Today Hailey turns thirty six years old. Thirty six years this girl, this lady, this beautiful creature has walked on this planet sharing her charm, loyalty, and love.
Beautiful Hailey,
You hear me say all the time that psychologists profess if a friendship lasts longer than seven years, it will last forever. Forever feels short to be honest. I wish I could slow time down. I am starting to understand why ageing isn’t your favourite thing. This last year went by faster than I expected. But wow, did you make this last year count.
You are consistently looking for the most efficient way to do things and get things done. From learning to bake for your family, to moving to an accessible home, to the fridges and freezers you purchased. You want everyone to have ease and access to everything they need. You are always on the go for everyone except yourself.
Emergencies, hospital stays, surgeries, scheduling, soothing fevers, wiping butts, taking hits, medical challenges, losing sleep, financial setbacks, daunting paperwork, accepting, protecting, loving….. Heartbreaks. You are always up for being down. Even if you’re not. There you are, endlessly, for those you love.
If I wrote this blog about anyone else, I would be giving lip service. With you, I don’t think I can describe the level of love and devotion you have for the people in your life because it surpasses my level of understanding. You love like Jesus, and it is astonishing that he chose someone so precious to be my best friend.
I could fall to my knees trying to express how thankful I am to God for your irrevocable love and support. You have changed my outlook on life and strengthened parts of me that I thought were permanently lost. It is your relationship with God (and stubborn loyalty) that has drawn me in and picked me up when I was barely hanging on.
It feels amazing to love someone like you.
Happy Birthday, beautiful Hailey.
Chairiss (Cher)