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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 503

Laura Gilkey on May 18, 2016

Today felt a lot more manageable than yesterday did. I spoke with the clinic nurse this morning about Benjamin’s toe, and she asked a lot of thoughtful questions. She feels we… Continue Reading Day 503

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, antibiotics, MRD, siblings, steroids5 Comments

Day 502

Laura Gilkey on May 17, 2016

When I’m tired, fear is harder to fight. I know this is true tonight. The boys both had great days at school. Benjamin had a field trip to our local… Continue Reading Day 502

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), hunger, infection, maintenance, school, steroids1 Comment

Day 501

Laura Gilkey on May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

We are all toast. Tired after a full day of work, school, baseball, football, homework, Monday. Benjamin didn’t feel well this morning but pulled it together for school; he didn’t… Continue Reading Day 501

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, school2 Comments

Day 500

Laura Gilkey on May 15, 2016

Day 500. My God, that sounds like such a huge number. In 500 days, Benji has had: • 1 surgery to place his medi-port • 3 bone marrow aspirates • 18 lumbar… Continue Reading Day 500

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gratitude, steroids2 Comments

Day 499

Laura Gilkey on May 14, 2016

I slept in a little today, and woke up to the smell of coffee (thank you Michael) and to sad news. My online friend who called in hospice for her… Continue Reading Day 499

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Day 498

Laura Gilkey on May 13, 2016

We are all home together for the first time since very early this morning, reveling in the greatness that is Friday. Benji’s steroid pulse ends Sunday morning. It’s been a… Continue Reading Day 498

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, siblings, writing1 Comment

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