tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post7126137384415865084..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: A Little Birdie Told MeAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-1819618413465587582012-05-04T22:18:40.093-07:002012-05-04T22:18:40.093-07:00Anna, I believe in these messages, these deliverer...Anna, I believe in these messages, these deliverers of how our loved ones are, where they are, that they STILL ARE.<br /><br />So many things like this happened to me after my grandmother died, the one who raised me.<br /><br />THey're real, Anna: all these messages are Jack.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-60383868441072379242012-05-03T06:32:05.803-07:002012-05-03T06:32:05.803-07:00I read this last week Anna - I read everything you...I read this last week Anna - I read everything you write and keep you in my prayers. Yesterday I saw about 10 blue jays all day long - swooping in front of me while I was running, driving, walking. And each time I thought of Jack - and you, Tim and Margaret. Love and prayers - KentKentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-91315289329256421382012-05-01T16:37:19.149-07:002012-05-01T16:37:19.149-07:00Loved this. So glad Jack has a family that can se...Loved this. So glad Jack has a family that can see and hear him. It must so frustrating for those who do not.<br />DanaDana @ Bungalow'56https://www.blogger.com/profile/14925373078487563897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-74935241158958910932012-05-01T09:32:03.320-07:002012-05-01T09:32:03.320-07:00Even though my heart hurts everytime I come to rea...Even though my heart hurts everytime I come to read your blog, I keep coming back because of the love. I can't think of another example of such a loving community of readers across the whole internet. And your words, even though their written through unimaginable pain, convey truth, honesty, faith, and love as well. It feels wrong to say thank you for them, because I'd imagine that you must hate the circumstances from which your writing comes, but I do hope that it's okay to say that you are in my prayers and in my heart often. Love and wishes of peace to you.tacynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-78750293789183873182012-04-30T16:11:46.577-07:002012-04-30T16:11:46.577-07:00Anna,
I have always loved bird's nests. I col...Anna,<br />I have always loved bird's nests. I collected the empty ones, and used them in all kinds of ways. My daughter died many years ago; a few years ago my friend sent me a page from a Martha Stewart magazine.<br />"Calliology - def. - from the Greek 'kalia' - the study of nests or huts".<br />My daughter's nickname - Callie.<br />There are NO coincidences...<br />with love, Liz<br />www.bittersweetdesignstudio.blogspot.comLiz P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08414587303664747154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5740088260049093672012-04-30T14:35:25.143-07:002012-04-30T14:35:25.143-07:00We get lots of blue jays in our backyard, Anna, an...We get lots of blue jays in our backyard, Anna, and I have to say, I know they have a reputation for being mean and bossy and cackly, but they also have another quieter, really beautiful song. Now when I see them and hear that gentle song, I will think of your Jack, too.Michelle DeRushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658349105535790020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26214638139537826822012-04-30T11:28:42.364-07:002012-04-30T11:28:42.364-07:00I love what you said about the thin places between...I love what you said about the thin places between heaven and earth. <br /><br />I just assumed the blue jay because of the blue ribbons, but it's good to read about those other things, and yes! The floop! You know things are always deeper than what they seem. You can keep digging and digging and always find more symbolism in the Bible as well as in life.<br /><br />Forgive me for saying this, but you are blessed to have such a spiritual, spirit-filled view of the world now. Forgive me for saying it because the cost is steep. Too steep. I know.<br /><br />Hugs and loveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83353630291781915782012-04-30T08:15:27.800-07:002012-04-30T08:15:27.800-07:00Oh Lord, I love his hair.
And everything you said...Oh Lord, I love his hair.<br /><br />And everything you said about the blue jay sounds just like everything you've said about your guy through the years.<br /><br />Thank God for sending birds. I've mentioned before how the Lord has used birds many times in my family's lives to let them know things are OK.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-1851517394170381832012-04-29T19:23:10.620-07:002012-04-29T19:23:10.620-07:00I read your post last night, so moved by all of th...I read your post last night, so moved by all of this and especially your words, "linking us here to a there..." Love the way that is written. I've been touched before when you posted some of the bird meanings in Jack's life and since his death. I even bought a blue bird ornament for our Christmas tree in early December as a tribute to your Jack. After reading last night's post, I selfishly thought, "I want a bird sign from MY mom," who passed away just after Christmas, 4 months ago today actually, Dec. 29. Anyhow, this morning my 5 year old uncharacteristically wanted to make a craft and went off on her own. She appeared later with a blue bird(!) she had drawn, colored and cut out and then decorated with Christmas ribbons!!! I was speechless! Coincidence or not, I now have a beautiful blue (albeit paper) bird that reminds me of your Jack, of my mom and of everlasting life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-73337854404823473872012-04-29T15:40:43.651-07:002012-04-29T15:40:43.651-07:00As always very powerful and so sweet. No doubt the...As always very powerful and so sweet. No doubt these are signs from Jack! ((HUGS))Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-63827622255670359182012-04-29T14:12:43.786-07:002012-04-29T14:12:43.786-07:00It must be a sign from God. I too have goosebumps...It must be a sign from God. I too have goosebumps about this. <br /><br />Hope you are doing okay....it's Sunday as I comment.<br /><br />love,<br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-46524912600304364962012-04-29T13:58:47.236-07:002012-04-29T13:58:47.236-07:00Beautiful!!Beautiful!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018110214696071522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56420860521869622552012-04-29T12:02:52.883-07:002012-04-29T12:02:52.883-07:00We have never met, and I came upon your blog purel...We have never met, and I came upon your blog purely by chance, but have now become a follower. My husband and I are struggling with some grief of our own this year, and I truly feel for you. We have a blue jay's nest in our yard. They are mesmerizing, beautiful, and fiercely loyal. Sounds pretty perfect. Thinking of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66898358372787604682012-04-29T11:50:52.306-07:002012-04-29T11:50:52.306-07:00Love this. LOVE.Love this. LOVE.Jananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86738397957459801852012-04-29T11:46:27.083-07:002012-04-29T11:46:27.083-07:00I want everyone to meet Jack and his floop (he is ...I want everyone to meet Jack and his floop (he is even cuter than his pics). Heaven is for real, but so is hell. I was just reading in Luke 16:19-31 how eternal our choice is! God revealed himself through Moses and the Prophets, through Jesus, and today through Jack and jays! But...we have to respond. Christ doesn't share his throne with anyone or anything! Who or what are you following? "For God so loved the world, that he sent his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 Jack didn't worship a feeling but our living God! When you see a jay, think of Jack, think of heaven...and then ask yourself if you believe in Jesus...Jesus is our ticket to heaven and Jack!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20839593116732594132012-04-29T11:22:48.871-07:002012-04-29T11:22:48.871-07:00Anna - I saw a beautiful bluejay late yesterday af...Anna - I saw a beautiful bluejay late yesterday afternoon, out my window, and immediately thought of your Jack! I'm not really sure why...maybe your earlier posts about the connection to birds, etc. And then I read this post today. Wow. Goosebumps, again. <br />--MichelleMichellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-35454409588321211732012-04-29T09:57:31.664-07:002012-04-29T09:57:31.664-07:00The floop. Of course. And the blue. And the meanin...The floop. Of course. And the blue. And the meaning. And all of it. All of it is a reminder of Jack, as I suppose is just about everything else. Somehow, though, this reminder feels like more. Thinking of you today, Anna and stopping by to say so.The Dose of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778610584517345200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-46224390933603979712012-04-29T09:37:50.833-07:002012-04-29T09:37:50.833-07:00I've read your blog for months and have been m...I've read your blog for months and have been moved by each and every post. I'm a quiet reader, I don't comment much, but today I just have to. I read this lovely post, got up from my chair, walked into my kitchen where I saw my first blue jay of the season, sitting right outside my window. I smiled at the bird, he flapped around and flew up into the tree off our deck where he remains now flying back and forth between my window and the tree. I whispered hello and ran back in here to the computerto write to you. I live in the midwest, far away from you, but still I think it's a little sign. What a beautiful little gift to see this Sunday morning.B-Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-27931078525079025382012-04-29T08:36:51.735-07:002012-04-29T08:36:51.735-07:00"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to ..."To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." -Thomas Campbell<br /><br />I just started reading your blog about 2 weeks before Jack's 13th birthday (came here through Momastery). I have cried for you, Margaret and Tim...I have cried for Jack. I am so sorry you lost your handsome and gentle son.<br /><br />This post reminded me of a book I read by the wife of a 9/11 victim. I realize that you didn't lose Jack on 9/11/01, but I feel you should read this book (if you haven't already). Anyone who believes that those who leave this Earth never really leave us should read this book. Sorry, I am not very good with links, but here is her story and link to the book.<br /><br />http://www.womanaroundtown.com/sections/playing-around/bonnie-mceneaney%E2%80%99s-messages-comes-to-tv-goodness-from-an-unspeakable-tragedy<br /><br />Thoughts and Prayers,<br />LizElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645171400109226880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4923610741289288082012-04-28T20:59:22.211-07:002012-04-28T20:59:22.211-07:00I am a bird watcher by way of marriage. My husban...I am a bird watcher by way of marriage. My husband tells me all kinds of stuff about them when we're sitting on our screened in porch. I have never been a fan of bluejays until he told me that when they see something that is a danger to them they yell to warn the others. <br /><br />Like your family.....they look out for one another.A Speckled Trouthttp://www.aspeckledtrout.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-19041636411129873052012-04-28T20:32:36.376-07:002012-04-28T20:32:36.376-07:00Beautiful as always! How I admire you for yearning...Beautiful as always! How I admire you for yearning towards the sunshine even in the midst of the pain! Hugs!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26831473077033946822012-04-28T20:11:06.718-07:002012-04-28T20:11:06.718-07:00A blue jay, indeed. How perfect.
What a gorgeous p...A blue jay, indeed. How perfect.<br />What a gorgeous post, Anna.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70196483251686068552012-04-28T18:52:29.373-07:002012-04-28T18:52:29.373-07:00Love this post. Love you, too.Love this post. Love you, too.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00362139859080994625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-37084992825433645672012-04-28T18:02:40.726-07:002012-04-28T18:02:40.726-07:00I love when you speak of him in the present tense....I love when you speak of him in the present tense. It's a little bit thrilling. Yes, he is. <br /><br />~ A SisterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-13965288649260824992012-04-28T16:25:19.376-07:002012-04-28T16:25:19.376-07:00The floop makes me smile, and I just love that ide...The floop makes me smile, and I just love that idea of blue on blue.<br /><br />Since you have mentioned before that weekends are rough, I hope that this one contains some lighter or peaceful moments for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com