It's funny how you feel like you know someone after reading their blog for so long. I've been reading the Nie Nie Dialogues for over a year now. I looked forward to jumping on the computer every morning to see what outlandish post Stephanie made about her perfect life that day....the adorable children, the oh-so-hot hubby, the posed self-portraits, the vintagely decorated home, the organically grown vegetarian meals that she prepared, etc. I loved the way she lived her life, even though it would never be anywhere near the way I live mine. It was inspiring to get a glimpse of the fairytale she seemed to be living. Some called her Pho-"nie" and said that she made it all up. Some thought she was boastful. Some thought she said a little too much about her personal life. I shared in many of these views. Whatever the case may be, I got a little entertainment for a few minutes every day reading her uplifting posts, so I decided after she and her husband got in a plane crash last weekend, I at least owed it to her to give a little back.
No, I don't know her personally. I don't know if she's even "real". I don't know if my money will really go where it says it will. But that's okay, like I said, a little bit of money is worth my daily glimpse of Nie for the past year.
Here's to Nie and Mr. Nielsen getting better!
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15 comments:
Wow, this was shocking to see, even though I don't know her, I have seen her blog on a lot of other people's blogs, and thought of her as a blogger celebrity. They are lucky they are alive-or are they? You don't hear of too many plane crashes with survivors, how scary and sad. Thank you for posting this.
I guess I would have a little more sympathy and compassion for someone who was in a plane crash with her husband. They have sustained burns over 80% and 30% of their bodies. I am praying for and thinking of their family, especially their 4 small children instead of mocking her blog. And I don't know them either I just try to see the good in all people.
For some reason not seeing the mockery in supporting to her family's wellness or siting her blog as a source for inspiration?
I don't see the mockery either, I see someone who took the time to share nie's story and try to persuade others to contribute to her cause. Thanks for this post Jessie.
I'm sorry you feel that way anonymous. I thought words like "uplifting", "fairytale" and "inspiration" were positive words. I was just saying that I don't really know her and she seemed to be living the perfect life, but I feel awful that it happened, and I wanted to support the family in any way I could (thus the money and the post). I do try and see the good in people...I just don't see the good in you trying to bring this support post to a level of mockery. I know it's hard to understand what I mean when you can't hear me saying it. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on that one.
So for the record, I love Nie, I love her family, and like I said already, "here's to Nie and Mr. Nielsen getting better". I truly think about them all of the time and pray for their strength.
Carry on in peace, my friends.
Thanks for the reply Jessie. I was in no way trying to be negative about your post or what you have done. I really do think it is great that you are bringing recognition to their family and supporting their needs.
I guess personally I would have left out certain opinions about her at a time like this. But then again it's not my blog it is yours and I truly applaud your efforts!
I would have to say I would agree that Ms.Nie is boastful, but who wouldn't be, she is such an example to us less than perfect moms and wives. I love that she chooses to keep her posts positive, she and her family enlighten me with their spirit and charm, and Im so looking forward to when she is boasting again, I have faith in Nie and Mr.Nielsen.
I think you need to change your settings and not allow anony comments anymore.
I wish them the best. This story makes me not want to ride with Brad anymore... But anything can happen. Thanks for posting. I never heard of Nie's blog until now. I will check it out
wow, blog fights!
nie is a good mom, here kids are lucky to have her. i hope she pulls through!
ha! by the way, that was me (pam) who posted that last comment, not bbeach. bbeach is on my computer.
Wow, that's so sad. Thanks for posting this, Jessie. I don't read her blog often enough to have found out yet. I really hope they get through this.
Wow, that's so sad. Thanks for posting this, Jessie. I don't read her blog often enough to have found out yet. I really hope they get through this.
Wow, that's so sad. Thanks for posting this, Jessie. I don't read her blog often enough to have found out yet. I really hope they get through this.
Jessie... I know Christian...we went to the same mission & if there is ever an example of a great missionary, it is him. In fact, a bunch of Elders from my mission just went to visit him & Stephanie...one of them emailed to tell me about it.
I am keeping him & Stephanie in my prayers...& thank you for reaching out to others to do the same!
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