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Day 427

Laura Gilkey on March 3, 2016

It was a gorgeous, cool purple morning as my friend and I watched the sun riseĀ over the Ringling Bridge. Always such a beautiful way to start the day. I told… Continue Reading Day 427

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, mercaptopurine, MRD, rainbow stars, school, siblingsLeave a comment

Day 158

Laura Gilkey on June 8, 2015

Benjamin felt yucky again this morning. He woke up early enough to go to Michael’s Monday breakfast meeting, then changed his mind and came back to bed. This was totally… Continue Reading Day 158

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, delayed intensification, interim maintenance, methotrexate, siblings3 Comments

Day 119

Laura Gilkey on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

We are STILL waiting. I am thankful that we are all learning the lessons we need to learn along this journey. Apparently, the Universe feels the need to pound them… Continue Reading Day 119

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, consolidation, homeschool, minimal residual disease5 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 painĀ that came and… Continue Reading Day 108

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

Day 103

Laura Gilkey on April 14, 2015

I saw my first sunrise on the Ringling Bridge since the time change back in March. It was soft and gentle and I needed it so much. I don’t know… Continue Reading Day 103

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, fever4 Comments

Day 102

Laura Gilkey on April 13, 2015April 14, 2015

I woke up before my alarm this morning. When Benji sleepily walked down the hall next, he asked, “Do I have to get shots today Mama?” I answered yes, directly.… Continue Reading Day 102

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALT, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, liver function, minimal residual disease, vincristine3 Comments

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