Saturday, November 15, 2008

Happy Birthday Sweet Haley

Steve and I can't believe it has been 5 yrs since we brought our baby girl into this world only to realize that instead of us watching over her she would be watching over us from Heaven. As I sit and think about how this week I should be planning a big birthday bash for my daughter's 5th birthday, yet instead I sit and wonder what kind of little girl would she be, what would she look like, to hear her laugh, would she want a princess party or a 4-wheeling party (you never know Steve is her dad, he would have her hunting and fishing):). What would be her favorite shows,songs, toys, and clothes. Would she love to dance, play dressup or just get rough and tough in the front yard? I see friends who have had little kids the same age as her and I just wonder and can't help but think who would our little girl be today. A little sassy attitude i'm sure(maybe she got that attitude from her mom :) and of course a hug for daddy! What would it be like just having her in our lives, raising her and having her tease her little brother. Words cannot express how much we miss & love our little girl... Happy Birthday little Haley Faith, we know you are in good hands with Papa Robert and your Heavenly Father. Our family will always have an angel watching over and amoung us.

- ANGELS AMOUNG US -
I was walking home from school on a cold winter's day
Took a shortcut through the woods and I lost my way
It was getting late and I was scared and alone
Then a kind old man took my hand and led me home
Mama couldn't see him, but he was standing there
But I knew in my heart, he was the answer to my prayers

Oh I believe there are angels among us
Sent down to us from somewhere up above
They come to you and me in our darkest hours
To show us how to live
To teach us how to give
To guide us with a light of love

When life dealt troubled times and had me down on my knees
There's always been someone there to come along and comfort me
A kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand
A phone call from a friend just to say I understand
Ain't it kind of funny at the dark end of the road
Someone lights the way with just a single ray of hope

They wear so many faces
Show up in the strangest places
Grace us with their mercy
In our time of need

4 comments:

Ingrid said...

Beautiful, beautiful Alicia. She is most likely smiling on you right now and looking forward to that glorious reunion with you and your sweet family! Happy Birthday Haley Faith! I love her name, by the way.

Lauren said...

Alicia, I'm so sorry. I know that Thursday is going to be hard on you. You are so sweet to think of Molly on Haley's special day. We'll be thinking of Haley with you.

Kira said...

Happy Birthday Haley! Alicia, you are such a beautiful woman. I admire you so much!

JoyRGardner@gmail.com said...

I love you and miss you so. Also, as I am reading that post about Florida beaches I got a little homesick. Although winter is here in Oregon, I miss the sunny Florida winters. If only I could have Florida winters and Oregon summers! love you, Joy