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!


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Somewhat good news for the day we have had....Taylor's fever finally broke. Her fever could easily spike again tonight, so please pray for no more fever. So far nothing has grown on her blood cultures from early this morning. They will continue with 3 antibiotics until the final cultures come back (about 5 days). Taylor has not moved from the bed or couch the entire day....I have never seen her feel this bad. She is just feeling terrible.

Taylor has not eaten one bite of food today and only a couple bites yesterday. So...they are going to begin TPN (total parenteral nutrition) for a few days. This will be given through her central line. She is in desperate need of nutrients at this point.

I will post more tomorrow. Taylor wants me to either hold her or lay with her...poor little thing.
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5 comments:

  1. babybeckhamsblogNovember 4, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    We are glad to hear that Taylor's fever has broke. We hope that she will be feeling better soon.

    Are there any food items that maybe we could send to help encourage her to eat or drink? Any favorites, we would love to send something...

    Anthony, Sarah, Beckham (Takeda, WA)

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  2. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    We are so happy to hear that Taylor's fever broke! I'm sure you were terrified! We also pray that nothing grows on her cultures.

    We think about you guys EVERDAY and our prayers are on over-drive! Taylor is a strong little girl and she'll get over these bumps in the road! Hang in there and know how many people are praying for her.

    God Bless,
    Liz Olmstead-Takeda (CO)

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  3. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 9:03 PM

    I loved every second of my visit with you guys today! When you stepped out I actually used "Harley" to help me to get Tay to laugh. That is by far my biggest accomplishment of the day. Although, you could argue it was my ONLY accomplishment of the day ;-).

    Sheri

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  4. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    We don't post often but you guys are in our whole families thoughts and prayers every single day!!! We love you all and are here for you always! Hope things continue to improve :) Love The Thumanns

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  5. AnonymousNovember 4, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I am glad to hear that the fever broke...... My heart just breaks to hear that Taylor is feeling so terrible lately. We are sending all our love and energy to Taylor in hopes that everyday she gets stronger and stronger. As always you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    xxoo,
    Joelle, Ella and Olivia

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