tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post5557635983742982905..comments2008-11-25T22:30:56.981-07:00C. Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480875440863002634noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-84066657042051854842008-11-25T20:08:00.000-07:002008-11-25T20:08:00.000-07:00Thank you Courtney for the updates, I have been gone for 4 days, and no where near a computer. Now for catch up time!!! I am thrilled to hear they are going home! They are amazing!<BR/>Hugs and prayers from CADebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11626708110004604865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-66279440937466362562008-11-24T06:16:00.000-07:002008-11-24T06:16:00.000-07:00Thank you.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-65749782279461054852008-11-23T23:32:00.000-07:002008-11-23T23:32:00.000-07:00Wonderful, beautiful, honestly told story.... Soooo glad they have come home!Just be......http://www.blogger.com/profile/10302799698636294823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-30022158778568424532008-11-23T22:36:00.000-07:002008-11-23T22:36:00.000-07:00Stephanie and her family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers... I'm so happy that she was able to make the trip to Utah to be closer to her family while she recovers. <BR/>Reading Nie's blog has truly brought me a different (better) outlook on my own life... and for that,I am very grateful- she such an inspiration... I hope the best for her and you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-36373561005040737012008-11-23T22:02:00.000-07:002008-11-23T22:02:00.000-07:00I am blown away by the story and the writing. Welcome home to Utah, Stephanie and Christian!MemeGRLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15162162953846737959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-81390917353442240462008-11-23T21:10:00.000-07:002008-11-23T21:10:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for keeping us updated! I often think about Stephanie and wonder how she's doing. I've never met her, I only know who she is through her blog (I found it after her plane crash). And I did a fundraiser to help raise money for her, which was such an amazing experience, to see how many people wanted to help. She seems like an amazing person. So, thanks again for the updates!<BR/><BR/>Michelle M.The Malie'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14890083623015604433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-71977461847042447722008-11-23T15:42:00.000-07:002008-11-23T15:42:00.000-07:00OK...so are you spending all your time at the Rehab center with your sister? {smiling} I mean...I don't blame you {still smiling}...but really do miss your posts {a little less smiling}!<BR/><BR/>Hope all is going well and you and your family and the kids and Christian and Stephanie are all enjoying being so close now.<BR/><BR/>Hope to hear from you soon....but again...I can't blame you!!!april kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04746710367796740008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-88592233397524704352008-11-23T13:59:00.000-07:002008-11-23T13:59:00.000-07:00Sending hugs, kisses, prayers and tears from Kansas for all of you-You are all BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE! God Bless!blessedmomto7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09979206421303913126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-45104562730628653942008-11-23T13:44:00.000-07:002008-11-23T13:44:00.000-07:00A very happy Thanksgiving wish to you and your family! Thanks for sharing your heart! Our prayers are with you and you family every day!Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983825066977051831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-15438485695842771052008-11-22T23:31:00.000-07:002008-11-22T23:31:00.000-07:00I have to dido this one: lundgrenville said...<BR/>Yes-she has changed the world...including mine. President Hinkley said "If you save one girl...you save generations"<BR/>Thank you Stephanie!Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17345083411537025826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-8687544763032534012008-11-22T23:20:00.000-07:002008-11-22T23:20:00.000-07:00Thank you so so much for the link to the story. I love hearing the intimate details. It's crazy how much I think about Stephanie, Christian and their kids. I feel so so bad for them. But, I know they will all be ok in the end-- Because, Stephanie is strong, optimistic, and they have the gospel. But not just HAVE the gospel, but have it "written in their hearts."Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17345083411537025826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-13450327952012339332008-11-22T22:19:00.000-07:002008-11-22T22:19:00.000-07:00Wow. This is really random. I've been following the story of your sister's family a little in the Republic. I only recently discovered that they lived in the stake next to ours, and to check her and your blogs (been reading the paper, not following the internet). As I was looking at the pictures of your darling family, I thought I recognized your husband. So, I began sliding through your blog, only glancing at text and trying to find any more pictures of him. I became more and more sure, but when I discovered the entries and pictures of "Twin" (as only a native knows it), and seeing the pictures of his family did I confirm my guess. I grew up in the same ward, attended Sunday School taught by his dad, Merrie Miss taught by his mom, learned to sing from the same revered Mr. Smack. I even played the piano at his sister's funeral. In fact, he and my brother are the same age, went on the same scout trips (remember Chad being dragged behind my dad's horse?), and dated in the same circles. I would hate to compromise privacy and identity, but I was truly happy to see how small this world really is. Best of luck, and now your struggle seems even closer to me. You and yours are in my prayers.jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-68696772262202710152008-11-22T21:41:00.000-07:002008-11-22T21:41:00.000-07:00I wanted to let you know that you and ALL of your family are in my family and friends' thoughts and prayers!! I read the AZ Republic article that you posted last night and am super excited that Stephanie is able to get to Utah so quickly. Especially in time for the holidays. <BR/><BR/>My hubby, daughter and I stopped by Habit Salon in Mesa this morning, it was awesome!! <BR/><BR/>You can visit our blog at www.amandawest.blogspot.com to see a few pictures!! <BR/><BR/>Take care, happy holidays and much love to you and your huge family of wonderful people.Amanda Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03725596252148075822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-24099223623964420602008-11-22T20:49:00.000-07:002008-11-22T20:49:00.000-07:00you go ahead and feel stupid right now, but one day you're going to realize how you changed the world and you won't feel stupid anymore.<BR/><BR/>can i say it again???<BR/><BR/>you go ahead and feel stupid right now, but one day you're going to realize how you changed the world and you won't feel stupid anymore.<BR/><BR/>you have each touched me and my little life. Thank you. sisters are a gift from our loving Father.GrowingRopershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02341096039393344239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-80164640349325096602008-11-22T19:34:00.000-07:002008-11-22T19:34:00.000-07:00That was a nicely written article and I'm so glad that Stephanie is back in Utah! She is lucky to have such wonderful family (especially you, Courtney) to care for her needs and her most important assets, her children!aubreyphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10459423620825091316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-56120102009428490192008-11-22T14:49:00.000-07:002008-11-22T14:49:00.000-07:00courtney, you are all about hope, and faith. thank you for showing the world that you can help others while they are healing, i hope for you that you are doing well. it's not all roses, the day to day. when i first came across c jane, and nienie i read some, i come back when i need to be uplifted to endure my own struggles. thank you. you all are in our prayers. i am healing a bit at a time, thankful for the inspired stories of others who are out there with their struggles.in time outhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05182919583083167454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-73780027446661414992008-11-21T19:12:00.000-07:002008-11-21T19:12:00.000-07:00just awesome. I hope I get to experience love like theirs someday. thanks for sharing your world with us. my prayers continue to be with you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-40654973909262999212008-11-21T18:23:00.000-07:002008-11-21T18:23:00.000-07:00How wonderful that Stephanie is a person that has lived her life in such a way that all these people (thousands by now, I would imagine!) want to emulate her asa wife and mother. That is a testament to what a wondeful person she is! I feel happy for her and for you and your family and am glad that the healing process is coming along. I wish you all the best of everything!Melissa, Ryan and Addyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04911819055063782621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-60399238995335393762008-11-21T17:58:00.000-07:002008-11-21T17:58:00.000-07:00You all made me believe again in the power of prayers and the glory of the Lord.<BR/>And now I'm praying again, after a long time. You're always on my prayers.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Caroline - BrazilCaroline Rochanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-38020385478254329962008-11-21T16:07:00.000-07:002008-11-21T16:07:00.000-07:00Well, she certainly has a beautiful story to tell!AnEmilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-1289098407279940102008-11-21T15:26:00.000-07:002008-11-21T15:26:00.000-07:00There is NOTHING better than being HOME!! Yay!Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04798729402870700529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-53407697674942838152008-11-21T14:45:00.000-07:002008-11-21T14:45:00.000-07:00I feel so envious of the love that your family has for each other..a sister that buys Stephanie and Christian a house, another sister that cares and loves their 4 children, parents that support them. I wish I could be like that, and with the examples that Courtney lets us peek in their lives, I will be a more loving parent, partner and person<BR/><BR/>suzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-68941192293804282472008-11-21T14:20:00.000-07:002008-11-21T14:20:00.000-07:00I was at a girls get together the other night and we started talking about CJane and the NieNie dialogues. Someone not apart of the blogging world said "they're like blogging celebrities aren't they?" I had to laugh as I realized how right she was. I have felt almost intrusive at times reading about these people's lives who don't even know me. At the same time, I realized that I've been drawn to this writing, this story, because of all the beautiful lessons that are taught. Yes, some days as a mom and a wife can be frusterating and some days are beautiful, but we can all strive to live the fairytale. We can all be a little better, laugh a little more, and find joy in the little unique things of our world. Thank you for carrying on the fairytale and sharing the not so fairytale-like moments with such beautiful faith and hope. Thank you...Chrissy Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17815701623126538435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-645086756757552892008-11-21T14:10:00.000-07:002008-11-21T14:10:00.000-07:00Loved this article and it had me tearful once again. Every bit of your family's story has helped me through my own difficulties over the last year. Thank you, thank you for the inspiration all along the way.Shanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14911662595647151313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-35229297928660706852008-11-21T13:43:00.000-07:002008-11-21T13:43:00.000-07:00What a great thing to have them back in Utah! Thanks for sharing the link with us. I was, as I often am when I leave this blog, choked up and teary eyed.Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00192972998727462569noreply@blogger.com