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o, such beauty

I just had to share this photograph of Ana Elisa, all dressed up in her brand new Christmas dress, a gift from her grandparents (all four of whom she had the pleasure to meet just last week).

Oh – and when I say her transition has been amazing? What I mean is that the girl is kind of astounding. What a natural princessa. She looks beautiful in everything, but she just loved doing the totally dressed up thing. The perfect outfit could only be completed with two key accessories: her stuffed pet llama and nothing less than the best of body art, a hand-drawn tattoo from her big sister. Penned with love.

And, is it just me, or is this one seriously beautiful child? Not just her gorgeous face and hair and eyes and perfect little hands and knees and feet and toes. Not only her easy and long-lasting smiles. Not even just her silly faces, vast expressiveness and quick mind. But, truly, her tremendous spirit. I am so proud of the child she is, who she has always been.

Yes, we can all get frustrated. Tired. Upset. Discouraged. Angry. Disappointed. All of that. Sometimes all of that, all at once. There are times in this life when the future can look downright dim … no matter how hard we squint.

But what we can all overcome, at any age? From any distance? It’s almost too good to be true. And, still, some choose not to believe it. And, maybe, never will. But, you and me and everyone else we happen to love? The all of us? The truth about us is quite a beautiful thing. Because the truth about us is that we can always get from here to there. Always.

Sometimes it’s just a matter of recognizing our own limitlessness.

I sincerely wish all of you a 2009 full of nothing but open-ended possibility, wonder and such beauty.

And, of course, always … that great love šŸ™‚

32 responses to “o, such beauty”

  1. Heather Armfield says:

    tamara, she is divinely breathtaking. i’m sure this was an amazing christmas for the lackey family. happy 2009! -HKA

  2. Heather Armfield says:

    tamara, she is divinely breathtaking. i’m sure this was an amazing christmas for the lackey family. happy 2009! -HKA

  3. Ana Elisa's Daddy says:

    I see this incredibly breathtaking sight every day (several times) and still, am filled with such amazement in her seeming ability to embody your sentiments – exactly – as if she was born with this perspective of possibility…(perhaps that’s your point šŸ˜‰ Thank you for this beautiful gift, Tamara. Happy 2009 Everyone!

  4. Ana Elisa's Daddy says:

    I see this incredibly breathtaking sight every day (several times) and still, am filled with such amazement in her seeming ability to embody your sentiments – exactly – as if she was born with this perspective of possibility…(perhaps that’s your point šŸ˜‰ Thank you for this beautiful gift, Tamara. Happy 2009 Everyone!

  5. melissa says:

    Limitedless..what a beautiful concept that we can all use reminding of again and again. Thank you..

  6. melissa says:

    Limitedless..what a beautiful concept that we can all use reminding of again and again. Thank you..

  7. melissa says:

    You know one of my favorite things about Ana Elisa? All her hilarious faces she can make. It’s amazing to be able to communicate with a 3 year old who speaks a different language and know when she is joyful, surprised, upset, or just being silly. She is such a love.

  8. melissa says:

    You know one of my favorite things about Ana Elisa? All her hilarious faces she can make. It’s amazing to be able to communicate with a 3 year old who speaks a different language and know when she is joyful, surprised, upset, or just being silly. She is such a love.

  9. Kristi Brown says:

    It is not just you! She is seriously precious! Congratulations! Thanks for the uplifting post!!
    kb

  10. Kristi Brown says:

    It is not just you! She is seriously precious! Congratulations! Thanks for the uplifting post!!
    kb

  11. Courtney Gray says:

    Thanks for sharing another glimpse of Miss Ana Elisa… I think red may be her color! šŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing this… perfect post for the end of 2008. xoxo

  12. Courtney Gray says:

    Thanks for sharing another glimpse of Miss Ana Elisa… I think red may be her color! šŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing this… perfect post for the end of 2008. xoxo

  13. Chung Nguyen says:

    Superbly adorable. Truly. I especially love the music note tattoo. (:

  14. Chung Nguyen says:

    Superbly adorable. Truly. I especially love the music note tattoo. (:

  15. Lisa says:

    Oh, what a lovely image of little Ana Elisa! She truly conveys her emotion with her face, and I love how she looks into your eyes to see how you will react to her latest "expression"! Thank you Tamara, for encouraging us all to let go of the person we *think* we are and envision ourselves in the life and love that we truly desire….. that will truly be the path to bringing open-ended possibility home….

    Happy New Year to you!!

    ps – who did the curl?

  16. Lisa says:

    Oh, what a lovely image of little Ana Elisa! She truly conveys her emotion with her face, and I love how she looks into your eyes to see how you will react to her latest "expression"! Thank you Tamara, for encouraging us all to let go of the person we *think* we are and envision ourselves in the life and love that we truly desire….. that will truly be the path to bringing open-ended possibility home….

    Happy New Year to you!!

    ps – who did the curl?

  17. amanda padgham says:

    she is breathtakingly beautiful, as are your words. You continue to inspire and encourage so many, including myself, to remember the endless possibility that is this life. May 2009 bring you all you can imagine, and then some…

  18. amanda padgham says:

    she is breathtakingly beautiful, as are your words. You continue to inspire and encourage so many, including myself, to remember the endless possibility that is this life. May 2009 bring you all you can imagine, and then some…

  19. Tamara says:

    that’s actually a stylish barrette with curly q’s šŸ™‚

  20. Tamara says:

    that’s actually a stylish barrette with curly q’s šŸ™‚

  21. jesh de Rox says:

    such a way to close the year. i am a richer for having received what you so beautifully share, my friend. thank you so much. and Ana Elisa? so precious.

  22. jesh de Rox says:

    such a way to close the year. i am a richer for having received what you so beautifully share, my friend. thank you so much. and Ana Elisa? so precious.

  23. Andi Diamond says:

    What a doll! Congrats Tamara to you and your family! What a beautiful Christmas gift that will last a lifetime! Just beautiful!

  24. Andi Diamond says:

    What a doll! Congrats Tamara to you and your family! What a beautiful Christmas gift that will last a lifetime! Just beautiful!

  25. Liz says:

    it’s beautiful to hear how she’s thriving! there is always hope…thanks for reminding me of that through living proof.

  26. Liz says:

    it’s beautiful to hear how she’s thriving! there is always hope…thanks for reminding me of that through living proof.

  27. candice says:

    congrats! she’s beautiful!

  28. candice says:

    congrats! she’s beautiful!

  29. Kim Shaw says:

    Limitlessness…if only you could be president.

    I love the muscial note tatoo. The perfect touch.

  30. Kim Shaw says:

    Limitlessness…if only you could be president.

    I love the muscial note tatoo. The perfect touch.

  31. Adan says:

    Will you continue this subject?

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