A Lifelong Bond and a Journey of Love
Barbara, Snuggles and Dottie
The Miracle Story
Dorothy and her husband Glenn wanted children as soon as they were married, but identical twin daughters Barbara and Dorothy (called Dottie) were born seven years later in Morristown, NJ. It was a true miracle that they survived being born two months premature during WWII. Barbara weighed approximately 2¼ pounds at birth, and Dottie arrived twenty-five minutes later at approximately 1¾ pounds—she was a complete surprise!
The Early Days
Because they were so tiny, they were kept in chicken incubators at the hospital for three months until they were healthy and big enough to come home. Originally, they were so small they had to be dressed in baby doll clothes.
A Family Bound by Heart
Their brother Glenn was born almost three years later, also facing early health challenges with major surgeries in New York City at one year old. Their younger brother Greg was born eight years after Glenn. The four children grew up in Morristown, NJ, and later each pursued professional careers in NJ, New York City, or PA.
Dedicated Careers & Present Life
Barbara and Dottie additionally lived and worked at different times in Los Angeles, CA, The twins also worked in Jim Thorpe, PA. Both dedicated over 50 years of brilliant service as secretaries and administrative assistants. Today, Barbara and Dottie live happily together with their small dog in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Their brothers live with their families in northern New Jersey. Dottie’s son and grandson also live in PA.
