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Day 328

Laura Gilkey on November 25, 2015

The moon is so bright and full tonight shining over the Georgia pines. We are here, our fire barrel is full, and we are happy. The trip north was quick… Continue Reading Day 328

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Day 324

Laura Gilkey on November 21, 2015

On Saturdays in the fall, University of Florida football is somewhat sacred in our family. This morning we woke before the sun to hit the road north to Gainesville to catch… Continue Reading Day 324

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Day 322

Laura Gilkey on November 19, 2015

One week until Thanksgiving. I’m starting to get excited. I’m starting to believe that it’s real, that we can really go to the woods of south Georgia where Michael’s maternal… Continue Reading Day 322

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Day 307

Laura Gilkey on November 4, 2015

This was an emotionally intense day from start to finish. Benjamin was out of sorts when he woke up, and he said his tummy hurt. I noticed sweat on his upper lip… Continue Reading Day 307

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Day 304

Laura Gilkey on November 1, 2015

Benjamin finished up his first steroid pulse of maintenance this morning. While the effects will last well into the week, I can say so far that Prednisone is much, much… Continue Reading Day 304

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Day 303

Laura Gilkey on October 31, 2015

Benji is sound asleep. I will wake him up when I finish writing so he can take his pills for the night. This happened last night as well; due to the debacle at… Continue Reading Day 303

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