Donations can also be made at any Wells Fargo branch:
Project Souza Family
Account number 186-527-1579
Or you can mail a check to
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!


Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Quick update as I know it has been awhile since I have posted. Last week was such a tough week....2 funerals for children (friends) under the age of 2!!! I have now attended more funerals in the past 6 months than I have in my entire life...it just doesn't seem fair. I keep asking myself when this nightmare will end...... Two of our new friends through the hospital continue to struggle with their children's cancer...the Weber's and the MacRae's...again, when does this nightmare end????

Anyway, on a positive note, Taylor continues to do well. She has been complaining lately that she is really tired and has leg and back pain. This is a huge concern (these complaints can go along with leukemia) but I am hoping/praying that she is just "growing" and so active that she is feeling tired. We will see....she has another blood test in the next couple of days.

We are off to Disneyland for Taylor's Make-A-Wish trip on Sunday...the girls can't wait. We have a send off dinner for Make-A-Wish on Saturday night....they are an amazing organization. Once things settle down a little bit, I will be applying to become a "Wish Granter" for them......

I am in Chicago all week for work. It was my first time leaving Taylor for the entire week since she got sick. We had a very emotional good bye on Sunday and she asks me every time I call "when will you be home Mommy". So hard to be away from her and Savannah.

Thank you all for your support and continued prayers.

6 comments:

  1. You are all in my thoughts! Miss you guys!

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  2. Kristen it was so nice to talk to you yesterday. I hope that your trip to Disney is as Magical as it can be. Hang in there and know that you have so many people continuing to keep Taylor and your family in their prayers. I will see about trying to plan a trip out this fall. Look forward to hearing good news.

    Heather Atendido

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  3. hi ms.kristin we are so glad taylor is feeling good we miss you guys so much.
    Love CARLY & KELLY XOXOXOXOXO

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  4. Have so much fun at Disneyland! I hope the girls get to see every princess!
    Krista

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  5. Hey Cousin. Sounds like that little girl is a fighter and doing well. Thanks so much for keeping us posted.

    Jerry

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  6. Kristen and Sean-
    We hope you had a great time out here in CA. We continue to include Taylor, Savannah and you both in our prayers. Hang in there and I look forwward to seeing you in July for the FLM.
    Steve and Mercedes

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