After a few days of shock, I wanted to acknowledge the tragic accident that happened last weekend to blogger, Stephanie Clark Nielson. She was in a private plane crash with her husband, Christian, and his flight instructor, Doug Kinneard, last weekend in Arizona. Details informing readers of the accident, Stephanie and Christian's critical condition, and the death of the flight instructor have been shared by her sister, Jane, on NieNie Dialogues.

I do not know Stephanie, who affectionately goes by "Nie," but happened upon her bright and lively blog one day over a year ago and have been in love with her/it ever since. What rings true on her pages are beauty, livelihood, generosity, creativity, and faith. I truly have learned so much and felt so inspired by her daily posts...I'm at a loss of words to say what it feels like to know she is struggling. How strange to feel so deeply for someone you've never met? I've officially been changed by the internet forever. Stephanie's sister, Jane, continues to inform the devoted readers of Nie's blog via her own blog, cjanerun. Stephanie and Christian have been removed from critical condition but are still fragile. Their four children are staying with family...And I can't even finish writing this without crying.

Sigh. I couldn't even title this post.

I have added a button on the sidebar for anyone who would like to donate to help with medical costs and this transitional period for Nie, her husband, and their children. If you have been touched by her life like I have, I'm sure you won't hesitate.

xoxo,
leah