picture from People magazine
Information from Huffington post and Caroline's Memorial site.
"Silly Caroline" Contagious smile. Loves to draw and dance. Member of St. Rose of Lima Church. Always helping other children. In first grade, she would help the kindergartner get on the bus so he wouldn't be scared. Caroline was a bright-eyed, cheerful, joyful little girl. She found delight in the smallest things in life and often exclaimed things like,"Isn't that WONDERFUL?". She had a sheer enthusiasm and zest for life. She cared deeply for others. When Caroline was five, just before Christmas, she brought her piggy bank to her parents. She told them she was going to donate all of her money to their church. She wanted to make sure that every child had a present under the tree on Christmas morning. Caroline was the friend who wanted to "make sure everyone was ok." She was an encourager, a helper. She would offer a hug or hold a hand. Her joy came from within, and she wanted to share it. When talking about her family, or herself, she would tell people,"We are not lucky. We are blessed! "She was exceptionally energetic and embraced new activities in the same exuberant manner that she approached life. Swim team. Girl Scouts. Gymnastics. Soccer. She wanted to do it all. At home, she could usually be found coloring or drawing. Other times, she was busy twirling, dancing, or singing. From all of her drawing and twirling emerged Caroline's two true passions: art and dance. She danced through this life with enthusiasm and compassion.
Caroline's parents want to continue Caroline's legacy by doing what was so important to her--helping other children. They established the Caroline Previdi Foundation to share Caroline's giving and caring spirit and to offer other children an opportunity to find joy in an activity they love.
Caroline's parents want to continue Caroline's legacy by doing what was so important to her--helping other children. They established the Caroline Previdi Foundation to share Caroline's giving and caring spirit and to offer other children an opportunity to find joy in an activity they love.
On November 1st, I will remember Caroline by making sure my own daughter is signed up for the extra curricular activity of her choosing. And during our celebration, I am sure to use her line in her name, "Isn't that WONDERFUL?"
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