Nina Angela Lee: Courageous Gratitude Amidst Grief

Stories of Hope in Hard Times

Nina’s life was altered the day her teenage son came home from school with yellow eyes. She learned to courageously choose God and gratitude along her detoured path.

Episode Discussion Points

• What growing up in her home looked like
• The car accident that changed everything
• Why she climbed out the window to escape her father
• How the things her mother taught her came back to her memory
• What she used to sing when her parents were fighting downstairs and how it brought her peace
• The day life changed for her son
• The tips Nina used to keep her strong through the 17 year battle for her son’s life
• How asking the question “What can I be grateful for in this moment?” helped her keep going
• How she felt when the doctors said they had done all they could do
• How a woman in an elevator became Nina’s angel
• The things she was grateful for when her son passed away
• Why the saying, “This too shall pass,” meant to her—especially when it lasts for a long time
• How Nina learned that every breath is a gift, and how it motivated Nina and her family to begin living without regrets and experience life in its fullness.
• Don’t let fear hold you back from reaching your full potential and how NIna finally was courageous enough to share her music and talents.
• How Nina’s love for others overrides her fear of being onstage and sharing her music.
• How Nina got involved with Women of Worth and the amazing organization it is.

One of My Favorite Takeaways

I loved how Nina talked about having gratitude even when her son died. At first I thought she was crazy to try to think of things to be grateful for at that point, but as she began listing them, I realized God taught Nina so much through her journey—and although it was awfully heart-breaking, she could still find joy amidst as she was thankful.

Resources

• Music has always been a great resource for Nina—soft classical or meditation on Pandora.
• Caregiver support groups—there are support groups for everything. Ask and find them. They can become your tribe.
• Chicken Soup for the Soul books.
• “On the Path Home,” by Henry B. Eyring
• “Consider the Blessings,” by Thomas S. Monson
• You can also listen to Nina’s music and imagine getting a hug from her here: https://www.ninaangelalee.com/music or on Spotify or YouTube.

Connect with Nina

• Website: https://www.ninaangelalee.com/
• Facebook as Nina Angela Lee
• Nina’s email: [e-mail]
• Women of Worth Website: wowutah.org

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Transcription

You can find the transcription of today's episode here: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/podcasts/nina-angela-lee-courageous-gratitude-amidst-grief