tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post4366090402125481764..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Shall we Gather at the River?Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-15430236865106978752017-07-12T19:05:31.206-07:002017-07-12T19:05:31.206-07:00"...in this brief moment, it doesn’t feel hor..."...in this brief moment, it doesn’t feel horrible to think about."<br /><br />I'm late to the blog here...I read your book and have gone back and been reading your blog chronologically. Five months ago I joined the sad moms club and lost my healthy 2-year-old son suddenly. Even though it felt like time should stop, it somehowkept moving. Two and a half months ago I gave birth to my third child, a boy. Now with my five-year-old daughter and infant son here with me, we're on our first family vacation without my beautiful, happy first son. It's painful. But it's still beautiful. It's one of the first times I've had a glimpse of what you shared at the end, about not completely dreading the future, but having hope. In a way I feel guilty that I'm feeling hopeful about the future. But I'm young and I don't think it would honor God or my son to live a life of despair for the rest of the time I have here on earth. Nor do I want my other kids to lose me along with their brother. So we keep on going and somehow, things do get a little easier.<br /><br />Thanks for your writing. In my grief I've sought out stories of people who have not just survived, but thrived. Your family gives me hope.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829516792633573863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-58520773318150137372013-04-19T04:36:00.920-07:002013-04-19T04:36:00.920-07:00I am sorry to hear about your Grandmother. Wishin...I am sorry to hear about your Grandmother. Wishing Love and Peace for you and your family as well.<br /><br />karen(another) karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56088455821554202852013-04-18T14:23:31.672-07:002013-04-18T14:23:31.672-07:00Hi Anna,
I started reading your blog when I was p...Hi Anna,<br /><br />I started reading your blog when I was pointed here by Glennon and then the coolest thing happened at work. I was in a meeting around a table learning about how you are going to write a book for us!! Imagine how excited and delighted I was. Your words are powerful and peaceful and painful and lovely. Thank you for writing and sharing. Love and peace to you. Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975307831876448342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-44102280743960099062013-04-17T12:52:13.447-07:002013-04-17T12:52:13.447-07:00Love and peace to you... xoxoLove and peace to you... xoxoLoukiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066879990007701379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-12659570837703368322013-04-16T18:47:45.655-07:002013-04-16T18:47:45.655-07:00Oh how I glad I am to hear that you are writing. Y...Oh how I glad I am to hear that you are writing. You have such a beautiful way with words. Sending you love as usual and strength to continue on your writing path. You can do it. Bird by bird. (I'm assuming you've read Anne Lamott but if not, I recommend her-both her fiction and her non-fiction about writing, loss, grief, and life.)Mama Maryhttp://www.mamamaryshow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-50064671617378316822013-04-16T13:05:08.688-07:002013-04-16T13:05:08.688-07:00With the very sad events at the Boston marathon, t...With the very sad events at the Boston marathon, those who have experienced a loss have been on my mind and in my prayers...I could well imagine how that would bring up painful feelings, although on the other hand, I wouldn't automatically assume that, as grief is so individual. Either way, you are in my thoughts and prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-30443697136497124792013-04-16T11:19:10.146-07:002013-04-16T11:19:10.146-07:00Duck Dynasty marathon by the "Rivah" sou...Duck Dynasty marathon by the "Rivah" sounds like a dream to me. I'm guessing your friend left those Thin Mints for you. Things feeling not horrible IS something. I am picturing your grandma, her son, Charles and her grandson, Jack having one sweet reunion. Maybe there's a beautiful man named Jimmy around serenading them with some Beatles. Or BB King. He takes requests. <br /><br />Love you. Love Jack.<br /><br />xoxoxxoOSMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516772645440098038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-61014077499270049892013-04-16T08:49:30.332-07:002013-04-16T08:49:30.332-07:00It’s exactly what I was looking nice job for posti...It’s exactly what I was looking nice job for posting this.Thanks lot for this useful article, nice posttoko baju muslimhttp://toko-baju-muslim.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-59930357728529371312013-04-16T08:47:25.366-07:002013-04-16T08:47:25.366-07:00It’s exactly what I was looking nice job for posti...It’s exactly what I was looking nice job for posting this.Thanks lot for this useful article, nice posttoko baju muslimhttp://toko-baju-muslim.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66697035695974822152013-04-16T08:46:31.203-07:002013-04-16T08:46:31.203-07:00It’s exactly what I was looking nice job for posti...It’s exactly what I was looking nice job for posting this.Thanks lot for this useful article, nice posttoko baju muslimhttp://toko-baju-muslim.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-47695683994802086752013-04-16T03:54:00.956-07:002013-04-16T03:54:00.956-07:00I keep showing up because you are the dose of medi...I keep showing up because you are the dose of medicine my heart needs. Thank you for showing up to write!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-55809851364276300252013-04-15T13:23:09.503-07:002013-04-15T13:23:09.503-07:00I was totally picturing Clint Eastwood over there ...I was totally picturing Clint Eastwood over there with the cigar, and am I'm glad your writer's weekend held neither a cheesy romance nor a bloody horror story. And good for you to have the time away. <br /><br />love,<br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-10276303054910523572013-04-15T12:42:10.352-07:002013-04-15T12:42:10.352-07:00This is so beautiful and hopeful. I think of you a...This is so beautiful and hopeful. I think of you and Jack so often. Hugs to you.bonzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-7040812780738167972013-04-15T09:49:34.855-07:002013-04-15T09:49:34.855-07:00My heart breaks for you and cheers for you at the ...My heart breaks for you and cheers for you at the same time. Your writing is so deeply sad and hopeful at the same time. May The Lord bless your every step.Esthernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5255058217791862242013-04-15T08:53:03.207-07:002013-04-15T08:53:03.207-07:00This line: but in this brief moment, it doesn’t fe...This line: but in this brief moment, it doesn’t feel horrible to think about....made me cry for you...happy tears. I've followed your journey...and i'm so glad you're finding some peace...even if it's just a little hope. Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56710861657626630742013-04-15T04:14:28.489-07:002013-04-15T04:14:28.489-07:00I love you, Anna. And I think you and I both know ...I love you, Anna. And I think you and I both know that the book was meant to be and I am positive it's going to be incredible. Keep on writing because your words are so powerful. xoxoJenn Marshallhttp://www.bipolarmomlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-91960921408551279382013-04-14T07:57:00.510-07:002013-04-14T07:57:00.510-07:00I love how you write..please believe in yourself a...I love how you write..please believe in yourself and go for it!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-50635868045854552002013-04-13T21:36:22.375-07:002013-04-13T21:36:22.375-07:00Make no mistake about it....YOU ARE A WRITER! Tha...Make no mistake about it....YOU ARE A WRITER! Thank you for your insightful gift of sharing from your heart. Grandma and Jack...you will join them in His time.Catherine B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09892188352582741093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-58625821661426609302013-04-13T19:44:26.286-07:002013-04-13T19:44:26.286-07:00Anna, my heart hurts for you, but I so appreciate ...Anna, my heart hurts for you, but I so appreciate your writing. I almost lost my daughter to the ocean on Fire Island, & I know what it's like to view the water you once loved in a completely different way, with hackles raised. I wish I could do something to bring your son back or to ease your pain. I will pray for you & for the Holy Spirit to comfort you. Thank you for sharing your journey & the burden of your son's death. I wish I could take some of this burden from you.<br />Love,<br />Gretchen WeigelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-20179392763140349922013-04-13T19:36:42.887-07:002013-04-13T19:36:42.887-07:00I loved this post and I love you. Can't wait t...I loved this post and I love you. Can't wait to read that book. You're doing great! Keep on keeping on...<br />xoxo<br />Annieprenni5https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346493728216305697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-14419893097276332332013-04-13T19:11:42.021-07:002013-04-13T19:11:42.021-07:00Everything you write is beautiful, Anna; your writ...Everything you write is beautiful, Anna; your writers voice is never silent :) <br /><br />Prayers to you and your family during this transition time.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-60441862466240983932013-04-13T18:28:30.166-07:002013-04-13T18:28:30.166-07:00I have a river house on the potomac, too, almost e...I have a river house on the potomac, too, almost exactly like the one you visited. And...from the look of the pictures, it is almost as if you were on my very street. It's a great spot - hope you enjoyed yourself a little peace and quiet.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14100613160881906615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82940213346440276592013-04-13T17:29:39.305-07:002013-04-13T17:29:39.305-07:00@Laura, if I may say so, I'm so sorry for the ...@Laura, if I may say so, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend who was an angel in your life, and what a beautiful way to remember both her and your husband. A real blessing. <br /><br />@Speckled Trout, Anne Lamott? WOW.<br /><br />Keeping Anna & her family in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-58433163333361738742013-04-13T15:35:27.701-07:002013-04-13T15:35:27.701-07:00That is something.
You are brave.That is something.<br /><br />You are brave.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065547736203978065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-70159255914111368512013-04-13T12:36:31.853-07:002013-04-13T12:36:31.853-07:00Anyone who can bring out several emotions in a rea...Anyone who can bring out several emotions in a reader, in writing just a few paragraphs, is most certainly capable (and strong enough)to write a book.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645171400109226880noreply@blogger.com