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

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Last few days at home- PLEASE DON'T GET HER SICK!

Kim, despite all that is against her, (cancer, an over-protective big sister, rough things like that) has been having quite a bit of fun these last few days. I don't have pictures now, but I'll have to get some on soon- it's been pretty exciting.

Last night she had an early Halloween party with some friends, as she'll be stuck in the hospital on the real day. It was great helping her get all dressed up for it... you're going to love the costume she went with!

Today we had a "hat lunch" at Olive Garden (they gave us a more secluded side room so that Kim didn't have to worry about taking her mask off.)

Throw in some shopping, lots of visits from friends, late night movie watching with me, motorcycle rides (I tell you, the woman is insane!) and you can see what I mean. If I weren't going to miss her SO much, I'd be wishing her back in the hospital just as much as she's wishing she could stay home forever. But I'm so glad she's been able to have a fun time. This business really doesn't get any easier.

With just a couple more days at home, I just want to mention now that the doctors may be limiting her "visitation rights" this time, due to the increasing threat of swine flu. They may only be allowing our parents to be with her, or at the very least, no children under 14. We'll let you know for sure. I just wanted to let you know that these last couple of days might be your last to see her before she's officially quarantined again. :D And now, of course I have to throw in another over-protective big sister comment about please not getting her sick- her immune system is Still technically in the "danger zone".

Her next room decor theme is going to be Halloween- so if any of you have some cute decorations (preferably that can withstand some bleach) that you'd like to give her, I know she would like that.

More coming soon about an AWESOME Fun Run that my cousin has arranged for Kim- Next Saturday!!! Everyone in the area, Please Come!
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  1. Todd and CarolOctober 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Motorcycle???!!! Awe Kim what am I going to do with you???

    Can't wait for the Halloween pictures!

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  2. Screamin' MemeOctober 17, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Please post more information about the fun run ie; Time and where it's starting etc or where we can get more information about it.

    Kim you are so awesome keep up the great attitude, because that is what will help you most going through all of this. It's great that you are having so much fun and I'm looking forward to seeing the halloween pictures.

    Nikki Hansen

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