Benjamin slept deeply and peacefully last night and I followed, breathing with him. I woke up at shift change, grateful to see one of my favorite nurses coming on board… Continue Reading Day 764/136
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Benjamin is beginning his bravest work, and we have the honor of supporting him through it. Today was sweet and sad and slow and steady. Benjamin was surrounded by his… Continue Reading Day 763/135
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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. ~First Law of Thermodynamics Benjamin, our brave, sparkly child, is dying. I realized today that I never actually believed this would happen. Not… Continue Reading Day 762/134
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“Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight.” ~Maya Angelou These words saved me today.… Continue Reading Day 760/132
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Rhythm. A word and an idea I’ve always loved. Tonight, our rhythms feel very off. I’m listening to Benjamin breathe through an oxygen mask while he sleeps. His breaths are… Continue Reading Day 759/131
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Everything seemed to take forever today. I don’t know how much of this is based in reality and how much stems from my own anxiety. Benjamin has received his three doses… Continue Reading Day 758/130