A couple of weeks ago my friend Jenni posted on her blog a headliner story about a mother in Arizona who was well know for her blog. Both her and her husband were in a small airplane crash in Arizona and it's made big news because of those who read her blog.
Here is the story from the New York Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/07/fashion/07burn.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&sq=By%20ALEX%20WILLIAMS&st=nyt&scp=1
What I want to share in my blog (and what I have been thinking about a lot lately) is some of the comments in the New York Times Article:
"Ms. Nielson always displayed a knack for portraying motherhood as a celebration, not a grind, readers said. "
"Among mommy blogs, the NieNie Dialogues stood out, said Gabrielle Blair, a blogger and graphic designer in Tuckahoe, N.Y. On many sites “there’s a lot of complaining,” she said, adding: “ ‘I hate potty training,’ ‘Motherhood is the worst,’ ‘How did I get here? I didn’t want to have kids!’ Ms. Nielson’s blog made motherhood “sound like the highest calling on earth: a job full of color and vibrancy and of the utmost importance."
"Other bloggers expressed admiration, and envy, that Ms. Nielson found the energy to make marriage sexy while raising four small children. "
“People don’t understand that of course Stephanie had days where she was crazy and wanted to pull her hair out,” Ms. Kendrick said. “Her relationship with her husband wasn’t perfect. But she chose to focus on the beauty."
I know there will complaning blogs for me in the future, but I'm going to try every day to see the beauty in my life! :)
You can read NieNie's blog by visiting: nieniedialogues.blogspot.com
And her Sister Jane (who is taking care of her children and giving updates): blog.cjanerun.com
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4 comments:
I'm so glad you read about her. I too have been so incredibly inspired by her positive outlook on life and her love of her family. It has truly impacted me over the last couple of weeks.
Anyway, good post. :)
So crazy how many people read Nie's blog and are keeping up on this tragedy! She is such a beautiful girl, this just breaks my heart. Did you know she went to Provo High (grad. 99 I think)?
Can't believe how big/old Wesley has gotten. Seems like you just had him. Times goes faster and faster the older I get and the more kids I have.
Heather, Thanks for the wonderful information. I love motherhood and cherish every second I have with my children. I love to read your blog...it shows how much you love your family and life! Keep it up!
Lynne
Heather I hope you don't mind, I found you on Monica's blog hope you are well! ~
Melinda
http://endlessrollercoaster.blogspot.com/
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