Paul Kortman's Posts

Archives of writings while finding Home Along the Way

Lessons from Alia

Lessons from Alia

by | May 4, 2014 | Lifestyle

Freckles and all, I love this girl! (Edit: We wrote about Alia's ADHD which might have an impact on how important this article is) With Josiah's recent Surgery I feel that the spotlight has been on him. However, I'd be remiss if I didn't post about the lesson I have...
We’re Home!

We’re Home!

by | May 3, 2014 | Family Update

  Josiah is released! Two nurses wheeled him and a grocery cart of our bags down to the front door.   When the doctor came and checked on Si this morning he found that the fluid had drained and stopped draining. So the doctor removed the tube and sent us...
Hospital Day 2

Hospital Day 2

by | May 2, 2014 | Family Update

We played Uno and Canasta as a family to pass some of the time. To say that everything has gone smoothly would not be the full truth. We chose Chiang Mai Ram Hospital because of online reviews. And some in-person investigation on Tuesday. We're okay with the facility...
Injury & Surgery

Injury & Surgery

by | Apr 30, 2014 | Family Update

Disclaimer:  This post may scare our Moms... sorry Moms! But it's reality that we're taking risk on a daily basis while traveling. We knew that when we signed up for this trip. Shoot, according to the American script of mortgage and 401k we're taking risks with more...
We’re Staying Put

We’re Staying Put

by | Apr 26, 2014 | Family Update, Travel Update

Kids eating a whole fruit smoothie on Doi Suthep just outside the Wat (temple) -- this was incredibly tasty, although it could land them at one of those Damon Orthodontics! Choose a cup with a variety of fresh fruit combinations (behind Alia's head) and the vendor...