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The Scariest Day of My Life

Finally, the day came when the temporary housing was available and we could all be together again. We were very fortunate that the condo in which we were staying was located on the Isle of Palms, which is a beach … Continue reading

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Preparing for the Move

One good thing about the anesthesia was that it made Ben rather groggy for a few days. This meant that he slept through most of the worst part of his recovery. So once again the anticipation was much worse than … Continue reading

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Ben’s First Surgery

Our last big medical event in Richmond would be Ben’s eye surgery to correct the strabismus; and a big one it was. Ben’s first time under general anesthesia, and I was nervous. Not only was I concerned about the procedure … Continue reading

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South Carolina Bound !

While in limbo with the school system, we decided to go ahead and schedule the strabismus surgery for late August. It was about this time that I was approached by my employers about a job opportunity in Charleston, South Carolina. … Continue reading

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Our First IEP – A Non-Starter

Our first IEP was with The City of Richmond School System.  This school system, as well as the city council, has for decades been the laughing-stock of the Metro Richmond area because of incompetence and corruption.  The City of Richmond perennially spends … Continue reading

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