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, July 28, 2009

Day 7 of chemo was not too bad!! She got a decent nights sleep last night thanks to the Benadryl. She played in the play room with Jessica and had a great visit from Michael and Chris. She felt well all day. Her appetite still isn't great but she at least snacked throughout the day. Her blood counts dropped significantly from the day before. She will most likely be confined to her room for the duration of this round in the next day or 2. Thanks to all of you, we have tons of new crafts to do once we can't leave the room. Her RBC have gotten really low so we are waiting for a transfusion right now. She was a very brave girl and took her Tylenol tonight without any problem. She is being GREAT with her medicine..no more spitting!!!

We found out today that we will be changing rooms over the next day or so. We are sad to have to leave the room we are in but our roommate situation continues to be difficult, so I think it is for the best. We are hoping to get moved in with some one closer to her age!!

Still waiting to hear back on the final results of her bone marrow test....keep praying.

All in all, we had a good day. She is such a good girl and her spirits amaze me....she gives me strength every minute of every day...I love her so much!!

Off to get some work done and try to get to bed early tonight....very tired!

Love,
K & T
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    So glad today was a good day! Continued prayers and well wishes! Hope you can get another day or two in the play room:)

    Krista

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  2. AnonymousJuly 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    So glad to hear Taylor is tolerating this round so well. She is amazing...and so are you! I am pleased to hear that you will be changing rooms. I'm keeping my fingers crossed you are placed by the window. I miss you all! Amy

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  3. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    thoughts and prayers to you daily!!! lisa kebo, takeda

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  4. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    I think of you all every day and pray...
    Julie and Andrew

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  5. AnonymousJuly 29, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I had so much visiting w/ Taylor as well, I just can't get enough of her tiny voice...it's the cutest thing ever! She is such a trooper...to hear Taylor say 'it's not a big deal, it's just hair...it'll grow back and maybe be black' is just a true testament to you Kristen, how you are raising your daughters and how strong you are being for Taylor. I'm continually amazed by your strength and how gracious and brave Taylor has been thru all of this....
    Love you both,
    Jess

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  6. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Dear Taylor,
    I hope your doing good and feel great!!!!I saw pictures of you and and your sis and they reminded me and carly of the great times we had and those great time wont die out ever whenever you need anything or help the Gregans and the Balons will be there by your side.

    Love, The Balons and Gregans :)

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