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Day 420

Laura Gilkey on February 25, 2016

Benjamin’s teacher pulled me into the classroom this morning to show me the watercolor self-portraits the class had done as part of an exercise on similes. When I saw Benjamin’s painting it… Continue Reading Day 420

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Day 418

Laura Gilkey on February 23, 2016

I began my day under a full moon on the Ringling Bridge. I was alone, and it was extremely quiet. The usual volume of walkers and joggers and bikers was… Continue Reading Day 418

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Day 417

Laura Gilkey on February 22, 2016

I had two dreams last night that I can remember. In one, I was holding Benjamin, who was about a year and a half old. He was naked and we… Continue Reading Day 417

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dreams, school, siblings, steroids, sulforaphane glucosinolate2 Comments

Day 414

Laura Gilkey on February 19, 2016

I was awake much later than I intended last night. I created a facebook page for the Rainbow Star project. Within minutes, I had four requests for stars.    … Continue Reading Day 414

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Day 413

Laura Gilkey on February 18, 2016February 19, 2016

What a day. I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. Which is ridiculous, in the grand scheme of things. Strap your boots on, Laura.  Banyan and I walked… Continue Reading Day 413

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Day 412

Laura Gilkey on February 17, 2016

Benjamin didn’t go to school today. I honestly should have expected this, and just scheduled the day off. He crawled into our bed last night and there he wanted to stay… Continue Reading Day 412

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