Today, the librarians of the girls' school emailed me that they had put together a display of the books that had been donated. She wanted kids to know where the books came from and why we had donated books to the library. The books will eventually end up on the regular shelves mixed in with the rest of the books but the librarians also put together a "Keyan's memorial" book category in their searchable catalog so that if anyone wants to check out one of Keyan's books, they will know which ones are in the library in memory of her. I was so touched by this act of kindness.
Here's the thing. I didn't loose the schools star football player or the valedictorian. Keyan was only at Harbor Lights for 6th grade and she wasn't able to be there half of the time because she was struggling with her health. As her mom, at times I have feared that no one would notice her missing....or that they would forget about her because life goes on. I fear that beautiful smile will be lost as time goes on. But the fact that the librarians took the time to put something together settled that worry a little. They remember her coming in to the library, they remember her smile and her love for reading. I loved stopping into the middle school library today and seeing the great selection of books surrounding her smiling face. Keyan would have loved it! I smiled through my tears and was reassured that she won't be forgotten. It felt so good.
2 comments:
She will not be forgotten! What a nice way for the students to have to remember her in an on-going way. Hugs.
What a lovely post. We are happy to share the books AND Keyan's smile with everyone. She will be remembered through stories, her own, and the ones donated by you to our school. xoxo
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