{Day 180 (on the 4th day of Christmas)}

“On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, four calling birds.”

If there is such a thing as kindred spirits this beautiful lady would be the closest one I have ever come across.  I love her deeply and am amazed that the Lord would give me such an incredible friend.  I hope her story blesses you as her life has blessed me.  Her gown is inspired by the color of a blue bird and we added feathers too just for fun.  Of course the phone is the calling part. 😉  Without further ado it is with great pleasure that I introduce Elizabeth to you today.

Do you ever close your eyes and smile at a memory?  If so, you’ve looked like me trying to write this.  I’m Lee and I live in Denver, Colorado.  Almost a year ago I remember one of my closest friends telling me, “I think I’m going crazy.”  For the next few hours we talked about her heart for orphans in India and an idea to wear a dress for 100 days.  When she mentioned her goal was 50K, I started praying.  Hard.

You see, this project hits close to my heart because I’ve been fatherless for almost 7 years.  My father left us financially stable, yet there have been intense holes in our hearts and lives.  I can’t even imagine how painful it must be for an orphan who has the additional hardship of financial concerns.  Not only are they fatherless, they’re homeless.

I must admit, supporting orphans is very personal to me.  Now I’m 23 and I still miss my dad every day.  James 1:27 says, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this: To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”  I long to please the heart of Almighty God, and it’s thrilling to know I can do something pure and undefiled in His eyes by caring about those who have nothing to offer me in return.

If you’re reading this, then you already care about these little children.  Thank you for loving those who are unloved and remembering those so easily forgotten.  Thank you for helping Miss Elaini bless these orphans.  May you have a wonderful Christmas knowing you’re helping little ones celebrate Christ’s birth in a warm place, possibly experiencing love for the first time.

Lee thank you.  I can’t express that enough.  You have a big piece of my heart gorgeous girl.

UPDATE $41,759.90 🙂  Will you please give $10 dollars today to help us get one step closer to our goal?

(Photos by: Dorene Vandermeer)

(Feather fascinator by Unveiled Bridal Designs)