A tribute to our nanny, Molly.

How fortunate we feel to have had Molly Jones become part of our family during the last year and a half. Her love and care for Riley made such an impact on all of our lives. Her support around the house helped me juggle all of the committments, responsibilities and projects I had on my plate. She came into our lives at the perfect time, and I truly feel that a higher power brought us together. For those of you who do not know the synchronistic story... it is a great one.

In June of 2006, our first nanny informed us she was leaving. So, I began to dilligently look for someone who could replace her. I began to investigate the surrounding daycare centers which were so dissapointing and the thought of putting Riley into some of them made me feel powerless. So, I asked my guides and the Universe to help me find the perfect person who would become part of our family. I placed my first add on Craigs List and received only a few replies. One day, after I had visited another daycare that left me totally discouraged, I decided to visit Craig's list postings. To my surprise, I found an ad from someone named Molly seeking a nanny/mother's helpers position. She drove, had a great driving record, loved kids and was willling to help around the house. She would be out of town attending the Vail Lacrosse Shootout in July and would return after a week.

Ok, so as I read her ad, it struck me that I just might know this girl, afterall she was going to the Vail Lacrosse Shootout, a tournament for which I had played in several times and had taken a team there to compete. What were the chances that I would know here? So, I wrote a response to her ad saying: "Hello from Park City. We are likely to know each other and it would be very synchronistiic if your last name is Claflin. If its not, than that's ok too. The reason I make such a guess is that I founded Women's Wasatch Lacrosse, the first women's lacrosse non-profit organization in Utah bringing the sport to the state. I played D1 lacrosse for the University of Delaware and played several times at the Vail Shootout. My maiden name is Hadley. I now live up in Park City and work full-time from home. Our full time nanny is leaving and I am looking for a replacement to care for my 19 month old son - Wed's-Friday's beginning in July. We live about 20 mins (max) from the U of U." Here is her response: "No way! Jen Hadley... how are you? I am a Claflin (now Jones) and a Jen Hadley fan! Before I say anything... I just want to thank you for bringing lacrosse to Utah. It has brought me so many opportunities, friends, and good memories. I love it. My freshmen year I was on your Team Utah at thenational tournament in Dublin. Right now I am coaching Team Utah going to the Vail Shootout in a few weeks. I am definitely interested in nannying for you."

And if that is not enough, it turns out that Molly's father, Todd, was on my Executive Board. I coached her older sister, Kate and taught her how to first play lacrosse. And her mother, Carlene, has always been an angelic supporter of all our efforts. I knew this family and they are a family with hearts of gold. They are filled with love, care and integrity. I trusted them and admired them. What a blessing that we would re-connect after 7 years.

I will never forget how our paths crossed. It is a daily reminder of the magic of the Universe - the possibility of connection. It reminds me to ask the Universe for help and guidance when I can't solve something on my own. It reminds me that there angels that surround us, and Molly is one of those special angels who we have been blessed to have in our life.

And, now we say good-bye to her has our nanny, but not as our friend. She now turns her attention on becoming a mother herself (she is due October 18th). She will be an exceptional mother to her daughter, "Baby Ruby" and may she receive all the love and joy that she has given to us.

We wish Molly and Adam a safe, fast and easy delivery.

Thank you, Molly. We love you.