Tag Archives: disability and marriage

Grace in the Face of Defeat and Fulfilling Impossible Dreams

Posted on September 2, 2013 by loverollson

Today, I watch anxiously, checking every few minutes on Diana Nyad’s blog. She is hours from completing her extreme dream of swimming in the open ocean from Cuba to Key West. To get there, she made four previous attempts, was … Continue reading →

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Barton Megan Speak- Communication Without Words

Posted on April 22, 2013 by loverollson

In a continuation of our discussion about how Barton and Megan speak in public, or how much Megan translates for Barton, here’s Megan’s perspective: The first time I talked to Barton on the phone, I tried so hard to understand … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Understanding

Posted on April 12, 2013 by loverollson

Recently, one of our Facebook friends asked us a fabulous question about our public speaking and how we navigate Barton’s thick accent from Cerebral Palsy. We felt our response deserved more than a simple reply and thought her question would … Continue reading →

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Illuminating Beauty

Posted on December 30, 2012 by loverollson

As Megan mentioned in her blog, the holidays can be a source of tenderness for her. Not only because of her mother’s passing, but like many of us, the whole complexities of family dynamics can cause added friction. This year, … Continue reading →

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Morning Walks and Reflections on Self Care

Posted on December 9, 2012 by loverollson

Every morning, I get up early and walk our dog, Bear. Now that it’s winter, it’s typically in the dark. I typically love these walks because it provides some time that’s on my own, where I reflect on the day, … Continue reading →

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