A Family in Need: Silent Auctions this Thursday for the Stephanie Nielson Fund

Stephanie Nielson (known as ‘NieNie’) is a very popular blogger who’s talent, faith and humor has drawn many to her little corner of the internet. I didn’t have the opportunity to know Nie before the accident, but I soon discovered if you don’t know Nie, you probably know someone who does. I can’t tell you how many blog friends I have who have shared stories about what an incredible person she is.

In case you don’t know, NieNie and her husband, Christian, were in a terrible airplane accident just last week. Both of them have severe injuries and will require extensive time to heal, but by the grace of God, they are still with us! They have four small children who are being cared for by family. Insurance will only go so far. Above all else, the family asks for prayer, but we also realize what a financial strain the family will be in.

All of us — those who know Nie and those of us who feel as if we do — want so much to help in whatever small way we can. This Thursday many artists and designers in the blogging community will be hosting silent auctions for Nie and her family. All proceeds from these auctions will go directly into the Stephanie Nielson Fund via PayPal.

Items from The Baby Gardner will be auctioned on our blog this Thursday in honor of NieNie. If you place a bid (whether or not you are the winning bidder), you will also be automatically entered to win a special giveaway from The Baby Gardner as a small thank-you. Winner will be chosen at random. All details for bidding will be posted at the time of auction. Bidding will begin Thursday at 7:00am PST and last until midnight.

Please join us in prayer for Nie and Christian and their family. If you are interested in helping in other ways, you can donate directly to the Stephanie Nielson fund by clicking the link to the right. You can also view a list of links to all the silent auctions by visiting Design Mom’s blog on Thursday.