So many people sent words of support today to check on Benji after yesterday’s treatment. There were gifts delivered in the mail and gifts delivered for the fridge. We shared… Continue Reading Day 16
Day 16
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on Benjamin is “a Friday guy.” This is the label that stuck with us early on, given to him by one of the nurses instructing us on our road map of… Continue Reading Day 15
Day 14
on Today was…hard. Benjamin didn’t feel well most of the day. I know this is to be expected, but man, is it difficult to watch. He was tired, achy, and never… Continue Reading Day 14
Day 8
on We are home. HOME. The morning started early, with a transfusion of packed red blood cells at around 5am (Benji’s hemoglobin count continued to drop last night). With that boost,… Continue Reading Day 8
Day 6
on Four words I never thought I’d say: HOORAY for Leukemic Mouthwash! This morning the imaginary “cracks” in Benji’s mouth felt worse–kind of a repeat of yesterday, but intensified by hunger,… Continue Reading Day 6
Day 4
on I’m relieved and happy to report two good days running. Benji has had several visitors yesterday and today–family, friends, teachers–and was upbeat and positive the whole time. By the end… Continue Reading Day 4