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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 371

Laura Gilkey on January 7, 2016

Today was a day I sorely needed. I feel like I was able to put myself back together again. The weight on my chest is still here, but I feel much… Continue Reading Day 371

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, mental health, school1 Comment

Day 370

Laura Gilkey on January 6, 2016

It’s been an emotional day and I am completely exhausted, like from my core. I’m grateful for this space. I’m grateful for the bed that will follow. I found out… Continue Reading Day 370

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, sleep, virus3 Comments

Day 369

Laura Gilkey on January 5, 2016January 6, 2016

It was finally cold in Sarasota this morning as the sun started to paint the sky orange and pink. My sweet friend and I watched the colors change over the… Continue Reading Day 369

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification, methotrexate1 Comment

Day 368

Laura Gilkey on January 4, 2016January 5, 2016

Back to reality. How interesting, the timing of everything; even when I come to this space, it looks different now. The boys were tough to shake out of bed this… Continue Reading Day 368

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification, exercise, health, siblingsLeave a comment

Day 367

Laura Gilkey on January 3, 2016January 5, 2016

This was almost the first evening I didn’t write since Benjamin’s diagnosis. I made a simple update on my computer and in so doing, I lost the entire template for this… Continue Reading Day 367

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification2 Comments

Day 366

Laura Gilkey on January 3, 2016January 5, 2016

One year ago today, Benjamin began his treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. January 2, 2015 was “Day 1.” He had surgery to place his port and he received his first… Continue Reading Day 366

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, antibiotic, chemotherapy, detoxification, steroids4 Comments

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