Dorothy’s Story

Site created on May 3, 2020

Dorothy had a stroke late in the evening on May 1, 2020. After a stay at Providence Medical Center in Everett and some time in a rehabilitation facility, she returned to her home on Orcas Island in November. Dorothy's family has set up this online space to share news about her status and health. We will provide updates as they come and you may write messages of encouragement for Dorothy.

Newest Update

Journal entry by Katie Richmond

Hello, everyone!

It's been a long time since an update has been posted here. In  April 2021, Dorothy moved to the Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood, WA. The facility has been a good fit for her needs and she's recently been involved in a special project called the Wisdom & Stories Initiative of Josephine Caring Community. According to the project director, "The intention of this project is to capture and honor the memories of our residents and to learn from the wisdom they have acquired throughout their life journey." This article explains the Wisdom & Stories Initiative in more detail.

As part of the project, we're asking Dorothy's friends and loved ones to write a 1-2 page "love letter" to her or a few paragraphs of favorite memories of her, with the purpose of being a keepsake for her and something for her to share with other people. The deadline is Sunday, July 23. Please send your love letters or favorite memories to Dorothy's sister Meredith at mere@djnightmere.com.

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