In My Daughter's Eyes - Martina McBride

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 me 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

I think this past week with the entire family has made me realise how much I've been missing out on in terms of getting to know my family. Seeing how similar I am to everyone and seeing how protective all of us are of each other. I really am blessed to have such a family. Today I can proudly stand and say that I'd do anything for anyone in my family and I know they'd do the same for me. I spend so much time resenting people and some things that've been said and done in the past, I was starting to forget how short this life is. I can't imagine my life without the people I have in it right now. I always say that if I leave, I'll do fine and stuff. But I'm starting to realise that I'll be fine, but I'll be missing my family. No more Chinese New Year gatherings, no more gatherings at Mama's place. Having Amanda and Trae and Aunty Maureen and Uncle Derward and Dustin here reminds me of how quickly this life is passing by. I'm going to be 19 this year and I don't see enough of the people who would do anything to protect me. I'm the youngest of the lot, and my cousins and my siblings, they'd do anything to protect me and I would do the same for them. Cause at the end of the day, we only have our family. I'm soo afraid of losing anyone in my life. Especially the people in this family. Who else would love me so much and yet not be afraid to beat me to straighten me up?

When all is said and done, the only people we have is our family and thats it. They'll be there for us always, doesn't matter the distance.

I love you all, Mum, Dad, Brian, Faith, Mama, Godma May and Jude, Godpa, Marc, Shaun, Kenny, Tracie, Kuku, Aunty Lynn, Aunty Maureen, Uncle Derward, Amanda, Trae, Aunty Ran.

Daddy's Angel by T Carter Music ( at least i think thats right.)

I'm giving you away

But I'm not letting go

The memories, they flood my mind

Of the little girl I know

Once upon a time

You held my hand so tight

You'd close your eyes and say a prayer

Then I'd kiss your head goodnight

As we dance I keep our love deep within my heart

And thank God for giving me this angel in my arms...

You're my little angel

So baby don't you cry

It's time to spread your wings and fly

If there's one thing this father knows

The hardest part is letting go

But you will still always be

Daddy's little angel

I'm giving you away

But I'm not letting go

Lullabye (Goodnight my Angel) by Billy Joel

Time to close your eyes

And save these questions for another day

I think I know what you've been asking me

I think you know what I've been trying to say

I promised I would never leave you

And you should always know

Wherever you may go

No matter where you are

I never will be far away

Goodnight, my angel

Now it's time to sleep

And still so many things I want to say

Remember all the songs you sang for me

When we went sailing on an emerald bay

And like a boat out on the ocean

I'm rocking you to sleep

The water's dark and deep

Inside this ancient heart

You'll always be a part of me

Goodnight, my angel

Now it's time to dream

And dream how wonderful your life will be

Someday your child may cry

And if you sing this lullabye

Then in your heart

There will always be a part of me

Someday we'll all be gone

But lullabyes go on and on

They never die

Thats how you

And I

Will be

And I want the song done A Cappella. Its so awesome. And I just realllly love the words. Was thinking of Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle, but I think my sister would use that in her wedding, she'd use either that or Dance With My Father. So yea, Lullabye is definitely up there on my list of songs for a father-daughter dance. :D

But I think at the end of the day I'll let my dad decide. It should be something he wants to say to me and something I want to say to him. So I guess I'll make us both make a list and then from there decide.

I swear I'm the weirdest person I know. Usually people start thinking about their wedding when they're with someone they really love. But I'm single and I'm thinking about a wedding I wanna have. Haha...I think its because I want a wedding that so filled with love and music, and also because in my mind its quite clear the kinda person I wanna marry. It may not come true, but I'm sure I'll find someone who will let me have the kinda wedding I wanna have. It doesn't cost much to have the wedding I wanna have. Entertainment will be no issue...food will be simple, maybe I'll have a barbecue for the dinner reception!!! Sounds fun....hahaha...yes Freda is nonsensical. Haha...But its an idea...Music will be simple a simple acoustic set by friends and me and hopefully the groom (whoever the poor guy ends up being)! Hahaha :)

Something else I wrote during spiritual prep for the concert last year

Everyone gets scared at some point. I think I get scared more often than not. But for today at least, I'm not afraid to say that I want to be loved by someone other than my family and friends. I'm not afraid to say that I have soo many flaws that most people don't even see. I'm not afraid of admitting that I am afraid despite what other people may think. I'm afraid of running through my life, ever stopping to see that there is someone else beside me who is running at just that same speed so they can be in my life.