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!


Monday, October 12, 2009


Well, tonight was one of the best, saddest nights!! Does that make sense???? Taylor had her "Wish granting party" for Make-A-Wish. She and Savannah were so excited and couldn't stop talking about it all day. Three "wish granters" came to our house tonight (see picture) with balloons, presents, dinner, and cupcakes. Wow.....they do these parties in style. Taylor and Savannah each received a "princess" present and were in heaven. We all enjoyed Pei Wei (teriyaki chicken for Tay, of course!!). Then.....Taylor was asked what her "wish" was? Taylor wants to go to Disney World and sleep in a Princess room. She and Savannah are both so excited!! Because her immune system has been beaten down so much from the leukemia and the chemotherapy, we will not be able to go on our trip until around this time next year.


The wish granters were all amazing and Taylor and Savannah fell in love with them. They all volunteer on their own time to do this. They really made the night for the girls and they had a great party.


I truly enjoyed watching Taylor and Savannah run and play with their new "friends" but could not helping thinking...I can't believe I am really here!! I talked to one of my friends last night whose daughter has brain cancer and she felt the same way when they had their wish party. It is just unbelievable that we will be going to Disney World for Make-A-Wish. It is so hard to explain..... It is just unbearable to think that my daughter now qualifies for this amazing gift. I am so appreciative that they would even consider doing this for us but just so wish this was not happening. Sometimes I still ask myself if my "new life" is real or if I am having a really bad dream!!!


Anyway, Taylor had a great day. Aunt Kerri came over and stayed with the girls while I worked. They made cookies and played!!! They love Aunt Kerri and didn't want her to leave. Taylor knows she is going back in on Wednesday and keeps asking me if we could "please just stay home one more day!!!" No fun!!!!


I will try to post on Wednesday night after we get settled. If I don't it is just because things will be so crazy. We don't go until 3:00 and she has to get admitted, have a dressing change, and start chemo.....it will be a long evening!!! Please pray for a safe 4th round of treatment. Please pray that she doesn't get RSV or the flu....this would be life threatening to her!!! This round is going to be long and hard.....


Love,

Kristen
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  1. Mrs. MoralesOctober 12, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Hi!

    What great news!! That is so touching-I'm so happy to hear how happy Taylor & Savannah are about the trip to Disney! The Souza family deserves this! Congratulations on the great news.

    Always, Shauna & Gustavo

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  2. Mrs. MoralesOctober 12, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    P.S. I forgot to say I love Taylor's big beautiful flower she is wearing! It's great!

    Shauna

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  3. Kim WestlingOctober 12, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Hi Kristen you don't know us, but we are very good friends of the Merrick's. Our family prays for Taylor every night. My boys Hayden 12 & Matthew 10( Dawson's best friend),Cassidy 6yr( Delaney's friend) keep asking me if I have talked to you to see if we can do anything for Taylor. So we are extending our hearts & hands, If you can think of anything you guys need or we can do please let us know.
    Kim,Vic,Hayden, Matt, Cassidy Westling

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  4. Kim westlingOctober 12, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    The westling's e-mail
    kimvic924@msn.com

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  5. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    kristen, your post makes perfect sense; i can only imagine the mix of emotions associated with being granted a "make a wish." i am praying that at this time next year taylor's treatment will be complete, her leukemia will be in remission; and, that your trip to disney world will be one of celebration. lots of hope and prayers to taylor! lisa kebo, takeda

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  6. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    Dear Kristen,
    I completely understand what you are saying....a great gift, but just not under these circumstances...I get it! My prayers are on overdrive tomorrow in that I know it will be a long day heading into a very long hospital stay. We are all with you every step of the way.

    Take care my friend.
    xoxo
    Suzy

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  7. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    Hey Kristen N Crew-
    Strong girls you are! If you need anything,,there are lots of people who are here for you (outside PCH walls). Rely on your friends..don't second guess..we all want to do what we can. Mark n I are in Flagstaff, but know we will do whatever we can. We would love to host your fam for a weekend getaway up north, dinner, WHATEVER.. just let us know. We are ready for anything you need.
    Much love-
    The McCluskey's

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