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Day 101

Laura Gilkey on April 12, 2015April 12, 2015

This picture doesn’t do it justice, but there was a tiny rainbow in the clouds over Lido Beach this afternoon as we picnicked there with our family. I was so… Continue Reading Day 101

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, vincristine2 Comments

Day 99

Laura Gilkey on April 10, 2015April 10, 2015

The mood in my car was light and joyful as we headed over the Skyway this morning. Benjamin and I were both excited that his dressing would be removed and… Continue Reading Day 99

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, platelets8 Comments

Day 97

Laura Gilkey on April 8, 2015April 9, 2015

I felt calmer, happier, and more positive this morning than I have in quite a while. Everything looked crisper and more clear. I made decisions easily. Patience came when I… Continue Reading Day 97

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, delayed intensification, Erwinia, mini, platelets3 Comments

Day 95

Laura Gilkey on April 6, 2015April 7, 2015

I know this photograph is blurry. I don’t care. It’s the only one Michael and I took of ourselves today, on our thirteenth wedding anniversary, standing with Benjamin as he… Continue Reading Day 95

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, platelets, vincristine4 Comments

Day 91

Laura Gilkey on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015

I woke before the sun to walk the Ringling Bridge this morning. When I got home, Benjamin was staring through the window of the front door. He didn’t look happy.… Continue Reading Day 91

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, cytarabine, minimal residual disease4 Comments

Day 90

Laura Gilkey on April 1, 2015

On the way over the bridge this morning, Benji and I were racking our brains trying to come up with an April Fool’s prank to pull on the clinic nurses.… Continue Reading Day 90

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ara C, consolidation, cytarabine, Erwinia, homeschool, hospital homebound, school, vincristine8 Comments

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