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!


Friday, December 25, 2009




Merry Christmas. We hope that you all had a joyous, safe holiday.
Taylor and I enjoyed a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus today. She is thrilled to have Miss Katie as her RN today. Katie spoiled Taylor with a Princess Santa hat (in picture) and did her nails today.....Taylor loves Miss Katie. Taylor also received an American Girl Doll from Kate's Crazy Christmas Toy Drive. She LOVES it......thank you so much.
Savannah enjoyed the day with Daddy, Papa, and Grandma. She is feeling a little better but still not 100%. Because she is still coughing a little I doubt if I will be able to go home yet tomorrow. It is still to risky for Taylor to be exposed to any germs I could bring back from Savannah. So.....I am missing Savannah like crazy and still can't believe I didn't spend even a second with her on Christmas Day.
Taylor woke up feeling really well and was having a great day. Within the last hour, she has developed a rash all over her legs that "hurts" her. It is not itchy, but she rubs it and seems uncomfortable. Her cheeks are also getting really red......I have a feeling she might spike a fever tonight. She is also really tired all of a sudden. We will see......
It has been a really hard day. All I can say is that Leukemia stinks!!!
Merry Christmas.


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4 comments:

  1. Leslie McCullagh-SiegelDecember 25, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Kristen - I hear ya - Leukemia totally sucks! You have a hard deal today. You are making it through one sucky day at a time. Yesterday you said it so well about the gifts are great but being together is what its all about. Soon you will be together and you can celebrate like crazy. I am crying for you today. I am super glad that Taylor had a good day so far; I hope you will have that as a happy memory. Thinking of you and your family.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Merry Christmas, keep making the best of it! There is nothing about this enitre ordeal that doesn't suck. Keep on going, day by day! I hate hearing about challenge after challenge, but I am glad there are wonderful people around you to help comfort and support you WHENEVER you need it!!!

    I love you all so much!

    Thanks for posting all the pictures, through it all...those girls are STILL glowing!

    With love,
    Laurie T

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  3. AnonymousDecember 25, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Just wanted to give you guys a "Merry Christmas" shout-out. Hugs to you all and hope to see you soon!

    Sheri

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  4. AnonymousDecember 26, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Kristen,
    I'm so sorry Taylor is feeling bad! I hope she started to have a better night after your post. I'm glad her favorite nurse was there to take such good care of her. I will be praying that she is better today and that she doesn't spike a fever. Hang in there...one day at a time.

    God Bless,
    Liz-Takeda-CO

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