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Day 146

Laura Gilkey on May 27, 2015

Benjamin overcame the last of his school fears today. He asked to be dropped off and picked up at the normal times, and he ate lunch with his friends in the… Continue Reading Day 146

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, school1 Comment

Day 144

Laura Gilkey on May 25, 2015

We celebrated Michael’s birthday today exactly how he wanted: at home. I made a good ol’ southern breakfast, the boys and I gave Michael our gifts, and we relaxed for most… Continue Reading Day 144

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Day 133

Laura Gilkey on May 14, 2015

For only the second time since his diagnosis, Benjamin went to school today. He woke up so nervous. The buttons on his shirt, his hairstyle, which books to pack, the… Continue Reading Day 133

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Day 132

Laura Gilkey on May 13, 2015

Aside from his nightly oral chemotherapy, Benjamin did not need any medicines today. No Kytril, no Marinol, and we took the Scopolomine patch off of his neck before lunch. He… Continue Reading Day 132

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, hospital homebound, school, siblings3 Comments

Day 116

Laura Gilkey on April 27, 2015April 27, 2015

Today held many blessings. In the morning, Benjamin did his schoolwork enthusiastically and without complaint. We are nearly caught up heading into tomorrow’s potentially long hospital day. Just before lunch… Continue Reading Day 116

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, hospital homebound, school6 Comments

Day 113

Laura Gilkey on April 24, 2015April 24, 2015

It was a sweet, easy Friday. We got schoolwork finished right away this morning so we had plenty of time for play. Benji dug into some new toys and we… Continue Reading Day 113

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