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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 353

Laura Gilkey on December 20, 2015

It was a sweet Sunday. I was the last to rise in our full house, and was met with a fresh cup of coffee when I did. We all enjoyed… Continue Reading Day 353

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Day 352

Laura Gilkey on December 19, 2015

Benjamin had an amazing birthday party tonight. My heart is so full. After the episode with his finger yesterday afternoon, Benji slept hard, and his body was a sweatbox all… Continue Reading Day 352

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Day 351

Laura Gilkey on December 18, 2015December 18, 2015

The festivities continued this morning. Banyan had a fun day planned at middle school, and Benjamin’s class holiday pajama party was this morning. I stuck around to volunteer. He had… Continue Reading Day 351

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Day 350

Laura Gilkey on December 17, 2015December 17, 2015

Benjamin felt great this morning. He was awake when I returned from my morning bridge walk, excited for the day and in a happy mood. We dropped him off at… Continue Reading Day 350

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Day 349

Laura Gilkey on December 16, 2015December 16, 2015

I was wrong about the Tuesday tummy ache. It returned this morning too. They are gone almost as soon as they appear; still, I don’t like them. Benji’s tummy aches… Continue Reading Day 349

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Day 348

Laura Gilkey on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015

Benjamin woke up with a little tummyache. “Must be Tuesday,” I thought. My sister-in-law used to coin that phrase from the old Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series, which aired on Tuesdays;… Continue Reading Day 348

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