A summer afternoon, a swollen lip, and a stinger we didn’t see — not until it had already left its mark. This is a glimpse into what it’s like parenting a non-speaking child when pain can’t be pointed to and comfort feels just out of reach.
Browsing Category Harrison’s Journey
Just Harrison: Being Awesome in the Water
I think it’s safe to say we’ve got ourselves a water dog. A few weeks ago, while we were on vacation, we realized that somewhere along the way, Harrison figured out how to hold his…
Greene Does Greenville – Embracing the Brace
Another trip to Greenville in the books—our 29th visit to Shriners Children’s Hospital. That’s right. Twenty-nine. This one? Pretty routine, all things considered. A new brace. A pair of fresh splints. A whole lot of…
Greene Does Greenville – A Step Forward
Another trip to Greenville is in the books. While it wasn’t the busiest or most eventful visit we’ve ever had, Trip 28 still holds its place on the path. In the grand scheme, it might…
Greene Does Greenville – Eyes on 2026
Our first visit to Shriners Children’s Greenville of the year, our 27th visit, is in the books. Thankfully, unlike our last visit, this was a quick 1-day affair. Typically, our appointments are scheduled for the…
Greene Does Greenville – Rollercoaster Ride
Our two-day, twenty-sixth visit to Shriners Children’s Greenville is behind us. (Thankfully) In ways, like with other visits, this one was a follow-up from our last visit, where Harrison was measured for new AFOs last…
Greene Does Greenville – 25 and Counting
So, we’ve completed 25 trips to Greenville—25 round trips, to be exact. Of course, we’ve had countless more doctor’s appointments, but in terms of actual trips, 25 in three years. As we were driving down…
Greene Does Greenville – The New TLSO on the Block
Our 24th trip to Greenville, SC for appointments at Shriners Children’s Greenville has come and gone. Yes, our twenty-fourth trip. Considering at least a third of those trips have been for multiple days and we nearly always have multiple appointments within a day, I…
Greene Does Greenville – Two Steps Forward
Our first visit of 2024, and overall 23rd visit to Greenville, SC, and the Shriners Children’s Greenville is in the books. Rarely do I not have a ton to write about after a trip, but…
Greene Does Greenville – Hall of Fame Induction
What hopefully proves to be our last Greenville trip of 2023 is in the books, with Hall of Fame-worthy aspects sprinkled throughout the two-day visit. Day 1 This visit had been on the books since…
Greene Does Greenville: A Serial Solution
Earlier this week was our latest trip to Greenville, SC, and to Shriners Children’s Greenville. Thankfully, this was a scheduled trip and was not a repeat of our last 12-hour round-trip visit. Thankfully, by using…
The Next Step Forward with an Eye Gaze Device
As parents, we’re conditioned to expect and anticipate certain milestones from our children. We eagerly anticipate their first words, the sweet “mama” and “dada”. Those wobbly first steps towards independence. Harrison has and continues to…