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Day 458

Laura Gilkey on April 3, 2016

We came home from St. Pete super late last night. The boys were sleeping soundly at Kathy’s house. I stopped on my way to bed to check the pill box.… Continue Reading Day 458

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Day 457

Laura Gilkey on April 2, 2016

Benji’s baseball game was rained out this afternoon, after our team played the two best innings they’ve played all season. Benji made a great catch at second for an out,… Continue Reading Day 457

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Day 456

Laura Gilkey on April 1, 2016

I woke up again and went straight to the pill box, just to be sure. I imagine this will be routine for the next two years. Benji woke up feeling… Continue Reading Day 456

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Day 455

Laura Gilkey on March 31, 2016

The love I feel for the other mothers I’ve met who have children with cancer is indescribable. I can’t imagine how parents navigated their children’s treatment before the advent of social… Continue Reading Day 455

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Day 454

Laura Gilkey on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016

Benji felt great today. He took his new round of morning supplements (a mushroom blend, milk thistle and turmeric) without complaint. He was excited for school and excited for baseball.… Continue Reading Day 454

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Day 453

Laura Gilkey on March 29, 2016March 30, 2016

The night sky before the sunrise was a deep indigo this morning, the same color as the water, almost vibrating. When my walking friend and I reached the top of the… Continue Reading Day 453

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, methotrexate, PEG, sports, writing2 Comments

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