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Day 614

Laura Gilkey on September 6, 2016

I was so grateful to be back up on the Ringling Bridge this morning, walking with my friend. The sun had yet to rise when we were finished, and there… Continue Reading Day 614

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruises, exhaustion, platelets, stomach pain2 Comments

Day 613

Laura Gilkey on September 5, 2016

Benji woke up super early this morning clutching his tummy and asking for a bath. This seems to be the norm, more days than not anymore. For the rest of… Continue Reading Day 613

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Day 612

Laura Gilkey on September 4, 2016

My cheeks hurt. What an amazing day. So many decisions made differently would have prevented this day from unfolding the way it did. This is true for every day, I… Continue Reading Day 612

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, friends, nursesLeave a comment

Day 611

Laura Gilkey on September 3, 2016

Benjamin woke up early with a very sore tummy. Only the bath would make him feel better; he wanted no Kytril, no Zantac, nothing. I’m curious to see what his… Continue Reading Day 611

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, baseball, platelets, steroids, stomach pain1 Comment

Day 610

Laura Gilkey on September 2, 2016September 2, 2016

Today marks the halfway point of Benjamin’s 1219 day treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Halfway. The milestone underscored how important it is that I maintain a perspective of presence. I… Continue Reading Day 610

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CMMRD, fear, hunger, steroids2 Comments

Day 609

Laura Gilkey on September 1, 2016

Hurricane Hermine didn’t close down Sarasota County schools today. Benjamin was extremely short tempered this morning, set off by a breakfast mishap. It was clear that his steroids were affecting… Continue Reading Day 609

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, emotions, GoGold, school2 Comments

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