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Day 620

Laura Gilkey on September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

I had an alligator dream last night. I used to have them all the time; they have been the subject of a large portion of my life’s nightmares. It’s been… Continue Reading Day 620

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruising, chemo delay, CMMRD, platelets, septra3 Comments

Day 603

Laura Gilkey on August 26, 2016August 27, 2016

I didn’t tell Benji’s teacher about his bruises. He knows to be especially careful right now, and he certainly knows when to call me. Fortunately his bruising seems to be… Continue Reading Day 603

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Day 602

Laura Gilkey on August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

These are interesting days. After Benjamin woke up he clutched his tummy and asked for Kytril. By the time we got to school, he was totally fine and eager to play with… Continue Reading Day 602

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruising, kytril, petichiae, platelets, school1 Comment

Day 601

Laura Gilkey on August 24, 2016August 24, 2016

Today was easier than yesterday. The fears ebbed and flowed, but I was able to dismiss them almost as quickly as they came. You have no place here. You are not serving… Continue Reading Day 601

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Day 375

Laura Gilkey on January 11, 2016January 11, 2016

Yesterday was such a solidly restorative day. I woke up feeling accomplished, laundry done, lunches packed, broth made, pill box filled. I decided it was time to go to back… Continue Reading Day 375

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruises, bruising, methotrexate, methotrexate toxicity, Stevens Johnson Syndrome2 Comments

An Unexpected Journey

Laura Gilkey on January 2, 2015January 17, 2015

Well, we didn’t ring in the New Year exactly as planned. On New Year’s Eve, Benjamin the Brave was diagnosed with Leukemia. On New Year’s Day it was given a… Continue Reading An Unexpected Journey

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