Presley and Riley’s Story

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Journal entry by Dana Kuznar

It's been twelve hours since the stem cell (bone marrow) transplant, and the babies are doing GREAT! Emily reported this morning that both girls are sleeping deeply, so they're getting much needed rest as they begin to heal. The donated cells will soon "take" and begin populating their bodies with a strong, healthy immune system. PRAISE GOD!

The procedure was scheduled for 4pm yesterday but was delayed for a couple of hours. Then at 6pm, the entire transplant team surrounded the family in celebration and well wishes. They sang "Happy Transplant Day" to Presley and Riley and presented them with beautiful, hand-made posters, signed by them all. (Here's a video link - not sure if it'll work.)

The transplant could not have gone better! As Emily texted this morning, "The dr said the transplant could last all night if they have reactions but they were both done after two hours and no reactions. They played and laughed and are sleeping hard now. Everyone was shocked."

We know there will be some rough days ahead. But this giant step is exactly what we prayed for. Thank you, God! Thank you, doctors and nurses! Thank you, generous donor! And thank you all for praying so hard and for being there. Now we move forward, as these little girls finally move toward experiencing a normal life. Today is a good day.
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