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Day 596

Laura Gilkey on August 19, 2016August 19, 2016

Today was a day of processing. I felt tired when I woke up this morning. Exhausted, actually. I was planning to drive to my mom’s house in Winter Park tonight… Continue Reading Day 596

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Day 595

Laura Gilkey on August 18, 2016August 19, 2016

The boys both woke up in good moods. We were all together on a workday morning; a rare treat. We took them out for their favorite bagels before we headed… Continue Reading Day 595

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CMMRD, constitutional mismatch repair deficiency, DNA, genetics, nausea, siblings5 Comments

Day 594

Laura Gilkey on August 17, 2016August 17, 2016

This morning, I got a phone call from Dr. Oshrine. I’m grateful the kids were still asleep. The genetic testing we’d requested came back earlier than expected, and the results… Continue Reading Day 594

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Day 593

Laura Gilkey on August 16, 2016

These summer hours are dwindling far too rapidly. One thing I am looking forward to with the advent of the school year is some cooler weather. Benjamin’s skin is showing… Continue Reading Day 593

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Day 592

Laura Gilkey on August 16, 2016

It’s our last week before school starts. Our last week to enjoy the pace and sweetness of summer. We are savoring it. Banyan had a friend over today. After lunch,… Continue Reading Day 592

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Day 591

Laura Gilkey on August 14, 2016

Our family enjoyed a sleepy morning before heading south to have brunch with Kathy and Gana. We’d planned to welcome Banyan home from camp by frying the scallops we all… Continue Reading Day 591

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