tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post6103437186339806326..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: To LoveAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-23911939014430847002013-11-09T21:53:53.259-08:002013-11-09T21:53:53.259-08:00Thank you for posting this—it helps! And I especia...Thank you for posting this—it helps! And I especially love your comment at the end.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561374553835809593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2247648247134047562013-10-30T16:18:11.608-07:002013-10-30T16:18:11.608-07:00PS No title suggestions, but I hope the book is st...PS No title suggestions, but I hope the book is starting to come together, as you edit the words down to the ones that speak to you the most. I have no doubt you're working very hard.<br /><br />The comments on this post are especially moving and heartfelt. My heart goes out to those facing loss and serious challenges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-17393044838026467852013-10-29T19:21:29.865-07:002013-10-29T19:21:29.865-07:00Thank you so much for today's blog. I needed ...Thank you so much for today's blog. I needed to read this as I walk toward that wall everyday.Vickie Inglenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72268822254806502542013-10-29T09:10:16.912-07:002013-10-29T09:10:16.912-07:00Do you mind if I offer a metaphor that might be us...Do you mind if I offer a metaphor that might be useful to you? The name of your blog -- an inch of gray -- refers to a part of you that is totally unmasked, completely authentic. It's a way of saying "THIS is real, while everything else is at least somewhat concealed or masked or altered for purposes of meeting expectation." It's just interesting that you were trying to point to what was not curated or manufactured long before things got painfully real for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-39628199470528203502013-10-28T21:06:19.032-07:002013-10-28T21:06:19.032-07:00love this anna, thanks for sharing!love this anna, thanks for sharing!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-81386427950200262282013-10-28T07:30:42.132-07:002013-10-28T07:30:42.132-07:00You will never feel you can get enough of her...sh...You will never feel you can get enough of her...she is simply amazing! My eyes, heart and soul have been awoken because of Anna and her lifes story. Welcome!Stacy O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870528269716784429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-28652138518192946732013-10-28T06:46:55.452-07:002013-10-28T06:46:55.452-07:00@Denise, I know. I know. I'm so sorry. Love to...@Denise, I know. I know. I'm so sorry. Love to you.Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85865164063023943362013-10-28T06:00:12.304-07:002013-10-28T06:00:12.304-07:00I know that's true, but it's just feeling ...I know that's true, but it's just feeling impossible. I am overwhelmed again. I miss Philip; it's been a tough week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537554588941990640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-784675068405389112013-10-27T08:59:31.249-07:002013-10-27T08:59:31.249-07:00I always feel hope when I read here, even when you...I always feel hope when I read here, even when you write about the darkest times and the hardest things. It's amazing.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317877435130121894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89077705625527045792013-10-27T06:10:38.609-07:002013-10-27T06:10:38.609-07:00I do believe that those who have gone before are w...I do believe that those who have gone before are waiting. I know it. Beautiful words, beautiful quote Anna. Sarah Reinharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085340614456272052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24438862566063517022013-10-25T09:37:40.228-07:002013-10-25T09:37:40.228-07:00Hi Anna:
In case you're a movie goer ... just ...Hi Anna:<br />In case you're a movie goer ... just saw the movie GRAVITY and I recommend skipping it as I thought it was extremely insulting (in a kind of deeply immature way) to bereaved parents. My judgement may not be right on this one, but at the least I'd have a trusted friend see it first and then give you their opinion.<br />Best,<br />E. in Vt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-62001945862180160552013-10-25T06:22:28.368-07:002013-10-25T06:22:28.368-07:00Anna, you are so amazing. Have you considered rea...Anna, you are so amazing. Have you considered reaching out to Amy Grote (her fb page is called Remembering Ann Reese). She lost her little girl in an accident also. <br /><br />I hope you have many good days soon. You always have such a warmth, as if Jack is shining through you always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-35859640059115164672013-10-24T16:51:49.673-07:002013-10-24T16:51:49.673-07:00So beautiful. And you're right. That hope is...So beautiful. And you're right. That hope is everything some days. Andrea Moweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610441014156049645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-11954836620444804532013-10-24T13:30:33.008-07:002013-10-24T13:30:33.008-07:00Oh Anna, what a powerful word. Some days are good...Oh Anna, what a powerful word. Some days are good and some days are not. Some days ice cream tastes like fairy dust and smiles, yet other days like sawdust and smog. Like you, I believe that I will meet my beloved again.MrsTDJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532500097150698453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-49593973609677141892013-10-24T08:01:47.720-07:002013-10-24T08:01:47.720-07:00@stumblingtowardsperfect sending you extra love to...@stumblingtowardsperfect sending you extra love today.Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-28746996586620842682013-10-24T06:38:07.496-07:002013-10-24T06:38:07.496-07:00The right words at just the right time. [1 year to...The right words at just the right time. [1 year today.]Bridget McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989230513113751517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-18542360638718970762013-10-23T20:38:24.668-07:002013-10-23T20:38:24.668-07:00What a lovely sentiment, and I'm so glad you c...What a lovely sentiment, and I'm so glad you can embrace this now. <br /><br />I'm going to share this post with my sister, who lost her 18yo son last year. Robin @ Farewell, Strangerhttp://farewellstranger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-58996719210991014772013-10-23T17:31:53.381-07:002013-10-23T17:31:53.381-07:00I never thought I could ever have a good day ever ...I never thought I could ever have a good day ever again. And yet, one day, there it was. <br /><br />I too have that hope. I understand.<br /><br />Hugs. Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45373189125779518572013-10-23T12:59:16.222-07:002013-10-23T12:59:16.222-07:00In spite of the fact that I view you as a dear fri...In spite of the fact that I view you as a dear friend, full of funny practicality (there is a matter-of-factness to you), my heart and eyes are full nearly every time I stop by. There's just something about your words and the way you say them that is profound.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-88295365437415005482013-10-23T09:33:58.191-07:002013-10-23T09:33:58.191-07:00Hello Anna,
My name is Rose, and I came accross y...Hello Anna,<br /><br />My name is Rose, and I came accross your blog through someone's else blog I also follow. When I first read your story, I could not stop thinking of the similarities in our neighborhoods. I did not realize you also live in VA, just like me. I'm in Springfield, not far from you. I also live on a cul de sac street, and I also have a creek that runs right behing my house. And, following the path on the creek there is a bridge. I can not tell you how much your reality affected mine after I started reading your blog. I also have an almost 11yr boy, and like Jack he is a very special child. My heart is acking right now as I read more and more about Jack, his short life and about you and your feelings. I wish from the bottom of my heart, I could do something to aliviate your pain and suffering. But I know I don't have this power. However, you had the power to make me aware of something I have never paid to much attention to..the creek behind my house. I will keep following your writings as they make me realize small things about my own life. Thanks for writing, thanks for letting us ready. Thanks for teaching us a lesson that not a lot of people are willing to teach. Love, RoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2714573000171614772013-10-23T08:14:34.889-07:002013-10-23T08:14:34.889-07:00Thank-you, Anna, for this lovely post. Since losin...Thank-you, Anna, for this lovely post. Since losing my Mother to cancer when she was 50, I now live in fear of losing another loved one and it affects my life profoundly. These words do indeed offer HOPE. And what a refreshing and new way to look at it...building a new kind of life at that wall. <br />P.S. I am so happy that you can enjoy some good days. Hugs to you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-91575455228352728582013-10-23T07:09:13.532-07:002013-10-23T07:09:13.532-07:00...and we know our loved ones would not want us to......and we know our loved ones would not want us to be unhappy the rest of our own lives.<br /><br />I imagine it takes time to realize we are by no means betraying the ones we've lost when we laugh or have a good day. <br /><br />I will definitely check that book out. I am so glad to hear that there are good days now. Here's to many more! Big Hugs, NoVa Mom JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-32699325145826015412013-10-22T18:12:13.211-07:002013-10-22T18:12:13.211-07:00Anna,
Thank you so much for sharing this. It is th...Anna,<br />Thank you so much for sharing this. It is the truth. I actually live most days with the fear of losing those that I love and actually I'm not living at all. God Bless.<br />Hugs,<br />DebbyDebby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24118193878925898902013-10-22T16:36:07.906-07:002013-10-22T16:36:07.906-07:00I love this post. Yesterday would have been my da...I love this post. Yesterday would have been my dad's birthday and it was very sweet to have this to read. So happy that you can have good days now. Hugs, TheresaTheresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948688927133617210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-2715554433370786632013-10-22T15:23:49.118-07:002013-10-22T15:23:49.118-07:00I was just thinking similar thoughts today. How t...I was just thinking similar thoughts today. How the sun still lights up a beautiful sky, how oreos still taste yummy, and smiles still appear on my face with moments of joy. Beautiful post my friend! HUGS!Sherri Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02198184819843544917noreply@blogger.com