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Day 119

Laura Gilkey on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

We are STILL waiting. I am thankful that we are all learning the lessons we need to learn along this journey. Apparently, the Universe feels the need to pound them… Continue Reading Day 119

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, consolidation, homeschool, minimal residual disease5 Comments

Day 118

Laura Gilkey on April 29, 2015April 29, 2015

And still, we wait. I thought I was handling things so beautifully today. Just another day. Just another step. I cleaned and cleaned this morning, putting my energy elsewhere. But… Continue Reading Day 118

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, minimal residual disease9 Comments

Day 117

Laura Gilkey on April 28, 2015

Spirits were high this morning. All of us had big days ahead, and we collectively seemed to rise to the occasion. Banyan took a great attitude and some banana muffins down… Continue Reading Day 117

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, minimal residual disease16 Comments

Day 116

Laura Gilkey on April 27, 2015April 27, 2015

Today held many blessings. In the morning, Benjamin did his schoolwork enthusiastically and without complaint. We are nearly caught up heading into tomorrow’s potentially long hospital day. Just before lunch… Continue Reading Day 116

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, hospital homebound, school6 Comments

Day 115

Laura Gilkey on April 26, 2015

Banyan started the chess club at his elementary school three years ago. Beginning as a small group of kids playing casually after school, it has grown into the biggest club in… Continue Reading Day 115

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, siblings3 Comments

Day 114

Laura Gilkey on April 25, 2015

Benjamin has been asking to buzz his hair ever since he became friends with Cody. This is a blessing. He knows that in a couple of months, his hair will… Continue Reading Day 114

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hair, marriage2 Comments

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