Benjamin’s procedures have all been completed safely. He slept comfortably through almost everything. Now, we wait, as we have done so many times before. I stayed awake through Benjamin’s first… Continue Reading Day 755/127
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on Tag: polyps
on Day 753/125
on It was still dark this morning when Benjamin woke up wincing. He said he’d had a bad dream. I asked him to tell me about it, he said he forgot, and went… Continue Reading Day 753/125
Day 650/22
on So much information to process, constantly. So many opportunities to wander down dangerous roads, mentally. The rewards are great when the mind is quiet and presence comes easy. Benjamin and… Continue Reading Day 650/22
Day 642/14
on Benjamin’s reinduction phase is halfway complete. He took his last dose of Dexamethasone tonight. His allopurinol has been discontinued because his uric acid has stabilized, as has his phosphorous, sodium… Continue Reading Day 642/14
Day 640/12
on Benjamin has had what his nurses described as an “eventful day.” This morning seems like ages ago. Once again I let Benjamin sleep as late as possible. When he woke… Continue Reading Day 640/12
Day 637/9
on Today was much calmer than yesterday. Benjamin needed the slower pace. His spirits were high but his body was tired. We honored that, and had a restful, restorative day. Benjamin’s… Continue Reading Day 637/9