tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post9088842449809361693..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: LTYM Videos are UpAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66914018162982630572012-09-24T12:51:01.397-07:002012-09-24T12:51:01.397-07:00That's a stunning photo of you. Just read a ha...That's a stunning photo of you. Just read a half a dozen or so of your posts. I'm deeply touched by the way your community--online and IRL--have held you guys over the anniversary.<br /><br />Keep enjoying those peaceful moments where you find them.<br /><br />xoAnn Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-53271188253700996062012-09-13T11:49:46.208-07:002012-09-13T11:49:46.208-07:00You are awesomeYou are awesomeThe Carens Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242307959970903032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45931098064241692192012-09-11T11:30:01.017-07:002012-09-11T11:30:01.017-07:00I watched your video and it was like you were talk...I watched your video and it was like you were talking about me. It's not normal to lose a child. No parent should have to plan a funeral, pick out a casket or a headstone. It's not normal and neither is life after. On January 17, 2008 I lost my 16 year old daughter in a one car accident. She was the light of my life. And even though it's been 4 years, some days the pain is as strong as it was then. She would turn 21 on the 23rd of September. I miss her with every fiber of my being and I always will. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you in my prayers. You are an inspiration. Hang in there-God will lead you through this and you will find peace-not as it was before, but you will get there. Much love and prayers to your family.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156954486501993757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24033364800466281252012-09-10T18:40:59.801-07:002012-09-10T18:40:59.801-07:00you are so brave anna. i enjoyed watching your pi...you are so brave anna. i enjoyed watching your piece and will look at some of the others later. you looked beautiful and i am amazed at your composure. not sure how you keep it together, but wow! i am a founding member of the pointy nose club (who knew our noses keep growing!!??!), but i must say that you and your nose are very pretty; but more importantly, because i've read your heartfelt, brutiful words -- to me, you absolutely radiate beauty, strength and GRACE. many prayers to you and yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-64792495725359089232012-09-10T05:07:09.645-07:002012-09-10T05:07:09.645-07:00Anna- The video is amazing, you are a beautiful pe...Anna- The video is amazing, you are a beautiful person and your family is so lucky to have you. You are an inspiration to all mothers. I pray for you, Tim and Margaret every day. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545448323973770367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-60267768219442684812012-09-10T04:31:43.017-07:002012-09-10T04:31:43.017-07:00Anna I have been thinking about you and your famil...Anna I have been thinking about you and your family so much this weekend. My prayers are with you all.<br /><br />Millie xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72387615950193928772012-09-10T01:49:31.533-07:002012-09-10T01:49:31.533-07:00Anna, I'm not sure how you were able to convey...Anna, I'm not sure how you were able to convey such deepness, humor, wistfulness, sadness, and grace while telling your story, but doing so was a truly amazing and brave feat that reiterated your inner strength and true talent.<br /><br />Thank you for participating in LTYM and for sharing your performance with those of us who couldn't attend. I was a sobbing wreck by the end and rather grateful to be in the privacy of my own home while taking it all in.<br /><br />You are beautiful!Lesley T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-30597240568736143702012-09-09T19:40:14.169-07:002012-09-09T19:40:14.169-07:00I just watched it. You are inspiring moms all ove...I just watched it. You are inspiring moms all over the place.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107387078104994223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-38107430182271115152012-09-09T18:33:54.734-07:002012-09-09T18:33:54.734-07:00That was terrific. Loved it.That was terrific. Loved it.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-84406145330732000672012-09-09T17:04:50.389-07:002012-09-09T17:04:50.389-07:00As amazing as you were at LTYM, I will NEVER hear ...As amazing as you were at LTYM, I will NEVER hear anything as poised, beautiful and moving as your tribute at Jack's funeral. Perhaps my memory is lacking (and here I am on my phone again making it too hard to check), but has your church uploaded this video and could repost a link? Perhaps they could consider doing so...yesterday was one long prayer for you...thanking God for the rainbows he sent to Vienna after the storm! Love you! Karen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-19396164929113405872012-09-09T16:33:13.355-07:002012-09-09T16:33:13.355-07:00Such a beautiful picture Anna and such a well writ...Such a beautiful picture Anna and such a well written piece despite its sad topic. :( Thinking about you this week. <3Cat Alfordhttp://www.budgetblonde.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-31679264298466687552012-09-09T14:12:22.914-07:002012-09-09T14:12:22.914-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15272747197830818198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-46998078727414046822012-09-09T14:00:08.875-07:002012-09-09T14:00:08.875-07:00All I saw was a beautiful mom with such GRACE. Yo...All I saw was a beautiful mom with such GRACE. You were wonderful! Thinking of you at this sad time of year. Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15272747197830818198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4031696362999100812012-09-09T12:55:47.373-07:002012-09-09T12:55:47.373-07:00thinking about you and your family alot the past f...thinking about you and your family alot the past few days. love from kansas city.gilliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-13334119093532482142012-09-09T11:00:20.516-07:002012-09-09T11:00:20.516-07:00You did beautifully!!! Such an amazing woman you a...You did beautifully!!! Such an amazing woman you are. I am so terribly sorry, still, for your loss. But I don't think your nose is too pointy ;0)Myndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09067725105420728814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-74272449387188311392012-09-09T08:27:46.052-07:002012-09-09T08:27:46.052-07:00I watched it again and showed Eduardo. Such an ama...I watched it again and showed Eduardo. Such an amazing reading, well written, well shared...it was such an honor to even hear you share it! <br /><br />By the way, this picture of you is STUNNING!Meredith Selfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14209263663600610674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-85075075727241923902012-09-09T06:16:23.249-07:002012-09-09T06:16:23.249-07:00Remembering Jack today and always. He has a perman...Remembering Jack today and always. He has a permanent place in my heart now. As does your beautiful family.<br /><br />We've never met, but I keep you close and pray for you often. And I think every day of a special boy I wish I had known. <br /><br />God bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-5838956340583310792012-09-09T05:38:26.663-07:002012-09-09T05:38:26.663-07:00Could the sky be any bluer this morning? A hopefu...Could the sky be any bluer this morning? A hopeful sun, a cloudless sky. One more person thinking of your family. As an aside, my daughter went to VPC bible camp this summer. The cd of music includes a song with lyrics being Jack's life verse. As we drive around town, she practically SCREAMS the words, "nothing is impossible with God.....anything is possible ith God.". Makes me laugh and cry. Hugs and love, especially today, 1 year plus a day,, know we are all still here with you. XxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-52464003626284536622012-09-08T21:53:25.229-07:002012-09-08T21:53:25.229-07:00You are stunning, your voice was beautiful and cle...You are stunning, your voice was beautiful and clear and emotive, and I was freshly in awe of your innate grace and faith. Love to you.mosey (kim)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14990626697257089908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89960806484250971432012-09-08T21:46:14.513-07:002012-09-08T21:46:14.513-07:00Anna, am I gonna have to come down to DC & sla...Anna, am I gonna have to come down to DC & slap some sense into you, woman? You are BEAUTIFUL and your words are beautiful, and you are a brave woman for reading. Much love to you! I just wish I could have been there in person to hear you, but as you went up at the EXACT same day & time as our NYC show, that was impossible. Watching this video the next best thing. xoxoxoVardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542045802860922751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56680855341013812082012-09-08T21:12:01.772-07:002012-09-08T21:12:01.772-07:00Anna and family,
I am thinking of you all today. ...Anna and family,<br /><br />I am thinking of you all today. Knowing that a year means so little. That there is no trophy for surviving such a year. That even a year later it is all still so wrong. I hope somehow, someway there is peace. I hope you see a year as not farther away from Jack but closer to where he is. I hope, I pray, I beseech our Father that there be come comfort. Mostly I hope the sun shines today. That the sky be brilliant b,use and cloudless. That there be joy and comfort. And that in the darkest of moments your Jack finds a way to send his love and let you know he is safe, content and waitng.<br /><br />Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes...remembering Jack's twelve seasons of love!Auntie Miphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08587331779041550284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-23873890632826998802012-09-08T21:02:56.787-07:002012-09-08T21:02:56.787-07:00Anna. You are simply gorgeous in the photo, poise...Anna. You are simply gorgeous in the photo, poised and controlled in the video, and as usual, a gifted, articulate writer. I'm proud of you, and loved watching your talk at LTYM (and am eager to watch the other videos too). <br /><br />I can't believe it's a year. <br /><br />Sending you lots of love--for you, Tim and Margaret. <br /><br />love,<br />jbhatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-14780249830608297902012-09-08T20:52:39.023-07:002012-09-08T20:52:39.023-07:00I just watched your youtube video, my cousin Maria...I just watched your youtube video, my cousin Mariann sent it to me. It was awesome. Try to remember that no one in the whole world shudders at your voice except you. To us, you just sound like a bright healthy woman. :)<br />and wise too.<br />You did a great job talking about a really tough subject. I am sorry for your loss.<br /><a href="http://mimitabby.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Mimi Torchia Boothby Watercolors</a>Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062266088887216663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-72019595714378778702012-09-08T19:53:13.260-07:002012-09-08T19:53:13.260-07:00As Elizabeth said....Hearting the Donaldsons today...As Elizabeth said....Hearting the Donaldsons today. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-57889797363322040872012-09-08T19:37:32.893-07:002012-09-08T19:37:32.893-07:00I thought of you on Tuesday as I took photos of my...I thought of you on Tuesday as I took photos of my Jack with his first day of 5th grade sign. I thought of you today as swirling wind and thunderous rain sent us scrambling for cover at the end of the Nats game.<br /><br />I hope you had moments of peace and maybe even a little joy today, I think your beautiful boy would want that.Donnanoreply@blogger.com