This blank space. The rain falling. The kava tea in my mug. All of these things will conspire to reconstruct the day, to paint it with peace and gratitude, and… Continue Reading Day 228
Tag: acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Day 227
Benji’s counts continue to drop. There are more bruises today, and he’s still quite pale, but he feels terrific. He played with friends nearly all morning. He splashed and swam… Continue Reading Day 227
Day 226
Benji’s blood counts are dropping. It’s pretty incredible how easily we can see this now. He is pale, and when he scratches his arm, he leaves a trail of petichiae.… Continue Reading Day 226
Day 225
Michael had to work super late last night. He was setting up his makeshift drafting station at the dining room table, and the boys were winding down with a Beat… Continue Reading Day 225
Day 223
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
Day 222
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