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I’m still technologically challenged, but hope to be up and running again on Monday. Right now it takes a frustrating hour to *try* to do what I usually can in 10 minutes.
But this post shouldn’t be about me.
Rather, before I picked up my Sunday NYT this morning, I checked out as many blogs as I could, and was struck by WendyB’s latest post.
Wendy wrote about Stephanie Nielson, a lovely young blogger and mother of four who, together with her husband, Christian, was seriously injured in a small-aircraft crash (their accompanying flight instructor died.) Stephanie was burned over 80% of her body and is in critical condition. Christian suffered burns over 30% of his body.
You can read the NYT account here.
Wendy, whose generosity matches her delightful rapier wit, is auctioning off one of her fabulous pieces of jewelry (did I mention that she designs gorgeous, medieval- and Renaissance-inspired pieces, in silver and gold?).
Proceeds will go to Stephanie’s medical and household expenses fund, and I hope that readers will click right over to Wendy’s site to bid.
I hadn’t read Stephanie’s blog before today, but I was charmed by her creativity. Just look at her post about getting her girls ready for school, complete with a beginning-of the year feast that incorporated a beautifully set table, temptingly delicious food, and a precious, hand-decorated crown for each girl.
Although the blogging world is made up largely of virtual friends, there’s a real sense of community, as evident in the outpouring of good wishes and donations for Stephanie from across the country.
I fully intend to bid on WendyB’s stunning necklace, but also wonder whether I should offer a modest auction for one of my tiny cakes—with the proceeds going to Stephanie, of course. Bidding would begin at $5 and progress in $5 increments. Let me know in comments if there’s any interest.
But this post shouldn’t be about me.
Rather, before I picked up my Sunday NYT this morning, I checked out as many blogs as I could, and was struck by WendyB’s latest post.
Wendy wrote about Stephanie Nielson, a lovely young blogger and mother of four who, together with her husband, Christian, was seriously injured in a small-aircraft crash (their accompanying flight instructor died.) Stephanie was burned over 80% of her body and is in critical condition. Christian suffered burns over 30% of his body.
You can read the NYT account here.
Wendy, whose generosity matches her delightful rapier wit, is auctioning off one of her fabulous pieces of jewelry (did I mention that she designs gorgeous, medieval- and Renaissance-inspired pieces, in silver and gold?).
Proceeds will go to Stephanie’s medical and household expenses fund, and I hope that readers will click right over to Wendy’s site to bid.
I hadn’t read Stephanie’s blog before today, but I was charmed by her creativity. Just look at her post about getting her girls ready for school, complete with a beginning-of the year feast that incorporated a beautifully set table, temptingly delicious food, and a precious, hand-decorated crown for each girl.
Although the blogging world is made up largely of virtual friends, there’s a real sense of community, as evident in the outpouring of good wishes and donations for Stephanie from across the country.
I fully intend to bid on WendyB’s stunning necklace, but also wonder whether I should offer a modest auction for one of my tiny cakes—with the proceeds going to Stephanie, of course. Bidding would begin at $5 and progress in $5 increments. Let me know in comments if there’s any interest.
5 comments:
Thank you so much for bidding, MissC.(And I'm glad to see this post because I was getting anxious about your whereabouts.) I think a tiny cake sounds delightful. I would bid!
Oh, and check back on my post...I added major bonus incentives.
I'd bid!
Wendy has indeed added stellar incentives. Just imagine having a piece of jewelry named after you! And even more importantly, imagine how much you could help out this beautiful family.
I love how the blogging community gets together to help each other. This was a beautiful, compelling post.
I've never read her blog but the out pouring of goodwill is touching and WB should be congratulated.
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