For my Ashley

I was sitting folding laundry this weekend and listening to the radio and In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBride came on. I don't know if the song is new, or if I just never listened to the words before having not had a daughter before now, but this weekend this song touched my heart tremendously. I sat on the floor of my family room, surrounded by laundry, crying my eyes out.

I am so proud that God choose me to be Mommy to my little Ashley. I promise to set a good example and guide her so that she can grow up and achieve all her dreams.

In My Daughter's Eyes

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

- Martina McBride