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Day 618

Laura Gilkey on September 10, 2016September 10, 2016

Everyone in our house did exactly what brought them peace this morning. Michael and Benjamin woke up before dawn to go fishing (Benji practically sprang out of bed). I loaded up… Continue Reading Day 618

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Day 617

Laura Gilkey on September 9, 2016September 9, 2016

The boys have had a wonderful day. It’s Friday. They both knocked their tests out of the park. Kathy, Gana, and Uncle Bob brought them lunch to their schools. They… Continue Reading Day 617

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Day 616

Laura Gilkey on September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

Sometimes people just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Today, it was Benjamin. As with everything “off,” I wondered if it was cancer-related–or if it just was.… Continue Reading Day 616

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bMMRD, chemo delay, CMMRD, lynch syndrome, school, siblings2 Comments

Day 615

Laura Gilkey on September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

After we dropped Banyan off at the bus stop this morning, bagel in hand, Benji and I made a quick run for flowers. We stopped at the house to arrange… Continue Reading Day 615

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemo delay, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CMMRD, platelets, stomach pain1 Comment

Day 613

Laura Gilkey on September 5, 2016

Benji woke up super early this morning clutching his tummy and asking for a bath. This seems to be the norm, more days than not anymore. For the rest of… Continue Reading Day 613

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Day 610

Laura Gilkey on September 2, 2016September 2, 2016

Today marks the halfway point of Benjamin’s 1219 day treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Halfway. The milestone underscored how important it is that I maintain a perspective of presence. I… Continue Reading Day 610

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CMMRD, fear, hunger, steroids2 Comments

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