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Day 116

Laura Gilkey on April 27, 2015April 27, 2015

Today held many blessings. In the morning, Benjamin did his schoolwork enthusiastically and without complaint. We are nearly caught up heading into tomorrow’s potentially long hospital day. Just before lunch… Continue Reading Day 116

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, hospital homebound, school6 Comments

Day 111

Laura Gilkey on April 22, 2015April 22, 2015

I woke up forty-five minutes before my alarm went off this morning. I had time to pack lunch for Banyan, wash last night’s dishes, and do yoga before getting ready to… Continue Reading Day 111

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, bone marrow aspirate2 Comments

Day 108

Laura Gilkey on April 19, 2015

Today was a little bit of a roller coaster. I find such peace in sitting down here to this blank space. Benji woke up with serious back pain that came and… Continue Reading Day 108

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, induction, pain, pancreas, vincristine2 Comments

Day 93

Laura Gilkey on April 4, 2015

Home is my happy place. I had a lovely time last night, but I woke up this morning excited to spend the evening at home with Michael and our boys.… Continue Reading Day 93

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, bacteria, cytarabine5 Comments

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

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