Love For Nie
The past few days, I’ve come across several blog entries about the Nielsons..For those who don’t know, Stephanie Nielson is a popular blogger who has four gorgeous children, all under five, and a lovely husband, Christian. Last week they were in a terrible plane crash in Arizona that has left them both in hospital with severe burns.
There are lots of different fundraisers happening for them as their medical expenses are expected to be in the millions whilst they remain sedated in hospital for some months. Their children obviously also need to be cared for while the bills still roll in.
Sarah Jane is running an auction starting today as part of Nie Nie Day. She is generously donating a full set of her amazing calander prints..so quick – pop over there and get bidding!
Tangled and True are also running auctions beginning today on behalf of The Silly Wagon (owned by my sweet friend Whitney) – with some beautiful items donated by fantastic designers..Please pop over and have a look.
Morgan Moore, the supercrafty woman and fellow polkadot lover, is co-ordinating a fantastic sale at Etsy on the 23rd and 24th of September with all proceeds going to the Nielsons.
Morgan is looking for donations for the sale – if you’re a creative soul and think you could contribute, please get in touch with her asap. If you’re not creative but are good at shopping, make sure you mark the dates in your calender.
I’ve given Morgan a place in the Evolve workshop to include in the sale. I’ve been asked by many to make room for just one more and had to say no but I’m more than happy to open the door for this incredibly worthy cause.
Please, support where you can. As someone who knows too well how life can turn on it’s head so very suddenly, I would love to see at least the financial burden eased for this lovely family.
S xx
ps: Thankyou so much for all the encouraging comments about the blog – I’m really glad you like it :)
S xx
Hello!!! I am in love with you!!! (and your new website:) So incredibly lovely!!! Thanks for the shout out…the auctions are going so well, and it is such an amazing thing to see such goodness in the world:) Your blog is definitely a sign of that too….great work!!! I am so inspired!
What a beautiful family they are Sheye-I too have only come across their story recently.
They are in my thoughts and I will be marking the dates in my calendar to shop and help the fundraising.
Take care Meganxx
sheye, it is so lovely of you to help out the nielsons…
love,
dani
Sheye – I don’t know the Nielson’s personally, they’re friends of a friend, but I’ve been reading Nie’s blog for a couple of years and so of course, I feel like I know her. :) Kind of like you and your blog. :) It’s amazing to me to see how far reaching her story is. It’s wonderful to see so many people united in praying, hoping, and giving for this beautiful family. What a wonderful thing this blogland is. Thanks for letting us be part of your life through your beautiful blog. I have a little one your Ava’s age, and I think of her often when I look at him. She is a beautiful little girl. Prayers and hugs.
Sheye, I’ve been reading your blog for a bit, but not brave enough to comment til now! I have loved your poetic writing, and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Ava is beautiful and touches us through you. I’m so impressed by your compassion to help others. I live in Las Vegas, NV and the Nielson’s story has hit so close to home, thank you for sharing it. I love your photography, you are amazingly talented.
Hi Sheye. It’s Michelle, James’ mom. I am interested in your last spot in Evolve. Have you all ready filled that one last spot? Let me know. Thanks a bunch
shellygellerphotography@gmail.com
Thanks for spreading the word on the Nielson family and donating that precious spot on the Evolve workshop, Sheye. I’ve been checking some of the auctions and it seems to be going realy well.
Love,
Tania
I have the biggest not-so-secret crush on you. I love you! Plain and simple.
xo
Morgan
Once again … you amaze. I’m heading over to the auctions now but if there’s anything else anyone can do, please let me know … it’s so so sad.
The new site looks lovely. Pink = fantastic. Graphics = fantastic.
Thank you for sharing the Nielson’s story here. I have been reading Steph’s blog for nearly a year now and their recent tragedy just breaks my heart. I’m so happy to see support from all over the world for their family. You are such a wonderful person!!
And as always, thank you for sharing your beautiful artistic talents with the world! Your photos are beautiful :)
I adore the spotty new blog, delish! Thank you for mentioning all the fabulous auctions, sponsored, donated and held by such wonderful people, willing to help out where and how they can. The response has been over-whelming and while I have loved reading Nie’s blog, I took today (with the children and their daddy off playing) to read the entire last year and cry and giggle and laugh heartily over her anecdotes, images and every day life. Kinda like how I do with you, my dear.
Lots of love and kisses for the kiddies and well, if I MUST for you as well. ;)
xoxo
wb