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Day 85

Laura Gilkey on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015

It was a good day. It was a great day. When Benjamin feels well, it makes all the difference in the world. Benjamin had a tummyache this morning, but we caught it… Continue Reading Day 85

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, cytarabine, homeschool, hopecam, school4 Comments

Day 78

Laura Gilkey on March 20, 2015March 20, 2015

Sometimes I think this kid is superhuman. In the morning, Benjamin scrambled some eggs, then did five math assignments and aced the test that followed. I had a work meeting by… Continue Reading Day 78

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, homeschool, hospital homebound6 Comments

Day 76

Laura Gilkey on March 18, 2015March 19, 2015

Today followed an upward trajectory right to the end. I prepare for sleep feeling much more grounded than I did yesterday. Benjamin woke up at 5am complaining of severe knee pain.… Continue Reading Day 76

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hospital homebound2 Comments

Day 75

Laura Gilkey on March 17, 2015March 18, 2015

I made Michael and Benjamin egg sandwiches before sending them on their first solo trip over the bridge this morning. We went over our game plan, his medications, where to… Continue Reading Day 75

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, shingles2 Comments

Day 74

Laura Gilkey on March 16, 2015March 16, 2015

We know better than to have expectations. We also know that in each turn of events, there are blessings to be found. We shared a nice family breakfast before sunrise… Continue Reading Day 74

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation5 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

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