My Daughter, Hailey

In honor of Mother’s Day, I have decided to write posts about what I have learned from each of my children, and the things I respect most about each of them. I started with Ashley, and today is Hailey’s turn. Hailey is an amazing child. She is successful at almost everything she tries. She is a hard worker and responsible. She does well in academics, sports, and has a lot of friends. In our house, she is the easy child, usually. The great thing about the easy child is they don’t fight against you all the time. But at the same time you don’t get that real sense of accomplishment when they achieve something – she would have done it regardless of my effort. I truly respect Hailey’s individuality. She is completely comfortable in her own skin, and has no problem going against the crowd. I have just never been that at ease with myself. Hailey is also one of the kindest, most compassionate people I have ever met. Sometimes I wonder how much of these characteristics were innate within her, and which ones came about as a result of having a sister with significant special needs. Having Hailey in our family is like having a little ray of sunshine. She has taught me to not take life so seriously, and that you can be really responsible and really silly at the same time. And that if you are really stubborn and set a goal (no matter how impossible it may seem) you can accomplish it. Hailey never stops surprising me, I am certain she will have an incredible life, no matter what comes her way. Here are some verses that make me think of Hailey- Children are a gift of the Lord. Psalm 127:3 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Blessed are those whose hearts are pure. They will see God Matthew 5:8 I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, ... to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 Like Created In His Image on Facebook Originally posted May 2012