Today marks the halfway point of Benjamin’s 1219 day treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Halfway. The milestone underscored how important it is that I maintain a perspective of presence. I… Continue Reading Day 610
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on Goodbye, summer. The backpacks and lunchboxes are packed and waiting. Third and seventh grade begin tomorrow. We have enjoyed a wonderful adventurous summer with these boys. I wish it didn’t… Continue Reading Day 598
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on Our bags are packed and our alarms are set. We leave for Camp Highlands in the morning. This will be Benji’s first flight since he was diagnosed. I am so… Continue Reading Day 581
Day 568
on I had a bit of a personal breakthrough last night. As I was refilling Benji’s pill box, I counted ahead to next week and realized I would be a full… Continue Reading Day 568
Day 508
on I stayed up last night trying to catch up on rainbow stars. I have a small surplus instead of a wait list, so I posted about the project in my… Continue Reading Day 508
Day 460
on I was given a moment of grace this morning. A feeling of calm so complete it washed over my whole being. I’m deeply grateful, and re-rooted into the ground. After over-analyzing… Continue Reading Day 460