"TINY DANCER" - This Life I Live - episode 2

"HER NAME IS INDIANA," is episode 2 of Rory's weekly online and television docu-series, "This Life I Live," which first aired in 2020. It is based on the widely-read personal blog (www.thislifeilive.com) that Rory has been writing for many years. The new series continues to capture and share their family's journey through life both on and off their family farm in middle Tennessee.
This episode is the beautiful story of Rory's youngest daughter Indiana.
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[@nikki27ish]

There is a Russian saying that children with down syndrome have wide eyes because they have seen the face of God. I certainly believe God knew Rory would need a part of Joey with him, her soul has surely seen God.

[@l.d.9854]

A beautiful saying about a beautiful little girl who is blessed by the love of her Family and our Heavenly Father.

[@dianasears3356]

Amen

[@judymiller658]

You make my heart ache for you & Indy. At the same time, I love the life you have with your child. God Bless You

[@welcomwelcom9882]

Pure perfection Indiana is. The most delightful beautiful happy enthusiatic precious little girl. Luv luv luv Indi Boon Feek

[@donnaperales371]

Beautiful God Bless you 💜💖

[@jodyburke8328]

You definately won the lottery, she is adorable

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

It's spelled... D E F I N I T E L Y. 2 outside "e's". 2 inside "I's". Taught my son when he was in 3rd grade... spelling/vocab list for the week? Means "without a doubt".

[@danettchase2144]

I loved this! I needed this to bring me back down to reality! My mom worked with special needs children...well some of them were actually a little grown...but they played with me ...braided my hair....helped me on the slide...I didn't see them any different! They didn't see me anymore than a playmate! They protected me because they knew I was safe!

[@shellydehart8217]

How I look so forward to seeing “ This life I live” it makes my whole day. To watch Indy n see how much she grown n learned. Love listening to Rory’s voice so soothing. I’ve truly missed seeing them. But I realize he’s a busy man n has a daughter to raise. My heart is always full when I watch these videos. Love em ♥️♥️😊👍🙏

[@barrybryant3655]

She is truly a gift from god

[@deborahann5835]

Love that sweet angel I miss u Joey

[@nitareed4088]

Darn sweaty eyeballs. Definitely won the lottery.

[@cherylbertolini3140]

❤️

[@chaunybuck6065]

Just like many others.......I cried the day Joey made her way to Heaven. I cried for a Father whom I felt would be overwhelmed and lonely raising a little girl that wouldn't make her way through the world as the rest of us do. I, as a medical professional foolishly had in my mind limitations that Indy would have. But, as us medical professionals sometimes are.......I am completely surprised as love, faith & determination have shown Indy has no limitations-only the ones we put on her. ❤❤❤

[@gudrunschendel3468]

❤ right

[@MsLwientjes]

As a teacher this is an amazing little girl. She is really smart. God sent you a blessing. I loved her Mother's singing.

[@awms.145]

Yes I agree with you, very very intelligent 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@janetm1152]

@@MsLwientjes I thought so too. She's such a smart little girl.

[@janetm1152]

Yes, HE touched you, precious one. You're such a blessing. As I watched Joey sewing the bedding, I thought how special it is that Joey left something like that for her little girl. I love these videos you make and allow us to walk into your lives. God bless y'all.

[@lynnesams6166]

What a precious little girl. Thank you Rory for sharing your little girl with me. I always wanted a little girl, Indy is more than I ever wished for. Thank you God for Indiana.

[@reginasexton7195]

Yes I agree with all we loved Joey an for Rory to betray her is just heartbreaking . Indiana has one Mommy. Hope that new woman is haunted big time..

[@jennifermurphy899]

Rebecca loves Indiana .She will be a awesome mother to her.God Bless Her.I love her already. She will fit in to their family perfectly. I can't wait to see their new adventures .

[@justmeinidaho777]

​@lynnesams6166 Rory didn't betray Joey. Indiana simply has a God given Bonus Mom. God is filling the voids in BOTH the lives of Rory and Indiana. I think Joey would approve of Indy being SO loved!!!!

[@deborahgross1045]

I never see INDY that I dont smile, a big smile. She lifts my heart and spirit. Love and prayers for Indy and her daddy.

[@betsylindsay8480]

A blessed child is a blessing to the world. Conceived in love, raised in love. She’s perfect.

[@dianakaycadle7856]

ABSOLUTELY💯💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥰

[@jomyers9523]

Indy is such a God given blessing! She is so sweet and her emotions so pure. I just love you sharing your lives together with us.

[@rebeccabaker9990]

Little Indy is so precious Thank you Rory in letting us being a part of Indy's adventure. God Bless you.

[@maryjackson9625]

How beautiful. Wish it was like this for every child. They should all know that they are loved and wanted. God Bless you.

[@ADDAuntDawnDisorder]

“You just won the lottery...” Wow. What a way to celebrate God’s blessings.❤️🙏

[@people_watcher]

Thats right Rory she is the same as the rest of us. NO LABELING REQUIRED FOR ANY HUMAN!!!!!!!!!

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Such a happy little girl! She’s called to be a teacher! God is healing her heart with his love! And she is so loved by everyone that alone will heal her little heart!!😮❤ Holy Spirit is all over me while I watch your daughter saying it is so anointed such innocence!!😮

[@averyshenandoah1637]

When she sang that hymn I lost it! What a beautiful child. Thank u god for Indiana

[@jeananndaniels7738]

What a wonderful, beautiful blessing Indiana is. Thank you

[@brittanymarshall6610]

She is the sweetest ♥️I watched an interview and Rory says Indy’s smile doesn’t just light up the room her smile lights up this world and I could not agree more! Rory you are truly incredible an you are an amazing papa to your sweet little one❤️❤️

[@rosafadul1365]

Extraordinary life indeed. Such a beautiful angel full of life and laughter given to you as a gift from God. Amazing how God knows exactly what we need and when we need it most. You and Indy are so blessed to have each other.

[@angeliarowland1857]

I am in love with everything about this. Thank you so much. So heart warming. Your voice is so calming. Praying for you both.

[@robertganley313]

Rory I have two disabled sons. You have done so well bringing up Indiana and I know that isno easy task. God bless you and Indiana!

[@joybreytenbach3809]

Thank you Rory sir for sharing your life with Indiana with us. Please give her a hug from me i so wish i could hug her. Yes God has blessed you 😊

[@Laurieis1]

Joey would be so proud. I’m sure she is look down on the amazing things and job you’re going to Rory

[@gregsimmons441]

My favorite part of Joey and Indy in many videos. Joey is holding baby Indy and points to her sleeping baby, and mouths the words, I'm in love with her 😍. Takes away my breath. And FYI, she was born absolutely perfect 👌. May her light shine always ✨

[@bridgetjobridge3154]

That's my favorite too. I love that moment between them. I also love how Indiana was always making her mama laugh.

[@bwatson6347]

What a beautiful little girl!! I smile every time I watch your videos. Her smile lights up the world!❤️

[@ericafink95]

Seeing Indi sing Joey's song made me cry. What a story this is. I smiled laughed and cried. God bless.

[@Truth1561]

She’s such a delight and a reflection of her devoted parents. God knew EXACTLY where to place this little diamond.

[@connie5663]

How precious, God is good ❤️Always a pleasure to watch , even with tears.

[@kelliannawebb5738]

Love this video! I remember a friend of mine had a child Downs syndrome my reaction was awe he is just perfect can I hold him. I think she was surprised. But I love all children. My children are all adopted and have needs of some kind. My youngest is quite adopted yet but will be and we just can wait that will make 5. They are all blessings! God bless you Rory and all you do!

[@melindaeiland3052]

She a she A ray of sunshine so beautiful and so sweet love y’all so much pray for you you’re a good father and have good children God bless you

[@Montanajade]

A truly beautiful, blessed life you have, in deed!!💜💜💜

[@sherigentry1076]

Oh my gosh....her singing had me tear up! She has gotten so big. What a happy soul. You really did win the lottery.

[@lorettamagnogroom1780]

Indiana has her Mother’s beautiful smile 🥰

[@dianemoose9982]

Indiana is so smart and love to see her interact with life on the farm ! Awesome father to include her in everyday shores and treating her as a normal little girl . Bless You

[@Julia-jc6xu]

This is so heartwarming. I'm sitting here early in the morning drinking coffee with tears rolling down my face.

[@awms.145]

I'm watching at 3:35AM Sunday morning June 11,2023.This is so beautiful and such wonderful kind and loving parents that's passed on to Indiana🥰🥰🥰God is good

[@normanrambo4189]

Indy, is the most precious child. God has blessed you Rory. God be with you always.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sandrabrown2590]

when was singing he touched me with her mom her little expressions seemed like she knew what she was singing about, she is so smart and you are such a good daddy

[@jerricollins199]

My heart is humbled and blessed to have the opportunity to watch your beautiful family blossom. God Bless

[@susanwright9098]

Thank you for sharing Rory. In these times of instability, this is just what I needed.

[@christyrn8009]

Tears and laughter and sooo much beauty. Loved.

[@lorihardesty9949]

Beyond adorable. Missed you guys and your show! We made it to Marcy Jo's this Summer during a road trip from California and had a wonderful meal and conversation with Marcy. Such a wonderful family ❤️❤️

[@people_watcher]

It's such a warm happy place for a meal. We've gone twice from Fl and also to the bakery. Next up Marcy Jos muletown. Guess we could hit all 3, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Can't wait to get back there.

[@barbibutton9619]

That's WONDERFUL

[@pattieprophet7987]

Dad you are special wonderful man !! ❤✝️🙏❤

[@merciacloete9311]

I don't think we will ever forget Joey, no matter what.

[@donnapham2637]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful story. I am still crying for the loss of your beautiful wife.

[@m.m.583]

My heart broke watching Rory and Indy watching a video of his wife Rory started to cry 😢 and the hurt he must have been feeling Much Love 💕 and Bliss 🕊too you and Indy 💞

[@people_watcher]

Thank you Rory

[@melk.9425]

I too lost the love of my life when our baby was 2. There’s so much joy and also so much heartache.

[@theresa7659]

She is growing so fast! And oh yes I see Joey in her... she is beautiful just like her mother, your doing a great job Rory!!! Keep it up ♥️ God Bless you

[@barbibutton9619]

Beautifully said

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

YOU ARE, is a contraction and is spelled you're. You're amazing, etc. You and Are... with an apostrophe. Your is possessive... Your ball... Your car... Your kitchen... FATHER GOD, PRAYING FOR ALL THE ILLITERATE PARENTS, THE NEWLY APPOINTED PARA-EDUCATORS THAT CANNOT COMPLETE A SENTENCE PROPERLY STRUCTURED, LET ALONE TEACH HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY, COLLEGE BIOLOGY, THE WORKINGS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COLLEGE PREP TO THEIR TEENAGERS... Am on my knees, Lord, for the millions of kids, our future generations and future World leaders? Such a burden on their young shoulders... Wow.

[@healedbyhiswounds]

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 Oh.. I mean yeah, I get bothered by bad grammar too, but that’s a bit dramatic don’t you think?

[@tinaboyles9621]

@@majoroldladyakamom6948 this is not the time or place for this!

[@tinaboyles9621]

@@healedbyhiswounds yes it was way to dramatic... You don't owe her an apology for anything... She shouldn't be posting what she did... Not the place!!

[@countrydingess113]

Yes Indiana can & will do what ever her little heart desires💯 she’s her mother’s daughter ❤️

[@judyworks6554]

Glad he is back. Was wondering if all is ok or not.

[@people_watcher]

He is Ok Judy. The first season is over and he doesnt know when or if he will have another season (but we know he will,lol)He has a lot of othe projects going on

[@jehsdca]

What a beautiful video.

[@jennifercleveland5703]

I feel like I've seen this one before period maybe there is another 1 similar

[@mailjohnsonl7]

Such beautiful videos of Joey she was a beautiful woman and zi just love Indiana whos growing up so beautiful I just love her smile she is jusy a ray of sunshine and yes she is special just like all children I love how Rory is so gentle and caring with her a rare quality in man just love this

[@caroleunderwood953]

Rory, what a gift you have. ❤️

[@babluebird]

SO, so precious; SO precious. Blessings and love!

[@tbarrocko12]

Absolute sweetest! I love your spirit and view on things! She’s a special sweet girl! 💞

[@therealkimshady5390]

Rory, you and Indiana are such beautiful souls. I pray that Jehovah blesses you both.

[@luannestrickland4199]

God’s blessings are perfect and Indiana is definitely a blessing with her glowing smiles! ❤

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Re-watching this she is just so polite and has such great manners!

[@clairekappock4005]

What a beautiful life this lucky girl is living.surrounded by love in their own little world away from all the hustle and busses of today’s world.

[@countrydingess113]

& i want to add, That Joey would be so happy & pleased with the way you keep her memory alive & joeys loving singing voice, for little Indiana to hear❤️ I Love little Indiana singing along with joeys music ❤️ Joey would be very proud of the amazing job you are doing Rory on raising beautiful little Indiana🥰

[@ellyz8x]

I just love THIS LIFE YOU LIVE 🌈❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🌈

[@sarahm1236]

God is so good. Thank you Lord, for what you teach us through others. Your love shining through this remarkable family.❤️✝️🙏🏻

[@manmasihmar2697]

Oh. That singing is priceless...

[@donmccurdy5973]

So precious little Joe.....Indiana so precious.......so loved

[@theresatexas3397]

Priceless. Even better than winning the lottery. ❤️

[@evegonzalez7119]

What a beautiful, precious, smart little girl. I love her gorgeous smile. Praying for you and your family precious baby. You are truly a gift from God. Love you little girl.😘

[@northstarprepsteader]

Again, so exquisitely done Rory! Love little Indy and the joy she brings to all :)

[@Michelle-kg9zz]

Glad to see you back !! I wish everyone is as HAPPY as Indiana 💖💚💙 She's so full of Love & happiness and Beauty 💖💚💙

[@krisgangwer3796]

Out of the mouths of the babes and sucklings, he hath ordained praise! What a blessing Indy is!

[@crescentmoon374]

Indiana = most precious gift 💞

[@aliciamariediys1069]

These videos always fill my heart when I’m down. She has her mommas smile! You did win the lotto with her 🙏🏼❤️🤗

[@judyackley153]

Missed U and Indy so so much with Joey and family boy do I miss U all made my day watching the videos over and over I love U All I cry with U it ok love the baby 👶Indy

[@jddo3298]

This little one is Pure Shining, Unadulterated UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. She has pretty much "knocked the "T" off Can't!" She CAN do Anything and is allowed, no... encouraged, to try. It may take her a few more tries at times.. but we all need a few more tries sometimes, so that's no biggie. God knew what HE was doing when HE Chose Rory and Joey to be Indiana's parents, and that she/they would make an invaluable contribution to Lives and Hearts the world over, spreading Unconditional Love. He also had ready 2 wonderful Big Sisters to help along the way, as well as other loving family and dear friends... like Bus Driver Russ and Cowboy Danny. Thanks for making my Heart SMILE Today. GOD Bless you all, abundantly.

[@AJ1952Chats]

I couldn't have said it any better!!! What a sweet angel in such a sweet family!!!

[@debrahubbard763]

Any child this confident is going to do just fine!!!! That's her great parents!

[@jessieescobar2057]

My sister is Down Syndrome also And a delight to our family

[@ctheflower7818]

Thanks A Million, Rory, for taking us along 🌳🌄😊🌄🌳

[@people_watcher]

YES

[@cathyalbright9815]

Your doing a great job Rory. Thank you

[@lucretiasonny8077]

I like this beautiful 👪family very much

[@michellesmith9665]

She is a BEAUTIFUL little girl. She has a awsome family.

[@kristyfowler1974]

Glad rory is back love watching him and indy .. love seeing growing and how much she changes .. ty rory and indy for sharing your life's with us 😊

[@soonergal1422]

What a beautiful life❤ Thank you for the incredible journey with your sweet girl and her mother.

[@marge1538]

How adorable! She’s thriving, so independent and smart. She’s going to go places!

[@lindawilson1965]

Indy is such a sweet and smart little girl. You are definitely blessed. 🥰❤

[@pattyp6114]

Such a beautiful, smart little girl. God Bless you Rory

[@tapiolevela4481]

Thank you for sharing this. Made me cry. God bless you both, Indiana and Rory.

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Yay... you're back!

[@annem8152]

Rory said it perfectly- she is not a special needs child, she is just special like EVERY child. Every baby is a miracle created by God.

[@kai88875]

She is so blessed to have all the videos of Joey to watch. What a beautiful gift to remember her mama. ❤️

[@lenahale2880]

She is so beautiful Lena from Jellico ~Tennessee

[@chaunybuck6065]

Truly is

[@eileendavey4842]

Rory your a great father to all your daughters I love listening too you both singing you both great you both were so much inlove I'm sorry for your loss but I think your doing ok I know because if been there there are times when I have days look after your one great special daughter so cool

[@soniastigall9367]

I always cry when watching this. It's just so sweet. ❤❤

[@lisagast4616]

I know I cry to it just wasn’t right taking her mommy away from her I know her mother hadcance just snotright

[@karablake2576]

She shines so bright...I can feel her warmth in Michigan, thank you Miss Indiana ❤

[@chrissysvideos]

She is so happy dancing.....adorable! God bless you all 🥰🙏🙏

[@sharonannc.3079]

Awwwwe Indiana is soooooo sweet & has my ♥️ 🎶I missed her.. Rory your such a great Daddy... God certainly has unpowered you through His spirit to press on🙏🙏♥️🎶🎶 I sooooo enjoy following , This life your living. I love Joey singing hymns & had followed you both for a long time. May your strength double in breaths.. May you always be comforted in the quietest of times, in His word Psalm 119:50 and May your voice give praise in sing 🎶 in each step , in Him..., Blessings ~ Rory 🌷🙏🙏🦋

[@lindamiller3698]

Thank you Rory! Indy is so sweet and smart. It was wonderful to see some of the special moments of Indy growing up again. The love that Joey gave Indy was beautiful to watch. You have su h a loving and caring family.

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

She's a smart girl! She's soooo precious! God bless her.

[@justindavis5572]

Alright... I’m so glad y’all are BACK😂

[@CGH250]

I’ve missed seeing Miss Indie! Hope she’s doing well! Keep sending us videos - much love to the Feek family! ❤️🙏✝️

[@alabamajenny8751]

Look @7:00 and 7:05 Indy. Do y’all see Joey’s smile? I do. I see her shining thru! Oh my heart! What a joy. Praise Jesus

[@charmainegravett798]

She is too precious

[@elmariedstra5631]

Awe loved seeing Joey!!

[@PaulaGrimes-j7x]

Thanks Rory for sharing your story .You have a beautiful sweet Indiana 😋 😘 I love when the sweet baby simgs with her momma she is a sweetheart God Bless you and Indiana family 😅😊😂❤❤❤😂🎉😢😮😅

[@sarahoshea6358]

My little brother had Down syndrome and he had a brilliant life until he died at 53. Your little girl will bring you so much joy and happiness