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

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Hi Everyone! Kim is still doing okay- mostly just tired today. Dr. Girshman, of Alternative Medecines at PCMC, has been working with Kim a lot lately to get her off of the pain medication she has to take so much. When I called to say goodnight just now, Kim was soaking her feet in a bath of lavender and milk. She's done some accupressure, as I've mentioned, but lately it's mostly been aromatherapy. I think it's all very cool, and keep meaning to get some to try myself.

We want to give a special thanks to our Grandma Marie, for the wonderful package she sent Kim! It was loaded with all sorts of goodies- books, games, comfy socks, and LOVE! I'm very excited to play Family Uno on Sunday. :)

Also, special thanks to the McClungs! They sent Kim some adorable balloons- it's amazing how they cheer up the room! Thank you! (And, thank you for the cow! Did Kim tell you? We've named him C.C.- for Cookies and Cream! He's a pillow favorite.)

And, from me: VERY special thanks to Leslie, Mari, Meliss and Jessica for signing up for the Relay for Life team! Now's the time to get the ball rolling :)


Kim wanted me to thank all of you for being there for her. Thank you for the prayers and support. It means so much to her, knowing she's never alone.

She also wants visitors. She knows she's too tired some times, but there are so many other times that she'd love to see you. It does get a little dull in the hospital with nothing to do but try to grow blood. Not that we're complaining- boring hospital stays are how we like to keep it, but you know what she means. (But only visit if you're very healthy! -That bit is from me.)
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  1. LexyFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    We hope she continues doing well. :) We do like keeping up with how everything is going. :) C.C. the cow made me giggle a bit. Just because of Cece. haha. :)

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  2. mommynolanFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Kim,
    I sure wish I could come down and visit. But I feel like I should be home when Pat is here. And it is Benji's birthday. We are going dog sledding. Now there is something you can put on your list of things to do when you get better. And you will get better!

    Emily,
    thanks for keeping this blog up. Through it we can share your family's up and downs and give what ever support we can. You are always in our prayers.
    We love you all, Pat and Renee

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