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Day 254

Laura Gilkey on September 12, 2015

It was a happy Saturday. I caught up on much needed sleep this morning, and the boys were excited to wake up early and play video games with Daddy. Benji… Continue Reading Day 254

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, siblingsLeave a comment

Day 253

Laura Gilkey on September 11, 2015

What a difference a day makes. Benji is feeling so much better. So many friends and family have sent us their prayers and well wishes and we are very grateful.… Continue Reading Day 253

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, diarrhea, Erwinia, nausea, siblings1 Comment

Day 252

Laura Gilkey on September 10, 2015September 10, 2015

Benji’s mysterious tummy trouble culminated today. At 4:30am he woke up with pain and nausea that persisted until we arrived at the clinic. With careful timing I was able to… Continue Reading Day 252

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, infection, kytril, marinol, nausea, scopolamine4 Comments

Day 251

Laura Gilkey on September 9, 2015

Benji was up and dressed for school early this morning. He was in a good mood and ready to go. He made himself an omelette, and then his tummy hurt–which… Continue Reading Day 251

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, frontline, hospital homebound, kytril, nausea, school, scopolamineLeave a comment

Day 250

Laura Gilkey on September 8, 2015September 9, 2015

It was a stormy morning on the Ringling Bridge as I walked with my friend at sunrise. We avoided the rain, but the skies looked mysterious all around us. The… Continue Reading Day 250

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, liver, pancreas, school1 Comment

Day 249

Laura Gilkey on September 7, 2015

We all worked on this Labor Day. Michael has several projects to present next week, Banyan and Benjamin finished their weekend homework, and I caught up on laundry, groceries, and… Continue Reading Day 249

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