tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post1898860335467835347..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: You Say Potato, I Say Nut SackAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-23085140688406627992011-11-10T07:27:45.966-08:002011-11-10T07:27:45.966-08:00Wow - I read this and all of your blog and I can&#...Wow - I read this and all of your blog and I can't even imagine what you are all going through. My son and his 9 month older cousin are the best of friends and inseparable and I know it must be so hard for you and your whole family and I hope every day is maybe getting a little bit easier. My heart goes out to youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-44818122151530975782011-10-27T23:51:01.107-07:002011-10-27T23:51:01.107-07:00LOL, Anna! I want you to know that praying for Jac...LOL, Anna! I want you to know that praying for Jack's cousin(s) and Margaret will be a special effort of mine in the days ahead. <br /><br />I'm so glad you are writing, and your faith; what a powerful testament. Thanks.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5767847609939952112011-10-23T19:24:50.865-07:002011-10-23T19:24:50.865-07:00Thank you for sharing your heart. I have a 7th gra...Thank you for sharing your heart. I have a 7th grade boy named Sam that reminds me so much of your Jack. (My youngest son's name is Jack) <br /><br />Please know that in a little town in Washington (the town of Lynden), a mom is praying for you and loving your little family. Although we may never meet, you have taught me so much. Thank you for teaching me to not take one day forgrated. God Bless you dear one.one blessed mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406890700161608103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89783398993357219942011-10-14T18:56:54.807-07:002011-10-14T18:56:54.807-07:00You are so kind to us - sharing your well-remember...You are so kind to us - sharing your well-remembered and well-told stories. And your readers who comment here are as full of wisdom and eloquence as you. Please keep writing - we are listening, loving and remembering Jack with you. xxmosey (kim)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14990626697257089908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5860984581971743612011-10-13T20:29:07.645-07:002011-10-13T20:29:07.645-07:00Gather up all those Jack stories and keep feeding ...Gather up all those Jack stories and keep feeding them to us. They'll take root. And how great that the kids are joking about Honore de Ballsack. Fart jokes are so juvenile.K A B L O O E Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995547356428809262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43484928755623159642011-10-13T18:40:41.615-07:002011-10-13T18:40:41.615-07:00Someday Jack's cousin will be able to tell his...Someday Jack's cousin will be able to tell his kids about the uncle they weren't lucky enough to meet--and he will have this blog to help him do it. <br /><br />You're writing makes Jack and Margaret so vivid to all of us. Thank you so much for sharing and know that we think of Jack and all of you every day.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-38470825931058542312011-10-13T16:03:25.266-07:002011-10-13T16:03:25.266-07:00P.S. My Jack just discovered why there's a hol...P.S. My Jack just discovered why there's a hole in his underpants. He wanted to throw them out... now he's thrilled that they are there. Thought it was fitting to say with the ball sack post. <br /><br />AmyAmyhttp://www.onesassyfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86115557391825807282011-10-13T16:02:11.059-07:002011-10-13T16:02:11.059-07:00Anna, I stumpbled on your blog from another becaus...Anna, I stumpbled on your blog from another because of the "inch of gray" I'm 31 and getting grayer by the day. <br /><br />Then I read the first post about going to target and making a list and Margaret's list. <br /><br />Then I saw Jack's name and read further. <br /><br />My heart aches for you. I have a Jack too. He's about to be 5 and I cannot fathom what you are going through. <br /><br />Please know that this mother, from a suburb in MN is praying for all of you and that your sweet Jack has touched our lives over here too. <br /><br />AmyAmyhttp://www.onesassyfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-74429684006056815532011-10-13T07:06:47.343-07:002011-10-13T07:06:47.343-07:00I am glad you can share special moments.That is so...I am glad you can share special moments.That is so important when you are healing.We continue to keep you all in our prayers.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188350801843939928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-19932546797176004612011-10-12T19:40:13.539-07:002011-10-12T19:40:13.539-07:00Your amazing writing and spirit through such devas...Your amazing writing and spirit through such devastation is amazing. <br /><br />I have a feeling that the little memories like this will be the things that bring a smile to your face decades from now.Elzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834071576699548421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55564351947084223942011-10-12T14:23:43.826-07:002011-10-12T14:23:43.826-07:00I get such a feeling for Jack's humor and pers...I get such a feeling for Jack's humor and personality from you. I agree with the comments; please keep sharing Jack with us.<br /><br />Some Balzac-isms:<br /><br />"No man should marry until he has studied anatomy and dissected at least one woman." (Ick!)<br /><br />"Old maids, having never bent their temper or their lives to other lives and other tempers, as woman's destiny requires, have for the most part a mania for making everything about them bend to them." (Some destiny.)<br /><br />"It is only in the act of nursing that a woman realizes her motherhood in visible and tangible fashion; it is a joy of every moment." (Every moment??)<br /><br />Ball-sac, indeed! <br /><br />Touché, Jack.<br /><br />Sending you and your family prayers.<br /><br />--A new Inch of Gray readerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-80007192260667661142011-10-12T14:18:03.060-07:002011-10-12T14:18:03.060-07:00Oh, Jack! :) I love that picture of him with his...Oh, Jack! :) I love that picture of him with his cousin. Just precious.Kim @ A Brush of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14596532131719564146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4413751924571895342011-10-12T12:43:41.699-07:002011-10-12T12:43:41.699-07:00I want to send my love. I'm a stranger from Id...I want to send my love. I'm a stranger from Idaho, but I know the pain and the hurt that comes from burying your child. We lost our 18 month little girl last year. She was our only child time. My husband and I were on a date when we got a call, Preslee had somehow fallen into a canal. A week later she passed away in the hospital. Hang in there.<br /><br />Love,<br />Ashley Sullenger<br /><br />www.patrickandashley.blogspot.comAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17807238490395570269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-59386752995910375572011-10-12T11:15:59.441-07:002011-10-12T11:15:59.441-07:00I don't know what to say today, but I wanted y...I don't know what to say today, but I wanted you to know I am here.<br /><br />Love and hugsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85448587564743569332011-10-12T11:02:38.261-07:002011-10-12T11:02:38.261-07:00Tried to leave a comment yesterday and couldn'...Tried to leave a comment yesterday and couldn't get it to post. I am glad I came back to read more comments, cry a little and see that my word verification is <br /><br />sistess<br /><br />This picture hurts so much each time I see it, and yet it is one of my very favorites. Love you.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334988857189121209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-1238104641303587682011-10-12T10:51:27.600-07:002011-10-12T10:51:27.600-07:00Anna,
Last night after I read this post I was pray...Anna,<br />Last night after I read this post I was praying for you and your family. Searching to find something positive from this tragedy... A smile come through my tears when I thought of your Mom. She would have been waiting for your baby at heavens gate. You know she couldn't wait to hug her grandson for the first time and hold her close to him in a way that only a grandma can. For me there has been no other love like the one from your mother's mom, Jack is feeling that love now. I pray this can bring just even a small bit of joy back to your heart. <br />Much love!Kelly Rojasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83572960829449218112011-10-12T10:46:07.259-07:002011-10-12T10:46:07.259-07:00My heart ached when you said "He will never g...My heart ached when you said "He will never get to fall in love" but he did know love from all of you.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-51123762878486400642011-10-12T10:34:29.270-07:002011-10-12T10:34:29.270-07:00The best way to remember Jack in all his vibrance ...The best way to remember Jack in all his vibrance and life is to reminisce. My Aunt-in-law lost her son a few years ago and she told me that her biggest fear is that people will forget him. Impossible, I told her! <br />Jack's name and life and legacy lives on through the stories you tell each other! I think it is wonderful that you guys continue to share. <br />Much love to you and your family! <br />xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-75618776688384567632011-10-12T10:29:04.901-07:002011-10-12T10:29:04.901-07:00Jack is making everybody laugh...
...Jack is making everybody laugh...<br /> everywhere....vegan edenhttp://aveganseden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15168050994037926822011-10-12T10:05:17.639-07:002011-10-12T10:05:17.639-07:00This is GREAT. Last year, my 3 year-old was sayin...This is GREAT. Last year, my 3 year-old was saying (much like Jack's "my butt" phrase), "Oh my nuts" instead of "oh my gosh" or "awww nuts". With his high pitched 3 year-old voice, it nearly made me choke from laughter each time. He had no idea what he was saying. So many parents miss the funny things their kids say because they don't pay attention. You pay attention to SO MUCH with yours! You've documented and blogged these things. How wonderful!<br /><br />Praying for each of you as you miss him with every cell in your body. Laughing with you at how cool he was here, and how cool he is in heaven.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-425095939019837742011-10-12T09:51:53.979-07:002011-10-12T09:51:53.979-07:00I'm with MarkL. Heaven has got to be a great p...I'm with MarkL. Heaven has got to be a great place to become a man, if that's the way it works. <br /><br />(Though still so very hard on the moms and dads and siblings left behind......you're absolutely missing out on all those things Jack may have done here on earth, and that has got to be so, so difficult. But heaven...is HEAVEN!!! Jack's not missing out on anything, I believe. <br /><br />But, oh....that mama pain of being left behind for now. Crying and praying for you still....Lisa G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-25367295705027195562011-10-12T09:47:24.858-07:002011-10-12T09:47:24.858-07:00How embarrasing that I was unfamiliar with Balzac ...How embarrasing that I was unfamiliar with Balzac (I had to look at Wikipedia). I am definitely not smarter than a 5th grader--forget middle school.<br /><br />You know what? Margaret is going to get to do all of those things. I have a feeling she's going to be the consummate teenager. But I hope she won't go around saying "balzac" with any regularity. <br /><br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-67095248458678561112011-10-12T09:22:58.569-07:002011-10-12T09:22:58.569-07:00Anna, we lit a candle for Jack on Sunday. Your pr...Anna, we lit a candle for Jack on Sunday. Your precious son has had such a profound impact on so many people. In remembrance of him, I will strive ever harder to be deserving of the love of my own son who reminds me so much of your Jack. You and Tim set the bar high for parenting and for providing such a loving home. You are a role model for all Christian families. Stay strong and don't lose faith. I know Jack is looking down upon you with eternal love. He was so lucky to have you as a Mother. May God bless you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-39566292335630159992011-10-12T08:03:37.805-07:002011-10-12T08:03:37.805-07:00There's so much we wonder about with respect t...There's so much we wonder about with respect to Heaven. But I don't think it's at all unreasonable to suppose that Jack is growing up there. Age is about much more than body characteristics, and I see no reason to assume that a child gets translated to some specific age when they go to Heaven.<br /><br />I don't know if they light their farts on fire in Heaven- maybe they do. But I'll bet it's an awesome place for a teenager to grow up into a man.MarkLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243379792885319504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-81801857217820409402011-10-12T07:47:47.190-07:002011-10-12T07:47:47.190-07:00“I do know that when my children are older and tel...“I do know that when my children are older and telling their own children about their grandmother, they will be able to say that she stood in the storm…and when the wind did not blow her way – and it surely has not – she adjusted her sails.”<br /><br />– Elizabeth Edwards<br /><br />hope i didn't inundate you with Elizabeth Edwards - a woman of great courage and strength... Wishing you a peaceful day and warm memories of Jack.. xoxo PattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com