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Day 453

Laura Gilkey on March 29, 2016March 30, 2016

The night sky before the sunrise was a deep indigo this morning, the same color as the water, almost vibrating. When my walking friend and I reached the top of the… Continue Reading Day 453

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, methotrexate, PEG, sports, writing2 Comments

Day 443

Laura Gilkey on March 20, 2016

Saturdays in spring are sports days. It feels good to be back in this groove. We were on our way to the ball fields as the sun rose. Just before… Continue Reading Day 443

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Day 421

Laura Gilkey on February 26, 2016February 26, 2016

I sent the boys out into their academic worlds this morning with high hopes. They both had quizzes today, but more importantly, I wanted them to feel good about themselves.… Continue Reading Day 421

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, emotions, school, siblings, sports, steroids1 Comment

Day 394

Laura Gilkey on January 30, 2016

It was a bright and early morning after very little sleep, but we sprang into action and got ready for Benjamin’s baseball tryouts and Banyan’s flag football game. The baseball… Continue Reading Day 394

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, siblings, sports2 Comments

Day 260

Laura Gilkey on September 18, 2015

For the third day in a row–an unprecedented stretch since diagnosis–Benji went to school. He woke up with a tummy ache that was intense and anxious. He begged for Kytril,… Continue Reading Day 260

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, essential oils, kytril, school, sports1 Comment

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