tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post6147932967605165938..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Hair Today...Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-32812885019817807912017-05-10T04:11:38.048-07:002017-05-10T04:11:38.048-07:00Hair was always a a bonding moment issue with my R...Hair was always a a bonding moment issue with my Ryan. Thanks for sharing.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806996867183622096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-91565858699807384862013-02-28T22:46:44.667-08:002013-02-28T22:46:44.667-08:00heart wrenching title.... xoheart wrenching title.... xoCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133648768009610945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85324865629359930822013-02-28T22:45:48.559-08:002013-02-28T22:45:48.559-08:00Oh, that sweet, sweet head.....
Lump in throat......Oh, that sweet, sweet head..... <br />Lump in throat.... love you, and himCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00133648768009610945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-90856017333166788462013-02-20T13:57:12.808-08:002013-02-20T13:57:12.808-08:00Oh, the pic of him crying after the mushroom cut m...Oh, the pic of him crying after the mushroom cut made me simultaneously laugh and tear up (on his behalf). Bless his heart. Yours too...in so many ways.Jananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-90640270340053164902013-02-19T13:39:00.862-08:002013-02-19T13:39:00.862-08:00Damn this is a beautiful post. Thank you for remi...Damn this is a beautiful post. Thank you for reminding me to be a supermom as often as I can. Coming off of a night of getting very short tempered with one of mine, I really needed to be reminded to REALLY LISTEN and care for these little people in our lives. <br /><br />Anna, please know we are always praying for each of you. If we can't turn back time as we want to, we BEG God to soothe you and give you reason or understanding SOMEHOW. <br /><br />For many years, you've written posts that remind me to be a better mom. Not just now. You've always made me think about being more fun, more attentive and more of an advocate for them. Thank you.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-65398357981728589572013-02-15T17:44:50.254-08:002013-02-15T17:44:50.254-08:00thank you for sharing this. how sweet is it that j...thank you for sharing this. how sweet is it that jack didn't want to hurt the barber's feelings - and only shared that smile with you. super mom and super boy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83473052971972586092013-02-15T13:18:49.232-08:002013-02-15T13:18:49.232-08:00What a great memory! And a lovely story. It'...What a great memory! And a lovely story. It's a great reminder to teach our kids to speak up too, and to show them that we have their backs. Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598792501741861659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20823232460898744662013-02-14T19:57:42.523-08:002013-02-14T19:57:42.523-08:00I hope you had some good moments today! (Hugs)
@R...I hope you had some good moments today! (Hugs)<br /><br />@Rachel, you sound like a very caring mother from your comments, and I can only imagine that simply having you in her life meant the world to your daughter. Not every amazing moment has to be "about" something, right? I really doubt that you did anything truly awful or dreadful, even though I can understand how you might feel that way. I think you mentioned doing a special tree with sparkling ornaments, so that's how I imagine your bond was with her; bright and sparkling and beautiful. Maybe you are taking your loving attitude toward her for granted, but I'm sure she did not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-84945514370443985422013-02-14T19:31:41.744-08:002013-02-14T19:31:41.744-08:00He is so stink in' cute! My heart aches for a...He is so stink in' cute! My heart aches for all of you whenever I see his photo. Such love and light in his face. As a mom, the 48 hour comment is overwhelming. Sending hugs and trying to make every moment count Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-33876907841072194152013-02-14T19:15:43.304-08:002013-02-14T19:15:43.304-08:00This is so beautiful. Well done, mama.This is so beautiful. Well done, mama.bonzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72719270103613052982013-02-14T16:39:22.601-08:002013-02-14T16:39:22.601-08:00Anna, I have been reading your blog for a year or ...Anna, I have been reading your blog for a year or so now, and am blown away with every post. This blog is quickly becoming a beautiful, raw, crucial resource for anyone in the throws of grief. I hope you know how important this work of your is, and how much it is a legacy to your son and his life. You are doing a very big thing. DeeBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961631204460162476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20474461355676002142013-02-14T04:16:17.451-08:002013-02-14T04:16:17.451-08:00I LOVE that you are focusing on that good moment! ...I LOVE that you are focusing on that good moment! So often I sit and stew (for lack of a better word) as I remember all the *terrible* moments of my parenting of Hannah, all those awful things I did to her and how utterly dreadful I was as a parent. Those bad ones stick with me and are somehow, in someway easier to focus on. <br /><br />I KNOW there were wonderful moments where I was truly amazing, but darned if I can remember them when I most need to. :sigh:<br /><br />Parenting--it's not for the faint of heart. Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-57969870179133982192013-02-13T20:55:45.026-08:002013-02-13T20:55:45.026-08:00I love this. What a special kid...
You help me to...I love this. What a special kid...<br /><br />You help me to be better parent every time I read one of your posts.<br /><br />I think of you and your family so often.<br /><br />Michelle<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-80610361339125652042013-02-13T14:32:28.295-08:002013-02-13T14:32:28.295-08:00Oh, but you are SuperMom. xoOh, but you are SuperMom. xoMarinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489592695993949578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-30840269717349901362013-02-13T14:11:49.911-08:002013-02-13T14:11:49.911-08:00Anna, I just found your blog today and you are boo...Anna, I just found your blog today and you are bookmarked on my Favorites bar here at work. I will be checking every day to read your posts. You're a fantastic writer and the way you've handled the events of the last couple years has me at a loss for words! I do not have children.. alas, I am scared of having them, because while I can see how they are a source of such joy, bringing another human into the world is also a very scary thing, to me, and the good part has not yet outweighed my fear. But, you are an inspiration to all women, mothers or not, and should I ever decide to have kids someday I can only hope to be the mother you seem to be. I look forward to following your blog very much!Elizanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-81904545401825957972013-02-13T09:21:35.560-08:002013-02-13T09:21:35.560-08:00I don't know what to say. I'm thinking I n...I don't know what to say. I'm thinking I need to be a super mom everyday but we all know that's kind of impossible. God gave you a gift that day and I am sure Jack was never more proud of you than he was that day.<br />((HUGS))Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70966963316829418882013-02-13T07:25:28.961-08:002013-02-13T07:25:28.961-08:00(((((Anna)))) I just want to hug you right now. Th...(((((Anna)))) I just want to hug you right now. Thank you for sharing Jack's life with us. I can only imagine what it is like for you and your family but I do know that my heart aches for you and those that hurt in this way. Thank you for reminding me that we never know how much time we have left with any of our loved ones. To embrace our love ones every single day and every moment we get with them. Bless you and your sweet family Anna. XXOOLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441204804740501624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-76050838242336289722013-02-12T17:34:04.899-08:002013-02-12T17:34:04.899-08:00Your writing cuts to the heart of every mom. I am...Your writing cuts to the heart of every mom. I am so so sad that he is gone, and yet...you are so lucky he is yours. And the bond with Margaret--totally can see it in the pictures. Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging all of us Moms. You make our days different. I promise.<br />Hetrick familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464932414484957414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-69763513381874867532013-02-12T13:00:29.836-08:002013-02-12T13:00:29.836-08:00We've never met, but I love you! Your spirit a...We've never met, but I love you! Your spirit and truthfulness always get right to the soul.Esthernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26998720526071902412013-02-12T12:01:24.397-08:002013-02-12T12:01:24.397-08:00Dearest Anna,
God Bless You! You again have broug...Dearest Anna,<br /><br />God Bless You! You again have brought me to tears and true feeling. When you say that you did not even realize you only had 48 hours left with your boy that is so darn poignant. Don't ever, ever doubt your 'supermom-ness'!!! I think I speak for all of your readers when we say that you are one of the super-est! love, hugs, and prayers as always.<br /><br />UrySalvimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882238346452676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-67544228329806019272013-02-12T10:46:07.843-08:002013-02-12T10:46:07.843-08:00Dear Anna,
I want to let you know that your amazin...Dear Anna,<br />I want to let you know that your amazing boy, Jack, and your words about him are so very important. I have read your blog for about 6 months. I am always profoundly moved by your words; you are a very gifted writer. Recently, a family in our small town (we are in Central California) lost their 17 year old son in a car accident. I didn't personally know this boy or his family, but my child goes to the same high school. When I heard about his death, I thought about you and your terrible loss. Just as I feel about you, I wished SO MUCH that I could do something for this family to lessen their horrible pain. Then, I read in the paper that their son had been an organ donor. He had signed up with the DMV when he was 16 years old. So, inspired by the fact that SIX people had received life saving organs from this boy, I went to the DMV website and signed up too. It's a very easy 5 minute process. I sent the boy's family a card to let them know I had done this - hoping that it might just make them feel less miserable for just a few moments.<br />Anna, I want you to know that I often tell people about you and your boy, Jack. Your words make all of us love and appreciate our children more and make us love and appreciate life more. Your Jack has created a never ending ripple of love in the world. Thank you for sharing your boy with us and for throwing that "stone." Love,<br />a grateful reader. P.S. BE SURE to write that book of yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-30302560539311171802013-02-12T10:29:47.014-08:002013-02-12T10:29:47.014-08:00TestTestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-732611902277494402013-02-12T08:26:43.064-08:002013-02-12T08:26:43.064-08:00This mama heart of mine is holding yours as high a...This mama heart of mine is holding yours as high as it can in prayer, love, and peace. <br /><br />xoxoOSMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516772645440098038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43938151925796442972013-02-12T08:12:37.840-08:002013-02-12T08:12:37.840-08:00((hug))
We had our struggles with hair. (Please......((hug))<br />We had our struggles with hair. (Please... just COMB THROUGH IT!) That morning, I, too, was super mom. "Can you do my hair, Mom?" *checks watch, running late* "Absolutely." <br /><br />I don't always comment on your blog. (They hit way too close to home. I'm usually a sobbing mess and can't see the keyboard.) But know that I always read. Always. Bridget McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989230513113751517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-37503110597931468712013-02-11T19:16:52.741-08:002013-02-11T19:16:52.741-08:00My heart hurts for you. It hurt when I was sitting...My heart hurts for you. It hurt when I was sitting at Legoland with a lump in my throat...I am just so sorry that you are without your boy. So heartbreakingly sorry.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018110214696071522noreply@blogger.com