http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2009/02/07/a-real-hero/ Step Into The Life of Haley Scott DeMaria Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:04:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.haleybook.com/blog/2009/02/07/a-real-hero/#comment-99 Lisa grasso Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:47:06 +0000 http://www.haleybook.com/blog/?p=71#comment-99 Dear Haley, Every time I try to tell you in person the awe I feel when I think, hear, read or learn about any of your experiences I get overwhelmed with emotion and never seem to be able to accurately express my respect and admiration. Not sure why I should feel so emotional about something that happened in your life long before I knew you. But the person I know today, the friend I've made this past year, was shaped by all of those experiences, although you've never let it define you, that being a huge distinction. Before I learned of your accident and journey through recovery, I came to know you as a smart woman whom I admired and who's parenting skills I respected a great deal. But when you add to this, what is essentially new information for me, I'm blown away by your ability to be pragmatic and polished about everything you do. You are unflappable and, as cliche as it sounds, an absolute inspiration to me because of it. That's probably where the emotion comes from - to see such excellence and aspire to it is very humbling. May you have many more outstanding moments like the one shared with Coach Holtz! Dear Haley,
Every time I try to tell you in person the awe I feel when I think, hear, read or learn about any of your experiences I get overwhelmed with emotion and never seem to be able to accurately express my respect and admiration. Not sure why I should feel so emotional about something that happened in your life long before I knew you. But the person I know today, the friend I’ve made this past year, was shaped by all of those experiences, although you’ve never let it define you, that being a huge distinction. Before I learned of your accident and journey through recovery, I came to know you as a smart woman whom I admired and who’s parenting skills I respected a great deal. But when you add to this, what is essentially new information for me, I’m blown away by your ability to be pragmatic and polished about everything you do. You are unflappable and, as cliche as it sounds, an absolute inspiration to me because of it. That’s probably where the emotion comes from - to see such excellence and aspire to it is very humbling.
May you have many more outstanding moments like the one shared with Coach Holtz!

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