tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post9150478584950375129..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: From TimAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15387994423619480472012-06-24T02:07:36.226-07:002012-06-24T02:07:36.226-07:00I have only just found your blog what a handsome b...I have only just found your blog what a handsome boy Jack is and it's such a huge loss to your family. I lost my five year old son suddenly in December.<br />We live in Scotland but we took our kids to legoland in England last year as a last minute surprise. We had intended to go this year but on the spur of the moment we tagged a two day trip onto our holiday plans.<br />I, like you, am so grateful that we took him before he died.<br />Sending you love and compassion from Scotland,<br />Fiona<br />XxFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399925686679550250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-57481226953940367432012-05-03T10:31:35.898-07:002012-05-03T10:31:35.898-07:00What a special memory! Ironically, I live a few mi...What a special memory! Ironically, I live a few miles from Legoland and go here frequently with my kids (in fact I do work for them too) and I think about Jack every once in awhile when I am there. I am so happy he was able to experience its magic and have such a specials trip with his dad. Love and light!Mama Maryhttp://www.mamamaryshow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56090921985496748602012-04-30T08:27:16.490-07:002012-04-30T08:27:16.490-07:00Tim, please know that "Tim, Anna & Margar...Tim, please know that "Tim, Anna & Margaret" is how we pray in our home - you are remembered in every single prayer where we beg God for things on your behalf. <br /><br />Reading this is so, so unimaginably hard - we love Legos and baseball in our family as well. I understand every bit of this post. <br /><br /> What an awesome earthly Dad Jack has, and what an awesome heavenly Father. What a blessed boy, that Jack. <br /><br />We love your family and will be praying for you until we all meet up in heaven.TheLabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805494195436969713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-49784103177233322752012-04-29T11:54:23.643-07:002012-04-29T11:54:23.643-07:00Don't know you, Tim...but been praying for you...Don't know you, Tim...but been praying for your family from afar. Thank you for sharing these sweet memories of your boy...who looks EXACTLY like you, btw :)Jananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-61700750032541462752012-04-29T09:02:17.814-07:002012-04-29T09:02:17.814-07:00"While other kids sped by each display, Jack ..."While other kids sped by each display, Jack methodically examined each one, from every angle possible. I felt an urge to hurry him along, concerned that we would not be able to see everything in the park. But I backed off and let him enjoy the day at HIS pace."<br /><br />Oh, this is my nearly 12 year old boy EXACTLY and I loved hearing about your boy who has similar habits. My boy has been to Legoland every year since he was three and I'm wasn't sure we could afford it this year but....I will make sure we afford it, somehow. Because life is way too short. Peace.mythoughtsonthathttp://mythoughtsonthat.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89114909590320107732012-04-28T15:34:03.143-07:002012-04-28T15:34:03.143-07:00Jack was a blessed boy! No words can fill the void...Jack was a blessed boy! No words can fill the void you feel in your heart Tim. Our emotions are a healthy part of our grief. I would not allow myself to feel when my mom died so young. After losing my dad in Oct I knew I did not want to crawl back in that dark hole. It is not always easy, but time is a wonderful healer, and I believe there is no limit on that time. Each day brings new emotions with new feelings. let yourself feel them. <br />Much love to you, Anna and Margaret. <br />JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26024709571798320222012-04-27T15:43:04.239-07:002012-04-27T15:43:04.239-07:00I'm so glad you had that time together. I thin...I'm so glad you had that time together. I think of your family ever day, be it from seeing the pictures of Jack Anna posts, or seeing something in the day that reminds me of him and your family. I've never had the pleasure of meeting any of you, but feel honored that Anna introduced us to your family. That's my long way of saying I wish you and Jack had more time for trips like these, Tim. I wish all of you had more opportunities for adventures. If God gives us our days, those days were precious. Prayers for you all.for a different kind of girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431273646365489225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-22800415038157559722012-04-27T12:38:46.115-07:002012-04-27T12:38:46.115-07:00Just stopping by to let you know I'm thinking ...Just stopping by to let you know I'm thinking of your sweet family as I go about my day. You are so often on my mind.<br />Tim - I am so sorry for the hurt you feel, but happy that this most perfect of days for you and Jack is etched so beautifully in your mind and heart. <br />Thoughts and prayers for a good weekend ahead for you, Anna, and Margaret.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-63766369397508089522012-04-27T12:07:55.785-07:002012-04-27T12:07:55.785-07:00i check your blog often yet have never commented, ...i check your blog often yet have never commented, i guess because i dont think i could say anything that would help but i'm sure something is better than nothing, i think of your little family often and wish i could fast forward your family till you're all together again and you've overcome all these tests and trials and our Heavenly Father can tell you well done........ because personally i think you two have done and are doing your best, and that is all he asks. keep it up for that day WILL come!SheriJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045695038550154788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-91752746053613110332012-04-27T11:55:08.319-07:002012-04-27T11:55:08.319-07:00Your boy was just wonderful...I have so enjoyed re...Your boy was just wonderful...I have so enjoyed reading all of your stories, thoughts, and memories. I am so sorry for your loss.TamaraLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89938960048343891372012-04-27T09:16:26.704-07:002012-04-27T09:16:26.704-07:00Just thinking about you guys this morning. Prayer...Just thinking about you guys this morning. Prayers always coming your way.Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868992133684014734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-48301156517398880822012-04-27T08:12:14.570-07:002012-04-27T08:12:14.570-07:00Thanks for sharing about your trip - Love the dad-...Thanks for sharing about your trip - Love the dad-son adventure. I'm so thankful that you both share stories but are frank about your anger. Jack's death makes me so angry and hopeless but then to see how many are touched and how open you are about the time you did have with him makes me grateful and touched. Thanks for sharing about Legoland ~Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813028334232600926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-71812292341190260752012-04-27T07:52:45.279-07:002012-04-27T07:52:45.279-07:00So glad you took your big trip! This is a good rem...So glad you took your big trip! This is a good reminder for me to take our family on trip, to make special time for each child. So glad you took all those pictures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01728920369928437728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85546846723971246032012-04-27T06:27:46.000-07:002012-04-27T06:27:46.000-07:00Okay - I don't know why that last comment came...Okay - I don't know why that last comment came up as "anonymous_ - but it's from me, just so you know.<br /><br />XOXO<br /><br />Anna L.Anna Leflerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968276973881720329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-16923115908603725782012-04-27T06:26:38.869-07:002012-04-27T06:26:38.869-07:00I love these photos!
As it happens, my son and I ...I love these photos!<br /><br />As it happens, my son and I are taking a little trip next week just the two of us - down to San Diego. For his 12th birthday.<br /><br />I will certainly be thinking of you and Jack.<br /><br />Sending huge love and hugs, Anna.<br /><br />XO<br /><br />A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-39629417622808461632012-04-27T02:46:42.023-07:002012-04-27T02:46:42.023-07:00Tim I'm glad to hear from you too, and to have...Tim I'm glad to hear from you too, and to have your express your grief. I talk to my husband about you guys all the time and now if I say Tim, Anna, Margaret or Jack, he knows who I mean.<br /><br />I don't think I can say anything that won't sound lame, but I'm really glad you got that trip just the two of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55986128329142059932012-04-26T18:12:27.825-07:002012-04-26T18:12:27.825-07:00Thank you Tim.((HUGS))Thank you Tim.((HUGS))Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86038593433885703842012-04-26T15:57:25.215-07:002012-04-26T15:57:25.215-07:00Beautiful, Tim. Much, much love to you and Anna an...Beautiful, Tim. Much, much love to you and Anna and Margaret and Jack.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45390336890519211182012-04-26T13:36:06.171-07:002012-04-26T13:36:06.171-07:00I'm so glad you had your day at Legoland. Rem...I'm so glad you had your day at Legoland. Remembering the details about you slowed down to let him enjoy each creation in his own way rather than rushing like the other kids - that is really special and shows why you and Anna are such great parents. Jack looks so happy and contented in his Dodger hat. Really feeling for you guys... Hang in there. Coach JessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86449304247695245252012-04-26T07:24:25.501-07:002012-04-26T07:24:25.501-07:00My kids too want a "big trip" for their ...My kids too want a "big trip" for their 13th birthdays. It was going to be 12, b/c mom wanted to go this year (HA), but my daughter chose a puppy instead of her trip to NYC. So we'll go next year at 13. My son, who is 9, has said he wants his big trip to be to Yellowstone...I bet once I tell him there's a place called Legoland, he'll change his mind. He LOVES legos too. Thanks for sharing. I love your posts and especially your pictures. :)Kasey Galentinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-9141126017431606752012-04-26T03:37:34.836-07:002012-04-26T03:37:34.836-07:00Hi Tim,
I'm disappointed and angry, too, that...Hi Tim,<br /><br />I'm disappointed and angry, too, that Jack will never be able to join us on our backpacking trips.<br /><br />We pray for all of you often.<br /><br />Best,<br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56543246313655951372012-04-25T22:57:47.392-07:002012-04-25T22:57:47.392-07:00Tim: thank you for sharing such sweet memories of ...Tim: thank you for sharing such sweet memories of your trip with Jack. It is so bittersweet that you will not get more of those special father-son trips, at least not in this life, but I'm so grateful that you have this one amazing memory to hold close to your heart!<br />Love,<br />ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189966709158148005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-3681850747012952432012-04-25T19:04:26.212-07:002012-04-25T19:04:26.212-07:00Thank you for sharing that with us, Tim. I am lea...Thank you for sharing that with us, Tim. I am learning so much about parenting from you and Anna. So much parenting advice focuses on the hard times, the toddler years, discipline and time out. But you and Anna have a way of parenting that really seems to focus on the positive, having fun, being together as a family, and cherishing each other. Living in the present moment. I am so glad you had that time together with Jack, and I hope that my husband and I can remember that and have those kinds of experiences with our boys.<br />Peace to you.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2479855708718228042012-04-25T18:12:45.319-07:002012-04-25T18:12:45.319-07:00This was beautiful Tim. Sending so much lov to you...This was beautiful Tim. Sending so much lov to you and your girls.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83409997178358493652012-04-25T17:58:42.401-07:002012-04-25T17:58:42.401-07:00Beautiful post Tim. My heart breaks for you, Anna ...Beautiful post Tim. My heart breaks for you, Anna & Margaret. Jack was awfully lucky to have a great dad like you. My thoughts and prayers continue for the Donaldson family.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10221203779708800168noreply@blogger.com