Anna - I never read your blog before now but heard that you had lost your beautiful boy. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a child; it will never make sense. Please know that you are lifted up in prayer and that I am sending all of the love I can in your direction.
I know there are not words that will take away your pain. Please know that there is someone else out here thinking of you and sending you and your family love and wishes for as much peace as possible. So very, very sorry.
My heart and prayers go out to you, your husband and your daughter. I am truly and deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. He was taken far too young.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Your pain is unbearable yet you will get through this and continue for the sake of your daughter and each other although at times this may seem impossible. I lost my brother ten years ago, he was just 25 I was two years older. I found that it is not time alone that heals but what you do with that time. My deepest condolences.
Hi Anna, I don't know you and I've never visited your blog before, but I just wanted to say that you and your family have been in my thoughts non-stop. My heart is so sad for you and your family.
Unimaginable. I'm so very sorry. I don't know what else to say. Oh...it's very painful for me to think about. I'm a complete stranger to you. I hope you find the strength to help you through this.
"Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:1-2
Anna, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart is grieving with you. My God wrap His comforting arms around you. Prayers, Prayers, Prayers for you all.
i followed a link from another blog after hearing about your sweet son. i am a total stranger but i can't stop thinking about you and your family. i am so sorry for your loss, i see his picture and my heart breaks for you. i will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
You don't know me, but I just heard about your son and wanted to tell you how very sorry I am. Your son is so beautiful and alive in the photo, it's hard to comprehend that he is gone. I hope the love you have for him can sustain you in the difficult days ahead. I wish you peace and strength....
I heard about your tragedy from Marian, (Miss Mustard Seed) over the weekend. I came over and read your blog trying to comprehend this loss. You have been on my mind and in my prayers often. I lost my own son many years ago. While he was only an infant, burying your child is something a parent never intends to do. Grief is a terrible road to travel down and I am so sorry that you have to take that path.
May God comfort you and your family and give you peace that passes all understanding.
Dearest Anna; I am truly saddened by your loss. I heard the news from Headless Mom, whom we are sorority sisters with. My heart and prayers are with you at this time. In Sigma Love, A Andrus
I'm moved to write and express sadness for you, and also for the sweet little sister smiling in those pictures, and for your entire family. That sweet little girl of yours will be hugged extra tight for the rest of her life, and she'll need it. Be good to each other. You are all in my prayers, all the way in Iowa.
Anna, I keep returning to look at the faces of your beautiful family -- and especially Jack. He is the same age as my son. Many prayers surround you -- and much love.
Anna: When you are ready... it's a blog site called Three Times the Fun. I believe you would find incredible words of support from a mom who is also trying to figure out what to do. God Bless You. http://bissingfamily.com/
I just found your blog last week and so enjoyed reading it. When I heard about your loss I felt like I had been kicked in the gut. I am so sorry. I know words cannot heal your pain at this time. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I hope that you and your family can find peace. Much love to all of you.
Thinking of you and your loved ones at this terrible time. The world knows that he was here and that he was much loved by you and those around him. Prayers and love to you, from me here in London.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
I can't stop coming back to your blog... trying to think of some other words of comfort to leave, but of course, there aren't any. I am so, so very sorry... I will keep praying for your family and sending out love.
There's nothing to say at such a moment, is there. There's just the strange and horrible grace that will come over you in the coming weeks and months. This nightmare will not be counterbalanced by all the love and compassion showered on you -- though we try! -- but you will, nevertheless, find treasures along the way. Small luminescent gifts infused with the divine. God watch over you and yours, Anna. Erica
I pray that you can find peace. All losses are hard, but thus is not the order it's supposed to happen in. I am praying for all of you and especially his sister.
I am a stranger and you don't know me. I am just another mom in this world and wanted to reach out to you to tell you I am thinking about you and your family and uplifting you in prayer.
I am so saddened by your news, and I pray you find comfort and grace in all of this.
You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Your blog has been such an inspiration to me over the years, and I only hope that you find some inspiration in the outpouring of love and prayers here and on Facebook. Jack was beautiful and he will live on through you and his dad and his sister, and through the wonderful things that you have written for and about him on this blog. Love and prayers from the Beres family.
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I heard about your tragedy. I prayed for you today - I know this had to be a very difficult day.
I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your beautiful and beloved son. You are constantly in my prayers.
I feel a little silly writing this to you, but two days ago I found out that I am expecting again. I confess that for a few complicated reasons I have spent the last few weeks hoping (and even praying) that I was not. When I took the test on Saturday and found two pink lines staring back at me, I could think only of Jack, and how precious life is, what a gift each child is. The test I thought would be met with tears was met with gratitude, and I am thankful that Jack is up there with Jesus, working little miracles already, helping to change one fearful heart into a grateful one.
I will continue to pray for you, your husband, and your sweet daughter. I pray that Jesus wraps you all up in the love and peace that only He can give.
have thought of and prayed for you and your family regularly since hearing about the loss of your beautiful son. continuing to lift you/your family up before the throne of grace.
Anna, my heart is heavy for you and your family. I pray that our merciful and gracious Lord grant you comfort, peace and healing at this difficult time. Think and praying for you, sending love and prayers to you and yours.
Anna - I know no words can help heal your plain. I just wanted to let you know that ever since a heard this awful news you and your family have not left my thoughts or prayers. May God hold you close as he welcomes your baby home.
You don't know me...I'm a friend of Kate Coveny Hood's. I just wanted to stop by and tell you how much you and your family have been on my mind. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. I just became a mother for the first time 11 weeks ago, and I can only imagine the pain you must be feeling. I hope all the love and prayers people are sending your way is felt.
I am so sorry, my heart aches. Even though I don't know you, I attended the service today. Your family is so loved by so many. Please know that you in our hearts and prayers.
Here from Stimeyland... So so sorry, Anna. May your son's memory be a blessing. I wish a stranger in CA could do more, but I can only tell you you are in my heart and I will hug my children a bit harder tomorrow.
Your family weighs heavily on my mind even though I haven't ever met you. As a mom, though, I feel connected to you and am grieving with you. Our prayers are with you as you make it through these next days, especially for your daughter. Please know that you are all wrap in love and that God has not abandoned you. ~a mom in Mozambique
This is Brooke Lee's little sister Jessie. My sisters and I talk everyday and our conversations have focused on your sweet family ever since this accident. My heart aches for you and your family, but I am comforted by the knowledge and faith that families are eternal and you will still have the chance to continue to raise your darling boy in Heaven.
I pray for you and your family. I am so sad and depressed even though I only know you through your blog. Be strong for Molly. She needs you now more than ever. May God be with you.
i came across your story through a friend of mine who posted about your son on her blog. i just wanted to tell you how deeply sorry i am. i know there are no words to say to make things better, but just know that there are many people praying and thinking of you and your family. xoxo
i just wanted to add my heartfelt sympathies for you and your family. i can only imagine the pain and devastation you are experiencing now. i will be praying for God's comfort for you.
I read of your family's tragic loss over the weekend on Miss Mustard Seed. I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful boy. My son is also twelve and I guess I can relate to how horrible this has been for you and your family. I read further in your blog and you all have had quite a wonderful life and he looked so happy while living his life with you.
You don't know me but I am praying and thinking of you and your family constantly. Your beautiful son now has a place in many, many hearts. I will treasure his warm smile always.
I don't know what to say as I just learned about your loss visiting your blog this morning. Expecting a light-hearted humorous post, and getting tragedy, barely able to believe what I am reading. I have followed your blog for about two years. You do not know me, but I am weeping for you and your husband and Molly. Please know that my family and I are upholding you in prayer. Laura
I am doing a bible study right now, a Beth Moore study, and the one thing that was hammered home this morning was that every single day we have to get up and go outside to see God. His portion, His provision, His strength is waiting for us, but we have to get up and go get it. Many people think I could never do what Anna is doing and I have to admit until this lesson today, I didn't understand it either. But God is carrying you. And He will continue to carry you and each and every day His portion will be exactly what you need. No more, no less but exactly what you need. I will continue to pray for you. I know your days will be long and your nights possibly longer. I wish there were more that I could do. But I will lift you up.
I am doing a bible study right now, a Beth Moore study, and the one thing that was hammered home this morning was that every single day we have to get up and go outside to see God. His portion, His provision, His strength is waiting for us, but we have to get up and go get it. Many people think I could never do what Anna is doing and I have to admit until this lesson today, I didn't understand it either. But God is carrying you. And He will continue to carry you and each and every day His portion will be exactly what you need. No more, no less but exactly what you need. I will continue to pray for you. I know your days will be long and your nights possibly longer. I wish there were more that I could do. But I will lift you up.
Like many who have found you in this sad time, I don't know you, except through your wonderful words and beautiful pictures on your blog. I have been thinking about you and your family in recent days and I pray for your healing in the wake of this unfathomable loss. God bless you.
anna, my heart goes out to you and your family. i am so sorry for your loss. please let me know if there is anything at all i can do. i am not too far from you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my daughter seven years ago unexpectedly. A book that helped me is "A Broken Heart Still Beats." The only other thing that helped was talking to other parents who had lost children. I hope you can find some people to talk to who have had a similar experience. Compassionate Friends Group was a lifesaver for my husband and me. I am here too if you want to talk or email. I will continue to pray for you during this tragic time. From, Paula's friend, Mari Kyle, Harrisonburg, VA
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I don't know you, but it is very obvious that you are an amazing Mother and Jack is a wonderful son.
My son looks like yours...I shudder at the immensity of your loss and hope that the love, prayers, and support you're hearing through the internet provides a tiny, teeny pinprick of light in this dark time.
I only just found your blog today through a series of links I randomly followed. I am so very saddened for your loss, and wanted to extend our family's deepest sympathies to yours.
Anna- I was not able to make it to the service on Monday, but instead felt fortunate to listen to the audio through your church website. It was an incredably beautiful service. You are an amazing woman and gave such a beautiful tribute to Jack. I've never met you or Jack but have heard alot of your family through your sister, Liz. After hearing more about Jack, I wish even more that I would have had the opportunity to know him. What a wonderful young man he was. My heart as well as thousands of others has been heavy since we all found out about Jack. Know that you, Tim, and Margaret will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. May God Bless you and Keep you close in the days to come.
If I wake at night I lay there unable to return to sleep. Your loss overwhelms me -- a stranger. I am so so very sorry for your incredible loss. I pray for you all often throughout the day.
Anna- As a new parent, I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. I have been so affected by this and I don't even know you all personally. You are a courageous woman! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Words cannot express my sadness for you, and this is my first visit to your blog (via Mommyhood Next Right). I do not know you, but I am praying for you to find peace and healing.
I don't know you, but I am a Vienna neighbor, and JMU alum. I almost came to Jack's service yesterday; I should have. In doing so, I just wanted to offer my profound sorrow and support, as a fellow mom of two. I can't fathom what you all are going through, and I won't even try. I am happy, however, that you have your faith to get you through.
I am so heartbroken for you. I am a complete stranger, but I feel so much empathy for you. I wish that I could ease your pain somehow... that I could take some of it away for you. All I can do is cry. And pray for your family. Your son was so very handsome, and had a kindly face. I too lost a son (in a hiking accident). I ache for you. I pray that you will feel your son's undying love. I am so sad for you.
Your son is beautiful. My heart hurts so very much for your loss. My eyes well up with tears for you and your family. But for the grace of God.....peace and love.
I don't need to tell you the tears that welled in my eyes because I can't imagine how many of yours have felt. Or the deep sincerity I feel in offering my condolences, because I can't imagine how much your family and friends meant it. All I can say is that I'm just another anonymous face that is so deeply saddened and wishing your family so much good fortune after so much tragedy.
I got to listen to the service yesterday (knowing the staff does have its benefits!) I must tell you that you were SO inspirational! What a great mom Jack and Margaret have! Since Thursday, I've been asking myself what I could possibly say to help you feel any better. I know there's nothing. But to think that what I heard from you yesterday made ME feel better! I'm in awe. Thank you so much for your example to so many people yesterday. Take time for yourself, too.
Our hearts are broken for you. Please know that people all over the world are praying for your family and holding you in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
I will add my thoughts to the many others that do not know you but are so very sad for your incredible and unimaginable loss. Peace to you and your family.
I hope the love of all your family, friends, community, and even strangers like me will envelope your family and guide them through this time. I know there is some small ray of light, ignited within you by God and Jack's soul, that will keep you going through this. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Anna, I have read and enjoyed your blog now for quite some time though I have never before commented. While I do not pretend to know what you are going through, I am heartbroken for you and your family for your devastating loss. I am praying for your lovely family each day and hopeful that you all can find peace and light in your days once again. Love from Richmond, VA, Missy
My deepest sympathy. I live in Virginia and I heard about your son's passing. My heart sank and I couldn't believe how this could happen. I pray you find peace.
Love That Max posted your blog on her blog and I was just reading back some of your posts. What a huge and understanding heart you have and hopefully that means you've surrounded yourself by incredibly loving, supportive friends and family that can help you through this time.
Your testimony has touched so many people and I am certain the faith of believers has been strengthened and non-believers will come to Christ through this tragedy. You are so precious and loved. For the short life he lived, your son sure did leave his mark here on this Earth. We will miss him! Our prayers are with you.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies for your unimaginable loss. Your eulogy was unlike any other I have heard - the definition of a true Mom with unwavering faith. God Bless you and your family - Shana Fitch
Anna - I don't know you but have been thinking about you and your family for days. Please know that I am holding your family close to my heart. Love, Kent
this is so very heartbreaking to me and i have never heard of you before this. that picture, that sweet face; how could he not be the apple of your eye.
that being said, your tears are for your loss, not his. your pain is what you are missing not what he is relishing in.
as much as he loves you...loved his life...given the choice, he wouldn't come back...he is with God, he is with Jesus, he is in heaven, the most perfect place.
and even though you grieve and miss him...and no parent should ever have to lose a child...he now has what you wanted for him...EVERYTHING that is good and perfect and eternal in the presence of his Savior and King.
may God's love strengthen and comfort you during these most difficult times.
I've been following your blog for over a year and, although I do not know you and your family, I am so shocked and saddened by this news. Thank you for sharing all that you have on this blog. I came here during some difficult times and your posts always brought a smile to my face. Thank you for that. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.
Although we have never met, I can't get you and your beautiful family out of my head -- my heart. As tears spill on my computer, I can only begin to imagine what you are going through, and my mommy heart aches for you. Sending so much love and grace your way. I am so very sorry for your immeasurable loss.
Even though we've never met, I cant stop thinking of you and your beautiful family. The tears come and my kids look at me, and ask me if I'm thinking of your son. And I tell them that I am. And i say a prayer and i hold my children tighter and longer. I treasure them more. I pray harder. I try harder to love God, to understand, to be patient, to be the mother that you are. To be light and salt, the way your beautiful son continues to be. I am so very, very sorry.
I hope in the moments when you are feeling the most weak or overwhelmed, that you can close your eyes and let all the love that so many of us, so many strangers and friends and family, are sending to you. That you feel the strength of our prayers and hopes for you.
I am in Fairfax and I am here if you ever need anything. I can do laundry or deliver Starbucks or just bring by a pizza on a night when you cant face cooking dinner. I am here, as random as that seems. A person who you've never met who cares deeply and is praying for you. Praying and connecting with God in a way i havent in years. I am one of a thousand mothers who is sending you strength and resiliency and anything that you need. To honor your amazing son in any way we can.
I am so very, very sorry. I read of your tragic loss on another blog. I simply cannot imagine the pain your family is experiencing. He is a beautiful boy. May peace and healing envelope you and yours.
Anna, Another internet stranger here to tell you I am holding you and your family in my heart. I saw Jack's story on the news and then saw a FB post from PP that you are a friend. I have been to your website five times now, can't get you out of mind and thought it was time to leave a comment. The above nonsense letters are my 2 year-old's favorite letters, she wanted to touch them while I was scrolling through your comments - again. She is being very two-years-old this week, but because your story is constantly on my mind I keep delving into the depths of my patience and giving her (and her little sister) extra tight squeezes and squooshes. Thank you for sharing your son with us. My thoughts are with you.
Anna, I heard the news of your beautiful son's passing through Momastery. I got down on my knees and prayed for you and your family. I cannot imagine the immense grief and loss. I listened to the memorial service for your son and my faith was strengthened. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Faith is simple, dear Anna, but it is also the devil's place of attack--particularly in these sad, sad, days. I am so comforted to see that you are strong in your faith. God is with you and He is using you to speak to all of us. My prayers continue for you and your family.### p.s. I had no idea you were such and wonderful writer. Keep it up! Your pastor was right about the three things: faith, friends and family, but WORDS started the whole ball rolling...
Jackie Kennedy... You reminded me of her on Monday. A Breathtaking service, so glad I was there. Jack was a hoot and I love hearing Jan's stories, your stories of him this summer. I can't wait to hear more about him on your blog.
I have no words... simply, i'm sorry. What a beautiful Angel. May God bless you always and fill your heart with peace, for he is now in heaven with our Father.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your son run free and happy in heaven and shine down upon you with each passing day. Praying for you all. May God hold and comfort you now and forever.
Anna, I know about you and your family from friends in common. I am deeply saddened for what happened. Someone whose faith is as deep as yours taught me a phrase in Spanish, to help me understand the inexplicable and a God's divine plan for all of us:
"Dios escribe recto en lineas torcidas" which translates "God writes straight on crooked lines."
My prayers, my love to you and your family. You are amazing!!! May God comfort you and your family always .
I have opened your blog at least 20 times since I saw the link on momastery. I have stared at your children's faces with smiles and tears. We have never met, but I am holding you deep inside my broken heart. I am profoundly sorry for your loss.
I don't know you or your famiy, but I can't quit crying over the loss of your beautiful boy. I promise to pray for your family, and to ask those around me to do the same.
Dearest Anna, A day has not passed without prayers for Jack, Margaret, you and Tim. It is for certain that your beloved son is with God's OWN Beloved Son and His Mother. Jack has his other perfect family in Heaven. One day it is for certain that you will be with Jack rejoicing in Heaven. May God bless you with His most HOLY SPIRIT and His unceasing LOVE. HUGS.
Anna-- I'm a faithful reader and love when I see blog posts from you. I'm in shock and just aching and crying for you and for your family. I have no idea what happened, nor do I need to know. All I know is that mamas and sons are NOT supposed to be ripped apart like this. I am praying for you and for your family. I'm thankful that he is in heaven, that he'll greet you one day with a huge hug and that awesome smile. Please know that someone in Michigan has you covered in front of God's throne.
Anna...we had fervent prayer for you and your family tonight at our ladies prayer group at church. I sincerely hope you could feel the prayers and the Lord's comforting presence. Missy
I have no words to express how sad and sorry I am that you lost your beautiful, beautiful son. I don't know you and I read about your terrible, terrible heartbreak through another blogger. I pray for you and your family. I know that God has His arms around you and your son.
Anna, After reading the words you wrote about your dear son, Jack, I am left with regret that I never met your sweet boy, or you. We come across so many kind, thoughtful people in the "blog world", most we will never have the opportunity to meet, but are touched by them in some way. I will pray for you and your family, in this time of deep sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss.
Words are inadequate, I know. Be assured that I continue to pray for you. And it is obvious by these comments that I am not the only stranger to do so.
another comment from a stranger, just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. It sounds like your son was just a wonderful young man. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Anna, I was searching for something SO UNRELATED and somehow ended up on your blog. Coincidence? I think not. I lost my teenage Godson/nephew last winter. His mother has amazing strength, like you. She too spoke at his funeral and inspired the community. I hope you will see (if you haven’t already) the many connecting threads which are woven throughout your life and the lives of the people you and your family have touched. I looked back at some of your earlier blogs and saw the one where your daughter discovers Isaiah 43. That is amazing to me. It was a scripture verse which kept showing up around the time I lost my father. I never thought of that as a coincidence either. I hope you have experienced and will continue to experience God’s grace during this devastating loss. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. I hope you will find comfort in continuing your writing ~ in your time.
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I am so incredibly sorry for your devastating loss.
Anna - I never read your blog before now but heard that you had lost your beautiful boy. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a child; it will never make sense. Please know that you are lifted up in prayer and that I am sending all of the love I can in your direction.
I have no words. thinking of you, your family and your beautiful son. xoxoxo rachel
As a mother, I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. Your boy was beautiful. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
I know there are not words that will take away your pain. Please know that there is someone else out here thinking of you and sending you and your family love and wishes for as much peace as possible. So very, very sorry.
thoughts are with you and your family. Your son is an angel and will forever look over you
My heart and prayers go out to you, your husband and your daughter. I am truly and deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. He was taken far too young.
Thinking of you,
Rachel R. (Alvin, Texas)
My heart breaks for you and your family. Your pain is unbearable yet you will get through this and continue for the sake of your daughter and each other although at times this may seem impossible. I lost my brother ten years ago, he was just 25 I was two years older. I found that it is not time alone that heals but what you do with that time. My deepest condolences.
Hi Anna, I don't know you and I've never visited your blog before, but I just wanted to say that you and your family have been in my thoughts non-stop. My heart is so sad for you and your family.
Unimaginable. I'm so very sorry. I don't know what else to say. Oh...it's very painful for me to think about. I'm a complete stranger to you. I hope you find the strength to help you through this.
God bless you and your family in this difficult time. I am praying for you every day.
Praying for your family. My heart is broken for you.
Tricia
Praying for your family. My heart is broken for you.
Tricia
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I am praying for you and your family during this devastating time.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGZ!!))
"Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Psalm 61:1-2
Anna, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My heart is grieving with you. My God wrap His comforting arms around you. Prayers, Prayers, Prayers for you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Miss Molly
i followed a link from another blog after hearing about your sweet son. i am a total stranger but i can't stop thinking about you and your family. i am so sorry for your loss, i see his picture and my heart breaks for you. i will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
You don't know me, but I just heard about your son and wanted to tell you how very sorry I am. Your son is so beautiful and alive in the photo, it's hard to comprehend that he is gone. I hope the love you have for him can sustain you in the difficult days ahead. I wish you peace and strength....
I am so so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
Praying for your family.
I heard about your tragedy from Marian, (Miss Mustard Seed) over the weekend. I came over and read your blog trying to comprehend this loss. You have been on my mind and in my prayers often. I lost my own son many years ago. While he was only an infant, burying your child is something a parent never intends to do. Grief is a terrible road to travel down and I am so sorry that you have to take that path.
May God comfort you and your family and give you peace that passes all understanding.
Dearest Anna; I am truly saddened by your loss. I heard the news from Headless Mom, whom we are sorority sisters with. My heart and prayers are with you at this time. In Sigma Love, A Andrus
I also found my way via twitter. I am so so so sad for you and praying for you during this horrible heart wrenching time.
I am so sorry for your loss. He is a beautiful boy. I don't know you but you and your family will be in our prayers. Hugs to all of you.
I'm moved to write and express sadness for you, and also for the sweet little sister smiling in those pictures, and for your entire family. That sweet little girl of yours will be hugged extra tight for the rest of her life, and she'll need it. Be good to each other. You are all in my prayers, all the way in Iowa.
Anna, I keep returning to look at the faces of your beautiful family -- and especially Jack. He is the same age as my son.
Many prayers surround you -- and much love.
We love you, we wrap our arms and our hearts around you and we wish you peace.
Visiting from Good Day, Regular People.
I'm so sorry about your son. I'm praying for your family. I wish I knew the way to make it all better for you guys.
My son will be 12 next Monday. Your loss is breaking my heart. I can't even imagine what yours must be feeling. I am so sorry......
Anna: When you are ready... it's a blog site called Three Times the Fun. I believe you would find incredible words of support from a mom who is also trying to figure out what to do. God Bless You. http://bissingfamily.com/
Sending strength from afar. So sorry for this unimaginable loss.
I just found your blog last week and so enjoyed reading it. When I heard about your loss I felt like I had been kicked in the gut. I am so sorry. I know words cannot heal your pain at this time. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I hope that you and your family can find peace. Much love to all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss- what a beautiful boy.
I am so incredibly saddened by your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. <3
Thinking of you and your loved ones at this terrible time.
The world knows that he was here and that he was much loved by you and those around him.
Prayers and love to you, from me here in London.
I am so very sorry.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
I am so sorry for your loss...lots of love from Honduras...
I can't stop coming back to your blog... trying to think of some other words of comfort to leave, but of course, there aren't any. I am so, so very sorry... I will keep praying for your family and sending out love.
I am deeply saddened by your loss. We are thinking of you and your family in this time of grief.... so very sorry
Anna,
Another stranger via the blog world is praying for you and your family. I'm sorry.
You have my deepest sympathies for your great loss. I will add my prayers for your family. Deb
I will pray for you. God bless you.
I am so, so sorry for your loss.
There's nothing to say at such a moment, is there. There's just the strange and horrible grace that will come over you in the coming weeks and months. This nightmare will not be counterbalanced by all the love and compassion showered on you -- though we try! -- but you will, nevertheless, find treasures along the way. Small luminescent gifts infused with the divine. God watch over you and yours, Anna. Erica
I don't know you but I just wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. Your son is such a hansome boy. I'll be praying for your family.
I am so terribly sorry for you loss. The whole blogosphere is thinking about you.
I pray that you can find peace. All losses are hard, but thus is not the order it's supposed to happen in. I am praying for all of you and especially his sister.
Anna,
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May his memory always be a blessing for you.
I am a stranger and you don't know me. I am just another mom in this world and wanted to reach out to you to tell you I am thinking about you and your family and uplifting you in prayer.
I am so saddened by your news, and I pray you find comfort and grace in all of this.
There are no words. I am so sorry my blogfriend. You and your family have my prayers.
There are no words. I am so sorry my blogfriend. You and your family have my prayers.
Yours is a truly unimaginable loss.
Know that your village grows with each comment posted, and you and your family will be in many prayers for many nights to come.
Continuing to pray for your family. You're never far from my thoughts.
You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Your blog has been such an inspiration to me over the years, and I only hope that you find some inspiration in the outpouring of love and prayers here and on Facebook. Jack was beautiful and he will live on through you and his dad and his sister, and through the wonderful things that you have written for and about him on this blog. Love and prayers from the Beres family.
Dear Anna,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers ever since I heard about your tragedy. I prayed for you today - I know this had to be a very difficult day.
I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your beautiful and beloved son. You are constantly in my prayers.
I feel a little silly writing this to you, but two days ago I found out that I am expecting again. I confess that for a few complicated reasons I have spent the last few weeks hoping (and even praying) that I was not. When I took the test on Saturday and found two pink lines staring back at me, I could think only of Jack, and how precious life is, what a gift each child is. The test I thought would be met with tears was met with gratitude, and I am thankful that Jack is up there with Jesus, working little miracles already, helping to change one fearful heart into a grateful one.
I will continue to pray for you, your husband, and your sweet daughter. I pray that Jesus wraps you all up in the love and peace that only He can give.
have thought of and prayed for you and your family regularly since hearing about the loss of your beautiful son. continuing to lift you/your family up before the throne of grace.
Anna, my heart is heavy for you and your family. I pray that our merciful and gracious Lord grant you comfort, peace and healing at this difficult time. Think and praying for you, sending love and prayers to you and yours.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. What a sweet boy Heaven has gained.
There are no words. So very sorry - in our prayers.
I am thinking of you and your family constantly . All my love to you all. You are teaching me to pray.
Today I wrote: "I do not love every moment of parenting. But today, I will try to love most of them."
I prayed with my children tonight and thanked God we had today.
Mourning for you. Mourning for your daughter. Especially your daughter...
I will continue to pray for you as you go through the unthinkable. I am so very sorry.
Anna - I know no words can help heal your plain. I just wanted to let you know that ever since a heard this awful news you and your family have not left my thoughts or prayers. May God hold you close as he welcomes your baby home.
Love will reach beyond the grave. I am so utterly sorry that I cannot say or do anything to make this better, to give you back your son.
Love and Peace to you and yours. You have every one of my prayers x
Anna - My heart aches for you and your family. Countless prayers being said for you all.
You don't know me...I'm a friend of Kate Coveny Hood's. I just wanted to stop by and tell you how much you and your family have been on my mind. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. I just became a mother for the first time 11 weeks ago, and I can only imagine the pain you must be feeling. I hope all the love and prayers people are sending your way is felt.
Warmly,
Brittany
I am desperately sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. Please know that my thoughts, prayers, and love are with you and your family right now.
No words of mine will be comfort, but your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I have no words, only prayers.
I am sorry for your loss. All our hearts go out to you.
I'm so sorry Anna. Such a handsome boy. Many thoughts, prayers, love & hugs coming your way.
I am so sorry, my heart aches. Even though I don't know you, I attended the service today. Your family is so loved by so many. Please know that you in our hearts and prayers.
Here from Stimeyland... So so sorry, Anna. May your son's memory be a blessing. I wish a stranger in CA could do more, but I can only tell you you are in my heart and I will hug my children a bit harder tomorrow.
My heart aches for you and your family. I'll say a special pray for your son tonight.
I am stunned amd shaken. How can this be? This can't be.
I am sending my love to you, Tom and Molly. Non-stop.
jbhat
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. I'm saying prayers for your strength to get through this somehow. May God Bless ♥
Your family weighs heavily on my mind even though I haven't ever met you. As a mom, though, I feel connected to you and am grieving with you. Our prayers are with you as you make it through these next days, especially for your daughter. Please know that you are all wrap in love and that God has not abandoned you.
~a mom in Mozambique
Dear Anna,
You and Jack have been in my thoughts all day. I can find no words to offer, but just want you to know we all care so much.
Kim
This is Brooke Lee's little sister Jessie. My sisters and I talk everyday and our conversations have focused on your sweet family ever since this accident. My heart aches for you and your family, but I am comforted by the knowledge and faith that families are eternal and you will still have the chance to continue to raise your darling boy in Heaven.
I pray for you and your family. I am so sad and depressed even though I only know you through your blog. Be strong for Molly. She needs you now more than ever. May God be with you.
Anna,
I am heartbroken for you and praying constantly.
Wishing you and your family the peace and comfort that only God can give. Your beautiful boy is now with Him. What an amazing place for him to be.
Praying for you and your family this morning.
I am so sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine what you are going through. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Thompson
Stylish Patina
Praying for you and your family. Such a beautiful boy. I am so so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry.
I am so sorry.
Anna, I'm so terribly sorry. Sending you love and peace and comfort.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers.
Just had to come over to tell you that Kate let us know a bit about your words at Jack's memorial service.
God gave you the strength to speak, you were determined to deliver a message and honor his life, and you did.
That strength came from God.
I have tears in my eyes, that you made it: you held up for yourself, for your boy.
Somehow, I knew it had to be. It's the kind of mother you are: ferociously determined to speak for your children.
I am overwhelmed with emotion at the thought of the other worldly strength this took.
I am so, so, so very sorry for you loss. Your family is in my prayers.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful son.
i came across your story through a friend of mine who posted about your son on her blog. i just wanted to tell you how deeply sorry i am. i know there are no words to say to make things better, but just know that there are many people praying and thinking of you and your family. xoxo
i just wanted to add my heartfelt sympathies for you and your family. i can only imagine the pain and devastation you are experiencing now. i will be praying for God's comfort for you.
I read of your family's tragic loss over the weekend on Miss Mustard Seed. I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a beautiful boy. My son is also twelve and I guess I can relate to how horrible this has been for you and your family. I read further in your blog and you all have had quite a wonderful life and he looked so happy while living his life with you.
Jesus I ache so bad for you. He is a gorgeous kid with a great smile. I'm praying for mercy for your family.
I am so very sorry! You and your family are in my prayers.
You don't know me but I am praying and thinking of you and your family constantly. Your beautiful son now has a place in many, many hearts. I will treasure his warm smile always.
I don't know what to say as I just learned about your loss visiting your blog this morning. Expecting a light-hearted humorous post, and getting tragedy, barely able to believe what I am reading. I have followed your blog for about two years. You do not know me, but I am weeping for you and your husband and Molly. Please know that my family and I are upholding you in prayer.
Laura
I am doing a bible study right now, a Beth Moore study, and the one thing that was hammered home this morning was that every single day we have to get up and go outside to see God. His portion, His provision, His strength is waiting for us, but we have to get up and go get it. Many people think I could never do what Anna is doing and I have to admit until this lesson today, I didn't understand it either. But God is carrying you. And He will continue to carry you and each and every day His portion will be exactly what you need. No more, no less but exactly what you need. I will continue to pray for you. I know your days will be long and your nights possibly longer. I wish there were more that I could do. But I will lift you up.
Much love.
Tricia
I am doing a bible study right now, a Beth Moore study, and the one thing that was hammered home this morning was that every single day we have to get up and go outside to see God. His portion, His provision, His strength is waiting for us, but we have to get up and go get it. Many people think I could never do what Anna is doing and I have to admit until this lesson today, I didn't understand it either. But God is carrying you. And He will continue to carry you and each and every day His portion will be exactly what you need. No more, no less but exactly what you need. I will continue to pray for you. I know your days will be long and your nights possibly longer. I wish there were more that I could do. But I will lift you up.
Much love.
Tricia
Like many who have found you in this sad time, I don't know you, except through your wonderful words and beautiful pictures on your blog. I have been thinking about you and your family in recent days and I pray for your healing in the wake of this unfathomable loss. God bless you.
Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family.
Praying for you and your family.
Jessica
anna, my heart goes out to you and your family. i am so sorry for your loss. please let me know if there is anything at all i can do. i am not too far from you.
Anna- I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for you and yours.
Love, Andie
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I lost my daughter seven years ago unexpectedly. A book that helped me is "A Broken Heart Still Beats." The only other thing that helped was talking to other parents who had lost children. I hope you can find some people to talk to who have had a similar experience. Compassionate Friends Group was a lifesaver for my husband and me. I am here too if you want to talk or email. I will continue to pray for you during this tragic time. From, Paula's friend, Mari Kyle, Harrisonburg, VA
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. I don't know you, but it is very obvious that you are an amazing Mother and Jack is a wonderful son.
My son looks like yours...I shudder at the immensity of your loss and hope that the love, prayers, and support you're hearing through the internet provides a tiny, teeny pinprick of light in this dark time.
May God comfort you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I only just found your blog today through a series of links I randomly followed. I am so very saddened for your loss, and wanted to extend our family's deepest sympathies to yours.
You are so dearly loved and cherished by so many. I'm piping up wherever I can to say I'm praying for you. Suzy P.
Anna-
I was not able to make it to the service on Monday, but instead felt fortunate to listen to the audio through your church website. It was an incredably beautiful service. You are an amazing woman and gave such a beautiful tribute to Jack. I've never met you or Jack but have heard alot of your family through your sister, Liz. After hearing more about Jack, I wish even more that I would have had the opportunity to know him. What a wonderful young man he was. My heart as well as thousands of others has been heavy since we all found out about Jack. Know that you, Tim, and Margaret will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. May God Bless you and Keep you close in the days to come.
Kymn Brewer- Draper, VA
If I wake at night I lay there unable to return to sleep. Your loss overwhelms me -- a stranger. I am so so very sorry for your incredible loss. I pray for you all often throughout the day.
Anna- As a new parent, I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. I have been so affected by this and I don't even know you all personally.
You are a courageous woman! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Words cannot express my sadness for you, and this is my first visit to your blog (via Mommyhood Next Right). I do not know you, but I am praying for you to find peace and healing.
I am just so very sorry.
I don't know you, but I am a Vienna neighbor, and JMU alum. I almost came to Jack's service yesterday; I should have. In doing so, I just wanted to offer my profound sorrow and support, as a fellow mom of two. I can't fathom what you all are going through, and I won't even try. I am happy, however, that you have your faith to get you through.
Sincerely,
Rhonda K. Gleditsch
Dunn Loring Woods
You continue to be in my prayers, daily.
I heard of your loss through other bloggers I follow.. I'm soo sorry. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so heartbroken for you. I am a complete stranger, but I feel so much empathy for you. I wish that I could ease your pain somehow... that I could take some of it away for you. All I can do is cry. And pray for your family. Your son was so very handsome, and had a kindly face. I too lost a son (in a hiking accident). I ache for you. I pray that you will feel your son's undying love. I am so sad for you.
Your son is beautiful. My heart hurts so very much for your loss. My eyes well up with tears for you and your family. But for the grace of God.....peace and love.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I don't need to tell you the tears that welled in my eyes because I can't imagine how many of yours have felt. Or the deep sincerity I feel in offering my condolences, because I can't imagine how much your family and friends meant it. All I can say is that I'm just another anonymous face that is so deeply saddened and wishing your family so much good fortune after so much tragedy.
I got to listen to the service yesterday (knowing the staff does have its benefits!) I must tell you that you were SO inspirational! What a great mom Jack and Margaret have!
Since Thursday, I've been asking myself what I could possibly say to help you feel any better. I know there's nothing. But to think that what I heard from you yesterday made ME feel better! I'm in awe. Thank you so much for your example to so many people yesterday.
Take time for yourself, too.
So so sorry for your loss. Praying for strength for you all.
Our hearts are broken for you. Please know that people all over the world are praying for your family and holding you in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
I will add my thoughts to the many others that do not know you but are so very sad for your incredible and unimaginable loss. Peace to you and your family.
I can't stop thinking of you and your family! I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find peace.
I am so truly sorry. He is a beautiful boy! I am praying for you all.
You and your family have been in our thoughts all week. We are so sorry.
My heart is in pieces just thinking of you and your family. I pray you will heal and your heart will mend.... XOXO
C
Sending you love and light during this impossible time.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you.
There are no words for grief that goes so deep. Many are praying for you...I am one of them.
I hope the love of all your family, friends, community, and even strangers like me will envelope your family and guide them through this time. I know there is some small ray of light, ignited within you by God and Jack's soul, that will keep you going through this. Blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Anna,
I have read and enjoyed your blog now for quite some time though I have never before commented. While I do not pretend to know what you are going through, I am heartbroken for you and your family for your devastating loss. I am praying for your lovely family each day and hopeful that you all can find peace and light in your days once again.
Love from Richmond, VA,
Missy
I am adding my prayers to all of those here, Anna. May the love of your family and community carry you through this time.
My deepest sympathy. I live in Virginia and I heard about your son's passing. My heart sank and I couldn't believe how this could happen. I pray you find peace.
I am so sad. He's beautiful and so full of joy. I am heartbroken for you.
Sending prayers to you and your family.
-Sarah from Michigan
Love That Max posted your blog on her blog and I was just reading back some of your posts. What a huge and understanding heart you have and hopefully that means you've surrounded yourself by incredibly loving, supportive friends and family that can help you through this time.
What a beautiful child and I am so, so sorry.
My heart aches, Anna. I am so sorry. Just want to leave a bit of love here. So, so sorry.
Your testimony has touched so many people and I am certain the faith of believers has been strengthened and non-believers will come to Christ through this tragedy. You are so precious and loved. For the short life he lived, your son sure did leave his mark here on this Earth. We will miss him! Our prayers are with you.
We are neighbors though we've never met. May God hold you in his hands.
My deepest, heartfelt sympathies for your unimaginable loss. Your eulogy was unlike any other I have heard - the definition of a true Mom with unwavering faith. God Bless you and your family
- Shana Fitch
Anna - I don't know you but have been thinking about you and your family for days. Please know that I am holding your family close to my heart. Love, Kent
this is so very heartbreaking to me and i have never heard of you before this. that picture, that sweet face; how could he not be the apple of your eye.
that being said, your tears are for your loss, not his. your pain is what you are missing not what he is relishing in.
as much as he loves you...loved his life...given the choice, he wouldn't come back...he is with God, he is with Jesus, he is in heaven, the most perfect place.
and even though you grieve and miss him...and no parent should ever have to lose a child...he now has what you wanted for him...EVERYTHING that is good and perfect and eternal in the presence of his Savior and King.
may God's love strengthen and comfort you during these most difficult times.
I am praying for you and your family! Hugs to you...
I am so very sorry. Just so sorry.
Anna,
I've been following your blog for over a year and, although I do not know you and your family, I am so shocked and saddened by this news. Thank you for sharing all that you have on this blog. I came here during some difficult times and your posts always brought a smile to my face. Thank you for that. Please know that I am praying for you and your family.
Although we have never met, I can't get you and your beautiful family out of my head -- my heart. As tears spill on my computer, I can only begin to imagine what you are going through, and my mommy heart aches for you. Sending so much love and grace your way. I am so very sorry for your immeasurable loss.
Leaving you a small note, sending love from far, far away. "Sorry" doesn't even begin to cut it.
I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and love x
I send you my prayers and love.
Can't stop thinking about you and your beautiful family. May God Hold Jack always in the Palm of his hand.
Anna,
I am praying for you, your husband, and your daughter. May Jesus' overwhelming peace fill your soul. My deepest condolences.
Anna, my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm praying for all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss! Nicole xx
Even though we've never met, I cant stop thinking of you and your beautiful family. The tears come and my kids look at me, and ask me if I'm thinking of your son. And I tell them that I am. And i say a prayer and i hold my children tighter and longer. I treasure them more. I pray harder. I try harder to love God, to understand, to be patient, to be the mother that you are. To be light and salt, the way your beautiful son continues to be. I am so very, very sorry.
I hope in the moments when you are feeling the most weak or overwhelmed, that you can close your eyes and let all the love that so many of us, so many strangers and friends and family, are sending to you. That you feel the strength of our prayers and hopes for you.
I am in Fairfax and I am here if you ever need anything. I can do laundry or deliver Starbucks or just bring by a pizza on a night when you cant face cooking dinner. I am here, as random as that seems. A person who you've never met who cares deeply and is praying for you. Praying and connecting with God in a way i havent in years. I am one of a thousand mothers who is sending you strength and resiliency and anything that you need. To honor your amazing son in any way we can.
Julieminer@yahoo.com
571-201-1772
I am so very, very sorry. I read of your tragic loss on another blog. I simply cannot imagine the pain your family is experiencing. He is a beautiful boy. May peace and healing envelope you and yours.
Though we've lost touch over the years, please know I'm thinking and praying for you now. I attended the funeral remotely...God bless you all.
hhxqms
Anna,
Another internet stranger here to tell you I am holding you and your family in my heart. I saw Jack's story on the news and then saw a FB post from PP that you are a friend. I have been to your website five times now, can't get you out of mind and thought it was time to leave a comment. The above nonsense letters are my 2 year-old's favorite letters, she wanted to touch them while I was scrolling through your comments - again. She is being very two-years-old this week, but because your story is constantly on my mind I keep delving into the depths of my patience and giving her (and her little sister) extra tight squeezes and squooshes. Thank you for sharing your son with us. My thoughts are with you.
Anna,
I heard the news of your beautiful son's passing through Momastery. I got down on my knees and prayed for you and your family. I cannot imagine the immense grief and loss. I listened to the memorial service for your son and my faith was strengthened. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Just another blogger and mother sending healing thoughts your way. Much love to you.
Faith is simple, dear Anna, but it is also the devil's place of attack--particularly in these sad, sad, days. I am so comforted to see that you are strong in your faith. God is with you and He is using you to speak to all of us. My prayers continue for you and your family.### p.s. I had no idea you were such and wonderful writer. Keep it up! Your pastor was right about the three things: faith, friends and family, but WORDS started the whole ball rolling...
Jackie Kennedy... You reminded me of her on Monday. A Breathtaking service, so glad I was there. Jack was a hoot and I love hearing Jan's stories, your stories of him this summer. I can't wait to hear more about him on your blog.
I have no words... simply, i'm sorry. What a beautiful Angel. May God bless you always and fill your heart with peace, for he is now in heaven with our Father.
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your son run free and happy in heaven and shine down upon you with each passing day. Praying for you all. May God hold and comfort you now and forever.
Heidi from Wisconsin
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I am praying for you.
Heartbroken for you and praying for your whole family.
I came across your site by accident and was incredibly saddened by your loss of such a wonderful boy. I’m so very sorry.
Anna, I know about you and your family from friends in common. I am deeply saddened for what happened. Someone whose faith is as deep as yours taught me a phrase in Spanish, to help me understand the inexplicable and a God's divine plan for all of us:
"Dios escribe recto en lineas torcidas" which translates "God writes straight on crooked lines."
My prayers, my love to you and your family. You are amazing!!! May God comfort you and your family always .
Adriana
I am so incredibly sorry for your families loss at this time. I pray for peace for your family.
I'm so sorry to hear about your son. He is beautiful. Praying for the peace of the Father to cover your family.
I have opened your blog at least 20 times since I saw the link on momastery. I have stared at your children's faces with smiles and tears. We have never met, but I am holding you deep inside my broken heart. I am profoundly sorry for your loss.
My heart is broken for you. Many prayers being sent up fpr you and your entire family.
Prayers for you and your family. My heart aches for you ~ very deeply. So sorry for you! {hugs}
I don't know you or your famiy, but I can't quit crying over the loss of your beautiful boy. I promise to pray for your family, and to ask those around me to do the same.
I read about what happened on the squashed bologna. I am so sorry for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Anna, I am saying prayers over and over for you....my heart breaks....what a beautiful tribute to Jack....continued prayers....
Lou Cinda
Dearest Anna, A day has not passed without prayers for Jack, Margaret, you and Tim. It is for certain that your beloved son is with God's OWN Beloved Son and His Mother. Jack has his other perfect family in Heaven. One day it is for certain that you will be with Jack rejoicing in Heaven. May God bless you with His most HOLY SPIRIT and His unceasing LOVE. HUGS.
Irene Kane
Although I don't know you, I'm saddened by the loss of your beautiful boy. Such an awful tragedy.
Anna--
I'm a faithful reader and love when I see blog posts from you. I'm in shock and just aching and crying for you and for your family. I have no idea what happened, nor do I need to know. All I know is that mamas and sons are NOT supposed to be ripped apart like this. I am praying for you and for your family. I'm thankful that he is in heaven, that he'll greet you one day with a huge hug and that awesome smile. Please know that someone in Michigan has you covered in front of God's throne.
Anna...we had fervent prayer for you and your family tonight at our ladies prayer group at church. I sincerely hope you could feel the prayers and the Lord's comforting presence.
Missy
I have no words to express how sad and sorry I am that you lost your beautiful, beautiful son. I don't know you and I read about your terrible, terrible heartbreak through another blogger. I pray for you and your family. I know that God has His arms around you and your son.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Anna, After reading the words you wrote about your dear son, Jack, I am left with regret that I never met your sweet boy, or you. We come across so many kind, thoughtful people in the "blog world", most we will never have the opportunity to meet, but are touched by them in some way. I will pray for you and your family, in this time of deep sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss.
xx
A fellow blogger,
Sandra
Words are inadequate, I know. Be assured that I continue to pray for you. And it is obvious by these comments that I am not the only stranger to do so.
I cannot express how sad I am for you. Please just know that you and your family are in my prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Heaven is lucky to have him.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your son was so loved and I cannot imagine what your family is going through.
I heard about your loss via another blog. I can't imagine how difficult this time is for you and your family. I am so sorry.
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Jack was so blessed to have such a family as yours.
My heart breaks for your loss. Keep your memories of your son close to your heart and always in your lives.
Thinking and praying for you and your f.amily
another comment from a stranger, just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. It sounds like your son was just a wonderful young man. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Anna,
I was searching for something SO UNRELATED and somehow ended up on your blog. Coincidence? I think not. I lost my teenage Godson/nephew last winter. His mother has amazing strength, like you. She too spoke at his funeral and inspired the community. I hope you will see (if you haven’t already) the many connecting threads which are woven throughout your life and the lives of the people you and your family have touched. I looked back at some of your earlier blogs and saw the one where your daughter discovers Isaiah 43. That is amazing to me. It was a scripture verse which kept showing up around the time I lost my father. I never thought of that as a coincidence either. I hope you have experienced and will continue to experience God’s grace during this devastating loss. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. I hope you will find comfort in continuing your writing ~ in your time.
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