Unfortunately, this is not the news I was expecting to post. I will keep this very short as I am having trouble even typing the words.
Taylor's bone marrow aspiration and biopsy came back with a very high percentage of leukemia cells/immature cells. To be considered in remission, you must have less than 5 percent blast/leukemia cells. Taylor's preliminary test shows greater than 19 percent blast cells. This is higher than it has ever been. The oncologist said that some of the cells are considered "immature" and might just need more time to recover but the chances of Taylor getting below 5 percent cells are very low. It would take a small miracle for this to happen. We will also get more results back next week that will tell us more. Taylor is also scheduled for another aspiration on March 3 to see if by any chance the number of blast cells have decreased.
I will post more as we know more. But for now....I don't have any answers as to what is the next step. We won't even discuss next steps with the oncology/transplant team until her next test on March 3rd.
I don't know what else to say.....
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We are still praying for Taylor and your family! We are praying March 3rd will bring you the news you LONG to hear!
ReplyDeleteSending hugs your way!
Suzanne w.
Kristen--No words can express what we all are feeling. We will continue to pray and keep Taylor and all of you uplifted as best we can. If there is anything that I can do for you, or the girls, let me know. Carole B.
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are in my thoughts every day and know that every single person Taylor's story has touched is praying for her. Hang in there my friend and try to stay focused on the good stuff. xoxo Merilee
ReplyDeleteKristen, I don't even know what to say. I can't express the feelings right now and what you must be feeling. I am here for you and praying every day for Taylor
ReplyDeleteLove always,
Suzy
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteWords can't express how sorry I am that the news yesterday wasn't what so many people have been praying for. Please know that we will continue praying for Taylor and for better news on March 3rd.
God Bless,
Liz O.
Hi Kristen~ We are continuing to pray for Taylor and send positive thoughts your way each and every day. Please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do.
ReplyDeleteLove, Amy, Gary, Harrison and Holly Neiss
I'm having a hard time with what to say, but please know that you have soooooooo many people behind you, praying and sending positive energy your way. I believe in miracles. :)
ReplyDeleteprayers for hope, strength, courage, love, and health for taylor and your family.
ReplyDeleteKristen,
ReplyDeletePlease have faith and we are all praying for you.....march 3 will be a day for taylor's miracle....
Then, we will keep praying for that miracle!! March 3rd seems like forever away, but we will hope it brings the news we are all waiting and hoping for.
ReplyDeleteI know that you and I have never met personally, but K, I think about you often.
Motherhood is the greatest gift we could ever ask for, but it also opens us up to the greatest vulnerability. Anything that our children go through effects us as mothers 10-fold.
Take care of yourself so you can be as strong as you can right now for Taylor.
So much love to you-
Cami McCluskey
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI know there are no words that I can say to make this time easier for you but please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Nitido
I have such a heavy heart writing this, it's not the news you or any of us were so hoping to hear. I'm in disbelief and so heartbroken. I still DO believe in miracles and if anyone deserves one is precious, darling Taylor.
ReplyDeleteI am always thinking of you, always here for you.
All my love now and always,
Jess
XOXO
Kristen, I am so sorry to read this post! Each time I read your posts I cross my fingers for wonderful news, knowing it will come soon... Taylor and the rest of you are always in our thoughts and prayers and we will keep praying for good news come March 3rd. It has been a very long road for you guys and Miracles can and I believe will happen for Taylor!
ReplyDeleteWith Love,
The Medress Family
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteWords cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear this. We are continuing to pray for Taylor and a miracle. Everyone that has heard of Taylor's story is praying for her and your family. We will all keep praying for good news on March 3rd. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Heather Atendido
Kristen and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry to hear such discouraging news. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers and we will be hoping that March 3rd will bring some sort of positive news and comfort. My heart is just breaking and heavy for you, stay strong and we will continue to PRAY!
Much Love,
Julia, Chad, Cash and Molly Lancaster
Kristen-
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear the bad news. Words can explain how sorry I am. Taylor is an amazingly strong little girl. I am praying for a miracle on March 3rd. I continue to pray for the entire Souza family, and that Tay will get good news in a few weeks.! Don't loose hope, miracles happen everyday. XoXo
Love,
Courtney
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
ReplyDelete-Mika Hamilton
Hi Kristen-
ReplyDeleteIt was great seeing you all today! I have not stopped thinking about Taylor and your family for a second since I read the post last night. I am so sorry for this setback, but I know Tay will get through it! She's a fighter! I will continue to pray for you and your family! I remember the first part or your email but i dont remember what it was @, so if you want to email me my email is allison722@mac.com, and I would love to get together, and help you out in any way that I can!!
xo, Allie Goldstein
The only thing we can do is pray.
ReplyDeleteI'm offering every difficult part of my
days for Taylor and for all of you.
For the life of me I can't think of anything
else to say -- keep the faith; we're all
with you, more than you know.
Mary Warden
Kristen, we are praying for you guys mightily!!!!! I can't express how sorry I was to read your post. Taylor is a fighter and we are with you all the way. Love you guys, Kelly and Carly
ReplyDeleteIt was so great talking to you today. Man I miss her! She always gives me a hero's welcome! As soon as our house is booger-free, I will be over to taunt Tay and Courtney. And get my nails painted- but I think we can agree that's just always implied. Ha!
ReplyDeleteLove you all!
Sheri
So many people are praying for Taylor's recovery. The power of pray has done some amazing things. Let's make one of those amazing things happen on March 3rd.
ReplyDeleteThinking of your family always,
Jenn, Brad, Addison and Chase
Hi Kristen,
ReplyDeleteWe haven't stopped thinking about Taylor since we got this news. I am going to ask as many people as possible to pray for Taylor in these next 9 days. Please know we are here as always thinking of you guys and pulling hard for her!
Lots of love,
Cindy & Family
my family is sending up extra prayers for Taylor and your family! We send love to you all!
ReplyDeleteKristen-
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you did not get better news. I've been following your blog since Taylor was diagnosed, and you all are always in my prayers. I will keep praying and hoping for some better news soon. I hope you can gather strength knowing all these people are pulling for you and Taylor.
Lots of positive thoughts and prayers being sent your way....
Leslie (Hathaway) Ashley
Kristen,
ReplyDeleteLes and I continue to pray that the results on March 3rd show something much different.We all need to be strong for Taylor.
carole