“A doctor told my parents I’d never make it past 16,” says 60-year-old Miss Curry with a laugh that makes everyone around her smile.  “My daddy gave me a party when I turned 17 because I wasn’t supposed to make it.  But I did.”  Miss Curry gives her Lord the credit for her survival and putting so many blessings and people in her life.  Like the people at like Goodwill. “I just love these people,” she says. 

In Miss Curry’s case, height is no measure of heart.  Her stature is overshadowed by the size of her heart and the big smile that lights up her face and all the faces around her.   Miss Curry not only defied her childhood doctor’s prognosis, but she also defies the rules here at Goodwill.  Well, one rule in particular.  Her diminutive size makes her so huggable that friends can’t help but wrap their arms around her.  Hugging is against the rules at Goodwill.  But some rules (and doctor’s opinions) are meant to be overlooked.