tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post710120843651646956..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: September 11, 2011Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26397708590762000892013-07-15T03:32:22.315-07:002013-07-15T03:32:22.315-07:00Oh wow - the end just made me sweat like a school ...Oh wow - the end just made me sweat like a school girl as I'm so guilty. So true. xoxotracy@sellabitmumhttp://sellabitmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-38048529694528912242013-07-02T10:55:14.555-07:002013-07-02T10:55:14.555-07:00Holy Moly Anna,
There are so many life lessons wr...Holy Moly Anna, <br />There are so many life lessons wrapped up in this one post. It is some of the best writing you have done, in my opinion. I love your brutiful honesty and how you recall so many vivid details while you were in the midst of the worst time of your life. Thank you for putting yourself out there for us time and time again. Your words have such impact.... in the most heart wrenching and beautiful way. Hugs from Purcellville.Kim P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-6079182040740812752013-06-28T20:15:13.811-07:002013-06-28T20:15:13.811-07:00I will always be mad while I am on this earth that...I will always be mad while I am on this earth that the world loses Jacks everyday. I pray often for you and families like yours. You are so brave in so many ways. It's always a kick in the gut to think about how you must feel. God's peace to you and your family.Frannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89511774484011334822013-06-28T11:16:43.023-07:002013-06-28T11:16:43.023-07:00I agree with Loukia the first comment here, we alw...I agree with Loukia the first comment here, we always learn from you and these lessons will never be forgotten. Also a great lesson for Margaret! Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-36868187285822034912013-06-25T04:38:55.299-07:002013-06-25T04:38:55.299-07:00Oh Anna...I want to be able to explain these thing...Oh Anna...I want to be able to explain these things to my kids like you do.Hetrick familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464932414484957414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42442366889545201732013-06-24T12:43:57.404-07:002013-06-24T12:43:57.404-07:00You seem to attract good men, Anna. First Chris, ...You seem to attract good men, Anna. First Chris, then Tim...ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183409056608249554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-91464950755974101652013-06-24T11:41:14.477-07:002013-06-24T11:41:14.477-07:00Thank goodness for friends that show up.
Love you...Thank goodness for friends that show up.<br /><br />Love your ending.<br /><br />xxooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698639192350525353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-1589219914092930752013-06-21T08:20:19.183-07:002013-06-21T08:20:19.183-07:00Brilliant wrap up there at the end, Anna. ;o)
I&#...Brilliant wrap up there at the end, Anna. ;o)<br /><br />I'm glad you had someone who was there for you. I know B and I were wrecks and pretty much useless to each other those first few days. Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70522290343829442262013-06-21T06:27:28.275-07:002013-06-21T06:27:28.275-07:00Very moving. I am now making a point to 'alwa...Very moving. I am now making a point to 'always show up'--no matter how difficult. It is by no means no more difficult than what the person we are showing up for is going through. I think it took me to my 40s to realize this. I am going to be sure my kids learn this much earlier than I did.<br /><br />Fabulous writing.<br /><br />NoVa Mom Jen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82764073819114001642013-06-21T06:10:19.440-07:002013-06-21T06:10:19.440-07:00I didn't see the end coming either, but what a...I didn't see the end coming either, but what an amazingly true point!!!!! that is SO true. <br /><br />There is one person in particular, my high school sweetheart, that I still miss. Not in a romantic way, because I am very happily married, but I miss in a shared-experience-talked for 10,000 hours way. But we will never be able to be there for each other for that exact reason.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-29139635891767300382013-06-21T00:34:55.513-07:002013-06-21T00:34:55.513-07:00My ex-husband was one of the first people to show ...My ex-husband was one of the first people to show up when I lost my husband. He stayed at the house for hours, cooking and cleaning, mowing whatever I needed. He even goes to the cemetery. And he still comes to fix whatever is broken. He is one of the best friends my husband and I ever had! Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55532195010374350132013-06-20T22:34:25.138-07:002013-06-20T22:34:25.138-07:00I understand your feeling but I do want to put a d...I understand your feeling but I do want to put a different perspective out there.My ex has showed up for me even though we certainly had slept together. Now, if we'd promised a life time together that would be much harder. And if that's what sleeping together means to you, then so be it. I can see your point.<br /><br />But, my parents taught me to never sleep with someone I wasn't 100 percent comfortable making myself completely vulnerable to. That standard worked for me and is probably why my ex is able to be there for me in times of true crisis. Just putting it out there because sometimes I think girls need a message about what the proper standard is if you aren't going to wait for marriage and too many, once they abandon the "wait til marriage" idea have no good standard on which to make good decisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-3797707900744533712013-06-20T20:12:06.446-07:002013-06-20T20:12:06.446-07:00Two lessons in one in this story that you've s...Two lessons in one in this story that you've shared. The end of the story makes it all the more meaningful, especially as a legacy to your daughter. Lovely. Just lovely.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980878800568487226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-65910822315963519282013-06-20T19:02:42.465-07:002013-06-20T19:02:42.465-07:00Love this post Anna!! You're an amazing lady w...Love this post Anna!! You're an amazing lady with equally amazing friends :-) No coincidence there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216165086592521826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-46991001952313555132013-06-20T18:45:06.505-07:002013-06-20T18:45:06.505-07:00You rock. For reals. Don't let anyone tell y...You rock. For reals. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Lastly, if we knew each other in real life, we would be friends.kchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046222926297830205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-78866042091900341382013-06-20T18:22:11.198-07:002013-06-20T18:22:11.198-07:00The ending is genius. The rest leaves my heart hea...The ending is genius. The rest leaves my heart heavy. I couldn't imagine having to get up and talk at my son's funeral. You are brave and strong. Oh, and genius. :) xoKathy at kissing the froghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891076797411265353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-32019897537541739362013-06-20T18:21:48.658-07:002013-06-20T18:21:48.658-07:00I love this!!!I love this!!!Elastagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299500446956218831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-40376261832407711952013-06-20T16:46:32.056-07:002013-06-20T16:46:32.056-07:00Being a friend means being there during the messy ...Being a friend means being there during the messy times, the difficult times, the times when it would be easier to stay away but when your friend needs you the most.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789002207661241181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66248960286084462752013-06-20T10:54:36.235-07:002013-06-20T10:54:36.235-07:00What an awesome guy. You are that type of friend t...What an awesome guy. You are that type of friend too, Anna. I've known that about you from the moment I met you. Loved this piece. xoxo Jennhttp://www.bipolarmomlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-65066502211281484262013-06-20T10:11:44.693-07:002013-06-20T10:11:44.693-07:00I second that comment hoping this is a excerpt fro...I second that comment hoping this is a excerpt from your book. You really are amazing Anna. <br />Please don't be discouraged if your book is taking longer to write than you want it to. Give yourself time but don't ever give up on the idea. It's going to be great and help so many other hurting and "want to help the hurting" hearts out there.<br />((Hugs))Kerry S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89394095563507221912013-06-20T08:06:30.193-07:002013-06-20T08:06:30.193-07:00What a wonderful friend you have, and what a beaut...What a wonderful friend you have, and what a beautiful message. I'm also very impressed with Chris's wife. There are too many who would mistakenly feel threatened by a friendship with an ex. <br /><br />As a mom, and an aunt who lost 3 nieces (one to drugs, 2 in a stillbirth), I understand the anger. Crying for you, and continuing to keep you in my prayers.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953886556040785063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-7900659195202781252013-06-20T06:56:26.671-07:002013-06-20T06:56:26.671-07:00This comment has nothing to do with your post, whi...This comment has nothing to do with your post, which by the way was beautifully written. I just wanted to say that I nearly lost my 2 year old last night to drowning. I am an absolute mess and believe in my heart that this was all my fault. I am a terrible terrible mother. I hope that some day I can get past these feelings. My little one survived with what seems like no bad side effects at all. I will find comfort in your words and wish you peace. Although my outcome was different I have tasted a little of what it is like to have the water try to take your dearest loved one. Sorry for any incoherent rambling. Bless you Anna and thank you for your words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-227101597324672962013-06-20T06:18:07.697-07:002013-06-20T06:18:07.697-07:00Ive often wanted to show up at your house but the ...Ive often wanted to show up at your house but the fear has always stopped me! I fear you will think Im nuts, why the hell does it matter to me a total stranger, someone you have never met. Someone a boy has changed her life and I have never even crossed pathes with. I cant really explain it myself!<br />Thank you for writing!<br /><br />HUGS!<br /><br />luv2runnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-8445449567530029552013-06-20T06:00:59.187-07:002013-06-20T06:00:59.187-07:00Loved the twist at the end! Loved the twist at the end! Laura Everyday Editshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10281306421663975839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42676990538648319792013-06-20T04:40:52.743-07:002013-06-20T04:40:52.743-07:00Such a wonderful lesson in friendship and life. I&...Such a wonderful lesson in friendship and life. I'm new to your blog but must say you steadily bring tears to my eyes ;)Magdapkripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573597689181086978noreply@blogger.com