We were so happy last year. Sammy was healthy, family life was great and Haley was with us. I wish we could go back to those days.  -JJ Morales

My sweet Haley Jo,

I just thought I'd write on your blog to tell you how much I love you and appreciate everything you did for our family while you were here on this earth with us. It is so tough to be away from you. It is even tougher not to know when we will see you again. I want it to be soon, but unfortunately, as you know, that decision is out of my hands. The kids are doing well (as always). I'm not doing so well because I miss you every second of every day and it just hurts me more and more each day we are apart. I really can't believe this happened to our family at this time in all of our lives.  You are the most important person in all of our lives, but you aren't here anymore. I'm so sad that we won't be able to have these earthly experiences together as a family.  I love you and miss you so much.

Love always,
JJ

Dearest Haley Jo,

I wish we could be celebrating the new year together. We miss you sooooooo much. I don't know why this happened to our family. It is almost unbearable to live without you right now I really wish this was just a nightmare, but unfortunately the rest of my life will be one big nightmare without you.

Love,
JJ

Dearest Haley Jo,

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel today and every day without you. I wish you were here this Christmas Day so we could enjoy the kids' excitement together. As you know I have always loved you and I will continue to love you forever. This is the worst nightmare and every single second that I'm not in your presence is torture. I love you and miss you sooooooo much.

Love,
JJ

My Dearest Sweetheart, 

I thought I'd write you a quick note on this late Friday night at the library and tell you what I think of you. I can't wait to see that beautiful smile of yours and feel the warm spirit you bring. I think you are so very talented and make me want to be my best when I'm around you so I don't feel so inferior. You make bad days seem good, good days seem great and great days seem like living in paradise. You mean a lot to me and words can't even begin to describe just how much I love you. Dec. 12 will be like heaven, even if you don't look your cutest which is understandable because of travel and Russia- you'll look as fine to me as any other day when I couldn't resist a tender kiss with you. Take care and make sure you write me at least a couple of times before you come home to make sure things are in order for your arrival in my arms.

Love you so much your no. 1 kissing partner J.J.

I wrote this for Haley in the back of her "fun idea" book years ago. It is titled "A Tribute to Haley Jo."

I have never met such a wonderful girl that can do so many things that brighten a person's day. Not only is she the most beautiful and cutest girl in the world, but also the sweetest and nicest person to ever walk into my life. Sometimes or even most of the time she doesn't get the respect that she deserves from others. Words can't express what a great person she is and how happy I am she walked into my life. I feel privileged to have the opportunity of spending everyday with her and most fortunate to be with her for the rest of my life and in eternity. -JJ Morales

I wrote this for Haley in a letter right before she left for Russia in 1995.

The Haley Jo Poem
There's a princess from Washington,
Haley Jo is her name.
Her best friend named J.J.
is her main claim to fame.

He treats her with respect
and he treats her right;
because everyone in the world
knows she's out of sight.

Her life is full of effort
and you see it in her eyes.
When she feels she hasn't succeeded
she gets discouraged and sometimes cries.

She's the girl when I'm tired
makes me feel alive.
She's the only one with whom;
I want to spend the rest of my life.

Haley Jo, you're simply the best
and you know I don't exaggerate.
Let's make plans for the temple
because you really are that great.

You're going somewhere in Russia
and on August 8th will depart.
It'll hurt because I'll miss you
and love you with all my heart.

Love,                

JJ