The Joys of being a Hale Mom

It's no secret if you have been reading my blog that my job can be a tough one & this past semester by far has been the hardest. We have had girls that I cared about suspended, a whole new job description, a lot of new faces in the department, and a work load that never eases up!

Sometimes I am asked "why do you still do it?" or "is it worth it?" and sometimes to be honest I ask myself the same questions. However I am always reminded by my dear Heavenly Father that I am not in this position by accident, that there has been a plan for this, and that there always will be. Last Sunday I was having a rough time. I was completely exhausted and I did not want Monday to come. That night Rick let me vent all of my worries, frustrations, and opinions and then we said a little prayer... a prayer that I would know why I was supposed to be a "Hale Coordinator" and that it would give me the strength to press on! 

That night I had such a sweet and wonderful dream. In my dream Rick and I were out shopping in the big mall down in Honolulu. As we were walking through a department store I heard a familiar laugh of one of my RA's. I looked over and saw a bunch of people move behind a clothes rack. Much to Rick's dismay I caught all the RA's I have ever had on my staff hiding waiting to surprise me! I went one by one, gave them hugs, and talked about the experiences we have had. I woke up with this time tears of happiness and realized that those RA's have been by far the reason I am here. I have had so many amazing experiences with those special girls, helping them make life changing decisions, been there to comfort, support, cry with, and celebrate! I am seriously so grateful for each and everyone of them. I know they have been a huge blessing in my life and without them I know I would not have made it this far! They have become our 21 daughters! I hope one day we can all gather together again and make my dream a reality with our very own "Hale 3 & 5 reunion!"

Sorry to Katie, Cynthia, Jennie, and Christy! I could not find a picture of you! Lets fix that :)