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Day 593

Laura Gilkey on August 16, 2016

These summer hours are dwindling far too rapidly. One thing I am looking forward to with the advent of the school year is some cooler weather. Benjamin’s skin is showing… Continue Reading Day 593

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Day 592

Laura Gilkey on August 16, 2016

It’s our last week before school starts. Our last week to enjoy the pace and sweetness of summer. We are savoring it. Banyan had a friend over today. After lunch,… Continue Reading Day 592

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Day 591

Laura Gilkey on August 14, 2016

Our family enjoyed a sleepy morning before heading south to have brunch with Kathy and Gana. We’d planned to welcome Banyan home from camp by frying the scallops we all… Continue Reading Day 591

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Day 590

Laura Gilkey on August 14, 2016August 14, 2016

This morning, we were visited by two sweet ladies from the Make-a-Wish Foundation. I was nervous about their arrival; I baked a coffee cake that wasn’t quite ready in time,… Continue Reading Day 590

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Day 589

Laura Gilkey on August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

Benji asked for Kytril again this morning, but this time it was different, and we both knew it. He wasn’t nauseous. He was so hungry his stomach hurt. We communicated… Continue Reading Day 589

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Day 588

Laura Gilkey on August 11, 2016

This morning I rose early again. I enjoyed my coffee in silence, and I wrote. This new habit is exciting. My thoughts are much more clearly translated in the early… Continue Reading Day 588

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