Squiggles. Her nickname is Squiggles. To this day, I don’t think I have ever heard the real reason why this was the nickname that stuck for her. I like to imagine it is because she giggles when she laughs, and it makes her whole body squirm. A squirm-giggle, or, Squiggle. It is funny, because when she does this, you can’t help but giggle and squirm too – it is contagious, the squiggle. Vanisha seems to have that effect on people – lightening them up a little bit – you can see it in every room she is in – the mood is always just a little bit lighter when Vanisha is around. That is a special gift and we are all so thankful to have had it around, from time-to-time. Some of the lightness in the room comes from knowing that Vanisha never seems to have an unkind word for anybody, and there is a comfort being around someone with such a quiet, kind demeanor. I will always remember watching Vanisha hand drumming with Ms. Tracey, sheer joy on her face, squiggling away in rhythm, making the lightness of her being audible. What a lovely thing to share with the world, Vanisha! I hope you always make the rooms you enter a little bit lighter and that you continue to find joy in life’s simple, small gifts! Follow the joy, Squiggles, and share it as you are so comfortable doing! Good luck!
Senior Tribute – Vanisha Dunbar
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