My Sweet Daughter

Last Friday evening, my daughter and I had the pleasure of attending One Voice, the first annual talent show put on by and for foster children. It is put on by Eckerd Community Alternatives to bring awareness to the need for foster parents within our community. It was excellent!

In addition to being entertaining, it was an opportunity for my daughter to heal and also for her to shine. Having been a part of this "community" for years, she knew many of the top "officials" from Eckerd and they also knew her. I think that they were amazed at her growth, both physically and emotionally, over the past two years. They really enjoyed seeing her again and I know that my daughter loved being loved. It was an opportunity for me to see her through different eyes as well. It was a life changing evening for the two of us.

My daughter, Ashley, really enjoyed meeting Ashley Rhodes-Courter. Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a former foster child herself. She authored Three Little Words and she was the event's keynote speaker. She was awesome. It was as if she was speaking about my own Ashley. I purchased her book. That has also helped me to see my daughter through different eyes. If you haven't read her book, you've got to get it!

Here's Ashley with Ashley :)
And, the girl had to settle the score by speaking with her former family court Judge, The honorable Judge Webb. He's an awesome judge that really cares for our children. Here she is with Judge Webb.

I'm looking forward to next year's event. I hope to be on the planning committee.