Kayla's Update 2-16-07

Hey guys, I saw Kayla on Wednesday and she's doing great. She's staying in Little Rock, and has been for the past week on doctor's orders. If she starts to run a fever she would be closer to the hospital than being at home. She was expected to run a fever and enter the hospital last Thursday, but did not enter until yesterday. She's doing really well, and her spirits are high.

The plans for her are that she'll have 4 of these preventative treatments, of which she's had one so far. She'll basically be in LR off and on until those treatments are complete. She thinks they'll do another bone marrow biopsy after her 2nd or 3rd treatment. After all these treatments she'll go to a 6 month visit for a little while, and eventually a yearly visit. After 5 years, if there is no trace of the leukemia then she'll be declared cured.

Things are looking great, and it was really good to get to see her for a little while Wednesday. Thanks again to everyone for all your calls, prayers, and thoughts.

Kayla's Update 2-8-07

Spoke with Kayla last night and they are making their way back to Little Rock today to see the doctor. She will not go into the hospital today but will remain there in the city until she starts to get her fever back. Once that happens, they will admit her until that fever either breaks or her counts start to go back up. Kayla and Aunt Connie and Uncle John are staying in housing there that are set up for situations like this. Kayla is doing great, she's in great spirits and is looking forward for all of this to end. Please keep her in your prayers.

On a side note completely off the subject. My wife, Jill, and I have bought our first house in Marion Arkansas. I wasn't sure how many people check this or not, but I wanted to spread that word to all our friends. We are really excited about it and should get to move in next week. Ok, that's it for now, have a great week!

Kayla's Update 2-2-07

Well, I haven't written anything in a while, but I want everyone to know that Kayla is back at UAMS to start her treatments for preventative measures. She'll be there for about a week or so and then will get to go home. She has actually been there all this week, and probably will be home tomorrow. By Next Thursday or so her fever will be back up and she'll have to go back to the hospital to get antibiotics. This will probably be the routine for the next 4 to 6 months or so. Please keep her in your prayers, and if you get a chance, leave her a message here. I'll be sure that she gets them. Thanks everyone