It was a year ago that Anna, of An Inch of Gray, lost her son Jack in a tragic weather-related accident. I wrote then about how the closeness we feel to those we only know through blogging can also bring great sorrow into our lives.
I do not know that anything will bring comfort to Anna and Tim and Margaret on this terrible anniversary; probably not. Yet I still feel compelled to tell them that I think of Jack often, that his smile-a smile I've seen only in photos--is etched in my mind. That birds and legos and handsome brown-eyed boys with generous hearts all remind me of Jack. And they always will.
Thinking of you today, Anna, Tim and Margaret, and wishing you peace.
Please read the Momastery post which explains this photo--you may be inspired to write Jack on your hand and take a photo.
The loss of a young person is devastating. I know. Today a song on the radio reminded me of my nephew. I cried in the car. My heart breaks for Anna and everyone who has lost a young loved one.
Posted by: Smalltown Me | September 08, 2012 at 02:36 AM
So heartbreaking! Very sweet of you and the others to remember him this way.
Posted by: Jason | September 08, 2012 at 02:44 PM
My heart goes out to them. I hope their day was filled with happy memories of Jack.
Posted by: Jenrantsraves | September 08, 2012 at 08:55 PM
So heartbreaking.
Posted by: lanes | September 09, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Thinking of Jack and his family today and always. His story is fresh in my heart.
Posted by: Busy Bee Suz | September 09, 2012 at 06:17 PM
I remember your post last year-- it and the one that Suburban Correspondent wrote is what sent me to Momastery and then to Anna's blog. It was so unfair, so tragic, so awful... and it could have been any one of us in her shoes. She has walked in her grief with such grace. Rare bird sightings now make me think of Jack.
I wish I had read this sooner in the day, instead of late at night. This is the last blog I am reading tonight, but I will turn out the light as I think of this family of 4 missing the physical presence of one.
Posted by: Karen (formerly kcinnova) | September 10, 2012 at 12:28 AM
So painful to think about let alone live through
A reminder that any given moment with our children could be our last. I hope Jack's family finds comfort in these gestures of support.
Posted by: shrink on the couch | September 10, 2012 at 01:54 AM
Gratë janë tani në rritje dëshirën për të ndjekur bukurinë për të ardhmen më pak, mund të jetë ekspozuar ndaj lakuriqësi. Mund njerëzit të shohin ju njerëz shikoni në këtë gjithashtu është një art.
Posted by: chaussures de football | September 10, 2012 at 05:05 AM
The worst kind of thing for a mom to experience.
Posted by: Green Girl in Wisconsin | September 10, 2012 at 11:28 AM