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, October 13, 2009

Hello all - just a quick update. Taylor woke up in the middle of the night coughing really hard. I went up and she had also spiked a low grade fever. We were awake most of the night and her coughing got worse as the night went on. I took her into the clinic this morning and she tested positive for Influenza A.....horrible news. So...now we (the entire family) has to go on Tamiflu for 5 days. Taylor is not able to even start her next round of chemotherapy (scheduled for tomorrow). She goes back into the clinic next Wednesday at 1:30. Hopefully at that time, she will be well enough to start chemo.

Not the news we need right now!!!! I will provide updates as the week goes on.....

Thanks,
Kristen
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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Crap! So sorry to hear about Taylor having the flu...just after we had that big discussion about flu shots:( I will keep praying for her health. Take care
    Krista

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  2. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Kristen,
    I'm so sorry to hear that Taylor has influenza! I know you have been SO careful with her. We will be praying that she recovers from that quickly and that she can start her next round next Wed. Hang in there!!!

    Always praying,

    Liz-Takeda

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  3. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Kristen,

    So sorry to hear about the flu, I know it is not the news your guys needed!!! We read your updates as often as you send them and keep Taylor, you and the family in our thoughts and prayers daily...Hang in there!

    The Medress Family

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  4. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    OH NO!!!! The flu come on! Agh...hang in there, hoping she recovers quick and is ready for her next round of treatment asap.
    XOXO
    Jess

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  5. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    Poo Poo on the Flu~! That sucks. We will hope for a speedy recovery for Taylor! Thinking of you always! :) The Neiss Family

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  6. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Hope you all are over the flu soon. Thanks for all the updates. Lots of hugs and prayers.

    Anuja

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  7. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Kristen and Sean-
    So sorry that Tay has the flu...I am sure that you will all be over this soon and know that we keep you all constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love-
    Steve and Mercedes

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  8. NancyOctober 14, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    So sorry to hear about the flu. What a horrible season to be dealing with a compromised immune system! :( Hang in there...

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  9. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Kristen,

    My goodness. The flu? I just don't know how Taylor is dealing with all of this and the stress on you and Sean. My heart goes out to Taylor and please give her a hug and kiss for me.

    Carole

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