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!


Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Well Round 2 of chemo has officially started. We are back at PCH and have already had a very eventful day. We started with a Lumbar Puncture. Taylor handled it well and the results were GREAT. Her spinal fluid continues to be leukemia free!!! She was a given a dose of Chemo in her spine as a precaution. Taylor got to see her "old roommate" Elijah today and was very happy to see him. Elijah is awaiting transplant and not doing well right now. Please pray for him.

Taylor then had an Echo cardiogram and EKG to make sure that her heart has not been affected by the chemo. I have not gotten results back yet.

Taylor has already started throwing up from the chemo she was given in her spine. She had a rough start but is sound asleep at 5:00 (thanks to Benadryl). We are waiting for her Chemo to get started through her central line. She will be back on Zofran (anti-nausea med) soon, so I am hoping the nausea will be a thing of the past.

She is in good spirits but keeps asking when she can go home....how do you explain that she can't go home for at least a month???? So sad!!

That is all for today. I am still working this week and next so will be in and out as long as Taylor is doing ok. Friends and family will be staying during the day and I will be back every night.

Thanks to all who helped contribute to Gina's garage sale!! A huge thank you to Miss Gina for her help and support...you are the best!!

XOXO
Kristen and Taylor
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    Kristen, Sean, Savannah and Taylor - Our family thinks and prays for you every night! You are all so strong and brave. I love getting Taylor's updates... I have met Taylor only a few times at the village swimming and in the halls of CBI, but even the few times I have spoken with her she has brightened my day!She truly is an amazing little girl! I am happy to hear that Savannah and Taylor got to spend some time together back at home (the pictures were adorable!) Kristen you have done an amazing job keeping the blog updated. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you for round 2! We hope it goes by quickly and for you to be back home again very soon!
    Marnee, Jamie, Chase and Grayson Medress

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  2. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Hello Princess Taylor,
    You are doing a wonderful job in the hospital. All the tests and procedures can be overwhelming for a little girl and you are handling them great. I know it is hard to understand that you have to feel yucky for a little while before you can feel good again. However your parents, sister, family and friends are very proud of you- as you should be too!

    Stay strong Princess Taylor.
    Jenn, Brad, Addison and Chase

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  3. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Dear Taylor,

    You are such a brave girl going back into the hospital! WOW! You even took a pretty picture with your mom...you look so beautiful. Your mom says that over the past couple of days you feel sorta "ucky" but just remember that your medication and treatment is making you better. You are a beautiful princess and a strong little lady...keep smiling Tay Tay!

    Hugs and Kisses,
    Suzy

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  4. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Princess Taylor and Kristen. You two are pretty amazing! Thinking about you and sending lots of prayers.

    All my love, Sally

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  5. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Hello Princess Taylor!

    I am reading about your journey and am so touched by how brave you are!! You are such an amazing and strong little girl and if you keep smiling and continue to be so strong, it will help the time in the hospital go by quickly for you! I love the picture of you with your Mom -- you two look beautiful! I am thinking about you and hope that you have lots of good days ahead.

    Keep smiling, Princess Taylor! Sending you hugs and smiles from San Diego!

    Take care,
    Annie Freeman
    (Takeda rep in San Diego)

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