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

Monday, December 21, 2009

They have her on the respirator, along with heart monitors, more medications, and pretty much everything else there is. She is currently sedated, and they have given her meds to paralyze her as well. She has additional iv's in both hands and feet, along with her central lines. They have her on a cooling blanket to keep her temp down. As well as pumping air into her lungs, they are sucking out some of the blood and mucus that was there as well. They have her paralyzed because of everything they have running into her, but also because when she moves, her heart has been having SVT attacks. This is from the heart condition she had before- it causes her heart to beat almost twice as fast as it should- up to 260 plus bmp. There has been so much more happening... I can't even think of it all. I will be here the night again with her. I will keep you posted.
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6 comments:

  1. mommynolanDecember 21, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Keep fighting--all of you!
    As always our prayers are with you,
    Pat ands Renee Nolan

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  2. Stacey WrightDecember 21, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    We are praying and hoping for you and thinking of you all the time. Thanks for keeping us updated. We love you!
    The Wrights

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  3. KarrieAnnaDecember 21, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    We are praying for you all and hope that Kim will recover quickly. We think about you a lot! I agree with Carol, angels are watching over you all! Please tell Kim that we love her and please if there is anything we can do, please let us know. When you chat with Mike tell him we are praying for him too and that we love him! Thank you Emily for keeping us updated give you mom a hug for me! Take care and Let us know what we can do. Love , The McClungs

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  4. Malone and BrittanyDecember 21, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Kim and Family,

    You probably don't know me as my husband and I moved into the 15th ward not too long ago. But I heard about your blog and have spent the last hour or so reading through every single post. Your story has really touched my heart because it reminds me so much of what it was like when my mom fought her battle with breast cancer 8 years ago. We will be praying our hearts out and fasting for you. Our families will be too.

    Sincerely,

    Malone and Brittany Willis

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  5. Melissa GiddingsDecember 21, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    I wanted you all to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know it is scary, but your family has such a strong testimony of the gospel a strong faith that will give you all strength including Kim. I have spent many nights in Primary Childrens worrying about my sister. A sister's love is a strong bond. Again, know that I am thinking and praying for Kim. Love to you all.

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  6. EmilyDecember 22, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    THANK YOU, Thank you all so much for your love and prayers. It helps so much to know you are thinking of us. I appreciate the comments and support.

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