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!


Friday, June 26, 2009

Today was a long day. Taylor is actually feeling really well and had a good day. You know she is feeling good when she and Savannah fight their entire time together!!!

The long part of the day came when one of the oncologists came by to see me. We all know Taylor has AML but we have been waiting for some cytogenetics to come back to tell us what risk category her AML falls in. There is low, intermediate, and high risk. Of course, we have been praying for low risk. Unfortunately, Taylor has come back as intermediate risk. What this means is that she will most likely need a bone marrow translplant after round 3 of chemo. Her best possible match is Savannah. We will have Savannah tested in the next week or so. I will write more about this later....I am having a really hard time dealing with the news right now.

That is all from Tay and I tonight.....I am really just really tired.

Love you all,
Kristen and Taylor
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    So sorry to hear the news. We will keep praying and hope that Savannah is a match. Hang in there...

    Krista Walker

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  2. AnonymousJune 26, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Kristen,
    Taylor has more love and support than you can ever imagine out there cheering her on. You are so strong, and you have passed that trait on to little Taylor. The stories that you have shared with me, whether it be the fight for the all black outfit, or her ease in telling Mommy that she is wearing an "ugly" outfit, Taylor is very strong, just like her mom. She is going to fight this fight to win! XOXO!!!
    Jamie

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  3. AnonymousJune 26, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Kristen and Sean,
    I'm sorry to hear that Taylor's AML is classified as intermediate risk. I am trying to look on the bright side of things. Since Savannah is her twin, isn't there a very good chance she will be a match for a bone marrow transplant? I am continuing to pray for her and your entire family EVERDAY! Hang in there and know that God is watching over her!!!!!

    Liz Olmstead and family in Pueblo, CO

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  4. Blog OwnerJune 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Hey Kristen, I have a mild, sneaking suspicion that when all this is said and done and you get your healthy daughter back, that you are going to look back on this entire experience and think, "Wow, that sucked eggs!

    Always here wih just the right thing to say-

    Sheri

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  5. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Dear Kristen and Sean,

    We just want to let you know that we are thinking about you and your family at this difficult time.....wishing Taylor a quick and smooth recovery!!!

    Hoping things return to normal as soon as possible, and that we see you at the gym or on the peak VERY SOON!!!!

    Tony, Tina, Zachary, and Olivia Prutting

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  6. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Hi Kristen~

    Hang in there. I'm sure there will be difficult days like yesterday. There are so many people who are sending you good thoughts and love~

    Amy Neiss (Marcy's Sister)

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  7. AnonymousJune 27, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    Kristen & Sean,
    My heart and prayers go out to you.
    I have only meet you once at Jessica's pumpkin carving party last Oct and enjoyed watching your girls play.
    If there is anything I can do for you, do not hesitate to ask----just tell Jess.
    Ginger Rinehart (Bret's mother)

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  8. Mom101June 27, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Just sending you all good and happy thoughts, love and white light. Hoping for the best - like the day you'll be annoyed that she's asking for ice cream and candy.

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