tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post602187405769725945..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: At Which Point We Call Our Son a "Trunk Tool"Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83570894562245500022012-01-04T06:58:54.915-08:002012-01-04T06:58:54.915-08:00That gave me Goosebumps. Wow.That gave me Goosebumps. Wow.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478272444205279342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-61855311656820439112012-01-03T18:02:49.896-08:002012-01-03T18:02:49.896-08:00That might be my favorite Jack photo so far--with ...That might be my favorite Jack photo so far--with the puzzle.Ann Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42885509112301767992012-01-03T17:13:17.296-08:002012-01-03T17:13:17.296-08:00That's amazing. Really and truly.
As someone w...That's amazing. Really and truly.<br />As someone who has been doubting signs for a while now your stories have breathed some life into that place for me. So beautiful.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897963154223770756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-67272017649834685912012-01-03T07:37:44.384-08:002012-01-03T07:37:44.384-08:00Oh my...that took my breath away.Oh my...that took my breath away.Leah Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816561675529288784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-23275068928130435512012-01-03T05:46:06.096-08:002012-01-03T05:46:06.096-08:00A friend of mine posted this on Saturday: 'A p...A friend of mine posted this on Saturday: 'A pair of blue birds just landed on my balcony. I am absurdly excited. I NEVER see them.' Jack is making friends and making rounds to make people smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56563278847135559642012-01-01T18:40:03.748-08:002012-01-01T18:40:03.748-08:00Wow... Instant goosebumps & tears. I guess he ...Wow... Instant goosebumps & tears. I guess he got his answer, Jack's with the Greatest now. Will continue to pray for you always.The Carens Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242307959970903032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-78634996129499679072012-01-01T10:52:13.089-08:002012-01-01T10:52:13.089-08:00Stunned, although I shouldn't be, at God's...Stunned, although I shouldn't be, at God's provision for Tim.Martha L.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-34453819148488276602012-01-01T06:01:38.102-08:002012-01-01T06:01:38.102-08:00A perfect Godwink! I'm so glad Tim got his sig...A perfect Godwink! I'm so glad Tim got his sign. :)prenni5https://www.blogger.com/profile/18346493728216305697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-33134377219722684812011-12-31T22:04:40.352-08:002011-12-31T22:04:40.352-08:00oh how wonderful...a lovely sign from sweet, dear ...oh how wonderful...a lovely sign from sweet, dear JACK! amazing..love love love!Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-71191157970179429772011-12-31T20:45:56.182-08:002011-12-31T20:45:56.182-08:00Stopping back by, a few minutes before the ball dr...Stopping back by, a few minutes before the ball drops in Times Square and the start of 2012, to send you prayers for peace and blessings for this new year. Hugs to you, Tim, and Margaret.LauraBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05021383257389435454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-18751806938705318592011-12-31T19:57:25.983-08:002011-12-31T19:57:25.983-08:00God is good!God is good!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12761224636967440360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66358655649304937172011-12-31T19:05:46.472-08:002011-12-31T19:05:46.472-08:00I spent some time this week with my cousin who los...I spent some time this week with my cousin who lost his wife of 44 years last Christmas. I have been aware most of my life that this time of joy is also a time of tremendous sadness for many. This was an especially bittersweet season this year and your family was always on my mind. <br /><br />I pray 2012 brings gentle breezes to lift your wings.A Speckled Trouthttp://www.aspeckledtrout.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26503379003226725092011-12-31T18:33:34.673-08:002011-12-31T18:33:34.673-08:00Anna, I believe so, so strongly in signs like thes...Anna, I believe so, so strongly in signs like these. My sister-in-law just got married a few days ago. She was thrilled but so sad her father wasn't there to walk her down the aisle. There was a school right next to her wedding ceremony venue. Schools always have signs, "Winter Break Until..." etc. This sign was welcoming home a serviceman whose name was the exact same as her father's. :-) I told her it was most definitely a sign from her father from above. I believe it so much.<br /><br />I thought about you and your family a lot this past week. I will keep praying for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-10736354086987625142011-12-31T17:37:35.625-08:002011-12-31T17:37:35.625-08:00Oh my. I'm all choked up. Signs are such a b...Oh my. I'm all choked up. Signs are such a blessing. <br /><br />Praying you are all doing as well as can be expected and that you made it through Christmas. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />RachRachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-61934256366877680662011-12-31T16:08:33.715-08:002011-12-31T16:08:33.715-08:00Anna - You and your family have been in my prayers...Anna - You and your family have been in my prayers this holiday season. Thank you for sharing the amazing signs you are receiving. They give all of us hope and comfort. I hope our prayers are doing some of the same for you.<br />xoxo KentKentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-34013017619905483982011-12-31T15:44:31.587-08:002011-12-31T15:44:31.587-08:00where do I begin? Have written here anonymously s...where do I begin? Have written here anonymously since your son's passing. Telling you of signs I saw...lyrics about birds on the radio coming on just as I thought of your Jack, seeing a "Love is the Answer" necklace with birds and then a "Lake Anna" sign above it just as I thought of him. I've offered my words of encouragement as best I could. Well, Christmas Eve my daughter and I were out on errands when we should have been at church w my mom(plans had changed) and for some reason I can't explain I decided to drive to Jack's cross by the creek (hadn't seen it since Sept). I said a prayer as we passed and thought of you. Later that night my mom was taken to the ER and the short of it is now she has since passed away. I've asked for signs and thought of you more than ever. We went to her home yesterday and there was a tiny glass blue bird on her window sill. "Is that the sign?" I thought? I found 3 Post crosswords she had done, including the one from the 24th and took them to keep. On the way to the funeral home, a bird left me a "gift" on my windshield! I hope you can appreciate the humor when I thought, "I hope THAT isn't the sign!!". I since you read your Xmas Eve post about the crossword puzzle and who knows....<br />Sorry for rambling. I feel your grief more than ever and hope to have the grace,courage and even sense of humor as you do. Love and blessings. I so admire you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-28826134045725115792011-12-31T15:42:49.106-08:002011-12-31T15:42:49.106-08:00I know only of you and your family through your bl...I know only of you and your family through your blog and have wanted so many times to comment but always hesitated. What words can I possibly offer that will ease a fraction of your pain. I may not worship or pray, but I do find myself praying for your family. I hope those prayers will make up for comforting words that I lack. Much love to you and your family this day and in all the days to follow.Ruthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216836220281958975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-21415521287065485862011-12-31T15:13:16.658-08:002011-12-31T15:13:16.658-08:00Oh, my goodness. That's awesome. I hope it b...Oh, my goodness. That's awesome. I hope it brought your husband comfort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-76756956217343069542011-12-31T14:55:34.206-08:002011-12-31T14:55:34.206-08:00What a sweet, sweet soul Jack is to be sending you...What a sweet, sweet soul Jack is to be sending you smooches from Heaven. Thank you for sharing your heart and your family amidst your grief. I grieve for you and carry your family in my heart. Since reading your story, I have thought of and prayed for you so much. Blessings to you in this new year...<br />JenJennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-53289759202450463722011-12-31T14:45:40.772-08:002011-12-31T14:45:40.772-08:00Your whole family continues to be in my thoughts. ...Your whole family continues to be in my thoughts. Every. Single. Day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-39474246446491868142011-12-31T13:53:30.776-08:002011-12-31T13:53:30.776-08:00God continues to amaze me as he shows signs and gl...God continues to amaze me as he shows signs and glimmers of Jack.I know he is there with you.He always will be.And even though I have never met him he is with my too.We continue to keep you all in our prayers.May God continue to watch over you and hold you close in the coming year.Peace to you all.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188350801843939928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43766099740852164572011-12-31T13:00:59.354-08:002011-12-31T13:00:59.354-08:00Wonderful - a little "hello" from your &...Wonderful - a little "hello" from your "trunk tool". (Didn't you post once about how Jack helped you load a curbside piece of furniture into your trunk?)<br /><br />My heart aches for you all - will continue to pray....<br /><br />Lisa G in CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85617826280624112562011-12-31T12:51:37.253-08:002011-12-31T12:51:37.253-08:00I sure do love your puzzle boy, too. And your cros...I sure do love your puzzle boy, too. And your crossword-keeping husband. And your sparkly girl. And you. XOLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334988857189121209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-42240886915530681372011-12-31T11:13:37.102-08:002011-12-31T11:13:37.102-08:00I thought of your little family all through Christ...I thought of your little family all through Christmas, knowing this would be a hard one for you. So glad Jack is still sending love to his family!Mrs. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281364500907238463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-17364355860735944102011-12-31T09:43:07.971-08:002011-12-31T09:43:07.971-08:00What a wonderful sign from your sweet boy!What a wonderful sign from your sweet boy!Jorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344793220084310923noreply@blogger.com