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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 455

Laura Gilkey on March 31, 2016

The love I feel for the other mothers I’ve met who have children with cancer is indescribable. I can’t imagine how parents navigated their children’s treatment before the advent of social… Continue Reading Day 455

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Day 454

Laura Gilkey on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

Benji felt great today. He took his new round of morning supplements (a mushroom blend, milk thistle and turmeric) without complaint. He was excited for school and excited for baseball.… Continue Reading Day 454

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Day 453

Laura Gilkey on March 29, 2016March 30, 2016

The night sky before the sunrise was a deep indigo this morning, the same color as the water, almost vibrating. When my walking friend and I reached the top of the… Continue Reading Day 453

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, methotrexate, PEG, sports, writing2 Comments

Day 452

Laura Gilkey on March 28, 2016March 28, 2016

Monday. Back to routine, to school, to work. To separate ways. To reconvening together at the dinner table. To doing the best we can. Benjamin gathered his “Important Americans” biography project… Continue Reading Day 452

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Day 451

Laura Gilkey on March 27, 2016March 27, 2016

I stayed in bed, listening with a big smile on my face as Banyan and Benjamin opened the front door to find their Easter baskets filled. Everyone in this house… Continue Reading Day 451

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Day 450

Laura Gilkey on March 26, 2016

It was a bright and early Saturday at the baseball fields. I am growing to absolutely love these mornings. There is something about a sunrise over a baseball diamond that… Continue Reading Day 450

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