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Day 113

Laura Gilkey on April 24, 2015April 24, 2015

It was a sweet, easy Friday. We got schoolwork finished right away this morning so we had plenty of time for play. Benji dug into some new toys and we… Continue Reading Day 113

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, school, siblings1 Comment

Day 112

Laura Gilkey on April 23, 2015

Benjamin is getting reading glasses, and he’s very excited about it. We went to the ophthalmologist right after dropping Banyan off at Southside. I brought antibacterial masks with me just… Continue Reading Day 112

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, hospital homebound, hyperopia, school, vision4 Comments

Day 111

Laura Gilkey on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015

I woke up forty-five minutes before my alarm went off this morning. I had time to pack lunch for Banyan, wash last night’s dishes, and do yoga before getting ready to… Continue Reading Day 111

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, bone marrow aspirate2 Comments

Day 110

Laura Gilkey on April 21, 2015

I overslept this morning and almost missed my bridge walk. I’m so glad I made it up there. The pink sunrise and yoga that followed allowed me to begin the… Continue Reading Day 110

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, MRD5 Comments

Day 109

Laura Gilkey on April 20, 2015April 20, 2015

Benjamin’s back pain was gone this morning. I was very thankful, for obvious reasons, but also because I had hoped to carve out some time for our firstborn today. Banyan worked… Continue Reading Day 109

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, homeschool, siblings3 Comments

Day 108

Laura Gilkey on April 19, 2015

Today was a little bit of a roller coaster. I find such peace in sitting down here to this blank space. Benji woke up with serious back pain that came and… Continue Reading Day 108

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, induction, pain, pancreas, vincristine2 Comments

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