That woman...

I was introduced to an older man at a wedding on Sunday as "oh you remember that woman". She is the one you called in the hospital.

The older man responded with a smile Oh yes! You are Haley's mom!

I loved how his sweet face filled up with the biggest smile when he said Haley's mom. It was like he had known me for all his life and knew my daughter as his own granddaughter.

It was all I could do to hold back the tears in my eyes when he said "Haley's Mom". That totally caught me off guard. I'm not use to being known to others as Haley's mom, Hunter and Henry yes, hummm that was a strange feeling. The brides mom saw me and immediately embraced me with love. It amazes me that such wonderful friendships have come from little infants that passed on to heaven.

What a beautiful and special connection to have... when they look at me they see and remember our dear Haley girl. Our families will forever be friends because we shared each others burdens and have grown from our little angels in Heaven.

Sometimes I'm reminded in the oddest ways that yes, I do have a daughter, I'm Haley's mom. I'm so use to being a mommy of boys, those stinky, stubborn, adventurous adorable boys that I love so dearly.

When I thought about it some more on the way home, I thought about the impact little Haley has had on so many people. My sister Audrey is on a mission and she shared Haley story with a member, who I have never met in Utah. It has amazed me that through one little girl in heaven, our family has connected with 3 new friends and her story has been shared to help others that have also lost infants.

We met Gina 7 years ago. She had twin boys, Daniel and Dylan, they died from complications. They all share a place with Haley on Our Heavenly Father's knee.
Through her I then met Amy, and a sweet lady named Tiffany. Who is a teacher at Hunter's School. What are the odds of that. Tiffany helped me out with Hunter and gave me peace of mind with school teachers in the future.

I firmly believe that people or should I call them earthly angels are placed in our lives for a purpose. They teach us, we love each other. We truly are "sisters" sharing each others burdens the good and bad life experiences.

I'm use to being a mommy of boys and having them watch me, but when I really thought about it. I have a little girl that is watching me, watching over me, helping me, loving me beyond my understanding. It makes me want to be "that woman" the woman with the strong testimony, is a daughter of God, an example of humility, Charity in my heart, compassion, patience, and unconditional love. I want her to be proud of me. I want to be a reflection of our savior. I know I won't be perfect , but I sure can try. I know I can do my best and the lord will cover the rest.

I'm Haley's Mom, the mother of a daughter so perfect that she was needed back in heaven. Wow, now that is pretty cool to think about. So when I think back now at the moment when I was introduced as "That Woman" I give a big smile and say yes that's me!!!