Comments on: Birthday Boy http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/ Ann Handley writes about work, culture, parenting in stories and vignettes from everyday life. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:22:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Chris Turner http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-5537 Chris Turner Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:55:00 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-5537 I have a five year-old named Colin. When I read the dedication in your book, and then read this tribute, I did what any parent would do shortly thereafter: I went home and hugged my son tight. I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm thankful that you shared this.  I have a five year-old named Colin. When I read the dedication in your book, and then read this tribute, I did what any parent would do shortly thereafter: I went home and hugged my son tight. I’m sorry for your loss, but I’m thankful that you shared this. 

]]> By: Jan Richards http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-1891 Jan Richards Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:06:13 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-1891 So very, very beautiful, Ann! Thank you for sharing a very difficult story and time in your life. You have written such a wonderful tribute to the beautiful life of your precious Colin. So very, very beautiful, Ann!

Thank you for sharing a very difficult story and time in your life.

You have written such a wonderful tribute to the beautiful life of your precious Colin.

]]> By: Jan Richards http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-4370 Jan Richards Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:06:00 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-4370 So very, very beautiful, Ann! Thank you for sharing a very difficult story and time in your life. You have written such a wonderful tribute to the beautiful life of your precious Colin. So very, very beautiful, Ann!

Thank you for sharing a very difficult story and time in your life.

You have written such a wonderful tribute to the beautiful life of your precious Colin.

]]> By: GiGi http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-1663 GiGi Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:21:31 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-1663 Ann, I remember your photo of Colin coming out of the cupboard and have often reflected on that as my own children have done the same playing hide and seek. I also have seen you carry Colin with you in your strength and love of life. We haven't seen each other in many years, but I can see you in your writing and in your reflections on life. Happy Belated, Colin. Ann, I remember your photo of Colin coming out of the cupboard and have often reflected on that as my own children have done the same playing hide and seek. I also have seen you carry Colin with you in your strength and love of life. We haven’t seen each other in many years, but I can see you in your writing and in your reflections on life. Happy Belated, Colin.

]]> By: GiGi http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-4369 GiGi Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:21:00 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-4369 Ann, I remember your photo of Colin coming out of the cupboard and have often reflected on that as my own children have done the same playing hide and seek. I also have seen you carry Colin with you in your strength and love of life. We haven't seen each other in many years, but I can see you in your writing and in your reflections on life. Happy Belated, Colin. Ann, I remember your photo of Colin coming out of the cupboard and have often reflected on that as my own children have done the same playing hide and seek. I also have seen you carry Colin with you in your strength and love of life. We haven’t seen each other in many years, but I can see you in your writing and in your reflections on life. Happy Belated, Colin.

]]> By: Shari http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-1661 Shari Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-1661 Wow. What a wonderful way to share the joy of your son's life...and the pain of losing him. I'm consumed by tears at the thought...I have a little son so like how you describe Colin. The thought of losing him completely overwhelms me. You are such a strong person to share this. Wow. What a wonderful way to share the joy of your son’s life…and the pain of losing him. I’m consumed by tears at the thought…I have a little son so like how you describe Colin. The thought of losing him completely overwhelms me. You are such a strong person to share this.

]]> By: Shari http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-4368 Shari Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-4368 Wow. What a wonderful way to share the joy of your son's life...and the pain of losing him. I'm consumed by tears at the thought...I have a little son so like how you describe Colin. The thought of losing him completely overwhelms me. You are such a strong person to share this. Wow. What a wonderful way to share the joy of your son’s life…and the pain of losing him. I’m consumed by tears at the thought…I have a little son so like how you describe Colin. The thought of losing him completely overwhelms me. You are such a strong person to share this.

]]> By: C.B. Whittemore http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-1658 C.B. Whittemore Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:29:43 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-1658 Ann, Thank you for celebrating Colin's life with us. Love, CB Ann,

Thank you for celebrating Colin’s life with us.

Love,
CB

]]> By: C.B. Whittemore http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-4367 C.B. Whittemore Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:29:00 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-4367 Ann, Thank you for celebrating Colin's life with us. Love, CB Ann,

Thank you for celebrating Colin’s life with us.

Love,
CB

]]> By: Cam Beck http://www.annhandley.com/2008/10/04/birthday_boy/comment-page-3/#comment-1626 Cam Beck Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:40:32 +0000 http://www.annhandley.com/?p=33#comment-1626 Today I'm leaving work early and hugging my children extra tight. I'll not say a word to them, though. The lump in my throat will prevent me from speaking. Today I’m leaving work early and hugging my children extra tight. I’ll not say a word to them, though. The lump in my throat will prevent me from speaking.

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