Alexander's Heart

A few days ago a twelve year old young lady blessed my heart beyond measure.  She made me cry; she made me smile; more importantly she made me think.  Hailey presented my blog with the most treasured award I have ever received...Alexander's Heart which she presents to blogs with heart.

My name is Hailey and I'm 12 years old.  I have a blog in memory of my brother who passed away in 2006 from a heart defect. I was looking online at other blogs and found yours and I would like to give you my blog award for having a blog with heart!

My blog is for the purpose of reaching out and helping children who have a sibling who has special needs or who has died.  I do random acts of kindness in my brother's memory.

Hailey has the loving heart I want my sons to have...that I want to have.  The last few days my mind has been trying to wrap itself around the fact that this young girl has grasped THE purpose of life.  Most adults will never achieve her depth of compassion, understanding and unconditional love.  Hailey has comforted me in the knowledge that our children will...no, they are...making this world a better place.  Hailey is not simply presenting this award to honor her brother.  She is living the pledge of doing random acts of kindness daily in the real world.

I do not want to take the spotlight with this award.  Please visit Hailey's blog.  Begin at the beginning and read...it is a new blog and it will only take a few moments of your time.  I encourage you to encourage Hailey.  If her words, her actions, her heart inspire you...please comment and tell her.  If you are not moved by Hailey's commitment to honor her brother's memory by making this world a kinder place, well, quite frankly I would be ashamed of you.

This is not an award for the recipient to give to others.  Only Hailey has the right to choose recipients.  Would you do me a favor?  Please blog about Hailey and link to her blog.  It does not need to be a lengthy post, but please pass the word.  We need encouragement.  We need to recognize and spread the word that there are beautiful Haileys in the world...spread the hope which lives with our children. 

Alexander was on earth a short while, but clearly God's purpose for his fragile life was served.  Hailey, thank you for caring.  I am so proud of you.