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Day 229

Laura Gilkey on August 18, 2015August 18, 2015

I woke up before the sun today to help Banyan get ready for yet another adventure. He was invited to drift down the Rainbow River in an inner tube, watching the fish… Continue Reading Day 229

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, homeschool, kytril, nausea, school, scopolomine, siblings, vincristine2 Comments

Day 227

Laura Gilkey on August 16, 2015

Benji’s counts continue to drop. There are more bruises today, and he’s still quite pale, but he feels terrific. He played with friends nearly all morning. He splashed and swam… Continue Reading Day 227

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, neutropenia, school, transfusion, vincristine1 Comment

Day 212

Laura Gilkey on August 1, 2015

This weekend is a nice little sweet spot for Benjamin. He’s still quite hungry, but his mood swings have stabilized considerably. His cold is behind him. And although he has… Continue Reading Day 212

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, hunger, liver toxicity, school, steroidsLeave a comment

Day 164

Laura Gilkey on June 14, 2015June 15, 2015

The hospital bags are packed and waiting near the front door. The Scopolomine patch is placed securely behind Benjamin’s left ear. The children are sleeping soundly, ready for our trip… Continue Reading Day 164

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, community, leucovorin, methotrexate, school, scopolomine6 Comments

Day 148

Laura Gilkey on May 29, 2015

Banyan graduated from elementary school today. I knew the day would be focused almost entirely on our eldest boy, so last night I wrote myself a big note on the… Continue Reading Day 148

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, school, siblings4 Comments

Day 147

Laura Gilkey on May 28, 2015May 28, 2015

I was thankful to begin my day on the Ringling Bridge with my friend. I have missed many sunrises lately, instead watching the light change on the seventh floor, raising… Continue Reading Day 147

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, school, siblings6 Comments

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