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: [email protected]
• 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