Grief cracked her world wide open—but in the quiet spaces, sunshine found a way in.

When a tragic event turns Maddie McDowe’s world upside down, everything familiar suddenly feels uncertain. But in the stillness of rural Wisconsin, surrounded by her steadfast family and the rhythms of farm life, Maddie begins to rediscover who she is beyond what’s been lost.

As she navigates a new reality, Maddie finds unexpected purpose through her art and deepens her understanding of what it means to see beauty in the world clearly with or without sight. With each step forward, she learns that healing doesn’t always come quickly, and hope doesn’t always look like she expected, but both can be found in the most ordinary and extraordinary places.

Sunshine in Her Eyes explores the unbreakable bonds of family, the quiet strength of faith, and the enduring light of love that leads us home. Emotionally rich and grounded in warmth, it reminds readers that even in the darkest seasons, the truest sunshine often shines from within.