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Day 17

Laura Gilkey on January 18, 2015January 19, 2015

Today started with sweetness, ended with sweetness, and held many moments of sweetness in between. There were also moments of harsh reality that tried hard to cast their shadows. I’m… Continue Reading Day 17

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Day 16

Laura Gilkey on January 17, 2015January 18, 2015

So many people sent words of support today to check on Benji after yesterday’s treatment. There were gifts delivered in the mail and gifts delivered for the fridge. We shared… Continue Reading Day 16

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Day 15

Laura Gilkey on January 16, 2015January 18, 2015

Benjamin is “a Friday guy.” This is the label that stuck with us early on, given to him by one of the nurses instructing us on our road map of… Continue Reading Day 15

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Day 14

Laura Gilkey on January 15, 2015January 18, 2015

Today was…hard. Benjamin didn’t feel well most of the day. I know this is to be expected, but man, is it difficult to watch. He was tired, achy, and never… Continue Reading Day 14

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Day 13

Laura Gilkey on January 14, 2015January 18, 2015

We are surrounded by blessings. There are moments of pain, fear, panic, and exhaustion every day. But all we have to do is look, and we find blessings. Family and… Continue Reading Day 13

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Day 12

Laura Gilkey on January 13, 2015January 17, 2015

Big day today–our first outpatient clinic appointment at All Children’s. I read that a kid with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia has an average of 58 outpatient visits. We are just fine… Continue Reading Day 12

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