Well, not a long update today, but Kayla did go to the doctor today to figure out what the next steps here were. Here were the results:
The bone marrow came out clean, so she has officially been put into remission. She'll go back on Monday for 5 days of Chemo and then will and get to go home. She'll do this 4 or 5 times for preventative measures every two weeks or so. If her bone marrow stays clean for 5 years, she'll be declared cured! Keep her in your prayers, God is taking such great care of her now, and we couldn't be more thankful. Have a good rest of the week and weekend.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Kayla's Update 1-23-07
Well, Kayla has been at home for almost a good week now and is doing just fine. She does have a little head cold, and with that comes weakness, but other than that she's doing good. I talked to her yesterday and she seems to be back to her old self, or as much as she can be.
She will go back on Thursday to see the doctor and possibly start her remediation treatments. This will be where she 'll go back to the hospital for a minimal of two weeks and get a preventative chemo treatment and then be off for two weeks. She's ready to get back and get things started. The sooner she gets the remediation treatments started, the sooner they'll be over. She has been very upbeat and very positive throughout this whole experience, we can't be anything but completely thankful for that. I truly believe that the positive thinking and attitudes have been a huge factor in her getting better.
I know this has been a very draining on John and Connie, so please keep them in your prayers as well as Kayla. Well, that is about all I have, I did want to include something that Kayla wrote for her friends on facebook, so I'll close this out with that. Thanks again to everyone for all you have done for my cousin during all this, I am amazed everyday at the outpouring of love and prayers that everyone has shown. Have a good week, and more updates to come later.
She will go back on Thursday to see the doctor and possibly start her remediation treatments. This will be where she 'll go back to the hospital for a minimal of two weeks and get a preventative chemo treatment and then be off for two weeks. She's ready to get back and get things started. The sooner she gets the remediation treatments started, the sooner they'll be over. She has been very upbeat and very positive throughout this whole experience, we can't be anything but completely thankful for that. I truly believe that the positive thinking and attitudes have been a huge factor in her getting better.
I know this has been a very draining on John and Connie, so please keep them in your prayers as well as Kayla. Well, that is about all I have, I did want to include something that Kayla wrote for her friends on facebook, so I'll close this out with that. Thanks again to everyone for all you have done for my cousin during all this, I am amazed everyday at the outpouring of love and prayers that everyone has shown. Have a good week, and more updates to come later.
Kayla Wilson (Arkansas State) wrote
at 9:28am on January 17th, 2007
at 9:28am on January 17th, 2007
Hi everybody I just wanted to let all of you know that I am going home today! I will be coming back in the next week or so to see my doctor and probably start my first considlation treatment. Thanks to everyone for all the prayers, calls, and visits...please keep them coming I still have a long road ahead of me.
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Kayla's Update 1/16/07
Well, only good news to report! Kayla was told this morning that she would get to go home tomorrow!! Things are looking really good! Not a lot of details as of yet, but they still will do the bone marrow biopsy today, and then she'll go home tomorrow.
Everyone is excited that the hospital stay is over for now. She will have to go back next week to find about just what the future holds. She'll have some remediation treatments for the next 4 to 6 months where she'll be in the hospital for 2 weeks and then off for 2. Like I said, not a lot of news to report, but some what little I have is great news!
Thanks again for all of our prayers, I know Kayla has really appreciated them. More to come later!!
Everyone is excited that the hospital stay is over for now. She will have to go back next week to find about just what the future holds. She'll have some remediation treatments for the next 4 to 6 months where she'll be in the hospital for 2 weeks and then off for 2. Like I said, not a lot of news to report, but some what little I have is great news!
Thanks again for all of our prayers, I know Kayla has really appreciated them. More to come later!!
Friday, January 12, 2007
Kayla's Update 1-12-07
Good news today, Kayla has been doing much better. They really appreciate all of you calls and prayers, they have been a big help.
She hasn't had a fever since Wednesday afternoon, and her white counts are coming up on their own. If that keeps up, they'll start taking her off of some of the antibiotics that they've had her on. The good thing about that is, it's one step closer to coming home.
The plan is to do another bone marrow on Tuesday, keep praying that it comes out clean, that means there is no cancer in her body. It's a miracle how well things have been going, we thank God every day for taking such great care of her.
For those of you that do not know, they held a benefit for her last night (Thursday) in Hickory Ridge and it was a HUGE success. They (my mom and dad, Cindy & Ricky) said that there were more people in the city hall than they had ever seen. They ended up raising about $18,700 for Kayla. That alone could help pay off her car and her insurance for a year and still have money to put back for school. It is just amazing how wonderful people are in situations like this.
Keep those calls, cards and prayers coming, there is still a lot that needs to happen, but so far, it's looking great. I wanted to post her room phone number again, it's 501-614-2675. Feel free to give them a call and let Kayla know you are praying for her. If you have any other questions, you can also e-mail me by clicking the e-mail button at the bottom of this post.
That's all for now, I hope you all have a great day and a great weekend!
She hasn't had a fever since Wednesday afternoon, and her white counts are coming up on their own. If that keeps up, they'll start taking her off of some of the antibiotics that they've had her on. The good thing about that is, it's one step closer to coming home.
The plan is to do another bone marrow on Tuesday, keep praying that it comes out clean, that means there is no cancer in her body. It's a miracle how well things have been going, we thank God every day for taking such great care of her.
For those of you that do not know, they held a benefit for her last night (Thursday) in Hickory Ridge and it was a HUGE success. They (my mom and dad, Cindy & Ricky) said that there were more people in the city hall than they had ever seen. They ended up raising about $18,700 for Kayla. That alone could help pay off her car and her insurance for a year and still have money to put back for school. It is just amazing how wonderful people are in situations like this.
Keep those calls, cards and prayers coming, there is still a lot that needs to happen, but so far, it's looking great. I wanted to post her room phone number again, it's 501-614-2675. Feel free to give them a call and let Kayla know you are praying for her. If you have any other questions, you can also e-mail me by clicking the e-mail button at the bottom of this post.
That's all for now, I hope you all have a great day and a great weekend!
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Kayla's Update 1-7-07
Well, we went to see Kayla last night and here's the latest. She wasn't having a very good day and wasn't feeling very well. She slept most of the day and I'm not sure that she got up and walked any. They did give her some blood, which seemed to make her feel better, so we got a chance to laugh and talk some.
As of this morning, they've learned that she has acquired some sort of infection and has been put into isolation. John and Connie have requested that there not be any visitors for the next couple of days due to this recent development. She will be fine, and everything looks to be OK, but they don't want to take any chances. Feel free to give them a call, her room number is 501-614-2675, I know they love getting the phone calls. I'll post more later when I get a few more details, but I wanted everyone to be aware of what was going on this morning.
Feel free to leave Kayla some comments here by clicking on the comments button. You'll have to leaven an anonymous comment, but you can put your name in the comment if you would like. That's just something about this blog. If you have any questions about Kayla or what's going on, feel free to click the e-mail button and send me an e-mail. I'll do my best to get you an answer right away. OK, that's it for now, more to come later.
As of this morning, they've learned that she has acquired some sort of infection and has been put into isolation. John and Connie have requested that there not be any visitors for the next couple of days due to this recent development. She will be fine, and everything looks to be OK, but they don't want to take any chances. Feel free to give them a call, her room number is 501-614-2675, I know they love getting the phone calls. I'll post more later when I get a few more details, but I wanted everyone to be aware of what was going on this morning.
Feel free to leave Kayla some comments here by clicking on the comments button. You'll have to leaven an anonymous comment, but you can put your name in the comment if you would like. That's just something about this blog. If you have any questions about Kayla or what's going on, feel free to click the e-mail button and send me an e-mail. I'll do my best to get you an answer right away. OK, that's it for now, more to come later.
Friday, January 5, 2007
Kayla's Update 1-5-07
So we thought this would be a good way for everyone to be able to come and check on Kayla and see how things are going. There is very good news for this first post. Kayla's Bone Marrow Biopsy came back clean! They are going to start her on antibiotics and on Thursday, January 11, and will do another Bone Marrow Biopsy. If the second one comes out clean as well, then she could go home that day!! I want to extend a special thanks to everyone keeping her in your prayers, I know she has really felt them and really appreciates them. Your calls, cards, gifts, prayers, have all been greatly appreciated, lets keep it up and look forward to not if Kayla gets to come home, but when.
For those of you wanting to get in touch with Kayla, give her a call in her room. Her direct room number is 501-614-2675. Try calling that first so we can give Kayla's Cell phone a rest.
Also, if you haven't heard, we are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of George Strait tickets. All the money goes to help with doctor bills and various other things that they need. Kayla had tickets to go to this concert on January 13 at the FedEX Forum and we don't want them to go to waste. Take advantage of this great offer and lend a helping hand in a monetary way to Kayla. If you have any questions about this, feel free to ask.
Well, that's all for now. I hope that this post makes it easier for everyone to be able to keep an eye on Kayla and to get some updates. Thanks again to everyone for every single bit of kindness you have offered Kayla, the rest of the Wilson's and her entire family.
For those of you wanting to get in touch with Kayla, give her a call in her room. Her direct room number is 501-614-2675. Try calling that first so we can give Kayla's Cell phone a rest.
Also, if you haven't heard, we are selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of George Strait tickets. All the money goes to help with doctor bills and various other things that they need. Kayla had tickets to go to this concert on January 13 at the FedEX Forum and we don't want them to go to waste. Take advantage of this great offer and lend a helping hand in a monetary way to Kayla. If you have any questions about this, feel free to ask.
Well, that's all for now. I hope that this post makes it easier for everyone to be able to keep an eye on Kayla and to get some updates. Thanks again to everyone for every single bit of kindness you have offered Kayla, the rest of the Wilson's and her entire family.
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