Tuesday, May 4, 2010

nie's mormon message

it is sure to go viral . . .


97 reactions:

Sara said...

LOVE it

Heather said...

What an inspiration. A good reminder of what really matters, and who we are.

Adriane said...

AMAZING! Thank you for sharing. Stephanie is so beautiful and I am thankful to have found your blogs. The church is true and I am so lucky to know that. Just as everyone can who desires too.

☂niki said...

wow.

wow. that's all i can say as i wipe the tears.

Rachel said...

What a beautiful and remarkable woman Stephanie is. She reminds me of what is really important in life and what we are really here to do. I am so thankful for her strong testimony, and her willingness to share the truthfulness of the gospel. Thanks for sharing this CJane.

Shell said...

beautiful

Vanalee said...

This will touch so many lives! Thanks!

The Dragonfly said...

A beautiful way to start the day, reminded once again, by your sister just what matters most.

Butternut Sage Designs said...

~thank you
....from donna from Massachusetts

Scrappycook said...

Well, I'm crying again. Beautiful messeage and a beautiful family.

Anne said...

That was beautiful. It's hard to know what else to say. While watching it I was hit with a strong feeling that I should read the Book of Mormon to find out more about your faith. I will do just that. Thank you.

Sammi said...

Stephanie is such a strong inspiration to all of us. Reminds us that God is real and good.

Kara and Chant said...

That was beautiful! So inspiring! Thank you for putting in on your blog or I wouldn't have seen it.

Sarah Jane said...

Beautiful. Truly beautiful. Thank you.
Hey, when you get a chance share the link of what the Bishop said about using the internet for good.

Heather said...

Love it. What a beautiful, inspiring video.

Melanie said...

Beautiful. I cried through the whole thing:)

Leslie said...

beautiful. i love it, can't wait to share it.

Brooke said...

What a spiritual boost. I love it. Thank you for sharing.

Dave and Natalie said...

wow, my eyes are wet and my heart is full...I pray we can all find our mission here on this earth. Thank you Stephanie for being such an awesome missionary and Courtney, thanks for sharing this with us (and sharing your beautiful family with us as well) you have both become a part of my daily routine :)

a.men said...

Thank you for inspiring me to be better. To find "nobility in motherhood and joy in womanhood". Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Jodi said...

Breathtakingly beautiful. I love her, I love you, I love all of you!

Thank you for sharing this.

Erika said...

BEAUTIFUL! What more is there to say?

Sherrie Ann said...

Awesome! What a great message. Although I am a S. Texas Catholic this message speaks volumes to all, no matter what faith you follow, it's still the same message. Thanks for sharing.

O family said...

My goodness. This is wonderful and amazing.

Geo said...

Isn't that marvelous.
Wonderful to me.

Juliana said...

speechless..

Whimcees said...

My prayers are always with the beautiful Stephanie and her beautiful family. She continues to be an inspiration to all of her followers.

Barbara Diane

rookie cookie said...

What a beautiful, strong testimony. I needed to see that today.

Sephalo said...

Beautiful

Bonnie said...

That message is incredible. Stephanie is amazing. I'm wiping away the tears. Good start to my morning!

Reed said...

Absolutely beautiful.

Noelle Reese said...

WOW! I never imagined a blog post could move me so much.
Thank you, I will continue to pray for Nie and her husband.

Sara and Spencer said...

Stephanie is such a beautiful and amazing woman! How blessed you are to have her as your sister and she to have you. I am grateful for the inspiration that you all are to each of us who read your blogs day to day. Thank You, Stephanie, for once again sharing your testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and Courtney, thank you for sharing this video with us!

Sara

Lauren said...

That was really wonderful - I am so glad you posted that.

nikkipicky said...

What a wonderful message! How blessed we are to have such a loving Heavenly Father, who inspires and teaches us, not only by our own trials and experiences, but by those willing to reach and and share as well.

Thanks you your family for sharing.

Marilyn said...

ummm, yeah! It's going to go viral. I sent a link to it to all of my favorite people in the whole wide world because I loved it so much and the message is so important!

Thank Stephanie and Christian for me for offering up such uplifting inspiration.

The Duff Gals said...

This is such an awesome video. I have made sure to pass it along to my friends who have not yet "met" Stephanie.

Melissa said...

So beautiful! Thank you

Nikki said...

awesome!
but I believe Stephanie owes me some tissues!
how can I help make it go viral?

Mark and Meghan said...

seriously beautiful! cried my way through it. thanks for sharing this wonderful message...makes me more fully appreciate my role as a mother!

Joanie said...

amazing! God bless!

Brian and Tonya said...

Thank you for sharing. What a wonderful way to start my day and a great reminder of the blessings of motherhood.

Natasha said...

Beautiful! What an inspiration your sister is. Also, can you let your sister know that I am in love with her little boy Nic, please? I would tell her myself, but her blog does not allow comments. He is so cute.

mommy2alex said...

Wow, that was just amazing!
Thank you SO much for sharing it!
Stephanie is so beautiful, as is her entire family and the love that she and Christian share is inspiring!

Me, Only Better said...

That was beautiful! I admire Stephanie's faith so much.

Motherhood is a gift, and this was the reminder I needed to hear today. Thank you.

Cristi said...

I posted this on the Mormon Messages Facebook page, but I don't know if Stephanie will see that, so I'm posting it here as well:

Stephanie, I was reading your blog long before the accident occurred, and I was delighted then at how fun and lovely you made motherhood. Now that you've endured (and are enduring) this incredible trial, it has given all that you say and do even more weight, more loveliness. YOU are lovely. You are a wonderful tool in the Lord's hands. I will continue to pray for you as you continue through surgeries and the difficulties of living life as normally as possible. Bless your sweet soul.

Lori Lou said...

Wow, that is really beautiful!

Elizabeth said...

What a wonderful Mother's Day gift.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Melissa, Ryan and Addy said...

Honestly one of the the most beautiful videos I've ever had the pleasure of viewing! Brought many tears to my eyes and mad me feel so inspired. If only we all had the same attitude as Stephanie Nielson, the world would be such a better place! Thank you for sharing! It made my day much brighter and made me feel honored to be a wife and mother!

Alicia @ Rae Rae Sisters said...

WOW! This just gave me goosebumps all over. A testament to what an amazing woman Stephanie is and how God works in so many mysterious ways. I feel fortunate to be able to share in her (and your) journeys. Thank you for posting this!!

Evie B. said...

Love it.

The redhead said...

So lovely, I want to share it on my own blog tomorrow.

Kirsten said...

Amazing. I really hope it does go viral. Everyone needs to see this!

GreerAnn said...

Thank you.

Debbie said...

Love, love, love it! Mormon Messages are all awesome, but this is going to be a favorite I'm sure.

Joanna Wilson said...

it will be shared and with the love of a divine saviour it will make a difference

thank you

cortnieb said...

Loved it!!! I too was a reader long before the accident and loved the joy Stephanie found in motherhood. It helped me on the days I was feeling blah about it....and to see her find joy on her not so great days after her accident reminds me to well, suck it up and remember what really matters!!! LOVE HER and YOU CJANE!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Beth said...

Jesus is certainly working through Stephanie!!
Love you guys!

Carrie said...

wonderful message that crosses faiths. The Lord does work wonders when you accept him into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior. Stephanie's children are so blessed to have such a wonderful mother!

amanda said...

That was very beautiful and extremely touching. I love Nie's blog and I never tire of hearing her story. Such encouraging and strong words, and faith only our God can give. May God continue to bless Stephanie and all of her wonderful family!

Delfina von U. said...

Wow!I'm certainly going to read Stephanie's favourite book. She's amazing, so strong and beautiful!

Flo said...

Please tell your sister that she is lovely and such a great inspiration.
God bless her and her family (and that of course includes you and yours!)

Allison said...

So beautiful and well done. The images of the kids with their parents are just lovely. Such a happy home. Lucky, lucky kids to have her.

Emily said...

Tears streaming down my face and the sounds of my four-year old girl splashing around in the tub. Life is good and I need to recognize it more. This will help me do that today. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Dana said...

This is such a great video. I love nie's statement that motherhood is beauty. She is right. I'm so glad she chooses to share her story.

Becca and Kent said...

Oh my. That is simply beautiful.

Shauna said...

Beautiful!

Ann said...

Thank you for sharing and helping me forget why I was feeling sorry for myself today. I have been inspired by you and stephanie more than once. Keep doing what you are doing, you and your sister are changing lives!

Amy-Sue and Gian Del Bello said...

I'm overwhelmed with emotion after watching that beautiful piece! Thank you so much for sharing.

Laurel said...

what a beautiful message...i'm a believer too.

Anonymous said...

Awesome, speechless and inspiring! Thank you for sharing!! Now I am going to get a kleenex and hug my kids!

Jeanelle said...

What a beautiful video - what a beautiful spirit. It is truly a message that transends. Thank you!

pollydove said...

Yeah, wow ... very moving, very inspirational. Thanks for sharing that.

marymary said...

i certainly love you both! her message is as beautiful as she truly is!

Willowkist said...

What a great message. Thank you for sharing!

Princesses' Mom said...

Thank you for sharing testimony.

Leslie Srajek said...

I tweeted this and shared it on my FB page. I love this and am so grateful for you sharing it! Blessings to all of you.

Kirty said...

simply beautiful.

Jeannie said...

thank you stephanie, for having the courage to do this. all of this.

you inspire me. it sounds so LAME because after watching it, and knowing what you went through, and reading every day about what you are GOING through - to say, "you inspire me," just isn't enough. but it's true, and it's all i've got.

what a trial you have, indeed, and with it, such a gift to inspire and encourage and touch so MANY PEOPLE'S LIVES. and that, friends, is awesome, in the truest sense of the word.

jeannie

Samantha said...

This is beautiful, and inspiring. The song in it is beautiful, does anyone know the name of it and who sings it?

Mom(janet andCraig) said...

Thank-you CJ and Nienie for both of your blogs. It is wonderful to see two young women who love motherhood. Your own Mother must be a wonderful person. Have a great MOTHER"S DAY!!!!

blackbird said...
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blackbird said...

I send my prayers for Nie's continued healing. A lovely film.

Micha said...

I cry everytime I watch her pick up her kids and remember back to when she ached to be able to do that very thing. What a beautiful soul that dear sister of yours has. Thank you for sharing.

Be the change you want to see in the world... said...

Today is my birthday. Thank you both. Xoxo- Melissa

The Bears said...

Whenever I am feeling low, the Lord sends me help. Today it was this video. Thank you.

thorney said...

Beautiful. Stephanie's testimony touches my heart and brings me closer to Heavenly Father.

--Mari

Miss(Michelle) said...

I am in awe of her honesty and faith. She has shown us all over the past year how hard adversity can be...but what wonderful blessings can come.
She has blessed my life for good. Now I will go bless those around me.

A Southern Accent said...

It's beautiful. I'm southern baptist and makes me want to share this with my mother because she has negative opinions of Mormoms. We're all not so different after all. And another where did you find question - love that long yellow tunic Nie has on in the video. Know where she found it?

Anonymous said...

love the video. where can i find the song mindy is singing? thanks.

Amy said...

Really, really beautiful. All of it. The production of the video, your sister, her family.

Katherine said...

thanks for sharing your sisters video, I reposted on my own blog. Her story really touches me.

www.4ofeight.blogspot.com

Sarah Jane said...

Oh thank you for this! Stephanie...you have such a calling, and you nobly and faithfully fill it. With such grace and beauty. We all have a calling, and you have set the path for so many to have the courage and faith to make life beautiful no matter what you are given as your cross. Thank you. We love you!

Ashley said...

That's just beautiful.

Katie said...

Beautiful! Thank you to all of you for letting us in!

stephanie joy said...

amazing, beautiful... God is good and stephanie is an inspiration to anyone with a beating heart. thanks for being real and you, dear stephanie. we love your heart and soul. i am not an LDS follower, but a born again evangelical christian and you bring so much perspective and insight into my life. i think the Lord is using you for amazing good and touching people worldwide and it's so awesome to see you giving HIM the glory! all of it. bless you, bless your family and keep up the race. looking forward to seeing where life will take you. (((hugs)))

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