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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, September 24, 2009

Today was actually a good day for Taylor. She is at Day 3 of being at zero but seemed to feel well today. She and Aleeya played all day and had a good time. We continue to wait......she usually stays at zero for about 13 days so we have awhile ahead of us.

We did receive some disappointing news today. Phoenix Children Hospital will be closing to all children under the age of 12 at 5:00am on Saturday due to the upcoming respiratory/flu season. So....Savannah will not be able to visit any longer. We have decided to have her spend the day at the hospital with Taylor and I tomorrow because after that she probably won't see Taylor for 2 -3 weeks. I am so sad that my babies won't be able to see each other. I have tried explaining it to Taylor but she doesn't understand.

I will be enjoying watching Taylor and Savannah spend time together and then will be going home for the weekend. I am driving up to Flagstaff for Dawson Merrick's funeral on Saturday. I probably won't post again until I get back on Sunday night (unless there is a need.)

Have a great weekend.

Love,
Kristen
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    So glad to hear that Taylor had a good day today and played a lot with Aleeya! I'm sure Taylor and Savannah will enjoy a full day of sister and mommy playtime tomorrow! I know it will be hard to keep them apart...just one more challenge your family has to overcome (hoping this is the last!)

    Sending you strength, support and love for your incredibly difficult Saturday. Reading about Dawson has left my heart so heavy. Please let his family know that Taylor's friends prayed for him too and continue to pray for his family to heal.

    With love, always,
    Laurie T

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Kristen,

    Though you have a long road ahead of you before Taylor can come home, I am glad that she is at least feeling better and playing. I feel so incredibly sad about Dawson's funeral and I know that this Saturday is going to be very difficult. We continue to pray for Dawson and his family and to give you the strength you will need tomorrow.

    Love Always,
    Suzy

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    I am sure that tomorrow is going to be tough Kristen! Every child's journey with the treatments is completely unique, so I pray, pray, pray for her to beat this and be a healthy, vibrant little girl very soon! Please know that a lot of people will be praying for you and sending good thoughts while you are at Dawson's funeral. Also, please let his family know that many of us feel like we knew him, because of your posts and we have such heavy hearts right now. Please take care of yourself and HUG HUG HUG that special Taylor when you return!

    Love,
    Liz-Takeda-CO

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