19 Responses to “Why I Am Not Here Today”

1. melissa on January 6th, 2010 at 7:48 am

   Anne, I remember very clearly why today is such a bad day for you. My thoughts and prayers, are with you and your family during this very sad time.

2. Sue on January 6th, 2010 at 9:16 am

   I hadn’t read the other post – until just now. That is heartbreaking. Thinking of you and your family today.

3. Dori on January 6th, 2010 at 9:41 am

   Thinking of you today

4. Lisa on January 6th, 2010 at 10:38 am

   I remember this post well. Thinking of you today.

5. angie on January 6th, 2010 at 11:28 am

   will be thinking of you today

6. Stephanie@The Blue Zoo on January 6th, 2010 at 12:05 pm

   That really makes me all teary. And I just have to say that your mother was obviously an amazing person. To save Libby like that….. I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother.

7. patois on January 6th, 2010 at 1:19 pm

   So sorry. I remember reading this last year. You will be in my prayers tonight.

8. Katherine on January 6th, 2010 at 2:08 pm

   I am so moved and touched. Your mother saved your child’s life. She left this world as she gave you the greatest gift anyone will ever give to you. I’m going to go call my mom now and tell her how much I love her. Again. You will see YOUR mom again – don’t forget that. In the meantime, she is always with you.

9. Pricilla on January 6th, 2010 at 2:09 pm

   All of our thoughts are with you…. goat hugs

10. Jen on January 6th, 2010 at 2:26 pm

    I’m so sorry, I too remember that post. Take care of yourself today.

11. The Mind of a Mom on January 6th, 2010 at 6:02 pm

    My thoughts are with you today, better days ahead xoxo

12. thepsychobabble on January 6th, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    I was very moved by your story, and took a moment to honor your mother, and to reflect on all that my own does for me. I am glad that your mother got that bit of time with Libby, though it was tragic that they didn’t have more time. You’ll be in my thoughts today

13. Petula on January 6th, 2010 at 8:02 pm

    I don’t recall visiting your blog before and my heart is heavy having read about your lost. Totally understandable not being over the tragedy and not being around. (My father suffered similar injuries as your mom and didn’t survive either.) Try to think about the wonderful memories you have of your mother. God bless you and bring you peace and joy.

14. Stacy on January 6th, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    I remember reading this, and even reading it now,it makes me cry. I’m so sorry for your loss, and will be thinking about you today.

15. Allison Berman on January 6th, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    Dear Anne- My heart breaks for you over the senseless loss of your mother. I cannot even begin to imagine the impact this tragedy has had on your life. I know your parents would be so proud of you and how you managed to survive and move forward in the face of such personal tragedy. They left a tremendous legacy here on this earth in you. Words cannot express the sadness I feel for what you have been through but also the admiration I have for you for not allowing this awful man to destroy you and your family’s life as well. It is my hope that the good memories of your parents bring you some comfort on this heartbreaking anniversary.

16. Irene on January 7th, 2010 at 1:05 am

    So sorry– what a terrible tragedy.

17. ann on January 7th, 2010 at 4:47 am

    Totally understandable, will be thinking of you today

18. Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) on January 7th, 2010 at 10:23 am

    I remember reading that post last year…so heart-wrenching! Your mom was a TRUE Hero saving Libby like she did. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers! ((HUGZ!!))

19. Michele (The Tomecko Echo) on January 8th, 2010 at 7:52 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Your mom is Libby’s guardian angel and is watching over you all from above. What a hero she was! Find peace in knowing that you have many people thinking of you today…hugs.