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Day 104

Laura Gilkey on April 15, 2015

I put numbing cream on Benji’s legs this morning as I was idling in the Southside carline, dropping Banyan off for his second day of state standardized testing in science.… Continue Reading Day 104

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, siblings, vincristine4 Comments

Day 103

Laura Gilkey on April 14, 2015

I saw my first sunrise on the Ringling Bridge since the time change back in March. It was soft and gentle and I needed it so much. I don’t know… Continue Reading Day 103

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, fever4 Comments

Day 102

Laura Gilkey on April 13, 2015April 14, 2015

I woke up before my alarm this morning. When Benji sleepily walked down the hall next, he asked, “Do I have to get shots today Mama?” I answered yes, directly.… Continue Reading Day 102

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALT, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, liver function, minimal residual disease, vincristine3 Comments

Day 101

Laura Gilkey on April 12, 2015April 12, 2015

This picture doesn’t do it justice, but there was a tiny rainbow in the clouds over Lido Beach this afternoon as we picnicked there with our family. I was so… Continue Reading Day 101

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, vincristine2 Comments

Day 100

Laura Gilkey on April 11, 2015

One hundred days of treatment. After one hundred days at Southside Elementary, the kindergarten and first grade teachers make a big to-do. The day is like a holiday, with class parties, crafts,… Continue Reading Day 100

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemotherapy, siblings9 Comments

Day 99

Laura Gilkey on April 10, 2015April 10, 2015

The mood in my car was light and joyful as we headed over the Skyway this morning. Benjamin and I were both excited that his dressing would be removed and… Continue Reading Day 99

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, platelets8 Comments

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