Haylee

Haylee has been going through some pretty tough things the last 6 weeks or so. Actually she's been dealing with these issues for 6 years but the last little while has been extra hard on her. It is so hard being helpless, watching her struggle. She's such a tough little girl but I can tell that things lately have really effected her. We've been doing a lot of fun little activities just for her, trying to keep her spirits up. She loves going to the pet store so we've been doing that about twice a week. She's adopted a dog. She thinks we're going to buy it. We're not. Still, the look on her face when she sees this little puppy. Adorable.

One day while we were looking at the puppies, a couple came in and wanted to hold "Haylee's puppy". As the store clerk started to get the puppy out Haylee started closing the gate on her saying that was her puppy. I had to pull her away and she was just sobbing. The couple was cute and let Haylee hold the puppy. Which was the first time she had held it. They asked her all sorts of questions about the puppy then told her they wouldn't buy her puppy, they'd pick a different one. I was so thankful they were so kind in that situation. They could have just ignored Haylee but I know it meant the world to her!

Another of our activities was going to The Wizard Of Oz. I saw signs all around town for this and since it was at the high school I just assumed it was a high school play. It wasn't. It was a dance recital. It wasn't at all what I expected but the girls loved it. They had girls from 3 to 18 in the recital. The younger girls kept Maycie's attention quite well. I'm so glad I braved the night time cold to go! I was really thinking of how I could back out of this activity but I'm so happy we went!

Maycie has been such a good sport during all of this. She is so supportive of Haylee and she is so attentive. It surprises me everyday how much they love each other. I know it shouldn't but it does! Nearly every morning as Maycie and I are pulling away from the bus stop Maycie says "I hope Best Sister has a good day at school and doesn't have any problems." It really shows me how much Maycie worries about her big sister. During the last 6 weeks Maycie has also quit calling Haylee by her name, its only Best Sister. Haylee can be having the worst day and Maycie will say "I love you Best Sister" and it completely changes how Haylee feels. She'll immediately get that sparkle back. 

Maycie wanted to have a party for Haylee when she got home from school. She colored pictures and made her tons of decorations. Maycie worked on this all day and was so excited for Haylee to see it!

She hid decorations all over the house. In the cupboards, in Haylee's shoes, in the bathroom, in Haylee's pillow. ALL over the house!

Mace even made this crown.

When Haylee opened the door and read the sign I thought she was going to cry. She was so happy. Both girls were jumping up and down saying how much they loved each other. 

Not everyday is better than the day before but we are slowly progressing. We're trying to stay positive and keeping things in perspective. Sometimes bodies just do what they want to do not what they are meant to do. Things have a way of working out. Its hard watching this sweet girl get so discouraged and depressed but I know we'll make it out of this someday.