Benjamin began long term maintenance today. (I notice I have a tendency to isolate this fact, like it needs verification. It is still sinking in.) It was a super early… Continue Reading Day 299
Day 298
I am being granted the opportunity to learn the same lessons over and over and over again. Like, two seemingly contradictory emotions (i.e. anger and gratitude) can and should be able to… Continue Reading Day 298
Day 297
It was a month ago today that we went to the Emergency Room and Benji was later admitted to the hospital. It was a month ago that the endless rounds of testing… Continue Reading Day 297
Day 296
Benji’s emotional highs and lows persist. There are so many parallels between this recovery period and his steroid weeks (perhaps I should give him potassium?). He’ll begin his first pulse… Continue Reading Day 296
Day 295
Benji had a big, huge, whopping day today. He has improved immensely, to the point that I think he overdid it a little. He has melted into our bed. He… Continue Reading Day 295
Day 294
Benji is feeling better every day, little by little. His body is still quite sore and he gets tired very easily. His belly is tender and hurts frequently. When hunger… Continue Reading Day 294