tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post3362276764025152946..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Friendship FridayAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-31587678340441894222012-05-24T20:53:52.867-07:002012-05-24T20:53:52.867-07:00And my heart breaks for you again Anna because the...And my heart breaks for you again Anna because there's no substitute for this enormous void. I think you were the one who said it's like learning to live without a limb. I truly cannot imagine. Nobody can unless they've been in your shoes. My only answer is Faith and I know you have that. I just know that God is with you and that HE will help you create a new normal with time. You remain in my prayers. -Annieprenni5https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346493728216305697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-52001305798286703262012-05-13T13:48:25.641-07:002012-05-13T13:48:25.641-07:00Oh, the void he leaves. It isn't right. I don&...Oh, the void he leaves. It isn't right. I don't know why. My heart aches for you and your family.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83949474674147741402012-05-12T13:58:29.586-07:002012-05-12T13:58:29.586-07:00Thinking of you and hope your Mothers Day is as be...Thinking of you and hope your Mothers Day is as best as it can get in these hard hard times! <br /><br />HUGS<br /><br />And a long run in honor of YOU and Jack!!!!!!<br /><br />luv2runluv2runnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2514703291477894012012-05-11T12:37:58.273-07:002012-05-11T12:37:58.273-07:00So poignant, so heartbreaking. Dear Anna, you are ...So poignant, so heartbreaking. Dear Anna, you are always in my thoughts & prayers. I read every single one of your beautifully written posts; but, I don't always comment. Please know this...we are with you...and we carry you, your family, & Jack in our hearts.Leah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816561675529288784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-79512770134056357172012-05-11T11:36:18.891-07:002012-05-11T11:36:18.891-07:00Anna; I'm sorry, but I don't know what to ...Anna; I'm sorry, but I don't know what to say today except that I continue to pray for you and your family. I'm so sorry. I remember when Isaiah was taken from us people that didn't know how to respond simply avoided us. It would have made such a difference if they had only said, "I'm sorry, I don't know what to say." I hope is some small way this will help you see that those of of that read your posts really care about you and your family. <br />Much love, <br />TeriThe Bipolar Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449793830455116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-35022909111818624702012-05-10T15:50:23.555-07:002012-05-10T15:50:23.555-07:00By the way--and I almost forgot to mention this......By the way--and I almost forgot to mention this...my mom has lived in the same home up here in the northwest for over 10 years. Last weekend, we noticed that for the FIRST TIME EVER, there was a bluejay nest in the tree in front of her home! Immediately I thought of you and said a prayer. Lord knows that little boy is just smiling down on you mom, and on his beautiful family. I pray you rest well.<br /><br />UrySalvimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882238346452676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-50678189307383738482012-05-10T15:46:26.588-07:002012-05-10T15:46:26.588-07:00Dearest Anna,
I'm sorry I have not written a c...Dearest Anna,<br />I'm sorry I have not written a comment in awhile, particularly because I know it encourages you to have your readers consistently show that they are always with you and are not moving on and forgetting the tragedy of your sweet and intelligent boy. As usual, I am keeping you and your family in prayer, and am sending love and spiritual hugs your way. You are wonderful.<br /><br />UrySalvimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882238346452676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-7775232890855807892012-05-09T23:02:55.691-07:002012-05-09T23:02:55.691-07:00Oh my Lord. That last paragraph... put a knot in m...Oh my Lord. That last paragraph... put a knot in my throat and a flood of tears in my eyes. Praying for you Anna, all of you.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703616475563922574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-77031790291681820602012-05-09T19:12:42.149-07:002012-05-09T19:12:42.149-07:00Sometimes I just don't know what to say. Other...Sometimes I just don't know what to say. Other than I am praying and thinking of you. xothe mama bird diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873150534166153971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85409926628011749952012-05-09T19:03:16.610-07:002012-05-09T19:03:16.610-07:00There are just no other words Anna, I am so sorry ...There are just no other words Anna, I am so sorry for your heartbreak!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-38039327702022496932012-05-09T09:32:59.027-07:002012-05-09T09:32:59.027-07:00Found your blog through Glennon, read most of it y...Found your blog through Glennon, read most of it yesterday in tears. My entire body felt cold. I couldn't find the words then, but I had to come back today and tell you that I woke up in the night and prayed for you and your beautiful family. I wish you comfort and courage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-51156977645387019882012-05-08T20:58:10.952-07:002012-05-08T20:58:10.952-07:00Eight months. Not long, but yet an eternity. My he...Eight months. Not long, but yet an eternity. My heart aches for you, Anna. <br />Sending love, prayers, and continued courageous strength to you, Tim, and Margaret.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-64626580246702558182012-05-08T20:40:18.390-07:002012-05-08T20:40:18.390-07:00Hugs and prayers ...across the miles... is all I h...Hugs and prayers ...across the miles... is all I have to offer.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205669292864757736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-63700345927497298672012-05-08T17:42:12.101-07:002012-05-08T17:42:12.101-07:00My son would have been 21 on his birthday this yea...My son would have been 21 on his birthday this year. He died at the age of 3 months. I have grieved the loss of him at every stage of development, every milestone of life. Love never ends. We will see them again. Praying for your comfort and hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-59842714463548990472012-05-08T10:55:57.774-07:002012-05-08T10:55:57.774-07:00tears. lots of um.tears. lots of um.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018110214696071522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86982007973586323502012-05-08T10:51:32.288-07:002012-05-08T10:51:32.288-07:00Been compulsivley checking to see if I sense a gli...Been compulsivley checking to see if I sense a glimps of you finding any kind of peace since this last post. It pains me so when you leave us with such hurt/pain in your heart and I can't do anything about it to help you but to let you know that I am always praying and thinking of you and your family daily!<br /><br />HUGS<br /><br />luv2runluv2runnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-51202083886597746632012-05-08T10:08:43.280-07:002012-05-08T10:08:43.280-07:00I wanted to tell you what a great job you did on s...I wanted to tell you what a great job you did on sunday! it had to have taken a tremendous amount of courage to stand up there with all those other mothers and tell your story--one that differed dramatically from theirs. in recent decades, women have come a long way in opening up and sharing our vulnerable experiences as mothers: things ranging from plain old frustration to post-partum depression. but i really feel like you are blazing a trail by sharing your grief. it is a subject we are all afraid to touch. and our fear, i believe, is part of why you feel like an "alien" (to use your word). it would be too much to say we can close that gap entirely, but i do believe by sharing, you can narrow it. you are helping your community to support you, and you are helping your readers support all the other grieving mothers that we know. it is a big gift--one that i hope comes back to you 10-fold.dwerrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917174708039425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-10784990050187601982012-05-08T09:10:56.979-07:002012-05-08T09:10:56.979-07:00I don' t know if you have ever heard of this g...I don' t know if you have ever heard of this group, but they have helped someone I know. They are called Compassionate friends. It is a support group for parents who have lost a child. 17 years ago when my best friend was lost to a car wreck, her mother joined and is still a member. To this day we all think about and remember our friend, and her mother. We include her in anything we can. I hope Jack's friends do the same as they grow up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-69318845266485250182012-05-07T21:24:51.834-07:002012-05-07T21:24:51.834-07:00My friend has preemie triplets, and they are still...My friend has preemie triplets, and they are still in the hospital at 2 months, and fighting every day. The smallest little girl is doing very poorly tonight, and I was thinking of you, and this post. How seeing the other two doing (relatively) better and celebrating their small milestones must be so hard, when little M. may not make it. Still praying for her, and for all of them, and not giving up hope. Praying she grows up to have silly and fun times with her siblings and friends. <br />On another note, I wish I could have been there this past weekend! Did you read something from your blog? Would love to hear more about it! You are so amazing!<br />~BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72807073925752232262012-05-07T18:08:03.201-07:002012-05-07T18:08:03.201-07:00my heart and prayers are still with you.... each n...my heart and prayers are still with you.... each night...Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-6803347372946764452012-05-07T18:07:12.495-07:002012-05-07T18:07:12.495-07:00Oh Anna. I know what you will do. You will do wh...Oh Anna. I know what you will do. You will do what I did, when Bitchy reached each milestone that her cousin did not. <br /><br />But you will do it with MUCH more courage and grace...and much more intensity. <br /><br /><br />I watch my sister in amazement, and realize how cruel and amazing life really is. And to remember THAT....to remember that ...is what it's all about.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-88061030924109141842012-05-07T14:58:17.443-07:002012-05-07T14:58:17.443-07:00I was sitting outside this morning and a beautiful...I was sitting outside this morning and a beautiful blue jay (which I'm sorry to say has never been one of my favorite birds) came within 10 feet of me, landed and just stared at me for what seemed like forever. It was so surreal that it made me cry uncontrollably for awhile. My heart is SO heavy today. Thinking of you A LOT.Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868992133684014734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72293877812431513242012-05-07T14:56:36.472-07:002012-05-07T14:56:36.472-07:00Oh I know it sounds mawkish, but I couldn't st...Oh I know it sounds mawkish, but I couldn't stop the tears coming as I read about that night.. most parents would have done the same- let the kids out with their friends to have fun.., its so hard not to feel responsible, but he was with his friends, and it should have been a great adventure.. The grief you feel will last a long time, but I hope the blogging will help ease the pain you all feel, as so many of us pray for you and send you comforting vibes from all over the world. You and your family were and are a lovely unit, and you will get through this.. time does fade the hurt.. hugs from across the world,.I hope you have a good week this week, and start to feel peace in your heart.. Janzijanzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061408016373122220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-13879759033268720482012-05-07T13:30:00.724-07:002012-05-07T13:30:00.724-07:00Thinking of you so very often.
And now I'm wo...Thinking of you so very often.<br /><br />And now I'm wondering if you could maybe post the "Bread Ninja" drawing... ? Because that sounds awesome.<br /><br />:)lizziedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247748923488177223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-80894004778597914402012-05-07T09:28:17.597-07:002012-05-07T09:28:17.597-07:00This is just so suckishly hard, raw and so soon. ...This is just so suckishly hard, raw and so soon. I'm sure you read and read books/comments that this rawness will get better with time. But I'm just as sure it doesn't help at all right now. Only a great mom would wrestle with these emotions and questions and you are a great mom to Jack. Sending you love and prayers.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11813028334232600926noreply@blogger.com