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Rebecca sitting in the side by side style vehicle before the dune ride

Mini Getaway with Mom

Sep 17, 2024 7 min read

Last week my mom and I drove a few hours to the west side of the state to Ludington. Over the summer I saw information about an event on Wednesday, September 11th called “Disability Dirt Days” at Silver Lake Sand…

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Tests and More Tests

Sep 9, 2024 4 min read

Since my last post I’ve had a number of tests to explore the health issues we discussed with my new primary care physician. The bottom line so far is that…

Medical Update: July 2024

Medical Update: July 2024

Jul 14, 2024 6 min read

Last week I had an appointment with a new primary care physician. I haven’t really had one since my pediatrician passed away because I have a variety of specialists. They…

The Parten Zoo Has Expanded!

The Parten Zoo Has Expanded!

May 23, 2024 1 min read

We are now a household of THREE cats, a dog and fish. On Saturday my parents both heard meowing in our backyard and discovered a tiny kitten under our grill.…

Rebecca, sitting outside in her power wheelchair which is tilted and she's looking towards the sky. She is wearing eclipse safety glasses.

Solar Eclipse Day Adventures

Apr 12, 2024 3 min read

Monday, April 8, 2024 was a momentous day because of the solar eclipse that occurred. Living in southeast Michigan, I was along the path of totality. Our coverage wasn’t 100%…