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Day 224

Laura Gilkey on August 13, 2015August 13, 2015

It seemed like there was a sort of dissonance in the air right from the starting gate today. There was tension between Benji and me, between Banyan and Michael; even the… Continue Reading Day 224

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Day 223

Laura Gilkey on August 12, 2015August 12, 2015

Banyan went to another friend’s house bright and early this morning, and Benji and I headed north. There were light sun showers all along our way. As a result, we… Continue Reading Day 223

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Day 222

Laura Gilkey on August 11, 2015August 11, 2015

Banyan promised me last night that he’d join me for a sunrise bridge walk, and he made good on his word. The thought of waking so early again any time… Continue Reading Day 222

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, asparaginase, asparagine, cytarabine, Erwinia2 Comments

Day 221

Laura Gilkey on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015

I woke up with the sun this morning, images of Banyan’s beautiful face in my mind. I let Benji sleep until the last possible minute, since he couldn’t have anything… Continue Reading Day 221

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cytarabine, intrathecal methotrexate, kytril, lumbar puncture, siblings3 Comments

Day 220

Laura Gilkey on August 9, 2015August 10, 2015

Today, while Michael and Banyan were taking in the beauty of Wisconsin’s Peninsula State Park, Benji and I took in a baseball game. When we first met Cody, Benji’s friend… Continue Reading Day 220

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cytarabine, delayed intensification, intrathecal methotrexate, kytril, lumbar puncture, siblings3 Comments

Day 219

Laura Gilkey on August 8, 2015

While Michael and Banyan are taking a road trip in Wisconsin, leukemia is taking a little road trip too. Nearly all of its symptoms are on vacation this weekend. Benjamin… Continue Reading Day 219

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