonight.

    Thinking of your family always,
    Jenn (Brad, Addy and Chase)

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