“Black Lungs” Me in the ICU 2017 I wish that I could say that this post has nothing to do with the ever so present Coronavirus but unfortunately it does. More specifically, I want to write about my experiences on a ventilator. If we thought about each ventilator as a human life and not someContinueContinue reading “Took My Breath Away”
Author Archives: Josh Keller
Be a Survivor
No, I’m not talking about the TV show. This post may come off a little insensitive so I’ll apologize ahead of time. After a traumatic incident you’re faced with two options. You can fight back and push, or you can fold like a lawn chair. You can be a survivor or a victim.Part of meContinueContinue reading “Be a Survivor”
Alive-versary Year 3
February 11th marks a painful anniversary for the author, remembering the day they lost their previous life. Reflecting on February 10th, 2017, as seemingly ordinary, they recall the blissful ignorance before a life-altering event. Emphasizing life’s fragility, the author urges appreciation of every moment, guided by faith in divine plans for the future.
The Keyboard Effect
Social media is a great tool to use these days for so many different applications. With all of the free time that I have now, I find myself more and more absorbed into it. To be honest, if I didn’t have the blog then I think that I would probably delete my personal Facebook account.ContinueContinue reading “The Keyboard Effect”
The Freedom of the Open Road
Driving Resources: https://liferollson365.blogspot.com/p/sci-resources.htmlThere’s nothing that quite compares to having one hand on the steering wheel and one hand out the window with the music blaring and a cool cross breeze flowing through a vehicle. Or weaving around backroads on your motorcycle taking in all of the sights and smells while twisting the throttle and hearing theContinueContinue reading “The Freedom of the Open Road”
Home for the Holidays
The author reflects on their evolving experiences celebrating Christmas from 2013 to 2019. After joining the Army, they appreciated holidays with family, even while facing challenges like hospitalization in 2017. By 2019, they enjoyed a joyful Christmas surrounded by loved ones, illustrating personal growth and resilience amid life’s changes.
Quadriplegic Winter Survival Kit
It’s not really a secret that winter and I have never really been best friends. Probably a bit of a shock since I grew up in NH where you’re pretty much guaranteed to get a few annual snow storms and a freezing winter season. I was too clumsy for skiing and snowboarding so I stuckContinueContinue reading “Quadriplegic Winter Survival Kit”
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday – a global generosity movement.If you are ever looking to donate our volunteer, please continue in this post to read about some of the non profits that went above and beyond to improve my life. As a veteran or an active-duty service member it can be very hard to accept help or admit thatContinueContinue reading “Giving Tuesday”
The Ebb and Flow of Traveling with an SCI
Life is nothing but highs and lows. In the words of Ol’ Blue Eyes “you’re flying high in April, and you’re shot down in May”. But hey, that’s life. And if you don’t know Frank Sinatra then I suggest you listen to his classics. My point is that everybody goes through the ebbs and flowsContinueContinue reading “The Ebb and Flow of Traveling with an SCI”
My WAG of SCI
On February 11th, 2017 Kass got an open invite into the club that no one ever wants to join. She didn’t know it, but she became a WAG of SCI (Wives and Girlfriends of Spinal Cord Injury) the second that .45 hollow point met that bony son-of-a-bitch known as my spine. I’ve already talked in lengthContinueContinue reading “My WAG of SCI”