Just wanted to post this e-mail from my mom, it's the latest on Kayla and pretty much says all that I could have said in more words.
Kayla got a clean bone marrow biopsy. Her platelets are still low, so she will go back Monday, April 30 and if they are up, she will go into the hospital for the third treatment. Thank the Lord!! This means there has been no sign of leukemia since the first treatment. The doctor says this is wonderful!!
Cindy Davis
Payroll/Cost Accounting Supervisor
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Monday, April 2, 2007
Kayla's Update 4-2-07
So this one will be pretty short, but informative. Kayla is doing MUCH better. She is out of the hospital, but still in Little Rock. They are planning on her getting to go home sometime in the next day or so. She is still weak and her voice is a little scratchy from that machine, but she is doing very well.
She will go back in 3 weeks for her next treatment, but they have decided to cut it in half so that she doesn't get as strong a dose at once. This only means she'll have 2 extra treatments, but they will not be as strong. It'll be tough on her going back, but she'll be ok. Thanks everyone for all you have done for her and the family.
She will go back in 3 weeks for her next treatment, but they have decided to cut it in half so that she doesn't get as strong a dose at once. This only means she'll have 2 extra treatments, but they will not be as strong. It'll be tough on her going back, but she'll be ok. Thanks everyone for all you have done for her and the family.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Kayla's Update 3-23-2007
Well, I figured it is about time for an update. Sorry for the delay in these but we have kind of had a rough week in the Davis family. For those that did not know, my Dad's mom Charline passed away this past Sunday in Jonesboro. She's been battling cancer for about four years and has never been in the hospital for it. This past week, she was getting so week and couldn't eat, so we took her up to see if we could correct that, and apparently things were worse off than we knew. It has been tough on us, but we are making it through, we know for a FACT that she is better off now and in heaven with my grandfather and my Dad's brother. This was even tough on Connie and John because they wanted to be with us during this but also needed to be with Kayla. We have a wonderful family and some amazing friends, we could never be thankful enough for what God has blessed us with.
As for the update; A little rough but reassuring news with Kayla. She has developed Pneumonia and they are trying to fight the infection to get it taken care of. They have put her in intensive care and do have her on a ventilator, but it's not necessarily bad news. She was having a little trouble breathing b/c of the infection, so they put her on the vent to help her relax so that they can successfully beat this. They have found the antibiotic that seems to be working and they plan on keeping her on the vent over the weekend so they can be sure that she doesn't get worse again. They hope to pull her off the vent after this weekend, and then she'll stay in intensive care for another 24 hours so they can monitor her closely.
She is doing OK, and is responsive to people talking to her, but it is rough for her to be on that machine. It's even more rough for Uncle John and Aunt Connie to see her on it, even more so for Kyle. I know everyone has been thinking about them and praying for them, please keep it up, even more so now. It was rough going through the first rounds of chemo when we first heard about this, but to see her on that vent and to have her in that intensive care is hard to see and hard to deal with. They really need your prayers and your encouragement. Thank you all for being such a big help to our family and to Kayla. I'll update again as soon as I get some new news.
As for the update; A little rough but reassuring news with Kayla. She has developed Pneumonia and they are trying to fight the infection to get it taken care of. They have put her in intensive care and do have her on a ventilator, but it's not necessarily bad news. She was having a little trouble breathing b/c of the infection, so they put her on the vent to help her relax so that they can successfully beat this. They have found the antibiotic that seems to be working and they plan on keeping her on the vent over the weekend so they can be sure that she doesn't get worse again. They hope to pull her off the vent after this weekend, and then she'll stay in intensive care for another 24 hours so they can monitor her closely.
She is doing OK, and is responsive to people talking to her, but it is rough for her to be on that machine. It's even more rough for Uncle John and Aunt Connie to see her on it, even more so for Kyle. I know everyone has been thinking about them and praying for them, please keep it up, even more so now. It was rough going through the first rounds of chemo when we first heard about this, but to see her on that vent and to have her in that intensive care is hard to see and hard to deal with. They really need your prayers and your encouragement. Thank you all for being such a big help to our family and to Kayla. I'll update again as soon as I get some new news.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Kayla's Update 3-14-07
Well, it has been a while since I've updated anything, and I apologize for that. Kayla is still in her treatments every two weeks or so.
She's currently back in Little Rock recovering from her second round of treatments. The doctor told them that it's pretty much a wait game. She goes to get her treatment and then they wait for her to acquire a fever, in which case, they put her in the hospital to get antibiotics. This second round has been a little rougher on her than the last time, but she's making it. I've been telling her to keep her head up and push on. Thank you to everyone who has written and checked in on her, it really does mean a lot.
I really have nothing else to report, just to keep praying for her, she's got two treatments down and two more to go and then she'll move to six month checkup's. Till next time....
She's currently back in Little Rock recovering from her second round of treatments. The doctor told them that it's pretty much a wait game. She goes to get her treatment and then they wait for her to acquire a fever, in which case, they put her in the hospital to get antibiotics. This second round has been a little rougher on her than the last time, but she's making it. I've been telling her to keep her head up and push on. Thank you to everyone who has written and checked in on her, it really does mean a lot.
I really have nothing else to report, just to keep praying for her, she's got two treatments down and two more to go and then she'll move to six month checkup's. Till next time....
Friday, February 16, 2007
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.
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.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
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!
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!
Friday, February 2, 2007
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
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