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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Day 598
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
Day 581
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
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
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
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