08/02/2026
Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most.
For so many years, our lives revolved around surgeries, doctor appointments, and recovery. It always felt like another surgery was just around the corner.
Now it’s so nice to watch Kory just enjoy being an 18-year-old. He’s working at the Lake George Steamboat Company, spending time with friends, and making memories. Life is finally starting to feel more normal.
One thing that has made me especially happy is seeing his friendship with Jaxon grow. They met through school, now they work together, and it’s great to see Kory building friendships that have nothing to do with achondroplasia or surgeries. They’re just two friends having fun.
And yes… we had to get a picture on Dumbo!
Be sure to watch the videos too! Kory is riding some of the craziest rides at the fair… rides I never would have let him go on years ago, and honestly, rides I wouldn’t go on myself! Watching him enjoy life, make his own choices, and have the confidence to do things like this is pretty special.
When Kory was little, he couldn’t go on most carnival rides because he never reached the 48-inch height requirement. Dumbo was always one of the rides he could enjoy, so we couldn’t pass up the chance to get one more picture. It brought back a lot of memories.
Life keeps moving forward, and seeing Kory out having fun, working, and making memories with friends is something I’ll never take for granted. 💜