August 2017 – Eva Gremmert

My child has seizures and a wheelchair, can we travel?

This blog I wrote is in response to queries I have received. The answer is YES you can travel. However some pre-planning and organization can help make the trip more relaxing. Planning Your Trip: Familiarize yourself with where you are...... Read More

August 30, 2017 evagremmert Autism Spectrum, Caregiver, Courage, Disability, Epilepsy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Raising a child with disabilities, Traveling tips, wheelchair travel 0 Comments

When things go south.

We have all had those days. They start out great, amazing in fact. And then somewhere in the middle, a crisis rears its ugly head. Sometimes we are caught completely unawares and other times we know “the particular event” is...... Read More

August 29, 2017 evagremmert Adversity, Avoidance, Caregiver, Courage, Disability, Epilepsy, Frustration, Happily Ever After, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Miracles, Overwhelmed, Raising a child with disabilities, Stress 1 Comments

You done being frustrated with me?

Most of the time, Nick is very sweet and compliant. However, he is human and there are times his behavior is not correct and I get frustrated at him. Even angry. As soon as he notices that I am upset, he immediately apologizes. “I sorry...... Read More

August 24, 2017 evagremmert Autism Spectrum, Caregiver, Frustration, Happily Ever After, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Patience, Personal Growth, Raising a child with disabilities, Relationships 1 Comments

Mom, I ok!

If you ask Nick, today is the best day of the year. It is even better than Christmas or Easter, or anything. It is his birthday. Born in 1979, he is 38 today. Each year, he is so excited as he anticipates the arrival of the 19th of August...... Read More

August 19, 2017 evagremmert Autism Spectrum, Caregiver, Count Your Blessings, Courage, Happily Ever After, Happiness, Happy Birthday, Hope, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Miracles, Overwhelmed, Raising a child with disabilities, Unmet Expectations 5 Comments

Go Hawks! It’s Blue Friday.

Nick woke up today asking, “what day is it?” And before we could answer him, he yelled out, “It’s Blue Friday, Game Day.” Nick loves football and especially the Seahawks playing football. He knows that football...... Read More

August 18, 2017 evagremmert 12th Man, Achievement, Autism Spectrum, Blue Friday, Courage, Disability, Go Hawks, I am Nick's mom, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Nick Gremmert, Raising a child with disabilities, Russell Wilson, Seahawks, Self Determination 0 Comments

Keeping the Bright Side Out!

If you ask my cousin in Ireland how he is doing, the reply often is “Keeping the bright side out.” He explained this to me as when he is under pressure, he finds is easier to smile through the day, while working on keeping his...... Read More

August 16, 2017 evagremmert Achievement, Adversity, Caregiver, Courage, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Laughter, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Miracles, Overwhelmed, Raising a child with disabilities, Self Determination 0 Comments

Strengthen each other.

25 years ago we purchased our log home in Carnation from our friends Allen and Leonie Hunt. They are visiting with us this weekend. We remarked how both families have been blessed by our friendship. When we bought their house, we inherited...... Read More

August 14, 2017 evagremmert Achievement, Adversity, Autism Spectrum, Courage, Happily Ever After, Hope, I am Nick's mom, Joy, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Personal Growth, Raising a child with disabilities, Relationships, Strengthen Each Other 0 Comments

Don’t underestimate the possibilities.

Yesterday Arden and I witnessed another Nick miracle. I took a picture. Over the weekend I had been playing Bananagrams with friends. It is a game where lettered tiles are used to spell words. Nick was struggling to pick up the tiles. We...... Read More

August 10, 2017 evagremmert Achievement, Aristotle, Courage, Debby Applegate, Disability, Epilepsy, Happily Ever After, Henry Ward Beecher, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Miracles, Personal Growth, Raising a child with disabilities, Reading, Self Determination, spelling words 1 Comments

Who are you connected to?

Last week we were at a family reunion in Ireland. We had a wonderful night with our relations. Nick had his picture taken with his 3rd cousin Gary Doherty. Gary is 5 months younger than Nick. Gary and Nick are both retired. During his career...... Read More

August 7, 2017 evagremmert Achievement, Courage, Disability, Famous Cousin, Gary Doherty, Happily Ever After, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, Nick Gremmert, Raising a child with disabilities, Relationships, The Doc, The Ginger Pele 0 Comments

Some things don’t change.

Today I took Nick to his day program. He calls it school. The name really is Bridge of Promise and the program is based here in Carnation, WA. Nick loves it. They go on field trips and do group activities in the school room. There are...... Read More

August 3, 2017 evagremmert Autism Spectrum, Happily Ever After, Happiness, I am Nick's mom, I can do hard things, Lennox Gastaut Syndrome, LGS, New Skills, Nick Gremmert, Personal Growth, Playing, Raising a child with disabilities 3 Comments

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