Jeni Stepanek: The Legacy of Mattie Stepanek

http://to.pbs.org/4hnwCw In a new book about inspirational poet Mattie Stepanek, who died in 2004, his mother Jeni Stepanek writes about his short life and lasting legacy. Watch more of Kim Lawton's interview with Jeni Stepanek, who says her son had "a universal message--give and you shall receive."

Watch our full story on Jeni and Mattie Stepanek here:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/november-13-2009/jeni-step...

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[lazydazs]

Thank you Jeni for your words of wisdom;you are an inspiration to me.I can see from your video where your wonderful son Mattie got his directness from.This Irish trait has been a strength and a weakness of your race--watch out if you get in the road of an angry Irsh man(woman?).I read somewhere that the present Irish Church has a facade of faith only.Your son's message, as you said, is to bring God(through Jesus) into our daily lives.What joy awaits you when your will be united again in Heaven.

[HonorSniper]

"Sometimes even angels cry, sometimes winners lose, sometimes even though we try, the outcome isn't what we choose. But every storm ends with the

sun, drying all the rain, and love exists within our hearts to heal all the pain. So when all your hope has fled, and you lost your sight, just

remember all I've said and then you'll find your light." Just a short poem I wrote inspired by Mattie...

[Ms77Bluestar]

Jeni I havejust learnt and saw the loving tribute to your amazing son Mattie through the Oprah website. I have paid a personal tribute to Mattie on my page. Thankyou to you and your blessed family for bringing inspiration to us all and to spread Gods Message.

God Bless you Always

[1andonlikb]

beautiful message!

[tamm0449]

Jeni, You have been an incredible Mother to your children. God trusted you to raise Mattie with his illness to allow him to share God's love with everryone that would listen. He touched my heart with love for Mattie, all the loss and illness you have endured and love for God. I try to share God's love with everyone when I am with them, in poetry and also in writing two novels on Amazon.com The titles are: A Chosen Journey and for children, 'I Am a Radio.' I send my prayers.

[candygrl110]

i just watched this on EWTN and it was so inspiring!