Dorothy - A Life in Stories, 2023

November 4, 2004 Dearest Jaime, I know you are full of mixed emotions – which direction will make me the happiest or have the most fun? Well Jaime, if you are confused, I will open your eyes. First of all, let me tell you about your attributes. You seem like you feel that you are insecure about yourself, but sometimes other people see you better than you can see yourself. God has been very good to you. He gave you good looks, good health, talent, brains, charisma – when you want to use it. I have seen all of this in you. When it was grandparents’ day at your school, David Posnack, you were so entertaining, so funny, that I tried to compose myself so the other grandparents wouldn’t think I was prejudiced, but you were exciting to listen to. Then, the last day of summer camp, when you played your music and did some acrobatics I thought you stole the show and again I tried to stay cool, but I was excited watching you. Jaime, we in our entire family have a gift that no one else has. We have the greatest family of uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents. It’s a gift that we can’t take for granted. You only see it as of the present time but it takes a lifetime to create this. I feel we are one big chain with over 23 links. If one link breaks in the chain, the whole chain is broken. That means that every member of this group is extremely important to each other. Jaime you are one of the lucky kids in this whole world. What would some kids do to have caring and devoted parents who love you tremendously and are only concerned with your best future? We have to say to ourselves, that we have to live by the Golden Rule, which is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means if you give respect, you will get it in return. Also, Jaime, people judge you by your friends. Which means, if you go to bed with fleas, you will wake up with fleas. That’s just an expression where if you travel with refined, talented and intelligent people you will be respected. I personally feel Jaime that you could be a winner, so show us what you’re made of. With love and affection, Nana Dorothy

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Dorothy and Jaime

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