The sky was amazing at sunrise from my vantage point on the Ringling Bridge. I came home to prepare breakfast, get Banyan off to the bus stop, and apply numbing… Continue Reading Day 495
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Day 494
Today was so busy I didn’t even snap a photo. Busy in that wonderfully normal way. Tomorrow we will break away from this reality and return to All Children’s Hospital.… Continue Reading Day 494
Day 467
Benjamin began his third cycle of long term maintenance today. He woke up calmly and contently. He did not complain when he couldn’t eat breakfast. He did not complain when I placed… Continue Reading Day 467
Day 466
I couldn’t sleep last night. I don’t know if it was tomorrow’s hospital trip on the brain, or the afternoon Chai I should have skipped, but my mind was racing.… Continue Reading Day 466
Day 438
Our friend Ross–senior camp counselor, and concierge to Banyan’s last three summers of adventure–has passed away. It has been less than three months since his diagnosis with stomach cancer. The… Continue Reading Day 438
Day 412
Benjamin didn’t go to school today. I honestly should have expected this, and just scheduled the day off. He crawled into our bed last night and there he wanted to stay… Continue Reading Day 412