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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 485

Laura Gilkey on April 30, 2016

  What a wonderful day!

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Day 484

Laura Gilkey on April 29, 2016

We are on our way to Crystal River to spend time with Michael’s uncle, aunt, and cousin. The boys are excited to see Michael’s cousin’s son and to go fishing… Continue Reading Day 484

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Day 483

Laura Gilkey on April 29, 2016

It isn’t Tuesday, but today I was able to spend some time catching up on cancer healing. Most of today’s work was soulful rather than physical, though I did send… Continue Reading Day 483

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Day 482

Laura Gilkey on April 27, 2016

Benjamin woke up with a tummyache. He didn’t want to eat his breakfast. I had the Kytril out on the counter if he needed it; I asked if he felt… Continue Reading Day 482

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Day 481

Laura Gilkey on April 27, 2016

Benjamin and I went over the Skyway this afternoon. I picked him up just before lunchtime, and on the north side of the big bridge, we met up with his… Continue Reading Day 481

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Day 480

Laura Gilkey on April 25, 2016

It was another busy weekday, with school, work, and two sports on the calendar. I spent time helping Banyan on homework while Benji hit the batting cages, and enjoyed a… Continue Reading Day 480

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, nausea, siblings1 Comment

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