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Day 612

Laura Gilkey on September 4, 2016

My cheeks hurt. What an amazing day. So many decisions made differently would have prevented this day from unfolding the way it did. This is true for every day, I… Continue Reading Day 612

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Day 592

Laura Gilkey on August 16, 2016

It’s our last week before school starts. Our last week to enjoy the pace and sweetness of summer. We are savoring it. Banyan had a friend over today. After lunch,… Continue Reading Day 592

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Day 586

Laura Gilkey on August 9, 2016

There were boys flying in and out of our house all day today. Neighbors excited to welcome Banyan home, to play with Benjamin again, to relish in the freedom of… Continue Reading Day 586

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, friends, methotrexate, steroids1 Comment

Day 579

Laura Gilkey on August 2, 2016

Over the bridge we went today. Benjamin woke in good spirits, but his tummy was hurting. He was super hungry but nervous about eating. I reminded him that the last… Continue Reading Day 579

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Day 572

Laura Gilkey on July 26, 2016

Just as quickly as anxiety comes, it leaves again. Even in the face of symptoms that might incite fear, control comes easily.  I don’t try to reason with these waves… Continue Reading Day 572

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Day 553

Laura Gilkey on July 7, 2016

Banyan’s bags are packed for Camp Highlands. In less than thirty hours we will drive to the Tampa Airport where he will begin his fourth adventure toward the Wisconsin north… Continue Reading Day 553

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