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
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on Everything seemed to take forever today. I don’t know how much of this is based in reality and how much stems from my own anxiety. Benjamin has received his three doses… Continue Reading Day 758/130
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on Benjamin was sitting on the toilet at 3am. He had just vomited and the basin was still full at my feet. His head rested on my belly while I held… Continue Reading Day 757/129
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on Banyan downloaded a new audiobook–Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing–to keep Benji entertained on the drive over the Skyway this morning. It is read by Judy Blume herself, so it’s… Continue Reading Day 232
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on It seemed like there was a sort of dissonance in the air right from the starting gate today. There was tension between Benji and me, between Banyan and Michael; even the… Continue Reading Day 224
Day 223
on Banyan went to another friend’s house bright and early this morning, and Benji and I headed north. There were light sun showers all along our way. As a result, we… Continue Reading Day 223