July 18, 2006

Samantha has had a lot of ups and downs during the past 10 days or so. In trying to stop the morning vomitting we started her on a new medicine that seemed to be working and she was having a few great days. When the med started to build up it made her totally out of it. She was sleeping the days away and when she was awake she was in a complete daze. When we stopped that med the vomitting started again along with seizures and no appetite. She gave us a good scare over the weekend but seems to be bouncing back some. We were able to get some food in her and keep it down Sunday afternoon which gave her a little energy. She did pretty good yesterday as far as eating... no vomitting and no seizures. We will keep our fingers crossed!!!
She had her third transfussion of platelets yesterday which didn't go so smooth but we all got through it okay. The rest of her labs are still looking pretty good which gives her a little freedom to do things when she feels up to it.
Her hair is really starting to come in and she decided she is happy about it now. She remains in good spirits and keeps that beautiful smile on her face that brightens our every day. As of right now we are still scheduled to return to Memphis on August 7th.
Please keep the prayers alive for Samantha and all the other children and families facing this nightmare as well. Thank you once again for all your love and support we can not begin to express what it means to us.
With love,
Audra, Kurt, Christopher, & Samantha