When I first heard about Nie Nie, it was right after her crash.
I remember feeling so heartbroken for her.
This woman who I had never met,
was inserted into my prayers and daily thoughts.
I cried for her and cheered for her as she recovered.
Last week, I read her book Heaven is Here.
It spoke to me on so many levels.
If I was feeling a little cranky
I thought...
well, at least I'm not trapped in a burning plane.
If I was annoyed with my
adorable children
I thought...
at least I'm not in a hospital bed,
covered in burns and too afraid to see my children
because I am unrecognizable.
If I felt like folding 4 loads of laundry
was a daunting task
I thought...
if Stephanie can work so hard
just to sit up in bed,
I can fold my laundry with a smile.
If I looked in the mirror
and cursed the heavens for a zit
(who gets zits at 37? Me, that's who.)
I thought...
if Stephanie can learn to love her transformed face,
I can certainly see my beauty
beyond that stupid zit.
Count your blessings.
Every
single
one.
Thank you, Nie Nie.
6 comments:
Wow, powerful stuff. That made me cry.
Inspiring stuff. I great reminder to live every day to the fullest and with gratitude.
The book is inspirational, isn't it?
We can all learn something from Stephanie.
=)
I found NieNie when I first began blogging. I often left her page with tears in my eyes. Don't feel bad about the zit, I am 42 and still get them.. sighs.
So true! Reading an amazing story about recovery and restoration (even though the battle still goes on), invites us to count or blessings for sure.
I totally agree. She is amazing. I have not read her book but I hear it's fantastic. She is an inspiration--and not only in what she has survived but in how much she LOVES being a mother. You bring that same kind of light and love to this space, you know.
Thank you for the reminder. :)
Hope y'all have a great weekend! Sending love to you and your family!
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