Many of you may have heard about the terrible plane crash in which Stephanie (of the blog The Nie Nie Dialogues) and Christian Nielson were severely injured. Two weeks later, they remain in critical condition at Maricopa Burn Center. Christian’s burns cover 30% of his body and Stephanie’s cover 80%. They have four small children.
This figure, “80%”, has the effect of a physical blow every time I think of it. Stephanie Nielson is one of the loveliest young women I have ever seen. Anyone familiar with her blog will know that she is not just physically beautiful. She has a true beauty of spirit that shines though every smile for the camera and every word she so lovingly writes about her family. Her personal sense of style and her creativity are inspirational and I never tire of her writing and photography. The idea that she would be suffering such physical pain right now brings tears to my eyes.
Gabrielle, who is well known for the websites, DesignMom.com and Kirtsy.com has urged other bloggers to hold silent auctions and donate the proceeds to the Nielsons’ recovery fund. I plan to participate in this on Thursday and will provide links to Design Mom, as well as AllMediocre.com. Both of these sites will be listing blogs running silent auctions. If you would like to participate but have trouble finding directions, feel free to contact me at bigpieceofcake@gmail.com.
On Thursday, I will be auctioning off several items:
- Jewelry for BOTH women and little girls designed by my friend Christy,
- Silk handbags that I sell,
- AND a beautiful BCBG coat.
Please forward all of this information to friends and family. And keep the Nielsons in your thoughts and prayers.
yes yes this is very important. I am going to also post about this. It breaks my heart. The 80% is also the terrible point where I weep too. GOD. life is fragile.
Thanks for the info;
How horrible; they are in my prayers this instant!
I read about their situation, my goodness I hope soon there is some wonderful news sprinkled upon them.
What a kind soul you are for participating!
I am so there for that auction. What a heart wrenching story. I can only do my part and pray for a happy ending.
Kate – Count me in to participating in the silent auction. I’m so sad for the family and hope they recover quickly. My thoughts are with them.
Thanks to everyone for helping. Like I said – I did not know Stephanie Nielson personally, but I just can’t stop thinking about her and her family…
So sad. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh my gosh. I hadn’t heard about this. That is so incredibly heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with them. Thank you for doing this.
Just wanted to let you know that I just included the Donate to Nie Nie button on my blog and am going to spread the word to some of my blogger friends.
i’ve included the button on my blog, too, and will post about it right now. what terrible news…