tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post5488935876861573076..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Big News, OR, Just Call Me Halle Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger272125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-69155158094331670312015-12-01T19:24:03.049-08:002015-12-01T19:24:03.049-08:00This is amazing news. I check in on your blog occa...This is amazing news. I check in on your blog occasionally and my favorite post Is what to do for a grieving family. Someone needed it today and I found myself here and my jaw is on the floor. I am firstly in disbelief you are 46. But most of all I am so happy for your family. I am sure Jack is looking down on you smiling. <br /><br />Sending lots of prayers for a happy and healthy pregnancy. This is one lucky baby on the way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82061383180144418022015-11-28T10:06:27.570-08:002015-11-28T10:06:27.570-08:00Wow. You're brave. At 46? No way I would do th...Wow. You're brave. At 46? No way I would do that. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-35466304472061173932015-11-05T14:24:27.787-08:002015-11-05T14:24:27.787-08:00Oh my Goodness! I haven't been on your page in...Oh my Goodness! I haven't been on your page in awhile and I am soooooo happy to read this wonderful news! FELICIDADES! CONGRATULATIONS! May God continue blessing your family forever and always. Even though we've never met and I merely stumbled upon your blog shortly after the tragedy, I feel like I know you and I cannot believe all this time has past! I always think of you and my children and I still hold your family in our prayers. Wonderful, joyous, blessing! There are tears in my eyes. Prayers, love and hugs from Seattle, WA.<br /><br />UrySalvimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882238346452676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-22696555873493983672015-11-02T05:22:20.426-08:002015-11-02T05:22:20.426-08:00You dont know me but I have followed your blog off...You dont know me but I have followed your blog off and on for awhile. Im so happy that today was an "on" day! Congrats a million times over. You made my day, er, week, er month, er....you get the idea. We also have a late in life, long awaited miracle. We joke that we will be the parents using walkers at his high school graduation. My husband has been called grandpa twice now. It took us 10 years to have our first and then we had another miracle 2 years later. Then it was another long dry spell (almost 8 years) before our little caboose finally came along. He was born right shortly before our 20th anniversary. It was an adjustment to start over after we were long out of the baby stage, but a welcomed one. It has been SO fun to have a little one again and to enjoy all those "firsts" again. And its been fun for my older kids to be much older siblings. They have been a huge help and get just as excited as us to enjoy the magical experiences of childhood. Congrats again!quailenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762371959668633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82436036765380739712015-10-30T14:42:20.391-07:002015-10-30T14:42:20.391-07:00I've been out of the loop for a bit and was ju...I've been out of the loop for a bit and was just catching up on your blog .... WOW!!!!!! I'm so incredibly thrilled for you all :-) :-) :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-71522391426135910512015-10-30T12:45:19.960-07:002015-10-30T12:45:19.960-07:00I am so late to this party but my mouth dropped op...I am so late to this party but my mouth dropped open for a full minute when I landed on this. the Holy Spirit prays for us when we are stricken, and is the giver of all comfort and new beginnings. So happy for you! xoxoKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880982615521740741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66223575367780676902015-10-24T22:57:48.354-07:002015-10-24T22:57:48.354-07:00Such fantastic news!! I was dumbfounded to read ab...Such fantastic news!! I was dumbfounded to read about it all— I'm 46, too! I've wondered so often what it would be like to have another baby after my daughter died. I will be riveted to your experience! Wonderful things ahead!Lorennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07891989238577767482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70688921973897023342015-10-24T16:24:59.942-07:002015-10-24T16:24:59.942-07:00Congratulations!Congratulations!WeeHermionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13276229335017844293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-22963234197788112292015-10-23T14:24:16.584-07:002015-10-23T14:24:16.584-07:00Wow. Anything is possible with God. What an amazin...Wow. Anything is possible with God. What an amazing gift Anna. <br />This has given me hope. I'm not holding my breath, but I'm realizing<br />that God might not be done with me yet. He is good. <br />Praying blessings over you, Tim, Margaret and this precious baby.<br />Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-39922197416787638582015-10-22T10:41:33.281-07:002015-10-22T10:41:33.281-07:00Congratulations!! So happy for you and your family...Congratulations!! So happy for you and your family. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70381722632387762692015-10-22T08:38:12.906-07:002015-10-22T08:38:12.906-07:00This is from God Himself - there can be no doubt! ...This is from God Himself - there can be no doubt! What a fabulous surprise! I am exactly your age Anna and I would love to have another baby. You are soooooooooooo blessed (and now you know there are those of us who are happily envious of you). All Gods blessing and mercies upon you, TracieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-14940478199170165232015-10-21T13:54:52.892-07:002015-10-21T13:54:52.892-07:00I've read your blog for quite a while off and ...I've read your blog for quite a while off and on. I had a few minutes today to check in and can't believe the news! It's almost like a movie. Wow! Congratulations to new beginnings and sharing this baby with all off your family - even the members who can't be with you in body. peace be with you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-47568595103396509372015-10-21T09:36:35.869-07:002015-10-21T09:36:35.869-07:00So very chuffed for you all!!!!! Very very touched...So very chuffed for you all!!!!! Very very touched to read your happy news!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15503464479182540252015-10-20T15:37:26.065-07:002015-10-20T15:37:26.065-07:00I missed this post. My daughter had to post it on ...I missed this post. My daughter had to post it on my FB page to let me know. I want to do a happy dance for you---and we have never met. Congratulations. Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281364500907238463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26321692792010308042015-10-20T14:08:22.011-07:002015-10-20T14:08:22.011-07:00I saw a post about your amazing news on Facebook a...I saw a post about your amazing news on Facebook and clicked the link. I read about the loss of your sweet Jack and downloaded your book to kindle. I read your words late into the night and every chance I got today and just finished your book an hour ago! <br /><br />You see, I lost a son myself. My son was diagnosed with melanoma at age 13 and died one month after his seventeenth birthday. Like you, for a long time I didn't want to live any more. 19 months after my son died, I discovered my husband of almost twenty years was having an affair. <br /><br />Between Jarrett's death, the affair, the divorce and my sudden plunge back into full time teaching, I am not sure how I survived. Like you, there were God Winks along the way that carried me through. <br /><br />And strangely enough, I, too, had a strange encounter with a bird that looked prehistoric. <br /><br />Reading about your experience--made me feel less crazy! <br /><br />It has been almost ten years since I sat on the edge of Jarrett's bed as he took his last breath. We still live in the same house where Jarrett lived. I am married for the second time and I just turned 46 October 8th.<br /><br />Laying next to me, while I read your book was my baby, Jack Henry. He is seventeen months old and a true blessing. Jack has been so good for my soul. <br /><br />I know your sweet baby will bring you just as much joy! <br /><br />So congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your heart for those who may have to face the unimaginable themselves one day.<br /><br />Caringbridge.org/visit/jarrettboston<br />Instagram-michellebostonsheehan<br /> Or-east_tugalo_designAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24689236417608625342015-10-20T10:56:24.300-07:002015-10-20T10:56:24.300-07:00Anna,
Congratulations! Our stories are almost id...Anna,<br /><br />Congratulations! Our stories are almost identical. My son, Owen, drowned at 8 years old (in 2008) on a family rafting trip. I have another son, (11 at the time of Owen's death, 19 now), and at 46 years old I found myself pregnant-also a surprise (at the same time as Halle!). I thought it was perimenopause, too! I gave birth to Elliot in November 2013 (at 47 years old). I also wondered how I would parent an infant/toddler again. (We're looking at preschools now for him and all I can do is laugh.) <br />The grief is still present, not quite as acute, but it's there. I still miss Owen every second of every day, but those days are now filled with joy and laughter and a future. I hope the same for you and your family.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06525800739920067093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-11503514826874787852015-10-20T08:49:40.442-07:002015-10-20T08:49:40.442-07:00What a blessing! I'm excited to be a (small) p...What a blessing! I'm excited to be a (small) part of the journey with you!<br />Mary from PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66889226137035206972015-10-19T21:08:05.695-07:002015-10-19T21:08:05.695-07:00My children are 15, 14 & 21 months! I had my 3...My children are 15, 14 & 21 months! I had my 3rd 2 months before my 42nd birthday. We were not trying either. Our older boys LOVE their baby brother & the feeling is mutual. He has brought great joy to our world!❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations! It will be wonderful. The temper tantrums at Target & being back in the baby pool still aren't that fun but they are worth it! There really should be a special club for moms like us! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551438873622396603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43526999746953277142015-10-19T20:52:09.031-07:002015-10-19T20:52:09.031-07:00I thought of your blog and your beautiful family t...I thought of your blog and your beautiful family today and then just now on Facebook saw your big news. Congratulations!!! Prayers for a healthy pregnancy.Heidinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-14175352560135663752015-10-19T19:54:19.649-07:002015-10-19T19:54:19.649-07:00Best News EVER!! So excited for you guys! And your...Best News EVER!! So excited for you guys! And your daughter will be such a huge help to you! <br />Such an exciting time! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5482628487889135262015-10-19T14:55:44.069-07:002015-10-19T14:55:44.069-07:00Congratulations to your beautiful family.Congratulations to your beautiful family.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-22586534471976835802015-10-19T13:10:52.714-07:002015-10-19T13:10:52.714-07:00Congratulations Anna! Really pleased for you and t...Congratulations Anna! Really pleased for you and the family.<br /><br />Wishing you all the best, as always. What wonderful news.<br /><br />Love from the UK.<br /><br />K xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-17439069736121827522015-10-19T11:41:47.232-07:002015-10-19T11:41:47.232-07:00CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am absolutely thrilled for yo...CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am absolutely thrilled for you...(and as an almost 46-year old) I will continue taking BCP until I'm at least 50-ha! Best of luck--NoVa mom JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-25660570239898457812015-10-19T06:34:46.466-07:002015-10-19T06:34:46.466-07:00So excited for you. I'm looking forward to the...So excited for you. I'm looking forward to the further adventures. Cheers!www.robinbotie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783566853231843334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-37286747310633609692015-10-19T06:22:35.247-07:002015-10-19T06:22:35.247-07:00Wow!! I have not been on this blog for a long time...Wow!! I have not been on this blog for a long time so to come here and get this news is just amazing!!! Congratulations!! And I had a good laugh (and cry) over your Q&A post :) My good friend was told, after miraculously having her first baby at 39 (after 10 years of trying) that she would never get pregnant again. A few years later her sister died of cancer, and she finds herself pregnant @ 43!! She now has two amazing daughters keeping her young and making her insane all at the same time. She is now 49, her hubby 62. YOU CAN DO IT!! Btw, I just ordered your book, can't wait to read it. xox Anna from PolandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com