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Day 410

Laura Gilkey on February 15, 2016

The boys had the day off from school today. Banyan slept in, while Benjamin woke up before the sun to join his daddy at his Monday breakfast meeting. He loves… Continue Reading Day 410

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, prednisone, steroids, vincristine2 Comments

Day 409

Laura Gilkey on February 14, 2016

I am proud of so many familial influences in my sons’ lives. From their multi-faceted family they are absorbing the ideals of lifelong learning, of fierce loyalty, of fun and… Continue Reading Day 409

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Day 408

Laura Gilkey on February 13, 2016

Saturday. Banyan made two killer catches and a ton of solid defensive plays in his flag football game this morning. It was a gorgeous day and he was full of… Continue Reading Day 408

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, oral chemotherapy, steroidsLeave a comment

Day 407

Laura Gilkey on February 12, 2016

The rainbow star project went to the next level today. After a lovely bridge walk with my friend, a sweet mama in our community picked up twelve star making “kits”… Continue Reading Day 407

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, rainbow stars1 Comment

Day 406

Laura Gilkey on February 11, 2016February 12, 2016

Today was a big day. A healing day. This morning as I was getting the boys ready for school, I was having trouble staying present. My mind was drifting forward… Continue Reading Day 406

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate toxicity, rainbow stars, siblings3 Comments

Day 405

Laura Gilkey on February 10, 2016February 11, 2016

Benjamin didn’t feel well when he woke up this morning. He couldn’t describe to me why, exactly. He just didn’t feel well, and I could tell. He wasn’t exhibiting any… Continue Reading Day 405

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate toxicity, rainbow stars, school, siblings, writing3 Comments

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