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Day 383

Laura Gilkey on January 19, 2016January 19, 2016

It has been a long day, but here, at its end, gratitude is finding me easily. Benjamin went to sleep last night complaining of throat pain. At 3am, he woke… Continue Reading Day 383

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, family, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, prednisone, siblings, steroids, supportLeave a comment

Day 366

Laura Gilkey on January 3, 2016January 5, 2016

One year ago today, Benjamin began his treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. January 2, 2015 was “Day 1.” He had surgery to place his port and he received his first… Continue Reading Day 366

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, antibiotic, chemotherapy, detoxification, steroids4 Comments

Day 361

Laura Gilkey on December 28, 2015

We had a sweet day on the homefront. Banyan biked to a friend’s house a couple of blocks away this morning, and Benjamin had a friend over for most of… Continue Reading Day 361

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Day 359

Laura Gilkey on December 27, 2015

I’m grateful for yesterday’s emotional catharsis. Today, after an excellent night’s sleep, I felt calm, rested, and at peace. We were a slow moving crew this morning. Benji took his… Continue Reading Day 359

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate, prednisone, steroids1 Comment

Day 356

Laura Gilkey on December 23, 2015

I’m not sure what to blame. Maybe it was the let down of a somewhat “normal” day, one filled with errands and chores instead of roller coasters and birthday parties;… Continue Reading Day 356

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hunger, prednisone, steroids2 Comments

Day 354

Laura Gilkey on December 21, 2015

A bald eagle flew right in front of our car before we crossed the Sunshine Skyway this morning. He was close enough that I could see his eyes. Michael woke… Continue Reading Day 354

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