GREAT NEWS.....Taylor continues to be in REMISSION....NED!!! Thank you again for your love, support and prayers.

I can't believe the summer is coming to an end.



Taylor and Savannah started Pre-K last Tuesday. It was an emotional day. I remember the year before when I dropped Savannah off on her 1st day (without Taylor) and rushed back to PCH to be with Taylor. I am so thankful that this year is different. The girls got to go back to school TOGETHER!!!! They LOVE Pre-K and are learning so much. They have great teachers again this year and lots of friends in their class.



Taylor is doing much better since her eye surgery. She had a really tough week. A couple days after the surgery she and I ended up spending an afternoon in the ER at PCH. Taylor's left eye was looking infected and she refused to open it. She ended up having a Corneal Abrasion in her eye. She had a really rough few days but is so much better now. The redness is almost gone and she is back to herself!!!



Sean and I went up to Flagstaff today to participate in a "Climb for Cancer" event. We were part of the "Do it For Dawson" team. Dawson is a friend who lost his battle with cancer last year. We were in the room next to Dawson at PCH and I also grew with with Dawson's dad and brother. It was a great day but an emotional day also. Watching the Merrick family cross the finish line without Dawson brought up so many emotions. We are just so thankful and honored that we got to participate with his family. Donn, Audra, and Delaney - we continue to think of you often..we are so glad you are part of our lives!!!



Taylor's next appointment is on August 30th. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support for NED!!!!



Also, please visit Taylor's fundraising page.... www.firstgiving.com/kristensouza

Just a quick update on Taylor's eye surgery today. She is home and sleeping. She did well in the surgery but was in a lot of pain after. She has bleeding from the corner of each eye (which is normal) but the doctor thinks/expect her to have no complications. We go back into the eye doctor next Wednesday.

Thanks for your prayers.

The summer has truly gotten away from me. I guess that everything truly happens for a reason because having the summer to spend with the girls was great. Not that I would have chosen to be unemployed in this tough job market, but really had a great time being a"mom"!!!

We had a great couple weeks in Montana with Papa and Grandma Renee. Montana is amazing and we love it there. Taylor and Savannah loved every minute of being outside.....playgrounds, parks, hiking, swimming, and playing with their cousins, Tommy and Lizzie. It was a wonderful experience and one we hope to do over every summer!!!

Now that we are home, the girls have finished up summer camp and have a week at home before they start Pre-K!!! Taylor is having a outpatient eye surgery on Wednesday. Before Taylor got Leukemia, she had problems with being very crossed eye'd. The glasses were not helping so surgery is now necessary. She will continue to wear her glasses even after the surgery. The surgery is supposed to be very easy. She should be fine by the next day but will have extremely red eyes for a couple of weeks. Even though I have been assured by many that the surgery is not a big deal, I still worry....what else does she have to go through????

Sean, Taylor, Savannah, and I will be participating in charity event on September 26th. Please visit my fundraising page if you are interested and able to donate....thank you for your support.



http://www.firstgiving.com/kristensouza

Will post after Taylor's surgery....

Thanks,
Kristen