tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post1762407705605299300..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: HeavenAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15531771436815272912011-11-06T19:40:04.827-08:002011-11-06T19:40:04.827-08:00Dear God, I hope it is, too. So much. Lately, ther...Dear God, I hope it is, too. So much. Lately, there's been a lot of talk with some church friends about heaven and loss and so many people tell me they know, they just KNOW, that the people we've lost recently absolutely wouldn't want to come back here with us, regardless of how much we might wish it, because heaven is so amazing and...well, I hope it is. I hope it's all that and more. It doesn't make it better, but God, I hope it really is.for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-12094010706914640082011-11-05T12:35:40.205-07:002011-11-05T12:35:40.205-07:00AMEN!!! xoxoAMEN!!! xoxoElisa @ What the Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08313694301301037005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-31591873470310930322011-11-02T21:10:09.818-07:002011-11-02T21:10:09.818-07:00It's something we probably can't even fath...It's something we probably can't even fathom. We don't have the context to even understand the awesomeness. Death was described to my sister as another birth we must go through. We were so happy in our mother's wombs, it was warm, safe and lovely. None of us wanted to leave. Then much to our dislike we had to be born, and we experienced this amazing world. The next step must be just as awesome and we just don't have any idea. I thought it was a great analogy. I know it still doesn't make the missing any easier.... All three of my daughters, ages 8, 11 and 16 read Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. It has given them such peace. <br /><br />DanaDana @ Bungalow'56https://www.blogger.com/profile/14925373078487563897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-8723095685377868092011-11-02T20:03:09.757-07:002011-11-02T20:03:09.757-07:00So eloquent. So insightful. So raw. So refined. So...So eloquent. So insightful. So raw. So refined. So heart wrenching. So incredible. I continue to pray for you and your family, Anna. Your entries are so touching. Thank you for your willingness to share.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45992120992283739712011-11-02T17:16:22.019-07:002011-11-02T17:16:22.019-07:00Oh, Ana, I'm in tears once again. Heaven IS a...Oh, Ana, I'm in tears once again. Heaven IS all those things and more. I firmly believe that heaven and the presence of God FAR outweighs any earthly experience. I hope your faith in that helps on the hardest days, just a little.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17089820242701950669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-64098407591625269882011-11-02T17:05:52.564-07:002011-11-02T17:05:52.564-07:00What Ann said and Kate said. Amen to it all.What Ann said and Kate said. Amen to it all.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20784404310752546482011-11-02T15:22:15.840-07:002011-11-02T15:22:15.840-07:00Anna,
I love, love how you share your heart.
...Anna, <br /><br />I love, love how you share your heart. <br /><br />So I'm thinking heaven is better and that Jack's having a ball right now. He gets to have a front row seat with God. Can't get any better than that, huh? Lucky boy.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014066951851923567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82156062352161146012011-11-02T15:21:09.929-07:002011-11-02T15:21:09.929-07:00You move me. xoYou move me. xoChrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01180105790160574066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85484836478002084362011-11-02T12:39:23.792-07:002011-11-02T12:39:23.792-07:00You know Heaven has got to be all that and more. ...You know Heaven has got to be all that and more. I can't wait to get there and be with my girl again. You know. :o)<br /><br />Hugs and prayers!<br />RachRachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-90827002788215867972011-11-02T09:58:14.295-07:002011-11-02T09:58:14.295-07:00i believe it will be more than we could ever imagi...i believe it will be more than we could ever imagine but in your case the reunion of you and your baby boy will be heaven! lots of prayers and love for you and your family...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-77148077803289428112011-11-02T07:08:07.167-07:002011-11-02T07:08:07.167-07:00Continuing to keep you and your family in my thoug...Continuing to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I honestly don't think I would have the grace and honesty that you have. I feel weird posting as I have never met you but you have just touched me so much. Hoping that all of the tweets will work for little Margaret. Also, there is a wonderful organization in Richmond that you may want to check out for Margaret. Camp Comfort Zone. It is a camp for those who have lost a dear one. They do wonderful, wonderful things and really do help. <br /><br />xoxoJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220328697928098496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-77800428198284463382011-11-02T06:28:38.617-07:002011-11-02T06:28:38.617-07:00Faith. Blind faith. That's all we got.
He...Faith. Blind faith. That's all we got. <br /><br />Heaven better be full of the most awesome Legos for Jack. And Heaven better be a great audience for Jack's humor.<br /><br />Anna, I'm proud of you for getting this stuff down in writing but it's heart aching. <br /><br />xoxo, JuliaJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244507266596613034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4840965876852979212011-11-02T05:42:48.881-07:002011-11-02T05:42:48.881-07:00I don't even know if I believe in heaven (sorr...I don't even know if I believe in heaven (sorry if my comment doesn't belong here then... please delete if so!) but I just wanted to say that this post made me cry and had me hoping with all my heart that you are right, and that heaven is better than all of those things. That there is something of a meaning or a reason. <br /><br />Tears, and hope for you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-19211631077240951332011-11-02T04:49:29.817-07:002011-11-02T04:49:29.817-07:00I agree, it better be! Hugs today and always from ...I agree, it better be! Hugs today and always from just across town. xoxoClarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15716854071997635832011-11-01T21:32:52.173-07:002011-11-01T21:32:52.173-07:00This is beautiful, and I totally, totally believe ...This is beautiful, and I totally, totally believe it. I know I don't know you, but I want you to know how much hearing Jack's story has touched me. He seems like a remarkable kid who's already touching so many lives. And re: Heaven ... my mom passed away last year, and I had a dream that she and I had a convo last night, and I asked her how it was going up there. And the answer? It's pretty amazing, and none of the stuff that I thought mattered in my "real" life (stupid, petty fights and things like that) were important. Bottom line: I woke up knowing that my mom's looking out for me, and I know Jack's looking out for you, and I imagine he'll be watching and guiding your fam through this time.<br /><br />Also, this is one of my favorite scenes from Angels in America. I watch it when I'm missing my mom. If you have a chance, take a look—you don't need to have seen the rest of the movie to understand it:<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og70dU7TP-Y<br /><br />xo, another AnnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-38074409978708792432011-11-01T19:02:14.513-07:002011-11-01T19:02:14.513-07:00Have you read "Heaven is for real" by To...Have you read "Heaven is for real" by Todd Burpo? You should.. <br /><br />I agree. It damn well better be all that and more!Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528562708458189294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86813027780145773422011-11-01T18:57:57.252-07:002011-11-01T18:57:57.252-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528562708458189294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-22664303086088261222011-11-01T18:07:54.995-07:002011-11-01T18:07:54.995-07:00It had better be.
He deserves that and more your ...It had better be. <br />He deserves that and more your sweet Jack.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389068555743575226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-58533473817589229382011-11-01T17:49:33.721-07:002011-11-01T17:49:33.721-07:00It is the at end of the rainbow
it is nirvana,
it...It is the at end of the rainbow<br />it is nirvana, <br />it is peace<br />and it is all the special moments a million fold…vegan edenhttp://aveganseden.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-11537919049706099212011-11-01T16:12:08.709-07:002011-11-01T16:12:08.709-07:00Amen!Amen!ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43000628447637817912011-11-01T15:14:31.705-07:002011-11-01T15:14:31.705-07:00I think of you and your family daily and am trying...I think of you and your family daily and am trying to send you love and peace. Hope you can feel it. ~ShannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-75381895396469108742011-11-01T15:05:10.658-07:002011-11-01T15:05:10.658-07:00I wanted to let you know that you have been a bles...I wanted to let you know that you have been a blessing towards my healing. Everytime I read your blog I can cry a little more and continue grieving for awhile, and then I feel better. I mostly cry for you because I understand your pain. I am praying for you and your family and lifting you and your family up to our Father in Heave. Blessings -LLi liahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12476146638164971148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42365525434354500152011-11-01T14:42:53.860-07:002011-11-01T14:42:53.860-07:00I am absolutely counting on it.
Still praying fo...I am absolutely counting on it. <br />Still praying for you every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2088209958657303662011-11-01T14:23:49.529-07:002011-11-01T14:23:49.529-07:00Just wanted you to know that I continue to think o...Just wanted you to know that I continue to think of you, your family, and most of all, sweet Jack every day.<br /><br />We've never met, but like so many others here, I now hold you in my heart. I continue to send you strength, hugs, love and prayers.<br /><br />Keep writing, and we'll keep reading. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-16001476205232836402011-11-01T14:15:19.372-07:002011-11-01T14:15:19.372-07:00Well, when you put it THAT way, yes, it had better...Well, when you put it THAT way, yes, it had better F-ing be!<br /><br />You have hit the grieving nail on the head with this one, Anna dearest. <br /><br />love,<br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com