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Day 84

Laura Gilkey on March 26, 2015March 27, 2015

I reunited with the Ringling Bridge and my walking friend this morning before the sun rose. It’s truly like hitting a reset button on my perspective. Going into today, I… Continue Reading Day 84

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cytarabine7 Comments

Day 83

Laura Gilkey on March 25, 2015

“NAUSEA!” was my alarm clock this morning just after 6am. Benji woke up with urgency, and we didn’t make it to the Zofran in time. He took the medicine afterward with… Continue Reading Day 83

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool, hospital homebound, immunity, school1 Comment

Day 82

Laura Gilkey on March 24, 2015

It was a dark morning as we sent Banyan walking down the street with a plate of banana muffins to his friend’s house to catch a ride to school. The… Continue Reading Day 82

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool4 Comments

Day 81

Laura Gilkey on March 23, 2015

Benjamin sprang out of bed this morning and got dressed for school. He said “I’m so excited!” and was one giant smile. His nerves rose with the sun; by the… Continue Reading Day 81

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ara C, chemo delay, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, cytoxan, school8 Comments

Day 73

Laura Gilkey on March 15, 2015

I’m writing this on my phone as Benjamin sleeps next to me. For the first time in several days, I’ve taken his temperature before bed. 98.6. Of course–he’s just warm from… Continue Reading Day 73

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine4 Comments

Day 46

Laura Gilkey on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015

It was a beautiful morning to take a family trip over the Sunshine Skyway. We remain thankful for the healing it brings, and even more thankful to head back over… Continue Reading Day 46

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, anesthesia, consolidation, cytarabine, intrathecal methotrexate, propofol7 Comments

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