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.
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.
what a beautiful room. any little girl would love it! (i know i do)
Beautiful blog an GREAT inspiration.
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Awww..the room is beautiful as are your children! Stopping over from HOH!!
I hope you have the photo of your two beautiful children walking holding hands framed in each of their rooms…it is so wonderful!
Gorgeous room, she looks so happy;) You are an awesome mama!
I loved this. It was beautiful. And you know how much I admire you for what you are doing.
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
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
What beautiful children you have and such a touching story. Thank you for sharing this piece of your life. The room is adorable.
Oh my goodness…the picture of your son and daughter holding hands is so precious! I am so so glad she loves the very special room you created for her.
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