Category Archives: Health

Slow Down

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Matt

Alex has been on blood thinners since before he could walk, so in the back of my mind I’ve always worried about him falling and hitting his head, or getting cut, or hitting his nose and making it bleed.  Whether … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Matt

Being a heart-Dad is a constant lesson in perspective.  The last six years have taught me to do my best to appreciate each day, and to make the most of our family time.  I have to admit, this effort is … Continue reading →

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Why Us?

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Matt

I’ve never been one to give into feelings of despair.  I’m a generally positive guy, and pretty good at keeping a level head and remaining optimistic about the future, even in the face of a daunting reality (I am a … Continue reading →

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We Didn’t Know

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Matt

The more heart families we get to know, the more I think about a simple division that exists for parents in our situation; those who knew about their child’s condition before they were born, and those, like us, who did … Continue reading →

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