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Day 431

Laura Gilkey on March 7, 2016

Benjamin stayed home from school today. He woke up super congested and coughing up a storm. He has been stuffy the last couple of mornings, but his congestion usually dissipates once he’s… Continue Reading Day 431

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, hunger, nutrition, school, steroids1 Comment

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 420

Laura Gilkey on February 25, 2016

Benjamin’s teacher pulled me into the classroom this morning to show me the watercolor self-portraits the class had done as part of an exercise on similes. When I saw Benjamin’s painting it… Continue Reading Day 420

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone pain, immune system, prednisone, school, siblings, steroids1 Comment

Day 418

Laura Gilkey on February 23, 2016

I began my day under a full moon on the Ringling Bridge. I was alone, and it was extremely quiet. The usual volume of walkers and joggers and bikers was… Continue Reading Day 418

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Day 417

Laura Gilkey on February 22, 2016

I had two dreams last night that I can remember. In one, I was holding Benjamin, who was about a year and a half old. He was naked and we… Continue Reading Day 417

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dreams, school, siblings, steroids, sulforaphane glucosinolate2 Comments

Day 416

Laura Gilkey on February 21, 2016

Benjamin’s February steroid pulse has come to an end. Hallelujah. Every night this week, the medicine has reared its ugly head during the interminable, tear-filled wait between “please be seated” and… Continue Reading Day 416

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