Recently while visiting with some friends in Ireland, we were talking about celebrities and how it seems easy for some people to get caught up in their own reputations and then be carried away by their fame. This can also happen when people...
For decades, Nick has had a habit of calling out a warning to those who are leaving our home: “Watch out for the police!” I don’t know what the initial event was that precipitated his caution. I do know that we have repeatedly...
You might have already heard, but in case you haven’t, here is the good news… You can buy my book today! To find the book, go to Amazon and search on my name, Eva Doherty Gremmert. It will take you to my author’s page and you...
You might not be aware that Port Townsend, WA, a charming seaside town, is known as “The Mecca of Bowmaking.” We weren’t. This week, Arden, Nick and I took a short road-trip to view a film playing in the Rose Theatre in Port...
I was invited to help celebrate the 40th birthday of Children’s Therapy Center based in Kent, Washington. CTC has always been on the forefront of multi-disciplinary therapy for children to help them achieve maximum independence. My chance...
I have known for over 40 years now that Nick has special needs. Throughout that time, I have loved him, encouraged him, supported him, fought for him so he could get the services and therapies that he needed. I understand what he is capable of...
This past weekend, we celebrated Nick’s 40th birthday. It was one of the most memorable parties we have held here. 100 people joined us in the mild afternoon sunshine, lavished presents and well wishes on Nick, ate wonderful Mexican food...
Back in 2011, I self-published my first novel titled, “A Cottage in Donegal, Mary Doherty’s Story.” I am very grateful for the incredible reception that this book has received. The comments from people all over the world have warmed my heart...
18 months ago I walked into a hotel in Orlando wondering if it would make a difference. It was the night before the 5th Lennox Gastaut Syndrome Foundation International Conference was starting and I had been invited to meet some of the other...
As I have mentioned, Nick often will communicate thoughts and ideas through songs and their lyrics. Today, during his morning bathing and dressing routine, it was Alan Jackson’s song, Just be Patient, I’m a Work in Progress. It made...
Nick is an artist. He loves to create. He doesn’t really specialize in any specific medium or modality. He loves trying them all. Through his day program, Nick and his friends get the opportunity to attend Northwest Art Center in...
Sometimes when the days seem hard, I seek music that will help move me through those dark times. I am grateful for the many songs that combine insightful lyrics with talented vocalists. The song writers and performers are able to...
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