The girls and I ventured to the library this morning. We had some books that were due today and a few this weekend. Rather than taking a chance on forgetting those this weekend, we went today to do everything. While we were there, Tryphena (one of the librarians) came up to me. She had this look on her face. I didn't like the look. But honestly, I didn't expect what came next.
Tryphena recently took over the volunteer program when Amanda left last month. She is a great joy to be around. She has the beautiful, contagious smile that warms the room. Today, she hid behind the books she was holding. I did not brace myself...I wish I had. Tryphena is leaving our branch. In fact, she is leaving the library. She has taken a teaching position with a middle school near Blythewood. {sigh} Another awesome librarian gone. And one that smiles and laughs often.
I made her tell the girls. I was not about to tell Chloe knowing how much she adores Ms. Tryphena. Chloe just looked up at her, tilted her head, "Really?!" Poor Ms. Tryphena.
We are happy for her, but this is the second librarian to leave in two weeks. And the sixth in a year. The year before there were three, two retired. It is difficult to see so much change so rapidly.
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