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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 359

Laura Gilkey on December 27, 2015

I’m grateful for yesterday’s emotional catharsis. Today, after an excellent night’s sleep, I felt calm, rested, and at peace. We were a slow moving crew this morning. Benji took his… Continue Reading Day 359

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate, prednisone, steroids1 Comment

Day 358

Laura Gilkey on December 25, 2015December 26, 2015

Gifts overflowed beneath the tree this morning. The stockings were stuffed to the gills. Bites were taken out of cookies and carrots. It was magic in the making. The boys… Continue Reading Day 358

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Day 357

Laura Gilkey on December 24, 2015December 30, 2015

“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19. This has always been my favorite Bible verse. This year, I couldn’t get through ourĀ annual… Continue Reading Day 357

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Day 356

Laura Gilkey on December 23, 2015

I’m not sure what to blame. Maybe it was the let down of a somewhat “normal” day, one filled with errands and chores instead of roller coasters and birthday parties;… Continue Reading Day 356

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hunger, prednisone, steroids2 Comments

Day 355

Laura Gilkey on December 22, 2015

We woke up early this morning, Michael and I grinning with a secret. We surprised the boys with a trip to Busch Gardens today for Benji’s eighth birthday. We didn’t… Continue Reading Day 355

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Day 354

Laura Gilkey on December 21, 2015

A bald eagle flew right in front of our car before we crossed the Sunshine Skyway this morning. He was close enough that I could see his eyes. Michael woke… Continue Reading Day 354

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