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Day 620

Laura Gilkey on September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

I had an alligator dream last night. I used to have them all the time; they have been the subject of a large portion of my life’s nightmares. It’s been… Continue Reading Day 620

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruising, chemo delay, CMMRD, platelets, septra3 Comments

Day 619

Laura Gilkey on September 11, 2016

It was a sweet and quiet Sunday, mostly. Benjamin continues to feel good in his body. He’s been tired, but he’s also been playing super hard this weekend, and nonstop.… Continue Reading Day 619

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemo delay, gratitude, platelets, septra2 Comments

Day 618

Laura Gilkey on September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

Everyone in our house did exactly what brought them peace this morning. Michael and Benjamin woke up before dawn to go fishing (Benji practically sprang out of bed). I loaded up… Continue Reading Day 618

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Day 617

Laura Gilkey on September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

The boys have had a wonderful day. It’s Friday. They both knocked their tests out of the park. Kathy, Gana, and Uncle Bob brought them lunch to their schools. They… Continue Reading Day 617

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Day 616

Laura Gilkey on September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

Sometimes people just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Today, it was Benjamin. As with everything “off,” I wondered if it was cancer-related–or if it just was.… Continue Reading Day 616

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bMMRD, chemo delay, CMMRD, lynch syndrome, school, siblings2 Comments

Day 615

Laura Gilkey on September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

After we dropped Banyan off at the bus stop this morning, bagel in hand, Benji and I made a quick run for flowers. We stopped at the house to arrange… Continue Reading Day 615

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemo delay, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CMMRD, platelets, stomach pain1 Comment

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