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Day 195

Laura Gilkey on July 16, 2015

Benjamin was sad and nervous when it was time to go to the hospital today. We talked about coping mechanisms, mantras, anything I could think of to suggest that might… Continue Reading Day 195

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia2 Comments

Day 194

Laura Gilkey on July 14, 2015

Benjamin felt much better as the day went on today. He woke up feeling sore and his tummy was tender, so I fed him breakfast and Kytril and we promptly… Continue Reading Day 194

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, dexamethasone, Erwinia, kytril2 Comments

Day 193

Laura Gilkey on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015

Today was a challenging day. I am grateful once again for this space to sort it out. I had to work harder than usual to stay positive today, and I know that… Continue Reading Day 193

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, doxorubicin, Erwinia, kytril, vincristine5 Comments

Day 192

Laura Gilkey on July 12, 2015July 13, 2015

By now, Banyan has settled into his bunk. I don’t know yet if he’s on the top or bottom, or who his counselor is, or what his cabinmates’ names are,… Continue Reading Day 192

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Day 190

Laura Gilkey on July 10, 2015July 10, 2015

Today was Banyan’s last day in Sarasota for a month. Before Michael left for work, he woke Banyan up, and brought him into our bed. It was such a thoughtful… Continue Reading Day 190

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, siblings2 Comments

Day 189

Laura Gilkey on July 9, 2015July 10, 2015

Emotions are just a tad bit heightened around here as this week rolls on. Banyan is one day closer to leaving for camp. Benjamin is one day closer to making… Continue Reading Day 189

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, Erwinia, kytril1 Comment

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