She Was the Only Child Her Father Never Celebrated. On Father’s Day, She Placed an Envelope on the Table, Said Two Words, and Walked Out

Olivia had brought to the school community in a unique way. Together they captured the essence of who she had been and who she still was in the hearts of her classmates.

Kayla stepped forward and pressed Olivia’s favorite pen into my hand. She smiled softly and reminded me that Olivia was still very present, alive in every person standing around me.continue reading …