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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 317

Laura Gilkey on November 14, 2015

So much joy today. So much ease today. It felt easy to wake up with the sun, to make a hearty breakfast and to get Benjamin ready for baseball. So… Continue Reading Day 317

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, siblings2 Comments

Day 316

Laura Gilkey on November 13, 2015

It was such a normal Friday today. We resumed last year’s tradition of Friday bagels before school, and I dropped each boy off with big love in my heart. Banyan… Continue Reading Day 316

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, school, siblings2 Comments

Day 315

Laura Gilkey on November 12, 2015

I was so thankful for my bridge walk this morning. I would need the jump start to get the boys ready for school and out the door on time. Last… Continue Reading Day 315

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, art, immunity, school, siblings2 Comments

Day 314

Laura Gilkey on November 11, 2015November 11, 2015

Today was officially normal. We woke up, made breakfast, went to school, went to work, cleaned the house. I picked up the boys this afternoon and fed them ample snack… Continue Reading Day 314

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, school2 Comments

Day 313

Laura Gilkey on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

Benjamin woke up last night just after I fell asleep. Usually when this happens he crawls into bed with us. Last night, he climbed back up into his own little… Continue Reading Day 313

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Day 312

Laura Gilkey on November 9, 2015November 9, 2015

Today the pendulum swung back in the direction of “normal.” We woke up, kissed daddy goodbye as he started his work week, and got ready for school. Banyan had school… Continue Reading Day 312

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