Benjamin wasn’t feeling well after breakfast, and then again after lunch. The past two days have found him focused and energetic about his schoolwork; today he could hardly tackle a page… Continue Reading Day 105
Day 105
on Tag: acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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on I put numbing cream on Benji’s legs this morning as I was idling in the Southside carline, dropping Banyan off for his second day of state standardized testing in science.… Continue Reading Day 104
Day 103
on I saw my first sunrise on the Ringling Bridge since the time change back in March. It was soft and gentle and I needed it so much. I don’t know… Continue Reading Day 103
Day 102
on I woke up before my alarm this morning. When Benji sleepily walked down the hall next, he asked, “Do I have to get shots today Mama?” I answered yes, directly.… Continue Reading Day 102
Day 101
on This picture doesn’t do it justice, but there was a tiny rainbow in the clouds over Lido Beach this afternoon as we picnicked there with our family. I was so… Continue Reading Day 101
Day 100
on One hundred days of treatment. After one hundred days at Southside Elementary, the kindergarten and first grade teachers make a big to-do. The day is like a holiday, with class parties, crafts,… Continue Reading Day 100