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Day 586

Laura Gilkey on August 9, 2016

There were boys flying in and out of our house all day today. Neighbors excited to welcome Banyan home, to play with Benjamin again, to relish in the freedom of… Continue Reading Day 586

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, friends, methotrexate, steroids1 Comment

Day 581

Laura Gilkey on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016

Our bags are packed and our alarms are set. We leave for Camp Highlands in the morning. This will be Benji’s first flight since he was diagnosed. I am so… Continue Reading Day 581

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, behavior, bruises, fear, platelets, steroids, travel, virusLeave a comment

Day 557

Laura Gilkey on July 11, 2016

Day one of camp for Benji is in the books, and it was wonderful. He was a camper like all the rest, with a lunchbox and his swim trunks in… Continue Reading Day 557

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, camp, steroids, water1 Comment

Day 554

Laura Gilkey on July 8, 2016

I’m going to miss this face. So. Much. Our alarms are set for a 4am departure to Chicago. Banyan’s last day in Sarasota was made a little more challenging by… Continue Reading Day 554

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, siblings, steroids1 Comment

Day 551

Laura Gilkey on July 6, 2016

Today, Benji began theĀ fourth of eleven total 84-day cycles during this long term maintenance phase of treatment. It has been a very long day, for Benjamin especially. I am so… Continue Reading Day 551

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, nausea, siblings, steroids, vincristine1 Comment

Day 550

Laura Gilkey on July 4, 2016

Today, July 4th, we rested, relaxed, feasted with family, enjoyed the water, and shot a few fireworks in the street as night fell. Tomorrow, July 5th, we return to All… Continue Reading Day 550

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, steroids, vincristine1 Comment

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