tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post8087348764637742672..comments2023-05-15T05:22:25.218-04:00Comments on Remembering Josh: Mother's Day 2009Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11873051992804750243noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-90995542239243670012009-05-21T00:40:38.855-04:002009-05-21T00:40:38.855-04:00Sue,
For two weeks leading up to Mother's Day all ...Sue,<br />For two weeks leading up to Mother's Day all I could think of is how hard the day would most surley be for you. I wanted to come and see you so badley from the wedding but the time of my flight out was too early to allow me to get to DC and back in time. I would find myself talking to total strangers about you and tears would stream down my face. I find this happening often these days.<br /><br />I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and in my constant prayers. <br /><br />I have looked everywhere for a wind chime that had Bob Marley on it. Finally, I decided to make the "One love" one for Josh's tree. I hope in some small way that you feel supported and loved. Even though I could not be there with you in person...my heart is there with you.<br /><br />I hope to be able to see you soon.<br /><br />One more thing...I have seen you mother your children since I met you over 20 years ago. Sue, your love for your children is always obvious! I remember so many times seeing you hug Josh and express your love. No words are right...nothing can take away the feelings in your heart. But yet, I Still want to share these words with you.<br /><br />All my love RoxanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-47972195096829401972009-05-20T13:53:24.546-04:002009-05-20T13:53:24.546-04:00Dear Tim and Sue and Gillian,
What a beautiful Mot...Dear Tim and Sue and Gillian,<br />What a beautiful Mother's Day card! Gillian, that was so thoughtful of you! <br /><br />My family's hearts and prayers go out to you as the days pass by. We admire you for your strength (and will admire you as well when you feel weak). You have always inspired me and still are. Much love,<br /><br />LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-47639860767988602152009-05-19T22:13:03.335-04:002009-05-19T22:13:03.335-04:00To those who shared the two comments above - thank...To those who shared the two comments above - thanks so much! Tim and I have talked about the Hawaii story - definitely not a coincidence that the two songs were played back-to-back, two days in a row! There are a few other stories of "Josh signs" that I've heard. Might be interesting content for a new post! <br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Josh's momJosh's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02557596295055675267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-61213231959229119752009-05-17T21:40:00.000-04:002009-05-17T21:40:00.000-04:00Andersons,
I'm constantly praying for you guys as...Andersons,<br /> I'm constantly praying for you guys as well! Gillian's poem was so beautiful. Mrs. Sue, you and Gillian, truly have a talent for writing. I feel that everything that you have written on here has been perfectly written. <br /><br />Like the person above me, I realized something that made me remember Josh too. One day I was in my car and I looked over at my purse and realized that on the front of it, it said "One Love" on it and I immeditately thought of Josh and your family. <br /><br />I'll be always praying for you guys! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-75273183187846675882009-05-16T01:36:00.000-04:002009-05-16T01:36:00.000-04:00Mrs. Anderson & Family,
I've never met yo...Mrs. Anderson & Family,<br /><br />I've never met you berfor but I have something to share with you. I know this message is long overdue and to be quite honest I am not sure why I haven't commented on your blogs. This website is beautiful and the amount of support the community seems to offer is tremendously heartwarming. I read your posts weekly, and I admire all of the stories, photos, and memories shared. Several times you have mentioned that your family is constantly looking for signs from Josh that he is with us today and I just wanted to share a quick story. <br /><br />Over Spring Break I was in Hawaii and one night we went to a restaurant where they had live entertainment and they played Somewhere over the rainbow and right after that One Love Followed. I was amazed at this coincidence at first, but the second night at the hotel's happy hour the same thing happened-both songs were played consecutively by 2 men on a ukelele. I knew then Josh was with us. I remember reading about your story when you saw the blue jersey #33 on tv and I hoped you would appreciate this.<br /><br />God Bless you, your family, and of course Josh. May his soul rest in peace and may he forever remain in our heartsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-69831629261240397942009-05-14T17:48:00.000-04:002009-05-14T17:48:00.000-04:00Hi Mrs.Anderson,
I have never met you but I...Hi Mrs.Anderson, <br /> I have never met you but I just want to tell you how much i admire you for writing this blog. I have been reading your posts as i have heard about Josh's death throughout the community. This was such a terrible thing to happen but i am always so inspired each day by the fact that you have stayed so strong and turned to God in such an amazing way. There is quote that says "Everyone dies, but not everyone truly lives." I really think that Josh touched so many and was one of those lucky few that truly lived his life to its fullest potential. He may have had a short time on Earth, but touched more people than most do in their entire lifetimes. I hope remembering this gives you some peace. I am praying for you every day and hope that you have a good week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-18486740123606036582009-05-12T22:56:00.000-04:002009-05-12T22:56:00.000-04:00Sue,
When i woke up sunday mothers day morning.. ...Sue,<br /><br />When i woke up sunday mothers day morning.. the first person i thought of was you and i prayed for you because i knew it was going to most likely be a hard day full of emotions and i am so glad Gillian wrote you that card... That poem was brilliant!!<br /><br />I am looking forward to seeing you and Gillian next weekend if you guys are in town<br />I love you, <br />Keep looking for those encouraging signs :)<br />TamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154278353423103464.post-14099247109138027292009-05-11T00:06:00.000-04:002009-05-11T00:06:00.000-04:00Sue,
My heart aches for you. Josh knew he was lo...Sue, <br /><br />My heart aches for you. Josh knew he was loved by many every single day of his life. You made sure of that - we all did. My heart breaks all over again when I think of how deep his despair must have been to think that all that love couldn't help him get through this rough time in his life. <br /><br />But don't you dare for a moment think that says anything about you as a mother. The lesson (one of many I take from this) is to take the time every day to say "I love you" to the people I love.<br /><br />I love you.Biggie-Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08899011916463118409noreply@blogger.com