{Day 18}

I feel the stretch.  The stretch of writing and it’s in the pulling out of my very being the words to etch into the paper.  Like the curve of a letter S.  Each one of these “letters” to you and to myself are a movement of muscle.  Exercising my brain to document and account for the happenings of now.  Where will that winding path down these letters on this blog take me?  This journey will bend me just like an S.  It will shape me more into the person I am supposed to be.  If I am willing.  To let go and not be in control.  I am thankful today that this journey can be an S and not a Z.  Fully embrace this experience.  Not just get from point A to point B (Z) but like taking a walk (S).

I love this last picture.  It is one of my favorites.  A moment of joy and delight.  Not caring about a thing in the world.  This is from the wedding I went to on day 6.  This amazing woman asked for a chat and I was more than happy to oblige.  Thank you my friend for a lovely conversation and for your encouraging words.  Thanks for taking the time to listen and laugh with me.  For living in the here and now.

Total Raised: $1,771

{Photos by: Christa Taylor}

{Clothing borrowed from Michelle}

10 Responses to {Day 18}

  1. Rachel Bryant May 18, 2011 at 5:01 am #

    I think what you are doing is unbelievable. It is such a sacrifice on your part. I will be linking this to my blog and telling everyone I know about this!

    • misselaini May 18, 2011 at 10:51 pm #

      I am so grateful that you would take the time to share this. Thank you!

  2. Lori Lynn May 18, 2011 at 8:16 pm #

    My favorite outfit to date! Keep up the good work!

    • misselaini May 18, 2011 at 10:50 pm #

      Thanks for the encouragement!

  3. Claire May 19, 2011 at 12:29 am #

    Elaini you are inspiring, see where God has taken you and led you is such an encouragement, if i could donate I would but I will pray that people would give with open hearts and hands. God Bless

  4. hesmylifeguard June 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm #

    Love it! The leaves in your hair, is it a head band?

    • misselaini June 3, 2011 at 6:01 pm #

      Yes it was a metal headband. Really cool and kinda painful. LOL! Again borrowed… 🙂

  5. Jo Kautt July 29, 2011 at 7:21 pm #

    Where’d you get that headband? It is cute!!

    • misselaini July 30, 2011 at 11:10 pm #

      Isn’t it beautiful! I borrowed it from a friend….I have no idea where she got it.

  6. Jo Kautt August 1, 2011 at 8:34 am #

    I see. Thanks, anyway! :0

Design by Kiersta Rhodes. Site by 80twenty