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Day 411

Laura Gilkey on February 16, 2016

There was a lightning storm last night, and our power went out. As a result, our huge scaredy-dogs kept me awake much of the night, shaking at my side, needing… Continue Reading Day 411

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, anxiety, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexte, lumbar puncture, nausea, prescriptions, propofol, rainbow stars, steroids, vincristine, zofran1 Comment

Day 410

Laura Gilkey on February 15, 2016

The boys had the day off from school today. Banyan slept in, while Benjamin woke up before the sun to join his daddy at his Monday breakfast meeting. He loves… Continue Reading Day 410

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, prednisone, steroids, vincristine2 Comments

Day 382

Laura Gilkey on January 18, 2016January 19, 2016

The boys enjoyed a Monday off from school today in honor of Dr. King. They played outside in the cool sunshiny morning, then spent the afternoon with friends at a local indoor… Continue Reading Day 382

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

Day 353

Laura Gilkey on December 20, 2015

It was a sweet Sunday. I was the last to rise in our full house, and was met with a fresh cup of coffee when I did. We all enjoyed… Continue Reading Day 353

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Day 327

Laura Gilkey on November 25, 2015November 25, 2015

Our bags are packed and waiting by the door. The four wheelers and dirt bikes are strapped onto the trailer hitched to Michael’s truck. All of the medicines, supplements, oils… Continue Reading Day 327

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification, intrathecal methotrexate, kytril, long term maintenance, lumbar puncture, maintenance, methotrexate, vincristine5 Comments

Day 326

Laura Gilkey on November 23, 2015

Benji woke up thinking it was Tuesday. He didn’t complain, he just padded into our room with a big sigh, and asked what time we had to leave for the… Continue Reading Day 326

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, lumbar puncture, methotrexate, prednisone, school, vincristine1 Comment

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