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Day 380

Laura Gilkey on January 17, 2016

It was a gorgeous, sunny morning in Sarasota. Benjamin made his famous cheddar scrambled eggs for us for breakfast, then we met Kathy and Gana at a new sports field… Continue Reading Day 380

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, immune system, immunity, oral chemotherapy, prevention, siblings1 Comment

Day 379

Laura Gilkey on January 15, 2016January 15, 2016

I looked in my rearview mirror this morning as I was driving the boys to school, and saw an expression on Benjamin’s face that made me uncomfortable. He looked absent,… Continue Reading Day 379

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hospital, methotrexate toxicity2 Comments

Day 378

Laura Gilkey on January 14, 2016January 16, 2016

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” These were the words on the marquee as I drove into Southside this morning to drop Benjamin off and… Continue Reading Day 378

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hospital homebound, school, siblings1 Comment

Day 377

Laura Gilkey on January 13, 2016

This hasn’t been my best day. As the day progressed, I found it harder to reclaim my gratitude. As I found it harder to reclaim my gratitude, my guilt grew.… Continue Reading Day 377

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, fear, long term maintenance2 Comments

Day 376

Laura Gilkey on January 12, 2016January 12, 2016

I woke up feeling grateful. Tired, but grateful. I was glad to have the weight of The Letter off my chest, and glad to begin my day on the Ringling… Continue Reading Day 376

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification, hospital, methotrexate3 Comments

Day 375

Laura Gilkey on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016

Yesterday was such a solidly restorative day. I woke up feeling accomplished, laundry done, lunches packed, broth made, pill box filled. I decided it was time to go to back… Continue Reading Day 375

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruises, bruising, methotrexate, methotrexate toxicity, Stevens Johnson Syndrome2 Comments

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