June 3, 2017
June 3, 2017
My friend Lesley and I had the pleasure of staying with Dot and Les in their beautiful home many years ago. I had met Dot at a NIADA convention, and she was utterly charming and delightful. When I later met Les, it was obvious that he was the very epitome of a true gentleman, and just as delightful. We were made really welcome and treated like royalty. I have never met a couple who were so in tune with one another, and so content with their lot in life. A couple of years later, my daughter and I were again welcomed into their home.They showed us around the area and took us on a memorable trip on the lake. I will never forget, how we crept around the house early on the morning that we were leaving, so as not to wake them, only to go downstairs and find them sitting at the table, waiting for us to have breakfast with them. Dot also packed us the most delicious picnic lunch to take with us. I truly felt privileged to have known them, and hold only precious memories of the times we spent together. They were a gracious and loving couple, who loved their children and grandchildren unequivocally, and set an amazing example of how people should live their lives. I am sure they would be ecstatic to know that Lauren and Eric are now living in the home they so enjoyed.