{Day 202}

While in Chicago I was given the blessing of talking with a group of ladies about the project, orphans, and what God has been doing in my life.  There was also a time for the other women to share what God had been leading them to do.  It was an amazing evening and I went away so encouraged.  Not to mention that our lovely host Debbie did an amazing job creating a beautiful atmosphere.  I felt so privileged to be there with the incredible women from Warm Blankets and seeing all the little touches they had added to make the night special.  One idea that I had was for the women to write on a mirror in lipstick their “word” or dream for this year.  Looking at it I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with gratefulness at how God is moving in his people to make a difference.    I hope that each and every one of them went home and wrote their word on their own bathroom mirror.  In fact let me challenge you to go write your word on your own mirror.  I’d love to hear your word in the comments if you feel comfortable with telling me. 🙂

Special thanks to Kyle for coming and taking all these great pictures for us!  Also thank you Debbie for all you did to make us feel special and at home.  You are a perfect hostess!

P.S.  For those of you that have been around for a while you may or may not have noticed that I’m wearing THE little black dress. 🙂

(Photos by: Klye Flubacker of Kyle Flubacker Photography)

12 Responses to {Day 202}

  1. duoimagery January 26, 2012 at 3:42 am #

    You look beautiful in the dress.. as always. 🙂 I wish I could’ve been there to hear you speak.. and the whole evening looks so inspiring. 🙂 proud of you as always..

    • misselaini January 29, 2012 at 9:19 pm #

      Thank you friend. I wish you could have been there too! It was a wonderful time. 🙂

  2. Alyssa DiCicco January 29, 2012 at 8:43 pm #

    it looks like your trip was really amazing- it’s so fun to see you and tressa together! great idea with the lipstick on the mirror- i may have to do this myself!

    • misselaini January 29, 2012 at 9:22 pm #

      Alyssa I hope that someday it will be you, me, and Tressa taking a picture together. 🙂 My trip was great! Oh I do hope you will write your word on your mirror! xxx

  3. Sarah {Daily Design Inspiration} January 30, 2012 at 12:49 pm #

    “help thou my unbelief” … that’s 4 words, but those are my 2012 words. 🙂 Can you share a few of your favorites words from the evening? Hope you are well!

    • misselaini January 30, 2012 at 9:59 pm #

      It may be 4 words but those 4 words are powerful. 🙂 Thanks for sharing what yours are because it is encouraging to me! Well it’s hard to pick a few favorites because they were all so good but I did like Bloom, GO!, Leap, Seek, Trust in Him, Intentionality, and…all the rest. 🙂 I’m well and I hope you are too!

  4. Sarah {Daily Design Inspiration} January 30, 2012 at 12:50 pm #

    oops, I missed the picture with the words … never mind. 🙂

    • misselaini January 30, 2012 at 9:59 pm #

      It’s a bit difficult to read them all though….

  5. Nicole February 19, 2012 at 3:16 pm #

    My word for this year is “Purpose”.

    • misselaini February 21, 2012 at 12:10 am #

      Thanks for sharing! That is a beautiful word. 🙂

  6. Sarah February 28, 2012 at 7:48 am #

    Mine are “Christ is First”

    • misselaini March 5, 2012 at 11:31 pm #

      Beautiful. 🙂

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