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Day 584

Laura Gilkey on August 7, 2016August 8, 2016

This was a day without plan. A day to come to the path that called us. A day that found us on scenic overlooks and at the base of a… Continue Reading Day 584

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, travel1 Comment

Day 583

Laura Gilkey on August 7, 2016August 8, 2016

This has been an incredible day for our family. We have successfully staved off the virus that threatened us yesterday. Benjamin has had a few struggles with this steroid pulse,… Continue Reading Day 583

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Day 582

Laura Gilkey on August 6, 2016

It was magical, seeing Banyan again. He looked so beautiful and so happy. He has matured. He was so kind to his brother, showing him around with an arm on… Continue Reading Day 582

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Day 581

Laura Gilkey on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016

Our bags are packed and our alarms are set. We leave for Camp Highlands in the morning. This will be Benji’s first flight since he was diagnosed. I am so… Continue Reading Day 581

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, behavior, bruises, fear, platelets, steroids, travel, virusLeave a comment

Day 580

Laura Gilkey on August 3, 2016August 3, 2016

Benji slept a lot last night. He woke up with a tender tummy again but excited to go spend the day with his Grammy. They had big plans, and big… Continue Reading Day 580

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification, methotrexate, naturopath, rainbow stars1 Comment

Day 579

Laura Gilkey on August 2, 2016

Over the bridge we went today. Benjamin woke in good spirits, but his tummy was hurting. He was super hungry but nervous about eating. I reminded him that the last… Continue Reading Day 579

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, friends, methotrexate, platelets, prednisone, vincristineLeave a comment

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