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Day 356

Laura Gilkey on December 23, 2015

I’m not sure what to blame. Maybe it was the let down of a somewhat “normal” day, one filled with errands and chores instead of roller coasters and birthday parties;… Continue Reading Day 356

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hunger, prednisone, steroids2 Comments

Day 354

Laura Gilkey on December 21, 2015

A bald eagle flew right in front of our car before we crossed the Sunshine Skyway this morning. He was close enough that I could see his eyes. Michael woke… Continue Reading Day 354

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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 326

Laura Gilkey on November 23, 2015

Benji woke up thinking it was Tuesday. He didn’t complain, he just padded into our room with a big sigh, and asked what time we had to leave for the… Continue Reading Day 326

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, lumbar puncture, methotrexate, prednisone, school, vincristine1 Comment

Day 300

Laura Gilkey on October 28, 2015

Benjamin wasn’t quite ready to return to school again this morning. Today, I think it was as much a case of nervousness as it was physical discomfort, though the amount of treatment he… Continue Reading Day 300

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hunger, prednisone, school, steroids5 Comments

Day 299

Laura Gilkey on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015

Benjamin began long term maintenance today. (I notice I have a tendency to isolate this fact, like it needs verification. It is still sinking in.) It was a super early… Continue Reading Day 299

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, long term maintenance, lumbar puncture, methotrexate toxicity, prednisone, vincristine1 Comment

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