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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 347

Laura Gilkey on December 14, 2015

We’re really getting into the Christmas spirit around here. Late into the night and for most of the day, the Gilkey ladies prepared and delivered our annual gift baskets for… Continue Reading Day 347

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate3 Comments

Day 346

Laura Gilkey on December 14, 2015December 14, 2015

This morning, we completed our first 5K as a family. We chased the sunrise east toward The Celery Fields, Sarasota’s highest point and one of our favorite spots for bird watching. It… Continue Reading Day 346

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia6 Comments

Day 345

Laura Gilkey on December 12, 2015

Today was a busy holiday Saturday. Benji took his weekend antibiotics this morning, then helped Michael clean the backyard in preparation for next weekend’s celebration of Benjamin’s 8th birthday. I… Continue Reading Day 345

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, antibiotics1 Comment

Day 344

Laura Gilkey on December 11, 2015December 17, 2015

I’m very grateful that today is Friday. Today felt too busy; this week felt too busy.  I’m tired and looking forward to a good night’s sleep and a fun and… Continue Reading Day 344

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood pressure, long term maintenance2 Comments

Day 343

Laura Gilkey on December 10, 2015

I got a good night’s sleep last night and a bridge walk in this morning. When I returned with the sunrise, Michael said that Benji had awoken with a tummy… Continue Reading Day 343

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood pressure, detoxification, school1 Comment

Day 342

Laura Gilkey on December 9, 2015December 10, 2015

I tried to write a little bit more of the letter after my journal entry last night, but it wasn’t flowing as smoothly as it was during my more wakeful… Continue Reading Day 342

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate3 Comments

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