Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Vacation in Paradise

Posted on July 26, 2012 by loverollson

Barton’s family hosted us for an amazing week of adventure, renewal and relaxation, and one of Barton’s best buddies hosted us for two weekends in Honolulu also full of fun and adventure. Continue reading →

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Uncovering Opportunity Amidst Life’s Messes

Posted on July 25, 2012 by loverollson

Last week, Megan recounted my recent experience with local police & EMS, and those oh so well intentioned folks who inadvertently caused unneccessary mayhem while doing their best to help. In the days since, I have spent countless hours processing and attempting to make sense out of conflicting perspectives on what transpired, many of which exist purely internally. Continue reading →

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Real Life Disability: What Do You Do When the Whole World Doesn’t Think You Are a Man

Posted on July 20, 2012 by loverollson

Have you ever heard of the expression, “The world is full of well intentioned fools?” Barton had a meeting, and was driving his motor wheelchair along side a busy road close to our home. The joystick to his wheelchair came off, and flew into the busy road. What ensued was outrageous. Continue reading →

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The Week That Wouldn’t End

Posted on July 15, 2012 by loverollson

Have you ever had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? Well, we had one crazy week before our vacation. Continue reading →

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