{Day 53}

Somethings take a lifetime to learn.  A lifetime to process.  A lifetime to enjoy.  Yet it starts with today.  One thing I am in in the process of learning is letting go.  Open hands and an open heart.  Resting in the here and now yet looking to the future with excitement and anticipation.  It was once said by Alice Morse Earle that “The clock is running.  Make the most of today.  Time waits for no man.  Yesterday is history.  Tomorrow is a mystery.  Today is a gift.  That’s why it is called the present.”  Do you see today as beautiful gift? You are alive!!! Let’s not sleep walk through life but take in each moment with eyes wide open.  Will you make the most of today?  It starts by looking for the gifts all around us and being thankful for them.  I am thankful for all the amazing readers I have.  I am thankful for all the money donated to rescue orphans.  I am thankful that we can effect the future.  We have been given this time so let’s make it count.  Will you join in changing lives today by donating??

{Photos by: Jenn Lynn Images}

{Outfit styled by Karen}

11 Responses to {Day 53}

  1. Lady J June 22, 2011 at 7:32 am #

    Just had to say, that sweater totally highlights the beautiful color of your eyes!

    • misselaini June 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm #

      That is so kind. Thanks!

  2. Victoria/Justice Pirate June 22, 2011 at 10:30 am #

    This is such a beautiful outfit! The little cowgirl hat is really sweet for it too.

    • misselaini June 22, 2011 at 5:23 pm #

      Glad you like it! 😀

  3. Rhesa Simmons June 22, 2011 at 2:14 pm #

    Hi, Elaini, I just had to say that your post today is really inspirational! I look forward to checking your blog each day and when I do I am always inspired in the areas of fashion, photography, and life. Thanks so much 🙂 The third photo is an absolutely GORGEOUS one of you! Love, love love it!

    • misselaini June 22, 2011 at 5:25 pm #

      I am so delighted that you were inspired. I’m not a writer so I pray every time I write that the post will be a pleasure to read. Thank you for your very generous comment! 🙂

  4. ~AnneGirl~ June 27, 2011 at 12:38 pm #

    What a darling outfit! It’s almost my favorite so far!

    I just now, for the first time, noticed the tiny smiley face at the bottom of this webpage. It just makes me grin. =] Thanks for making me smile!

    • misselaini June 27, 2011 at 6:32 pm #

      Thank you for making ME smile! I never knew it was there. LOL!!! Wow, am I observant or what?!?! 🙂

      • ~AnneGirl~ June 28, 2011 at 7:06 am #

        You are welcome! 🙂 I tend to be a bit of a freak about details. Hahaha! Random little things make me extraordinarily happy. 😉

        So now every time we scroll down to bottom of the page there’s a little face that smiles and makes us smile back! 🙂

        • misselaini June 28, 2011 at 8:40 pm #

          Haha! I think that’s great! Because I love details too. 🙂 It’s the little things that make life so enjoyable.

          • ~AnneGirl~ June 30, 2011 at 8:00 am #

            I totally agree with you! 🙂

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