Remembering Jack

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. 

Comments

[Smalltown Me]

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.

[Jason]

So heartbreaking! Very sweet of you and the others to remember him this way.

[Jenrantsraves]

My heart goes out to them. I hope their day was filled with happy memories of Jack.

[lanes]

So heartbreaking.

[Busy Bee Suz]

Thinking of Jack and his family today and always. His story is fresh in my heart.

[Karen (formerly kcinnova)]

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.

[shrink on the couch]

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.

[chaussures de football]

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.

[Green Girl in Wisconsin]

The worst kind of thing for a mom to experience.