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

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Kim is in a coma. Not doing well. Sorry, things are so hard. Please pray for us.
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22 comments:

  1. JoanneMarch 31, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    You are all in my prayers! I will pray for a miracle!

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  2. Four Seasons FindsMarch 31, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I'm glad I was able to see you all on Sunday, we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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  3. Dan and LaurenMarch 31, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Kim,

    I think about you and your family every day. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong!

    Sister Lauren Hirst

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  4. Heather Brown, Mom to Sweet Lillie BrownMarch 31, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Sweet Little Kim and family,

    I haven't stopped crying all day since I heard about Kim. I'm so very heartbroken and sorry for all that you are going through. I wish that we were in the hospital right now so I could just hold your sweet mom and cry, like we've done before. Please know that though we haven't known you long, we love you so much. You are branded in our hearts. We love you and will continue to pray for Kim and for all of you.

    Heather Brown and Lillie

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  5. JamiMarch 31, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Sending hugs to all of you. I will try to stop by tonight.

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  6. Scott and Leslie HigleyMarch 31, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I'm so sorry. Kim and your family are in my prayers. Stay strong Kim...

    Loves, Leslie

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  7. BrianaMarch 31, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I passed Julie in the halls a few times and we were down the hall neighbors and then kiddie corner neighbors (almost sharing windows! :)) and I've been keeping tabs on Kim's progress for a little while here (our 3.5 year old, Elena, has ALL and we've been in and out of the hospital for treatments a lot the last couple of months). Autumn posted on her blog about this latest development. Our hearts are broken for your family. We're so sorry. Although we haven't met Kim in person, from what we have seen on this blog, she looks like a beautiful, wonderful, vibrant, strong woman. It kills me that her fight with cancer is taking this turn - she has been through so much! Kim and your family are in our prayers. I'm headed to the temple tonight and I will put your family on the temple roll, as well.

    Much love to you from a fellow cancer family,
    Briana, Eric, Elena, and Lily Hoffman

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  8. mommynolanMarch 31, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I just want to cry-it is not fair that you all should have to go through this!!! But I know God loves you and He is with you. Our constant prayers and support are with you!! No matter what happens or where you go you will be in good company as will we. You are always with us and we with you! Renee

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  9. Stacey WrightMarch 31, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Sending so much love and prayers to your family.

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  10. soapladieMarch 31, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Our love and prayers are with you and your family. We love all of you so much.
    Bishop and Sister Reese

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  11. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    We love you. I'm praying for you all.

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  12. Piano MomMarch 31, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I just heard the news, we are so sorry. Lots of tears shed tonight. I know we've never met, but we feel like we know Kim. AML is so unkind. We mailed a letter to Kim 2 days ago, I hope they forward it on to your family. We love you! We will continue to pray for your family as you heal from this major life trial.

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  13. CarolMarch 31, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Kim and family...we continue to pray for you and love you so much!

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  14. nanawhipMarch 31, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    We have added y'all to our pray line.
    We got the site from Lilly's Mom.
    We are sorry things are not going well.
    God Bless,

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  15. DarrelApril 1, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    Darrel Turner

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  16. LeticiaApril 1, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I love you Kim!! You are in my prayers and all my roommates and my families!! Your heavenly father loves you and your family and will never leave you guys alone!

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  18. mary goodladApril 1, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    Kim and family ~
    I love you dearly.
    I have no words [can you believe that?]
    But I have prayer and faith. And sometimes, just sometimes, that has to be enough.
    Gentle (((hugs))) and much love ~ Mary Goodlad

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  19. Emily SteeleApril 1, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    We were so sad to hear the recent update on Kim! We came by last week and met Julie for the first time. Our daughter Rachel has battled AML. She's only a couple of years younger than Kim. We follow your blog faithfully and pray continually for Kim and your family. I know that Kim is a fighter. I also know that Heavenly Father is watching over her and your family during this difficult time. We love you all!
    --Marie Steele

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  20. The de la Houssaye'sApril 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Nelsons,
    I was so heartbroken to hear this news! But, I know that all of you are fighters! Prayers and much love is coming your way! Love you all very much.
    Megan de la Houssaye

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  21. mommynolanApril 1, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Never more than now, you are in our prayers!!!
    It just isn't fair-I could scream it from the mountain tops! He only said it would be worth it. We chose to have these incredible spirits, and grateful for whatever time we are given. We love you all!! Pat and Renee Nolan

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  22. Screamin' MemeApril 1, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    We Love all of you and you are all in our prayers. Jim and Nikki Hansen

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