https://hammer.org/blog/2019/08/meet-andy/ Resources for Developmental Disabilities Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:15:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hammer.org/blog/2019/08/meet-andy/#comment-406 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 02:15:53 +0000 https://hammer.org/?p=12418#comment-406 As a member of Andy’s extended family, I am moved and delighted by this glimpse of his life and activities at Hammer. Also, I am more than a little in awe of the way Mrs Hammer and her heirs — you folks who are carrying on her legacy — have been able to provide vital, lifelong support and understanding for these young people over a span of nearly a century. Bravo and best of luck to you all.

]]> https://hammer.org/blog/2019/08/meet-andy/#comment-405 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 16:02:34 +0000 https://hammer.org/?p=12418#comment-405 Through the years I have told friends and strangers about the miracles performed by Hammer for my nephew Andy. Hammer’s philosophy has been to engage with Andy as a member of its family. From his first arrival as a little boy with adjustments to hearing aids, leg braces, glasses, he has thrived and blossomed into an adult with friends, accomplishments, interests and Hammer support for trips by plane to visit his brothers. Everyone at Hammer plays a part. What an awesome home for Andy.❤️

]]> https://hammer.org/blog/2019/08/meet-andy/#comment-404 Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:30:53 +0000 https://hammer.org/?p=12418#comment-404 We are so grate for for the 40(!) years of great care, compassion and companionship Andy has been part of with Hammer, from the dorm to the Plymouth house to Broadway, Andy has build friendships and cultivated a rich life, and we have always felt included and supported as his family. Thanks to all the wonderful folks who have made this possible!

]]> https://hammer.org/blog/2019/08/meet-andy/#comment-403 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:29:38 +0000 https://hammer.org/?p=12418#comment-403 I love getting to come to work and immediately being greeted by Andy’s big warm smile! He is so much fun! I am so thankful to be apart of his life now.

]]> https://hammer.org/blog/2019/08/meet-andy/#comment-402 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:41:27 +0000 https://hammer.org/?p=12418#comment-402 I so enjoyed my years working with Andy and his family. We shared the east coast in common,(Maine and New Hampshire), which led to many trips out East over the Holidays. Flights shared with my family was a gift to our girls and a gift to Andy. Many laughs, great times cherished memories.

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