Remember when I posted about Afton, my friend who passed away in January? Well, I thought I would post an update.
Back in January, I wrote a letter to Ann M. Martin, the author of the BSC series. I explained to her how much the BSC has meant to me, and how much they meant to Afton, and how much the books have, much to my surprise, made an impact on my life.
I got a reply.
It came only a few weeks after I'd sent it. I prepared myself for the worst, thinking it would be a form letter with perhaps a personalized P.S. at the end.
I was wrong.
It was a completely personalized letter. She thanked me for letting me know, and said she was sad to hear about Afton's passing. She also mentioned The Lisa Libraries, which is a wonderful charity of hers that sends new books to children/foundations for children in need. Ann told me that one of the forum members was creating a wishlist in memory of Afton. (Naturally I knew that, since we'd already been talking about it, but I appreciated it all the same.) It was so thrilling that I nearly screamed my head off. (I cried instead.) I think the address on the envelope was hand written, though it's hard to tell. I have it posted on this special keepsake bulletin board I have on my wall, and every time I look at it, I get a small thrill - and a wave of sadness.
There's a wishlist of books that, when purchased, will be sent to the Lisa Libraries foundation. That list can be viewed right here. Please consider making a donation - many of the books are inexpensive, and it's for a great cause in the memory of a wonderful, kind and caring person.
It feels so good to make a difference. I'm so happy, even though I miss Afton and would rather her be here with us. I feel great, though, because I know how amazed Afton would be if she knew we were doing this in her honour. She'd be humbled, but also pleased, and that makes me so happy that I have a big goofy grin on my face at the moment. This really is the right thing to be doing, and I couldn't be happier.
We still miss you, Afton, but we're thinking of you. All the time.
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