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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 323

Laura Gilkey on November 20, 2015

Last night, I wrote that Benjamin wouldn’t run all of his laps in this morning’s Jog-a-thon. I was right, he didn’t run all of them; he ran more than all… Continue Reading Day 323

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Day 322

Laura Gilkey on November 19, 2015

One week until Thanksgiving. I’m starting to get excited. I’m starting to believe that it’s real, that we can really go to the woods of south Georgia where Michael’s maternal… Continue Reading Day 322

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hunger, kindness3 Comments

Day 321

Laura Gilkey on November 18, 2015

Benji no longer has to stay after school with Mrs. Smith. He is all caught up. He made the Honor Roll for the first quarter, despite his being absent for… Continue Reading Day 321

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Day 320

Laura Gilkey on November 17, 2015

I walked the bridge this morning before the sun came up, and walked the dogs when I came home. Benjamin woke up when I returned. He was in a good mood,… Continue Reading Day 320

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate, school1 Comment

Day 319

Laura Gilkey on November 16, 2015

Michael left early this morning for his Monday breakfast meeting. We woke up when he kissed us goodbye, and we started our week running. Benji and I got Banyan off… Continue Reading Day 319

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Day 318

Laura Gilkey on November 15, 2015

A batch of banana muffins for the boys for breakfast. Football and bike rides all day long. Meal planning and grocery shopping and filling the house with health and healing.… Continue Reading Day 318

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