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Project Souza Family
Account number 186-527-1579
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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!


Thursday, August 13, 2009

Happy Thursday to all - today ended up being a good day for Taylor. She didn't fall asleep until around 12:30 but slept until 8:30 so at least she got a little rest. We also had a small victory with her blood counts. On her own (no help from medicine), her counts rose a little bit. I am trying not to get too excited unless I see the counts from tomorrow but it was still a rise. A lot of time what happens, is that they rise up one day and go back to zero the next. So....tomorrow will tell alot. If she is up again, then it would be fair to say she is probably on a rising trend. So...keep your fingers crossed.

We also had good news on Savannah. She had her 3 month check up at her GI office. For those that don't know, Savannah has had GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease) for a couple years. Lately, she has been doing really well and consistently gaining weight. Again today, I received good news at her check up. She has gained about a two pounds in three months and her GI feels she is finally outgrowing her GERD. She will go back in another 3 months and hopefully we will be able to wean her off her final medication....yeah!!!

That is all for tonight.....I am really going to trying to get Taylor to bed before 9:00 tonight...that would be a miracle!!!

Will update more tomorrow.

Thanks,
Kristen
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Oh Kristen...that picture of the girls in bed...hearts connected!!!! I love it! GREAT news about Savannah that is fantastic! Praying for Taylor's levels to keep rising...praying, praying, praying! I wish a wonderful night's sleep for all of you. Thank you for the update Kristen, you continue to amaze me. :)

    xoxoxo
    Suzy

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  2. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    The pictures you have posted are adorable! Pictures that Taylor and Savannah will look at many years from now and smile at...Good news for Savannah and we will keep our fingers crossed and pray that Taylor's levels have gone up and she will be home soon.

    The Medress Family

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  3. AnonymousAugust 22, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Hello Taylor,

    My name is Dracie and Dawson Merrick's mom is my cousin. Through Dawson's journal we have learned about you and your family. We send you all love and strength from the northeast and will keep you in our prayers.

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