My daughter's eyes

My daughter has been sick today, my heart just aches for her; like every other mother I wish I could take away her illness and be sick in her place but alas the world just doesn't work that way.  I've wiped many runny noses, changed several smelly diapers, wiped away some tears, offered snuggles and songs as well as watched MANY cartoons she likes.  It's taxing, I'm loving it and hating it all at the same time but as my daughter sleeps so soundly in my arms trusting me to protect her I realize I don't need anything else. I look at those sleeping eyes and know that if I never make a small fortune, become the world's best teacher, get a book published, buy a new home/car/furniture, or make a national appearance as a writer that is okay.  As I look at those sleeping eyes my soul tells me all I'll ever need, and all I've ever needed, is right here.  My forever is in those eyes and how could I ever want for more?  Love may be bigger than we understand but right now, for me, love is sleeping soundly in my arms.