5k race

My sweet girl,

I read a quote today: "Time does not heal all wounds, it's what you do with that time."  I tried to do just that, to do some good with my time. I think it worked, because today was a good day.

Your friend Dominic's mom came over this morning to drop off the purple live strong bracelets she ordered in your memory. She ordered them for your Girls on the Run team to wear for the 5k race today. Mrs. J told the girls to think of you when they run, now an angel pushing them to keep going. :) So, your sisters and I went to represent you & cheer the girls on. They all did great, even Bella ran 6 laps for you!

   




~"In loving memory of Hailey"~

I wore both, including the one Ayde knitted for all of us.

 

I also bought a Beanie Boo for each of the girls to remember you. I let them know they were your favorite to collect. Even Bella got one, the pink dolphin.

 

 

I'm glad we went. I got hugs from your friend Abby, teacher, principal, and Dom's mom. Keeping your memory alive has helped all of us feel closer to you. Even though you may not be here in body, you are in spirit. That part of you we will never let go...

 

I also met Christina, Ava & Cecilia for lunch. It was nice to get out of the house and see them (see I'm listening to the Dr :) Then later Alina came over. We talked passed 1 am before she went home. She's been grieving for you too mouse. Everyone is. It's good for us to talk, cry & laugh about you. We laughed remembering your favorite game to play with Bella, "Alina". Where you'd take turns playing & pretending to be her. In your high heels, grown up outfits & babies. You'd drop your babies off to daycare (me) & go to work, leaving me with instructions on how to take care of them.

 

I'm glad she came over, taking the time in her busy week to see me. Then staying late, knowing she had work & a field trip the next day. It meant a lot. You know she's always been like my sister. She knows too, about how you & your sisters care & look up to her. We are lucky in so many ways to have the family & friends we do baby girl. I don't know where I'd be otherwise...

 

Not a day goes by when I don't think about you.

 

I love & miss you so much. To the moon & back,

 

Forever your Mommy <3