Saturday, April 30, 2011

4/30/11- Update

Hello Friends and Family- We just wanted to send an update on how things are at the moment with Kurt. This has been an incredibly difficult week for us. Kurt is currently being cared for in the ICU because his condition has not been good. Every day has slight changes forward and backward. Please continue to keep Kurt in your thoughts and prayers. It is greatly appreciated.

Additionally, because Kurt has so many great friends and family and is so well loved we've had an overwhelming amount of visitors. Due to the fact he is in an Intensive Care Unit the hospital needs to limit the allowed visitors to be family only. We really appreciate those that have already dropped by to visit, texted, emailed etc. because it really means a lot, but going forward we won't be able to have guests outside of family. We'd still love to hear from you via the blog and will continue to update you as we have more to share.

Love,
Evey (and Floyd)

Monday, April 25, 2011

Please keep Kurt in your thoughts and prayers

Hi Everyone-
Kurt is in the ICU battling a severe infection in his lungs (pneumonia). We are in a wait and see phase at this point. He is very ill and could use all the positive thoughts and prayers that you can give to him at this time.
Thank you all for hanging with him. You are the reason he keeps fighting this battle.
Love,
Evey (and Floyd)

What is Kurt's diagnosis?

AML is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets.

Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This type of cancer usually gets worse quickly if it is not treated. It is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. AML is also called acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.

This blog was created to post updates on Kurt and give all of our friends and family a forum to share notes and thoughts. Please check back often for updates.