tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post624608751906789228..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Valentine Gratitude BoxAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85789783911970913292014-09-02T22:43:32.011-07:002014-09-02T22:43:32.011-07:00I'm reading back through your entries thanks t...I'm reading back through your entries thanks to the article on the Washington Post. My heart goes out to you. I can't even start to imagine your pain. I hope this doesn't sound wrong but why do you always call Shadow just a dog? I feel like you put her down a lot. She's a member of the family and I bet you anything she also misses Jack with her whole heart. I only wanted to give my to cents on that.<br /><br />Much love to you and yours. You're in my thoughts.<br /><br />xoxoDominohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021243105354170074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-12166943021827834612012-02-23T17:15:32.167-08:002012-02-23T17:15:32.167-08:00This is SUCH a beautiful idea!! No wonder you have...This is SUCH a beautiful idea!! No wonder you have such a loving and close-knit family. You are such a great mom!! -Annie P.prenni5https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346493728216305697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-36080669670867357042012-02-14T15:37:15.124-08:002012-02-14T15:37:15.124-08:00This brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful i...This brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful idea! I'm incorporating it in home - the world needs more love.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642130855047361118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-10931914737598161792012-02-13T15:15:44.315-08:002012-02-13T15:15:44.315-08:00What a neat family!! You are inspiring me even th...What a neat family!! You are inspiring me even though it is just me and my daughter. I guess we can do this for each other. Oh Anna, if I could give you a time machine I absolutely would!!! I am assuming Jack didn't participate because he was getting to that age where maybe it felt a little "goofy" writing those kinds of notes.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111064620503580685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-27473505409228389532012-02-13T13:43:46.381-08:002012-02-13T13:43:46.381-08:00Anna, I just love your family, then and now.
lo...Anna, I just love your family, then and now. <br /><br />love,<br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-41720344790731960592012-02-13T08:05:26.127-08:002012-02-13T08:05:26.127-08:00"Anna, I love the way you write" Wow, w..."Anna, I love the way you write" Wow, what a husband! And the longest note was Tim to a dog. Priceless.<br /><br />I love the post from last year. You know what? I don't think I can forget ANY of your posts. Each time you link to one, I nod and think, "oh yeah, that one was awesome!" before I even read it again. Tim's right about your writing.<br /><br />And, as always, we're praying for you as you face another stupid holiday carrying this grief.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-19783486068327332412012-02-12T19:49:15.293-08:002012-02-12T19:49:15.293-08:00Anna, I'm grateful that this blog has served a...Anna, I'm grateful that this blog has served as one big gratitude box that you can mine for memories, and preserve for the future.<br /><br />You have a gift with words but also with self-awareness and grace.<br /><br />I wish you weren't missing such a piece of your heart this Valentines Day.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /><br />xoxoAnn Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-74028927202501895072012-02-12T18:40:40.409-08:002012-02-12T18:40:40.409-08:00What a beautiful idea & now immeasureable valu...What a beautiful idea & now immeasureable value <br />SandieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-62494664501679296782012-02-12T17:50:13.156-08:002012-02-12T17:50:13.156-08:00What a wonderful thing to do. I can't believe ...What a wonderful thing to do. I can't believe you kept them all. I'd deliver you a time machine in a second.the mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873150534166153971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89910280321747767012012-02-12T17:00:50.797-08:002012-02-12T17:00:50.797-08:00I can only imagine the wonderful things Jack would...I can only imagine the wonderful things Jack would of said about you if he had chosen to participate. You are an amazing mother.Jen Luebkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022509731304458462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-74863916769029276612012-02-12T13:57:40.197-08:002012-02-12T13:57:40.197-08:00I do remember that post! I thought it was as lovel...I do remember that post! I thought it was as lovely and fun then as I do now.<br />I think about you guys so, so much. xoHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-16025297904294333962012-02-12T11:18:44.696-08:002012-02-12T11:18:44.696-08:00What a fantastic idea! It's also a really spec...What a fantastic idea! It's also a really special way of keeping Jack in memory.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665375709991970613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20399196868155132302012-02-12T08:39:24.544-08:002012-02-12T08:39:24.544-08:00XO. Love seeing that sweet face and thank you for ...XO. Love seeing that sweet face and thank you for sharing more of the notes. I can't say it enough. You're amazing. XOChrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01180105790160574066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-69798716957811147982012-02-11T19:40:01.058-08:002012-02-11T19:40:01.058-08:00Love this idea, the Donaldsons are a very special ...Love this idea, the Donaldsons are a very special family. Jack certainly never had the chance to wonder if he was special.....thinking of you as always and praying. xoxo <br />miamiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00679307359908744042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42701384549419525512012-02-11T16:14:05.419-08:002012-02-11T16:14:05.419-08:00If I ever lost one of my children, I think one of ...If I ever lost one of my children, I think one of the main things that would matter to me was whether or not I had made sure that during their time on earth with me, they knew they were LOVED, LOVED, LOVED! <br /><br />What I love about your family, and in particular your relationship with your kids, is that it is so obvious to this outsider that Jack and Margaret knew they were loved beyond measure, each and every day. I hope I can do as good a job as you have clearly done to make them know how much they are loved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-11493131788347945842012-02-11T14:18:22.752-08:002012-02-11T14:18:22.752-08:00Anna- I found this blog a few days ago (bc I star...Anna- I found this blog a few days ago (bc I started one myself and I'm learning how to blog well from other people's blogs) and I'm pretty sure I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN after reading your family's story. I've been face down praying (&crying out to God) for your family. I'm also thanking Him in advance for the the glorious plans He has in store for each of you. i also know that He will provide the peace that passes understanding ass you all continue through your journey. I've shared your story with others I know and plan to keep Jack alive in other peoples hearts and minds:) I admire your strong faith, it is like medicine Anna! God bless you all! I'll pray feverantly for your beauful family and trust Him to provide for your family's needs. Love from my home to yours:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900909385089602397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-8059887138295518852012-02-11T14:10:50.747-08:002012-02-11T14:10:50.747-08:00Anna,
What a beautiful idea and one my family nee...Anna,<br /><br />What a beautiful idea and one my family needs to start. I also think this is something that could be done any time of year! <br /><br />If I have learned anything in a new and deeper way these past 5 months it is to practice thankfulness and gratitude for all of our blessings, each and every day. <br /><br />Sending love your way,<br /><br />Love,<br />ClaireClaire P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85290118320066935452012-02-11T13:28:43.616-08:002012-02-11T13:28:43.616-08:00Thinking about you all a lot today. All your memo...Thinking about you all a lot today. All your memories are so wonderful and precious. Hold onto them tight. I feel so honored that you share them with us. Praying for peace and comfort (and a time machine)Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868992133684014734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-8150777159196295002012-02-11T12:22:54.683-08:002012-02-11T12:22:54.683-08:00Anna, I love how you share your heart. Love, AmyAnna, I love how you share your heart. Love, AmyAmy Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20812072152898814722012-02-11T11:47:58.692-08:002012-02-11T11:47:58.692-08:00I pray for a time machine for you every single day...I pray for a time machine for you every single day. (((hugs)))<br />and, ftr, if we did notes, the longest note would be mariano's not to Guidry (our hound). <br /><br />Anna: I love that you remind me not to ever take a single nanosecond for granted. Much love - MariannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-202424900849926472012-02-11T11:01:36.866-08:002012-02-11T11:01:36.866-08:00Thank you for sharing this sweet blog. I know we a...Thank you for sharing this sweet blog. I know we all wish we could get you that time machine! That picture of Jack is amazing, what a gorgeous boy. You're an awesome person, Anna! God bless you.The Carens Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242307959970903032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-77536668788251354292012-02-11T10:45:14.672-08:002012-02-11T10:45:14.672-08:00Anna, I am new to your blog but have been praying ...Anna, I am new to your blog but have been praying for your family since I learned of the loss of Jack. Pray that you will one day know in your heart, spirit, mind and body that you could not have known that the little creek could turn into more than that. You did not know....no one could know.....it was not your fault. You are a spectacular mom in a very loving family. May our Lord give you a measure of peace, as you said, the "Peace that passes all understanding" in the days ahead. Love in Him, KarenKaren L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14020291630812141094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-31423734419677697962012-02-11T10:39:37.064-08:002012-02-11T10:39:37.064-08:00You did it last year and no-one can take the memor...You did it last year and no-one can take the memory away. A permanent reminder of the love you shared and the special things you love about each other - particularly Jack.<br /><br />xo mandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70679326035016191152012-02-11T09:01:12.224-08:002012-02-11T09:01:12.224-08:00could you use the box this year for special memori...could you use the box this year for special memories/stories of Jack? Then you could read them together to remember him on V-day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-80622530706826523992012-02-11T08:22:51.706-08:002012-02-11T08:22:51.706-08:00What a neat idea! The 'longest note to a dog&#...What a neat idea! The 'longest note to a dog' cracked me up almost as much as the wonderfully witty responses from Margaret. <br /><br />And that picture of Jack? Oh my goodness . . . so handsome.Lauranoreply@blogger.com