“Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight.” ~Maya Angelou These words saved me today.… Continue Reading Day 760/132
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on Rhythm. A word and an idea I’ve always loved. Tonight, our rhythms feel very off. I’m listening to Benjamin breathe through an oxygen mask while he sleeps. His breaths are… Continue Reading Day 759/131
Day 684/56
on Benji slept through the night and didn’t need any more morphine or hot baths. I had a great feeling about today. I jumped up at shift change, excited to see… Continue Reading Day 684/56
Day 644/16
on I woke up early and tried to let Benji sleep as long as he could. When the day shift nurses started coming in, taking vitals, listening to his heart, getting… Continue Reading Day 644/16
Day 404
on Today was an oddly grounding day. I put my feet on the floor after turning off my alarm at 5:30am. I took a moment to get my bearings. I mentally… Continue Reading Day 404
Day 366
on One year ago today, Benjamin began his treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. January 2, 2015 was “Day 1.” He had surgery to place his port and he received his first… Continue Reading Day 366