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Renewal.

Laura Gilkey on April 17, 2017May 8, 2017

Benjamin has been away from this world for 65 days. These last two weeks have been cathartic, fascinating, riveting, unexpected and reassuring. As this Easter season comes to a close, I… Continue Reading Renewal.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, dreams, easter, family, holidays, love, owls, renewal, women19 Comments

Obituary.

Laura Gilkey on February 21, 2017May 10, 2017

“Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage.” –C.S. Lewis Once upon a time, there… Continue Reading Obituary.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, family, memorial20 Comments

Goodbye.

Laura Gilkey on February 18, 2017May 10, 2017

Nothing within us was prepared to say goodbye to Benjamin’s body, yet it could not have been a more beautiful experience. The pace of the day was slow and sweet.… Continue Reading Goodbye.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, family39 Comments

In Our Hands.

Laura Gilkey on February 17, 2017May 10, 2017

Today has held feelings for which there are not names. Not in this language anyway. I am grateful for this space which still serves me so well. Here I can… Continue Reading In Our Hands.

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: death, family32 Comments

Day 770/142

Laura Gilkey on February 9, 2017May 10, 2017

Comments will be disabled for the foreseeable future as our family focuses on Benjamin’s peaceful passage. Your love and prayers are acutely felt and deeply appreciated. There has been another… Continue Reading Day 770/142

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, death, family, love, platelets, relapse, research, siblings

Day 765/137

Laura Gilkey on February 5, 2017May 10, 2017

The parallels between birth and death continue to make themselves obvious. Both processes have a natural ebb and flow. When there is a deep breath, it is followed by a… Continue Reading Day 765/137

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood transfusion, death, family, pain, platelets, relapse, TPN64 Comments

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