Sunday, April 14, 2013
Dora was such a wonderful person, role model and friend. It was Dora that saw a small spark in me and offered me a position at Jack & Jill Nursery School. Little did I know that it was the beginning of a thirty year long career in Early Childhood Education. My last position in the field was that of Director at the J.C.C. Preschool in Tampa, Fl. from which I retired, after twenty years, to pursue a new career path. We had such fun at the preschool, there was never a dull moment. I remember enjoying the boat, especially after reupholstering the cushions in that plaid fabric that had to be matched in "all directions". I learned to never shake the paint until you have tighten the cap after watching her get green paint all over her wool skirt! Lucky for her it was the one and only time that the paint was really washable! I used to envy how, no matter what was going on in the lives of her family, no one ever missed getting together to celebrate birthdays. I also remember how honored Bob and I were to be asked to sing at Dora's & Joe's 50th wedding anniversary. Over the years, I have tried to keep in touch with Dora through Christmas cards and visits to Connecticut. Currently I am the Activities & Volunteer Coordinator at Brighton Gardens Senior Living. Who would have thought that I would also love working with senior citizens. I can proudly say that I have worked with infants through 105 year old's and counting. Dora will always hold a special place in my heart. I know she has left you all with many wonderful memories. She was a great lady that will be missed. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kim
