January 14th was the last time we were in Greenville, SC for a visit to Shriners Children’s. Despite having over 3 months between visits, and loads of changes and growth, we went into this latest…
To My Birthday Boy!
Happy Birthday! I can’t even begin to count the ways how weird that feels to say. You’re officially 1. How did that happen?! I realize that’s something most parents are going to say. Time flies…
Stumbling Upon The Big Dog Show
Our latest trip to Greenville was also our first trip, where our appointment was in the afternoon. A unique situation for us. We spent some time just driving around the city we’re slowly falling more…
This view….
This might seem like a strange, random photo. It’s not the photo itself but the view it represents why I share. I’m not exaggerating or being dramatic when I say this time last year I…
The Slow Progress of Independence
A quick look behind the curtain… Harrison has accomplished many things in his first year. He has made countless strides through his work and therapies. One thing he has been unable to do under his…
The Scars of a Year Ago
Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:05 PM I felt the coldest, soul-draining fear I have ever felt. Excitement and joy were replaced with panic and dread. Not exactly the words you want to use to…
Finding Normal When Things Are No Longer Typical
Today is Harrison’s birthday. That is still crazy for me to think about. Not just because time has flown by and how on Earth could my baby boy already be 1, but because we’ve gone…
A Year of Reflecting on People
So, our little boy is about to turn one. Thinking back on March of last year, I didn’t know for the longest time if we would even be sitting here where we are right now….
Rare Disease Day
Today is Rare Disease Day. Observed yearly, on the last day of February. To help raise awareness for rare diseases and to improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and…
11 Months and a Rolling Return
Hello 11 months! We’re 28 days away from Mr. Harrison Greene’s first birthday. Making this the penultimate post of year 1. You’d think this would be a calmer post. A calm before the storm-type post…
The Adventure Files: Poinsett Bridge
It has been a minute since we went on any type of adventure, so after the heaviness of the third and final day of our latest visit to Shriners Children’s Greenville, we took a tiny…
A Return to Falls Park on the Reedy
We finally found time to make it back to Falls Park in Greenville this past visit. Back in April, on our second trip to Greenville, I finished the Greenville post, saying I couldn’t wait for…