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Day 603

Laura Gilkey on August 26, 2016August 27, 2016

I didn’t tell Benji’s teacher about his bruises. He knows to be especially careful right now, and he certainly knows when to call me. Fortunately his bruising seems to be… Continue Reading Day 603

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Day 481

Laura Gilkey on April 27, 2016

Benjamin and I went over the Skyway this afternoon. I picked him up just before lunchtime, and on the north side of the big bridge, we met up with his… Continue Reading Day 481

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Day 478

Laura Gilkey on April 23, 2016April 23, 2016

We are pleasantly whooped. The day began with pancakes and bacon for five sleepy boys, then it was off to sports central: football for Banyan in the morning, baseball for… Continue Reading Day 478

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Day 476

Laura Gilkey on April 21, 2016April 21, 2016

Benji felt totally fine today. Just once, as we were getting into the car to go to school, he said, “My tummy will feel better as the day goes on,… Continue Reading Day 476

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Day 474

Laura Gilkey on April 19, 2016

The Ringling Bridge at sunrise is one of my favorite places in the world to be. I would need the pause this morning, the stillness, the quiet contemplation with my… Continue Reading Day 474

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Day 471

Laura Gilkey on April 16, 2016

Benji woke up with a sore throat. Day five of his steroid pulse and he hardly cared to eat breakfast. That’s unheard of. I thought this might preclude him from… Continue Reading Day 471

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