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Day 260

Laura Gilkey on September 18, 2015

For the third day in a row–an unprecedented stretch since diagnosis–Benji went to school. He woke up with a tummy ache that was intense and anxious. He begged for Kytril,… Continue Reading Day 260

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, essential oils, kytril, school, sports1 Comment

Day 259

Laura Gilkey on September 17, 2015September 17, 2015

It is strange having both children at school again. I find myself having a hard time focusing as I try to reintegrate into the world. I know I’ll get there, and I… Continue Reading Day 259

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Day 258

Laura Gilkey on September 16, 2015

Benji went to school all day today. He woke up early clutching his tummy and asking for Kytril. He looked pale to me and I wasn’t sure how the morning… Continue Reading Day 258

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, kytril, school3 Comments

Day 257

Laura Gilkey on September 15, 2015

Benji decided not to go to school this morning. His tummy hurt, and I didn’t want to push it. We fed Banyan and wished him well, then sent him off… Continue Reading Day 257

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Day 256

Laura Gilkey on September 14, 2015September 15, 2015

I was filled with a sense of optimism today. We have overcome last week’s obstacle, and maybe it will be the final one during this phase. Maybe we are really… Continue Reading Day 256

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, interim maintenance 2, kytril, marinol, methotrexate, scopolamine, vincristine2 Comments

Day 255

Laura Gilkey on September 13, 2015September 13, 2015

What an amazing day. I am just filled with gratitude for the people who made it happen. There is something about walking onto a baseball field that makes me feel… Continue Reading Day 255

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, kytril, marinol, methotrexate, nausea, scopolamine, vincristine1 Comment

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