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August 27th, 2008
It is hard to know how many people frequent this blog. When I started it I was sure it would just be a stomping ground for rants that only Anthony would see. Along the way, I’ve come to be surprised at how many friends or family members have referred to something I mentioned here. It is humbling. At times I feel exposed as I write, but in the end I am happy for the outlet & glad that I am etching out a tiny home on the interwebs.
I am thankful for the opportunity to feel connected with artists, crafters, mothers around the globe. I feel touched when I read blogs & experience that spark of familiarity, to know someone living so far away, or so close, as I’ve come to discover, has or is going through some similar dilemma or happiness. When there is a problem to be faced, I see the outreach of followers who rally to help in any way they can. While I am feeling so saddened by the story I am about to share, I am comforted in knowing so many friends are eager to help.
Stephanie Nielson keeps a blog at the NieNieDialogues. She & her husband, Christian, live in Mesa & have four small children together. A week and a half ago, Stephanie, Christian, & their flight instructor were involved in a serious plane crash. The flight instructor passed away that day, & Stephanie & Christian are receiving care at Maricopa Burn Center. Her body is 80% burned, his 30%. Their medical bills are expected to reach into the millions.
I stumbled across their story & her writings by accident yesterday afternoon, & since then I have been entrenched in her anecdotes about her children & husband, their family vacations, photos of the beautiful home she’s created…she is enlightening & inspirational & makes you realize that the simple things are what make life so good. Here is my favorite entry of Stephanie’s (of those I’ve read so far). The fact that this family resides just a town away makes the tragedy strike even closer to home.
You can read more about Stephanie at her blog & get updates on her & Christian’s condition at her sister’s site, cjanerun.com.
I’ve been touched by their story & their family’s strength, & Anthony & I have decided to participate in the fundraising movement that is sweeping the NieNie blog community. Thanks to Gabrielle at DesignMom, auctions are set to be held on numerous sites, beginning tomorrow (Thursday the 28th). I will post our auction items here tomorrow morning & bidding will be open through the weekend, ending on Sunday the 31st. More details will follow with specs as I can’t wrap my mind around all the bits & pieces right now.
As I said, I am not at all sure of my readership, but I want to help so badly. This is a try, we’ll see how it goes. If you or anyone you know would like to hold an auction, please do so or spread the word. Direct them here. DesignMom will have a post up tomorrow of all the blogs participating in the love. I’ve added a button to the bottom of my sidebar for donations to Stephanie & Christian’s recovery fund.
I hope to see you back here tomorrow morning when the auction begins!
I wanted to tell you that this post touched me so, you said it perfectly. I feel the same about them, i used to follow there blog- it was full of life-real living. Thank you for writing so elequently. I will come back .