Wednesday, October 7, 2009

SO inspiring!

Maybe you've heard about this amazing woman. Maybe you've even read her blog. Perhaps you saw her on Oprah today. I did and WOW ... she is one of my heroes!

Stephanie Nielson and her husband were involved in a terrible plane crash a little over a year ago. She was burned on 80% of her body. But through much prayer, love and INCREDIBLE inner strength, she is back at home, doing what she loves ... being a mom!

So, the next time I feel bored with laundry, overwhelmed with my TO DO LIST ... I'm going to jump on Stephanie (or Nie Nie's) blog. After hearing her story again, I am humbled and grateful. Thanks Stephanie for your AMAZING example of faith and courage. You inspire me to not just enjoy being a mom, but to SAVOR each and every moment!

If you want to be inspired, here's a link to her blog:

5 comments:

Larissa said...

I love Nie Nie. Cried throughout the whole Oprah thing. She is very inspiring and amazing! Made me want to be a better mommy and be grateful for the little things.

Erin said...

I watched it too and just bawled the whole time. What an amazing lady... I have NOTHING to complain about.

Sommer said...

Jill, my friend called me that morning and told me she was going to be on Oprah! I of course didn't get to watch it until that night after the kiddos were in bed. I just sat there and held Halle and cried, thinking how lucky I am! I made Morgan watch it again with me tonight! WOW! It was so good and inspiring! Makes me want to cherish EVERY moment with my kids and ENJOY them!!! How lucky we are to be able to do everything we do! I'm stealing your "button" to put on my blog! :o) Thanks!

Unknown said...

Ahem.

I'm needing some pics of the peanut please.

Jori said...

I served my mission with Christian and he was a fantastic missionary. They are both such an inspiration.