Sunday, May 23, 2010

In my daughter's eyes

More than anything Dan and I wanted to have Danica photographed before we head into this next surgery. Christina Adam of Grace Designs Photography took these amazing photos of our girl last Friday. We had been scheduled for a spring mini shoot for both girls, but the Saturday rains kept delaying. Christina blessed us by watching the weather reports and coming out as soon as a little sun peeked through the clouds to capture some sweet moments.













"In my daughter's eyes" (written by James Slater and sung by Martina McBride) has been the title song on the soundtrack of Danica's life. Every one of these photos reminds me how brave and beautiful she is.

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


(These photos also inspired a template change for her blog.)

3 comments:

  1. Danica is so cute. I have been following your Journey since Heather told me about everything that was going on. The cookies I ordered were fabulous and I know that everyone who orders some will agree.

    I am praying for your family but especially your beautiful girls. We sang a song at church a couple weeks ago and I think it might be of some inspiration for you, it is called What Joy:

    You made the heavens and the earth
    the sea and all that is in them
    Your promises remain

    You give justice to the weak
    You care for the widow & orphan
    forever Lord You reign

    what joy
    what joy for those whos hope is in the name of the Lord
    what peace
    what pace for those whos confidence is Him alone
    what joy
    what joy for those whos hope is in the name of the Lord
    what peace
    what pace for those whos confidence is Him alone

    You made the heavens and the earth
    the sea and all that is in them
    Your promises remain

    You give justice to the weak
    You care for the widow & orphan
    forever Lord you reign

    what joy
    what joy for those whos hope is in the name of the Lord
    what peace
    what pace for those whos confadence is Him alone
    what joy
    what joy for those whos hope is in the name of the Lord
    what peace
    what pace for those whos confidence is Him alone

    hallelujah
    forever we will sing
    hallelujah
    praises to the King
    hallelujah
    forever we will sing
    hallelujah
    praises to the King
    hallelujah
    forever we will sing
    hallelujah
    praises to the King
    hallelujah
    forever we will sing
    hallelujah
    praises to the King

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  2. What a sweet, beautiful little girl. Wonderful pictures!!! Praying for you all. God bless!!! XO, Pinky

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  3. These pictures of Danica are priceless. She is adorable. My prayers are with you this weekend.
    Love, Carol

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