tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post2167479794254372653..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Christmas Card OuttakesAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4938080866023976332012-01-12T20:10:32.774-08:002012-01-12T20:10:32.774-08:00Anna,
I just finished sobbing for an hour reading ...Anna,<br />I just finished sobbing for an hour reading your blog for the first time and I just wanted to say that I know that you are healing so many people through your generous spirit in sharing. For the first time in 36 years I have realized how angry I am with God for the bad things that happen to good people especially when it involves a child. That anger doesn't change my faith in God but to be able to acknowledge my anger feels like a load has been lifted off of me. I feel as though your example of strength and sharing in the midst of an unimaginable loss gives hope to those of us who live in fear of losing a loved one. Hard to put into words but know that my heart aches for you & your family, even though I don't know you all personally. I just cannot imagine what you are going through but I can say that you have more courage and strength than most. I read a book recently called Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo. It touched me and I hope you will read it and feel comfort that Jack is in the most peaceful wonderful place with all the angels in Heaven!! As a child who worries incessantly about my parents well being, I bet Jack wants you & Tim to know that he is more than Ok. He even spelled it put for you guys with the crossword puzzle! So I'm sending you many Prayers for peace and comfort. <br />Love, Dawn, Fairfax VaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-63386171014862415602012-01-07T10:33:41.615-08:002012-01-07T10:33:41.615-08:00This post is absolutely hysterical. The pictures a...This post is absolutely hysterical. The pictures and your comments are brilliant and I am so glad you have them to share and save. I learned so much about life, God, and the list could go on- by reading your blog for hours last night when I couldn't sleep. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446822036927600803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-35978352575524901492012-01-03T17:09:51.902-08:002012-01-03T17:09:51.902-08:00Look at you! Gorgeous!
Sorry I'm so late in b...Look at you! Gorgeous! <br />Sorry I'm so late in being here. I gave up on all blogs over the holidays. Not on you, though. Never on you or your family.<br />Love the photos and the outtakes. Sometimes they're the best ones.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66284007973943939162011-12-30T18:48:39.292-08:002011-12-30T18:48:39.292-08:00Merry Christmas to you.
xo
I will never stop pra...Merry Christmas to you.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />I will never stop praying.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20765821288121692622011-12-30T12:54:45.615-08:002011-12-30T12:54:45.615-08:00I have been reading your blog for the past 3 month...I have been reading your blog for the past 3 months. I have hurt for your family every day. We live in the same type setting as you...with a creek behind the house at the bottom of our cul-de-sac. We have 2 boys, 8 and 10, and a daughter who is 6. Our boys go down there quite often to play with their friends. I have told them your story...shared updates...cried with them over it. I have shared your story with countless people...to enlighten them and to pray. I talked to the father of the house by the creek recently about the dangers of the creek and flooding. He told me there are times it gets over 5 ft deep. He has 3 boys...7, 9 and 12. I can't even look down there without thinking of you and your precious family. What has happened to you has really hit me hard. I love the Lord and know we have to trust Him in all things, but this I am having a hard time understanding. I can't even imagine your depth of pain. Jack reminds me so much of my oldest...fun, quirky and innocent. Praying for you...Cathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-6700457990898044352011-12-30T08:37:27.573-08:002011-12-30T08:37:27.573-08:00Me too - checking daily and praying that you hav...Me too - checking daily and praying that you have been able to find some peace this week. Our heavenly Father will not leave you alone.....Remember the verse "Footsteps in the Sand" ? Let him carry you now....Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130431091742730750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-10655390756761455562011-12-30T06:09:11.284-08:002011-12-30T06:09:11.284-08:00I have found myself checking your blog for updates...I have found myself checking your blog for updates several times a day for the past week... just thinking about you and hoping this week you have been able to find a few moments of peace.Orangies Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660098760472794657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5065165121231434852011-12-29T15:30:08.848-08:002011-12-29T15:30:08.848-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15402700888683599279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-62490758463708891532011-12-29T15:28:10.167-08:002011-12-29T15:28:10.167-08:00Thought I'd pass this along ... it's a cou...Thought I'd pass this along ... it's a couple of beautiful YouTube videos made by a young boy with a heart condition who passed away on Christmas this year. He talks about his near-death experiences in such a comforting way; it made me think of you and Jack. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20557271,00.htmlDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15402700888683599279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24668505603451880902011-12-29T13:41:07.559-08:002011-12-29T13:41:07.559-08:00Stopping by to let you know I'm thinking of yo...Stopping by to let you know I'm thinking of you - - and hoping Jack's bright light is shining down on you and wrapping 'round you in a warm hug, keeping his beloved Mother strong.<br /><br />“And if I go, while you’re still here . . . <br />Know that I live on,<br />vibrating to a different measure<br />- behind a veil you cannot see through.<br />You will not see me<br />so you must have faith.<br />I wait for the time when we can soar together again<br /> - both aware of each other.<br />Until then, live your life to its fullest<br />And when you need me, <br />Just whisper my name in your heart<br /> . . . and I will be there."Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-49717325040679255322011-12-29T09:41:53.209-08:002011-12-29T09:41:53.209-08:00I will always pray for you Anna. I pray to God th...I will always pray for you Anna. I pray to God that he blesses you with signs of Jack and that he allows you to feel his love forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-22159576861604429302011-12-29T09:34:09.228-08:002011-12-29T09:34:09.228-08:00Anna, I think about your family every day.
Sendin...Anna, I think about your family every day. <br />Sending you so much love,<br />SophieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89809051736566290862011-12-29T04:56:50.044-08:002011-12-29T04:56:50.044-08:00Peace and prayers to you. Beautiful perspective i...Peace and prayers to you. Beautiful perspective in every way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20225749486114405482011-12-28T17:32:21.587-08:002011-12-28T17:32:21.587-08:00I am yet another anonymous reader you do not know ...I am yet another anonymous reader you do not know who has been praying for you and your family since the terrible awful tragedy. I never comment because I know my words are meaningless... but I just wanted to let you know I am out here, and I am praying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-9705469582267602072011-12-28T09:07:31.573-08:002011-12-28T09:07:31.573-08:00Just stopping by to let you know I'm praying f...Just stopping by to let you know I'm praying for you right now.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-71818570879473707352011-12-28T05:43:01.344-08:002011-12-28T05:43:01.344-08:00I've been reading your blog for the past few w...I've been reading your blog for the past few weeks and never knowing what to say/write. Nothing ever seemed right - and I realize from personal experience, that it's because the situation is just not right. <br /><br />Then tonight I was looking thru some photos of our son (in what even the drs could only call a fluke, he passed away unexpectedly after birth) and found this quote. <br /><br />“There are stars who's light only reaches the earth long after they have fallen apart. There are people who's remembrance gives light in this world, long after they have passed away. This light shines in our darkest nights on the road we must follow.” The Talmud<br /><br />Thinking of you, Anna and praying for you and your family! I'm sure Jack's light is shining on you.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659044279923964112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-58134127417440930252011-12-27T21:47:00.571-08:002011-12-27T21:47:00.571-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.SGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659044279923964112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26719860555071696502011-12-27T20:05:42.873-08:002011-12-27T20:05:42.873-08:00Just to let you know you all are in my thoughts an...Just to let you know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.Junienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-48229298835477978072011-12-27T19:19:03.242-08:002011-12-27T19:19:03.242-08:00Just writing again to let you know I'm thinkin...Just writing again to let you know I'm thinking of you. Hope you are all doing okay.<br /><br />love,<br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85417197827286393042011-12-27T11:39:51.547-08:002011-12-27T11:39:51.547-08:00praying for you today. May His love SURROUND your ...praying for you today. May His love SURROUND your family.{darlene} @ fieldstonehillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054774466312858778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-21091304872890709872011-12-27T10:29:03.752-08:002011-12-27T10:29:03.752-08:00Peace and love to your whole family from all of mi...Peace and love to your whole family from all of mine.Mama Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16062563084376679862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-49904500745561863822011-12-26T19:03:55.589-08:002011-12-26T19:03:55.589-08:00My oldest son is almost 5 and just getting interes...My oldest son is almost 5 and just getting interested in Legos, so we bought him a few sets for Christmas. As he was struggling to build something and I was helping him, I thought of Jack and thought of you and your family. I pray for you often.Miss Mustard Seedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628769209767003185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-7481976734522867392011-12-26T17:59:37.870-08:002011-12-26T17:59:37.870-08:00Thinking of you and hoping you got through your fi...Thinking of you and hoping you got through your first Christmas without your beautiful boy as best anyone could.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389068555743575226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-49997294860594844392011-12-26T15:54:54.917-08:002011-12-26T15:54:54.917-08:00Funny post. Glad to see your sense of humor. I h...Funny post. Glad to see your sense of humor. I hope you had a nice Christmas. Prayers continue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-69567085955440864532011-12-26T14:16:47.719-08:002011-12-26T14:16:47.719-08:00Thinking of you some more....been praying at every...Thinking of you some more....been praying at every thought. <br />Love, Lisa G. in CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com