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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.
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!
ReplyDeleteOh, and check back on my post...I added major bonus incentives.
I'd bid!
ReplyDeleteWendy 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.
ReplyDeleteI love how the blogging community gets together to help each other. This was a beautiful, compelling post.
ReplyDeleteI've never read her blog but the out pouring of goodwill is touching and WB should be congratulated.
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