These are interesting days. After Benjamin woke up he clutched his tummy and asked for Kytril. By the time we got to school, he was totally fine and eager to play with his friends. I gave his teacher a heads up just in case, followed up with an apology for giving her so much information during these first… Continue Reading Day 602
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Day 478
We are pleasantly whooped. The day began with pancakes and bacon for five sleepy boys, then it was off to sports central: football for Banyan in the morning, baseball for Benji after lunch, basketball for Banyan in the afternoon, and somehow, a birthday party in between. The collective total for the Gilkey boys today was… Continue Reading Day 478
Day 226
Benji’s blood counts are dropping. It’s pretty incredible how easily we can see this now. He is pale, and when he scratches his arm, he leaves a trail of petichiae. When he bangs into a piece of furniture, a bruise springs up instantly. I expect at least one transfusion in the coming week. I wonder… Continue Reading Day 226