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In My Daughter’s Eyes

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My sweet daughter came into my life by twist of fate and forever changed it.

Riley was nearly two years old when her little life was turned upside down. I am not going to share her story, because it is her story, and mine and my son’s. There are a select few who are integral parts of her life who know, but it’s up to her to share when she is old enough to understand. But just know that she has been through a lot.

She has not had a room of her own. Ever. There was a lot she didn’t have, but a comfortable and beautiful place to call their own, is what every child deserves. It’s something that many take for granted.

When our circumstances changed and I was able to give Riley her own room, I stayed up late, working many hours to put together a room that I knew she would love. I worked on the pieces many weeks prior to the actual reveal and on a Saturday morning, I put it all together. The last piece of the puzzle was moving her bed out of her brother’s bedroom.

The kids had been playing in their playroom while I did this so they had no idea. When Riley walked into her room and saw her bed missing, she didn’t know what to think. She just looked at me, confused, and pointed to where her bed used to be. I guided her into her new room, and tears filled my eyes as she smiled the biggest smile I’ve ever seen.

She looked at each piece of her room with great joy. She climbed into her bed and out, sat in the chair and looked at a book. When her brother came in, the two of them played in the room for an hour. No joke. And there aren’t even any toys.

When friends or family come to visit, Riley is quick to grab their hand and “show Riley’s room” no matter how many times they’ve seen it before. She is incredibly proud of her room, and my heart swells to see the joy in her eyes.

These lyrics by Martina McBride have come to have such a different meaning. This unexpected gift to our hearts has changed my life.

About Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  6. Ms. Bake-it says

    June 24, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    How beautiful! The photo of your son and daughter walking and holding hands is touching. Thank you for sharing this special part of yourself and your precious children with us.

    I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    ~ Tracy

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  7. Sue says

    June 24, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    What a beautiful post! And the photos of your little one’s melt my heart. I didn’t know the lyrics to the song, so I looked them up and posted them below. What a beautiful song, what beautiful children you have, and what a beautiful person you are! Take care, Sue

    In my daughter’s eyes I am a hero
    I am strong and wise and I know no fear
    But the truth is plain to see
    She was sent to rescue me
    I see who I wanna be
    In my daughter’s eyes

    In my daughter’s eyes everyone is equal
    Darkness turns to light and the
    world is at peace
    This miracle God gave to me gives me
    strength when I am weak
    I find reason to believe
    In my daughter’s eyes

    And when she wraps her hand
    around my finger
    Oh it puts a smile in my heart
    Everything becomes a little clearer
    I realize what life is all about

    It’s hangin’ on when your heart
    has had enough
    It’s giving more when you feel like giving up
    I’ve seen the light
    It’s in my daughter’s eyes

    In my daughter’s eyes I can see the future
    A reflection of who I am and what will be
    Though she’ll grow and someday leave
    Maybe raise a family
    When I’m gone I hope you see how happy
    she made me
    For I’ll be there
    In my daughter’s eyes

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  10. Sharon-The OKI StampQueen says

    June 24, 2011 at 9:37 am

    How awesome! I hear a lot of what you’re saying and sharing–even tho it’s not the entire “rest of the story!” If you’ve not heard the cd Songs for the Inner Child—by Shaina Noll…well, this is an awesome (healing!) cd for kids of any age. I was 40 when I discovered it thanks to my new goddaughter…I listen to it a lot! Thanks for sharing–and giving those two precious kids a great life! Blessings, Sharon

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