If you haven't heard, Carolyn has not been feeling well for the past few weeks. She has been seeing specialists for her symptoms of weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and low grade fever. The doctors were stumped until yesterday morning (which was Friday am) when she received a message from her doctor stating her bloods counts were severely down and she needed to be admitted to the hospital as soon as possible. She was admitted to Phoenix Children's Hospital (Thomas and 20th street), early Friday morning. She went through a battery of tests and the doctors are still uncertain of her problem. They did conclude that her blood count was still falling so she did receive a blood transfusion last night before bedtime. There is some talk about a possible bone marrow biopsy if they cannot find anything out today, but so far nothing definite. At this point they are hopeful, that due to her weakened immune system, she might have obtained a viral condition that is making her sick. As a last resort, they may do the bone marrow biopsy if nothing else shows up, but we are very hopeful that they will find something today. We will write more as we find out.
She is feeling a little better this morning and her temperature has gone down some, so that is terrific news. The family asks that they have no visitors at this time due to her condition, however I feel she would love a few notes sent her way. She is in room 310a at PCH. Carolyn also has a little baby as a roommate, who is unfortunately dying of cancer, so we have felt that too many visitors would be overwhelming for her also.
As you can imagine, the Christenson cell phones are jammed full of text messages from family and friends expressing questions and concerns, because they have touched so many lives themselves. That's why we set up this blogspot to send you updates and also give you an opportunity to write in a note or two. Please continue to pray for healing and watch for updates as they come.
Arlene McCabe has offered to be in charge of dinners once they come home.If you are interested please call to set something up. If she is not home, please leave a message. (480)892-1836
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Hey ceci it is your best bud Chels. You are the best you brought a smile to my face when I saw you yesterday. Get better really soon so that we can hit the next midnight movie:) I love you sooooooooooooooo much,
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Hey Ceci...it's naomi. I really hope you get better, i would love to come see you when visitors are allowed. i'll keep you in m prayers. hope ta see ya soon. miss ya!
ReplyDeletelove naomi
ceciii!!!! its your REAL BEST BUD lexi :) hahah just kidding cuzzie chels i love you:) but anyways my love i miss you very much i am coming to visit you as soon as you feel up to it i am praying for you every second! we all know your a little soldier so just keep fighting we all have faith. hugs and kisses from my whole family<3
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HEY CECI,
ReplyDeleteYOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZING FRIEND. I LOVE HAVING YOU IN ASL AND LUNCH WITH ME. YOU ARE SO SWEET AND KIND TO EVERYONE NO MATTER WHAT! :D MY UNCLE TONY SMITH WORKS AT THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND IS A GREAT NURSE THERE, MAYBE YOU WILL GET A CHANCE TO MEET HIM. YOU AND YOUR ROOM MATE WILL BE IN MINE AND MY FAMILY'S PRAYERS! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON! <3
YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS, ~*CHELSEY K. SMITH*~
PS. I HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY A CHRISTENSON
Ceci,
ReplyDeleteI have yet to meet a girl as nice and friendly as yourself! You are an amazing person that would never hurt a fly! you mean ALOT to me and i hope you get well soon! You will be in my family's hearts and prayers!
with lots of love,
Logan Tinker
Hi Ceci, It's Kenzie. Get well soon! I love you tons. I'll come see when your better. God is right there holding your hand so keep holding on. I'll drop off the "Highschool Musical" movies to keep you company.Love forever! Kenzie
ReplyDeleteCAROLYNRAYCHRISTENSON~SO there is this girl, she is the nicest person I have ever met! I don't know what I would do without her in my life. I Love her with all of my heart! Yeah cesar, its you! I am so glad we met in 7th grade, cause if we didn't I would always have an emptiness in my heart!! You really are one of a kind, no one can ever even try to be as nice, cool, smart, and funny as you! You put a smile on my face everyday i see you! :) I hope you get well sooon, you have always been a fighter so i know you will! YOU ARE MY BESTESTFRIEND! I'm coming over to see you as soon as those smart doctors say its okay, i'll be first in line! I LOVE YOU OOOHH SOOOO MUCH!!! When you get out all of us girls are gonna go to Oraegano's and eat ourselves some pzookies! You mean the world to me Ceci! You are in my family's and my prayers! :D
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p.s. I'm terribly sorry it took so long to write to you, i was napping.:/ hehe. Well, and i couldn't find out how to send it!
p.s.s.Taylor,You,&Me are all going to have a nice little reunion when your all better. You know, singing to some music, breaking another trampoline, eating those delicious peanut better rice krispie things!:)
I LOVE YOU WITH EVERYTHING I GOT!
I LOVE YOU LIKE SALAD LOVES DRESSING! :D
get better girl! You got it!
i hope you feel better!
ReplyDeletelove chaille
I love you Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteLove, Micah
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Ceci,
ReplyDeleteIt took Uncle Rick and I an hour just to get to this point!!! I hope we can figure out how to send after writing. Uncle Rick chose the picture hoping it would make you smile. We have no idea what Aunt Ro & amp means on our sign in. I love that Laura has created this blog. Hope this finds you feeling better this evening. Sending love to you, your mom and dad. I will stay in touch with you, most likely text because I know what I am doing. We love you very much and in case you haven't noticed so does everyone else. Sleep well tonite. Love Aunt Ro & Uncle Rick
Dear Carolyn We hope you fell better Vere soon .
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Hey Ceci,
ReplyDeleteIt's Kyler, I wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. Your such a great friend. You mean so much to everyone around you. Well i will keep in touch. I will be checking to see when the visitors can come see you. I hope you will feel better. If theres anything i can do to help, please let me know.
Your friend,
Kyler
Hey Ceci it's Corinne! I love you so much you are so awesome! High School Musical 3 was a blast:) Haha "here comes another song!" You definately called it! I hope you get well soon! Hang on in there and know we are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteLove Corinne