{Day 257}

One year ago today I was writing this.  The final day of wearing my little black dress.  It feels so odd that it’s been a year since I hung up the LBD.  What.a.year.  Many of you have stuck with me through it all and for that I’m so grateful.  I’m thankful for all your support and for your care for our sweet orphans.  I’m most thankful to Jesus for being my Lord and Savior.

You’ve seen a lot from me in this last year but what you didn’t see was this picture below.  Yes, this picture is of me in the dress.  It was taken during the 100 days.  After I saw it my thought was “?!?!”.  What was I thinking?!  I look like a pirate.  A 12 year old pirate at that…and the shoes…let’s not even get started with picking this apart.  When I look at this picture it makes me laugh.  I had run out of steam, clothing, and creativity and was just ready to not be styling that dress! I almost decided against posting this picture because it’s so…wrong.  BUT I hope you get a good laugh out of this picture.  Every project needs at least one blooper right?! 😉

I’m so excited that today I have an UPDATE! $58,802.00 😀 😀 😀

I don’t think there is a day that goes by that I don’t think about my kids.  Those sweet children that are full of life.  They have so much potential if given the chance to bloom.  One life that is changed can have the most incredible ripple effect.  Today would you give $5?  Can we reach to get to the $59K mark?  Each donation makes a difference.  Warm Blankets opened 20 new homes (that’s 200 more kids)!  And they need A LOT of money to keep these homes open so that these children are taken care of.  Five bucks?  Just 5?  Because I guarantee you it will be worth it! 😀

(Photos by: Christa Taylor)

14 Responses to {Day 257}

  1. Amy August 8, 2012 at 7:05 am #

    I love it, you are so creative even when you have run out of steam. I think it’s so amazing what you have been doing and the way you have used your talents for the Lord. God Bless you!

    • misselaini August 12, 2012 at 10:59 pm #

      Haha thanks! You’re so sweet Amy. 🙂 I’m so grateful that I get to be a part of what God is doing. He has richly blessed me. God bless you too!

  2. Amanda August 8, 2012 at 8:43 am #

    hahaha arrrghhh matey!! lol

    i do love how you wore the scarf/headband. unique and cute!! 🙂

    love,
    manda
    http://meandjesus-amanda.blogspot.com

    • misselaini August 12, 2012 at 10:59 pm #

      Lol! Exactly Amanda!
      Thanks. 🙂

  3. Victoria / Justice Pirate August 8, 2012 at 10:50 am #

    You do look a little like a pirate, but you don’t look 12 at all. You have sought out justice unlike the cruel pirates. . .oh, I guess I can share the piracy of justice around. 😉 It has been quite some time since seeing you in that dress!!!!! Good to see you still wearing it from time to time.

    • misselaini August 12, 2012 at 11:00 pm #

      Maybe 13? 😉 Yes, yes!

  4. Rachel Hooper August 8, 2012 at 11:22 am #

    Elaini, you are way too cute to ever be a true pirate. 😛

    Loved your sense of humor.

    • misselaini August 12, 2012 at 11:01 pm #

      Haha thanks Rachel. I appreciate you. 🙂

  5. duoimagery August 8, 2012 at 3:18 pm #

    You are the most beautiful 12 year old pirate ever. 🙂
    I think you’re adorable!
    The update made me sooo happy! You GO GOD!
    Bethy

    • misselaini August 12, 2012 at 11:03 pm #

      Aww thanks sweet friend! The update made me really happy too. Always does. AMEN, thank you Lord!

  6. Lauren August 19, 2012 at 6:29 pm #

    Thanks for sharing the blooper! Too cute! I got a sudden vision of you walking through Fred Meyers in that and just had to grin! (-; I think the belt’s amazing, I have to say.

    • misselaini August 22, 2012 at 8:45 pm #

      Hee hee! Glad you liked it. 🙂 The belt was borrowed…as were a lot of pieces I wore for the project. Too bad I didn’t get to keep the things I wore! 😉

  7. Whoopwhoop September 9, 2012 at 10:09 pm #

    Hottest pirate I ever saw. Glad you didn’t quit.

    • misselaini September 12, 2012 at 12:58 am #

      Lol! 😉 I’m glad I didn’t quit either. 🙂

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