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Day 98

Laura Gilkey on April 9, 2015

We stayed in Sarasota today. I sent more photographs of Benji’s dressing to Tracey in the Infusion Center, and spoke to one of our favorite clinic nurses as well. They… Continue Reading Day 98

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood, Erwinia, homeschool, hospital homebound, pilates, platelets, school1 Comment

Day 97

Laura Gilkey on April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

I felt calmer, happier, and more positive this morning than I have in quite a while. Everything looked crisper and more clear. I made decisions easily. Patience came when I… Continue Reading Day 97

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, delayed intensification, Erwinia, mini, platelets3 Comments

Day 96

Laura Gilkey on April 7, 2015April 8, 2015

I knew that gratitude would be the answer today before the sun rose. I did not have any idea how profoundly true this would be. Neither Michael nor I slept well… Continue Reading Day 96

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, community7 Comments

Day 95

Laura Gilkey on April 6, 2015April 7, 2015

I know this photograph is blurry. I don’t care. It’s the only one Michael and I took of ourselves today, on our thirteenth wedding anniversary, standing with Benjamin as he… Continue Reading Day 95

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, platelets, vincristine4 Comments

Day 94

Laura Gilkey on April 5, 2015

The Easter Bunny came to Clematis Street last night and filled our home with love and treats. Benjamin woke up with an urgent need to take Zofran, but once it… Continue Reading Day 94

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia3 Comments

Day 93

Laura Gilkey on April 4, 2015

Home is my happy place. I had a lovely time last night, but I woke up this morning excited to spend the evening at home with Michael and our boys.… Continue Reading Day 93

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, bacteria, cytarabine5 Comments

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