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, September 1, 2009

Hello all - I wish that this post came with better news but wanted to clarify some information from yesterday. After talking to Taylor's clinic RN, I wanted to clarify the drop in her immature cells from greater than 8 to less than 6. Even though the numbers decreased, it is still a major set back. Because her immature cells are not maturing, it is pushing her entire treatment regimen back. What this means is that, there is a great opportunity for new leukemia cells to start producing while we are "waiting." The goal of treatment is to hit the leukemia cells extremely hard with very little time to recover. We are now 2 weeks behind and still don't know when Round 3 will start. Her next bone marrow aspiration is scheduled for next Wednesday at 1:30. If her "blast" cells are below 5, we will be admitted for Round 3. So.....even if we do get back to less than 5 percent it is not the ideal treatment time period.

I know this post is probably not what everyone wanted to hear because I think the majority of our friends are just focusing on the fact that Taylor went from 8 percent to less than 6 percent. Yes, she did drop but the time frame that she is dropping in is very concerning. I guess all we can do is continue to pray.....

Thank you for your support. Again, I wanted to thank all of friends (especially Tom Margie and Jessica Lilley) for their amazing dedication and hard work on the golf tournament.......we have amazing friends!!!

Love,
Kristen
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Kristen,

    I just hate that the news today was not what everyone has wanted to hear. The girls and I are continuing to pray every night that Taylor's leukemia will go into remission. Taylor, continue to be strong and it stinks that you have to keep getting poked, just know that you have so many people who don't even know you thinking about you every day! Please let me know if there is anything that you need at home. The girls and I can get a care package out to you.

    Heather Atendido

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Kristen- all I can do is keep praying as hard as I can. You must believe that anything is possible and that miracles happen every day. May you all have hope, comfort, peace, strength and whatever else it is you need. May Taylor have her miracle...and may you all be blessed each and every day.
    Karen DeWitt

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Kristen,

    Although the treatment updates are constantly changing and can be quite confusing...please know that my prayers have been constant and focused.

    Thank you for taking the time to share everything on this blog.

    Always thinking of you and your family!

    Sending the biggest remission wishes EVER!
    Love,
    Laurie T

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  4. babybeckhamsblogSeptember 1, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    We are sorry to hear that the progress of Taylor's treatment has taken a pause. We hope this is just one step backwards before many momentous steps forward. Thinking of you all, sending strength and positive thoughts your way. Anthony, Sarah, & Beckham

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    Kristen and Sean,
    I cannot imagine the rollercoaster of emotions you are going through right now. Kristen, as you said, all we can do is pray and that is what we are doing EVERYDAY! We are praying for better lab results next week, so that she can start her next round! Stay strong and know that a ton of people are pulling for precious Taylor!

    Liz-Takeda(CO)

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