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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.

Weeks.

Laura Gilkey on February 25, 2017May 10, 2017

I woke up too early this morning, and no one had anywhere to be. The same was true the morning I dreamed of Benjamin, so I went back to sleep, willing… Continue Reading Weeks.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: camp, death, dreams24 Comments

On Children.

Laura Gilkey on February 24, 2017May 10, 2017

Last night, I could not write. I was exhausted to the core. I thought about how hungry I was when I was pregnant with Benjamin, and the subsequent awareness that… Continue Reading On Children.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, grief, school, writing18 Comments

Balance.

Laura Gilkey on February 22, 2017May 10, 2017

We’re learning lessons every day. Yesterday was our first day back. Michael went to work, Banyan went to school, and I packed my schedule in preparation for Benjamin’s Celebration of Life*.… Continue Reading Balance.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, school, siblings24 Comments

Obituary.

Laura Gilkey on February 21, 2017May 10, 2017

“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” –C.S. Lewis Once upon a time, there… Continue Reading Obituary.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, family, memorial20 Comments

Dreams.

Laura Gilkey on February 20, 2017May 10, 2017

I slept soundly but woke up too early this morning. I listened to my body when it begged for more sleep. I was rewarded with a vivid dream. The dream was… Continue Reading Dreams.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, dreams, school, siblings21 Comments

Home.

Laura Gilkey on February 19, 2017May 10, 2017

We are home. I am exhausted in a way I haven’t experienced before. I wouldn’t feel this shredded without the emotional release I have experienced these last few days, and for… Continue Reading Home.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, life, siblings24 Comments

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