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Day 428

Laura Gilkey on March 4, 2016March 5, 2016

Michael and I are on our way home from our fourth Willie Nelson concert together. Our first was on our honeymoon almost fourteen years ago. For the last 48 hours… Continue Reading Day 428

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Day 427

Laura Gilkey on March 3, 2016

It was a gorgeous, cool purple morning as my friend and I watched the sun riseĀ over the Ringling Bridge. Always such a beautiful way to start the day. I told… Continue Reading Day 427

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Day 426

Laura Gilkey on March 2, 2016

I’ve just returned from the third monthly tea with other mothers of children with cancer in Sarasota. I find myself already looking forward to the next time I am in… Continue Reading Day 426

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Day 425

Laura Gilkey on March 1, 2016

I am grateful to have seen the sunrise this morning, walking with my friend. It sets the whole day up properly. I was able to come home and make pancakes… Continue Reading Day 425

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Day 424

Laura Gilkey on February 29, 2016

Benjamin had a follow-up visit with cardiology today. It was an appointment I scheduled months ago, as part of our arrangement to check his suspected patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) annually,… Continue Reading Day 424

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Day 423

Laura Gilkey on February 28, 2016February 28, 2016

My heart is so full sometimes I think it might just burst wide open. Benjamin couldn’t even climb into bed last night, his body was so tired. It was a… Continue Reading Day 423

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