Yesterday we got to spend some time with Isabelle & her mom Lisa. Your best friend, your "bestie". I can't tell you how nice it was to see them again. She's been on my mind ever since the memorial service. I remember seeing her that day & instantly my heart breaking, once again. I remember hugging her & feeling a part of you. I remember thanking her for being such a good friend to you. I told her how much you loved her & how much your friendship meant.
Yesterday we spoke of that day with her mom, & of many other things too, sharing memories of you & Isabelle. It was so nice to get to know each other a little better. I learned many things about Isabelle & her family, and can understand why you loved her so much. Isabelle is so pretty, nice & friendly, just like her mom. So caring & genuine. I can see why she was your best friend, and always will be.
It made me sad too, to know they have grieved for you in the same way. That Isabelle lost her best friend. That they were impacted the way we were; with shock & sadness. But it's our love for you that we have in common, baby girl. It's our love for you that bonds us, & will see us through.
I know you were near yesterday. Specially when the girls went swimming together (both Isabelle's, your sister showing her how you used to swim like mermaids :) Sissy came to the pool too, but sat with us & chatted.
I told her mom that I will always feel a connection to her. Because she was so important to you. I know you had many "friends", but she was your true friend. The one you would share personal things with. The one you would stay up late with, face timing & texting. :) The only friend, who's picture you have on your nightstand. The pic you both took at the movies in the picture booth, making silly faces & smiling like best friends do. It made me happy to find out she had the same picture on her nightstand too. :)
I'm so glad you got to experience that baby girl. True friends are once in a lifetime. Even in your short life, you had your one true friend.
I told her mom too, how I met my best friend Jennie in 4th grade & we stayed friends ever since. Even when life separated us here & there, we eventually found our way back to each other. She was also there the day of your service...
I know you will always be near her. I know you will always guide her & be her guardian angel. I know she won't ever forget you. I know she will cherish your memories forever. I hope that they will bring her more joy than sadness.
I know one day you will see her again, & pick up where you left off.
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| Because that's what good friends do. |
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| It's not goodbye, it's see you later. |
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| The lessons we learn from friends, we carry with us always. |
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
We love & miss you so much Hailey. |
| The beautiful gift they brought which I placed in the living room, as a reminder. So sweet. <3 |
Always & forever,
Your mommy <3
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