{Day 4}

I opened my mailbox (well email…) yesterday and found a note that left a huge smile on my face.  The sweet lady that I am in contact with at Warm Blankets informed me that she was chatting with someone at Indian office.  They were telling the children in the orphan homes about this project.  Theses darling little children are praying for this project!!!

Some of the children got to go to the beach for the first time this last week so hopefully I will be able to show you pictures soon. 🙂  Do you remember your first trip to the beach or have you ever been?  I am sure the delight on their faces was beautiful.  Too bad I couldn’t have been there since this outfit looks sea worthy!

Money raised: $625

Update: Here is a picture of the trip to the beach.  Thankfully this home is sponsored so they have the opportunity to do this but many are not sponsored and struggle to continue running.  Your donations go towards homes that are not sponsored.

Photo: Warm Blankets Orphan Care

{Photos by: Christa Taylor}

16 Responses to {Day 4}

  1. Katrina May 4, 2011 at 8:28 am #

    I love what you’ve done with the dress thus far and can’t wait to see what else you do! And congratulations on raising $500 so far!! I’ll continue praying for you and your journey and the children. 🙂

    • misselaini May 4, 2011 at 12:51 pm #

      Thank you! I appreciate everyone’s support!

  2. Emily May 4, 2011 at 10:05 am #

    It makes you look so tall! 🙂

    • misselaini May 4, 2011 at 12:52 pm #

      It’s all about those heels!!! 😀

  3. ~AnneGirl~ May 4, 2011 at 10:45 am #

    Oh… that is so neat that the children are praying! God bless them!

    • misselaini May 4, 2011 at 12:52 pm #

      Isn’t that sweet? Completely melted my heart when I heard that.

      • ~AnneGirl~ May 5, 2011 at 1:51 pm #

        Yes! 🙂

        Let me tell you that you are such an inspiration! I’ve been telling people about your project and I’m going to pray for you and the orphan children. May our Father God bless you more abundantly than you can dream!

        • misselaini May 5, 2011 at 2:07 pm #

          That is incredibly kind. Thank you for telling people about this and for praying!

  4. Christy May 4, 2011 at 12:39 pm #

    I can’t believe *I* got to bum around Portland with this style icon. You are a ROCK STAR, Elaini! God bless you!

    • misselaini May 4, 2011 at 12:53 pm #

      Haha! You need to come out here fabulous girl so we can do that again!!!

  5. Lori Lynn May 4, 2011 at 7:23 pm #

    I love the dress with pants look!!!!

  6. Rebekah May 4, 2011 at 9:27 pm #

    Thanks for sharing about this ministry! And you are so pretty. I love how you are getting creative in accessorizing the dress.

    I went to the donation site through the link you have here. It counts toward your goal automatically, right? Or do I need to notify you separately?

    Keep it up, girl! With God’s help, you can do this. 🙂

    • misselaini May 4, 2011 at 9:55 pm #

      Thank you for your sweet comments Rebekah. My friends are definitely helping me style this dress! Christa (the photographer) helped with these outfits. 🙂
      Yes it does count automatically but I don’t know who gave money unless you approve for me to see your info in the comment box on the giving page.
      And yes God is the one who does it!!!

  7. Katie May 6, 2011 at 8:32 am #

    I love this so much!!!

  8. Marilyn VanPelt May 6, 2011 at 11:36 am #

    Good project, Elaini. God’s blessings!

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