Category Archives: The Nitty-Gritty

Accepting the Offer

Posted on March 25, 2011 by loverollson

While there are times that it is vital that I take a stand and protect my family from oncoming difficulties, I realized that I needed to be more mindful of these times when accepting this support does more to unite the family rather than holding the space on my own. Continue reading →

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Accepting the Gift

Posted on March 25, 2011 by loverollson

The reality is, right now, we all need to come together, hold each other where the other falters and fill in the empty spaces. What is it like to truly accept a gift? How do you help the giver by allowing them to give? How can you carry that gift forward? Continue reading →

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In Memory of Little Beowulf

Posted on February 8, 2011 by loverollson

Sadly, we lost little Beowulf this last weekend when we found that there were problems beyond our scope of care. We were heartbroken, but oh, do we have stories to tell. Continue reading →

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Not Disabled, Just Human

Posted on December 15, 2010 by loverollson

While none of us are perfect, there is within us a core that is a whole in and of itself. It is this core that gives us the richness of our humanity! Through focusing on this essence, rather than our shortcomings, we can discover both the strength and the courage to understand how we can best utilize our gifts, while at the same time, face our own difficulties with compassion. Continue reading →

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Conversations with Perspectives of Disability

Posted on December 15, 2010 by loverollson

Recognizing that we all have strengths and faults, no matter what our ability or inability is important, not only in our relationships with others, but how we identify ourselves. In many ways we become the labels we name ourselves to be. What are the labels you write on your skin, and are there any you need to erase? Continue reading →

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