Kimberly

Kim was diagnosed with AML Leukemia on July 22, 2009, just after she finished high school. She'd been feeling well, just showing a few bruises when she went to Primary Childrens Medical Center for a heart surgery to fix a relatively minor condition she's had since she was born. A blood test before the surgery showed that her blood had been completely taken over by the cancer. They admitted her that day and began treatment right away. She went through five long rounds of chemotherapy, doing relatively well, with the exception of one infection that led to a very scary stay in the Pediatric ICU. She spent almost all of that time in the hospital, with just a few breaks to go home. By the end of March 2010 she was allowed to go home for good- officially in remission! She was so excited to finally go to USU Fall semester, and got strait A's in all of her classes! Psychology, Humanities, Family Finance and ANATOMY. Not a week after finals, at a regular check up at PCMC, her blood tests showed that her cancer was back. And thus began round two- Kim's goal was to make it to a bone marrow transplant. We had found a donor, so all that was left was to get her in remission once more. After three rounds of chemotherapy, her body was no longer strong enough to keep fighting, no matter that her spirit was. She will always be with us. 7:48 pm, March 31, 2011

Friday, August 21, 2009

Friday August 21

Weekend Warrior by David
Time for Julie (Mom) to go home and David (Dad) to take over for another weekend. I really consider it a privilege for me to be here with Kim, she is such a sweetheart to be with. I enjoy her positive attitude, pleasant personality and how much she loves me. We do have a great family. Kim has been such a strength and example of courage and hope in this experience and I continue to be amazed at this little girl of mine. Julie has also been so good to Kim, she loves being here with her and Kim loves it too. I almost feel bad for Kim with me taking over for Julie, as Julie is such a compassionate and fun person to be with. It does seem weird to not be with Julie much anymore; with her here on the week-days and me on the weekends; but otherwise, we are doing fine.
Kim seems to be doing well now and is getting bored being here, which is another sign she is doing better physically when she is bored and wondering, why am I here? She is working out on the stationary bike now as I'm typing this in her room at 7:30 pm Friday evening. Her blood counts are coming up a wee bit, but not significant yet. But the fact that they are starting to come up is a good sign and we are hopeful for being able to come home next week sometime, keeping our fingers crossed. I am so grateful for the love and support we've had from so many friends and family. My mother, sisters and brother and families have been to visit and been so helpful. Kristine is always offering me left-over meals from her work, and I've enjoyed that. Where I've been here on the weekends, my home ward is probably thinking I've abandoned them and they may be wanting to release me from my church calling. I just want everybody to know that I do love the Lord, my home Ward and feel so blessed in so many ways. David Nelson
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  1. Melissa GiddingsAugust 22, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Kim, I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I just saw Melissa and she gave me the blog information and I'm glad that I can know how things are going through the blog. I have been where Emily is sitting at her sisters bedside at Primary Children's. You are so lucky to have Emily and your family close. I admire your bravery and courage. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family. Love to you all,
    Melissa Giddings

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