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Our daily journal chronicling Benjamin's leukemia diagnosis, his 772 days of treatment, his life, his death, and his unparalleled bravery.

Day 179

Laura Gilkey on June 29, 2015

Today is Banyan’s birthday. It was a very full day, and I am pleasantly exhausted. The festivities included homemade cinnamon rolls, a trip for five to the trampoline park, a… Continue Reading Day 179

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, siblings1 Comment

Day 178

Laura Gilkey on June 28, 2015June 28, 2015

Banyan will be eleven tomorrow. Eleven.  The epic birthday party extravaganza continued at sunrise, after just a few hours sleep. The boys had set their phone alarms to go fishing… Continue Reading Day 178

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Day 177

Laura Gilkey on June 27, 2015

Banyan is celebrating his eleventh birthday today with his third annual sleepover / boat / inner tube / beach / pool/ pizza / laser light / basketball / pancake breakfast… Continue Reading Day 177

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia3 Comments

Day 176

Laura Gilkey on June 26, 2015

Summer continues. I’m taking a break from an experiment with four kids, a watermelon, and a bazillion rubber bands. It’s about to get messy. Benjamin’s back hurt this morning. He… Continue Reading Day 176

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Day 175

Laura Gilkey on June 25, 2015

Today was filled with wall-to-wall play. We had breakfast, then went to a friend’s house to swim. We came home for lunch, then had more friends over to play. When they… Continue Reading Day 175

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Day 174

Laura Gilkey on June 24, 2015June 24, 2015

I’m grateful for a clean house and clean dogs. I’m grateful for the machines that are currently washing my dishes and my laundry. I’m grateful for old friends and delicious food.… Continue Reading Day 174

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bacteria, delayed intensification, doxorubicin, interim maintenance2 Comments

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