Peachy Girl

Tomorrow this little peach will be five years old. My rose among the thorns, as our pediatrician put it on her first visit, as she is my only girl after three boys.

God knew just what I needed. I thought boys were the best. I thought I got off easy with all my boys. I had heard other moms talk about all of the "emotional issues" they had with their girls. I thought, "Whew, glad I don't have a girl." But God knew just what I needed.

He gave me this sweet little peach that is part girley girl, part rowdy boy. For her fifth birthday she wants a princess dress and a sword.

She is as sunny a child that ever was; so happy, in fact, that sometimes her brothers have to growl to themselves, especially first thing in the morning. She never lets her dad or me leave the house without a kiss, a hug, an "I Love You" sign and "thumbs up to you." Every night, the last thing I hear when I close her door is "I love You mom." Yes, God definitely knew what I needed.

When I hear Martina McBride's song "In My Daughter's Eyes," I cannot help but tear up because the words are so true.

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 want to 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 fingers
Oh it puts a smile in my heart
Everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what life is all about

It's hanging on when your heart has had enough
It 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