Wheeling Around Town: A Love Story
F
ebruary is the month of love, and there is nothing like an and organize many local events in the Triangle. Many times,
inspiring love story to get you and your special someone Megan rides in Barton’s lap as they whisk around town in the
in the mood for romance. wheelchair, always receiving some unique expressions from
Barton and Megan Cutter recently celebrated their fifth on-lookers.
anniversary. They met on Valentine’s weekend seven years When Barton and Megan moved to Raleigh in 2005,
ago in Tucson, Arizona, where Barton was attending the Uni- they looked at the kind of housing, transportation and sup-
versity of Arizona. What’s special about this romantic couple? port they would need to sustain their family, and spent a
Barton has Cerebral Palsy, and uses a motorized wheelchair great deal of time organizing and planning how they would
to get around. Megan explains, “Many people ask if Barton is accomplish their goals.
my brother. We break many barriers when we talk about our Megan and Barton are at a place where they would love
marriage and our relationship.” to expand their family, but know they need to include the
What most do not see are the many ways Barton supports community as a part of finding the support and tools they
his family, whether it’s working at his job, running errands or need to be able to support and care for a child. To assist in
treating Megan to a night on the town. Megan smiles, “The securing the additional funding required for an accessible
first time we went to dinner, Barton took me to a Japanese van, adaptable equipment (for example a stroller that attach-
restaurant. I was making a miserable mess trying to help Bar- es to a wheelchair) and additional support they will need,
ton eat rice with a fork. He waited until the very end to chide they are organizing community fundraisers.
me about using a spoon instead. I could have killed him, but What’s been the secret to their success? They work hard
it was the first of many funny stories to follow.” to keep the communication open and find creative ways to
Since Megan lived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama at the time, solve problems. Above all, love sustains their relationship.
they emailed poetry and short stories back and forth for six
months before they became engaged in November. Both fam- They are completing their first manuscript, Ink in the
ilies had concerns once they were engaged. Megan’s father Wheels, Stories to Make Love Roll, to be published in the
was concerned that Megan would be Barton’s sole caretaker, summer of 2010. In addition they each accept speaking
and Barton’s parents were worried that Barton would lose his engagements both locally and nationally. To learn more, visit
disability benefits. their website at www.cuttersword.com or their personal blog
When Barton and Megan were married two years later, www.loverollson.wordpress.com.
Barton walked Megan down the aisle using a special walker
– it was the first time he walked in public. Their wedding
became a healing ceremony for many of their friends and
{
Improve your writing. Enhance your image.
}
Increase your business.
family.
Barton and Megan own Cutter’s Word, a writing and
Connecting with clients and potential clients
editing business. Megan laughs, “One of our first fights hap-
is essential to the success of your business.
pened while revising a project we were working on. We had
At Cutter’s ord, W we can help you make
a positive and lasting impression.
differing definitions of what it meant to revise. Now, we work
very well together, and we utilize each other’s strengths.”
Cutter’s ord W offers a variety of services to
As part of their business, they each write and edit con-
individuals and businesses, including:
tent for websites, blogs and marketing material in addition to
• riting W as a therapeutic tool
coaching business owners how to create complete marketing
plans utilizing print and web media, social networking and
• Coaching for writers and business owners
face-to-face contact.
• Creating print and web-based marketing materials
In addition to writing, Barton is a life coach. He special-
• riting W or ghost-writing essays and articles
izes in working with families touched by disabilities and
• Newsletters, letters and blogs
works to enhance the independence of each family member
• Thesis, article and manuscript editing
while encouraging greater alignment and cooperation within • Researching and drafting training manuals
the family as a whole. His practice, named Blooming Lotus • Design and setup of efficient office environments
Coaching, enables people to connect, listen and act on their
• Organizing events and seminars
unique wisdom.
• Creative writing workshops
Working out of their home, they have a running joke
about who bumps into the walls the most when driving Bar-
Call today to discuss
how we can help you.
ton’s wheelchair. While Barton has made a number of dents
in the hallway, Megan admits it was she who broke the door
919-389-6423
to their bedroom after getting the wheelchair stuck there.
megan@cuttersword.com
Together, they are active in the community and attend www.cuttersword.com
natural awakenings February 2010 43
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64