Audrey, for some reason I thought to look you and Isaiah up on Facebook when I couldn't sleep tonight. It's been a long time since we spoke but I think of you often because of the love I had for Anthony, who was one of my best friends, and the love he had for both of you. I thought maybe I could find some recent photos of you both, maybe. I'd hoped. I'm shocked and so saddened to see this. I wanted to send you my deepest condolences. Please know you are in my thoughts. There are no words that seem adequate, so I just wanted you to know my heart is aching for you and I am so very sorry. You can contact me by email if you'd like..I'm not sure if you'll ever even see this, but if you do, please feel free. I always love hearing from you. Tracy (Burch) Roberson. tracystovall@hotmail.com
I don't know you but I came across your website as I was doing research for my dissertation at the UO, examining technology, adolescents, and the way they experience it at home and in school. I am at the end of my 7 years trying to finish, coping with a daughter with mental health issues and a son who should be heading to OSU in the fall but may not because, well, the world right now. I am so sorry for your loss. I feel a kinship with you. I am sending hugs and I want to say that as I read your EdTech content, I feel like, "How could she be in my brain like that?". I love your writing. I wish you all the best and again, I can't even imagine your loss. I am so sorry.
Audrey, this is Pat Tucker. I am sorry to hear about Isaiah. I am so sad.
Did you know about Kim? Shortly after her 18th birthday she came to me and told me she is transgender. His name is now Trevor. I’m telling you this so you aren’t confused by me talking about Trevor.
When Trevor told me about Isaiah he was broken hearted. Isaiah meant a lot to our family. He was a truly a good person. You have been through too many loses. I am so sorry.
Your grief journey is your grief journey -- it's one-of-a-kind. You have given us something that is intimate, awful, and awe-inspiring. In the days and weeks ahead, the rollercoaster ride of grief may sometimes feel overwhelming. In the process of writing about grief, you are honoring the depth of your love fo your wonderful son, Isaiah. All the feelings you are experiencing-- anger, disgust, fear. guilt, sorrow -- reflect the profound sadness that comes from realizing you have lost his future. Thank you for sharing these precious memories, thoughts, and feelings.
Got to this off your more recent critique of cyber "education". Your courage and brilliance in the face of all this is more inspiring than you can possibly know.
Audrey: the pain you are in is unimaginable. Reading you for years on your subject you always know what you are talking about, as you do in writing about your grief. Thank you for telling your readers about your terrible loss so we can send healing wishes to you.
Coming Undone? I am certain of that...but also in the midst of it, sheer bravery for posting so openly and putting words to the unkempt rawness of this moment. Thanks for allowing all of us to bear witness and offer our condolences.
I heard you speak at InstructureCon many years ago and have followed you since then. I hear you as the voice of reason as we try to figure out how to fix education. Now I mourn with you as a mom, and as a fellow human being. I shed tears for you. I am so sorry.
I'm so sorry for your devastating loss. No parent should have to bury their child, and no parent should ever have to face not being able to bury a child who has died.
Audrey, for some reason I thought to look you and Isaiah up on Facebook when I couldn't sleep tonight. It's been a long time since we spoke but I think of you often because of the love I had for Anthony, who was one of my best friends, and the love he had for both of you. I thought maybe I could find some recent photos of you both, maybe. I'd hoped. I'm shocked and so saddened to see this. I wanted to send you my deepest condolences. Please know you are in my thoughts. There are no words that seem adequate, so I just wanted you to know my heart is aching for you and I am so very sorry. You can contact me by email if you'd like..I'm not sure if you'll ever even see this, but if you do, please feel free. I always love hearing from you. Tracy (Burch) Roberson. tracystovall@hotmail.com
I don't know you but I came across your website as I was doing research for my dissertation at the UO, examining technology, adolescents, and the way they experience it at home and in school. I am at the end of my 7 years trying to finish, coping with a daughter with mental health issues and a son who should be heading to OSU in the fall but may not because, well, the world right now. I am so sorry for your loss. I feel a kinship with you. I am sending hugs and I want to say that as I read your EdTech content, I feel like, "How could she be in my brain like that?". I love your writing. I wish you all the best and again, I can't even imagine your loss. I am so sorry.
Isiah was one of best friends. This is a horrifying loss. He told me back at the start of May how good was doing. Fuck
Audrey, this is Pat Tucker. I am sorry to hear about Isaiah. I am so sad.
Did you know about Kim? Shortly after her 18th birthday she came to me and told me she is transgender. His name is now Trevor. I’m telling you this so you aren’t confused by me talking about Trevor.
When Trevor told me about Isaiah he was broken hearted. Isaiah meant a lot to our family. He was a truly a good person. You have been through too many loses. I am so sorry.
Your grief journey is your grief journey -- it's one-of-a-kind. You have given us something that is intimate, awful, and awe-inspiring. In the days and weeks ahead, the rollercoaster ride of grief may sometimes feel overwhelming. In the process of writing about grief, you are honoring the depth of your love fo your wonderful son, Isaiah. All the feelings you are experiencing-- anger, disgust, fear. guilt, sorrow -- reflect the profound sadness that comes from realizing you have lost his future. Thank you for sharing these precious memories, thoughts, and feelings.
Got to this off your more recent critique of cyber "education". Your courage and brilliance in the face of all this is more inspiring than you can possibly know.
We've never met, but in reading you I feel you...and in this moment feel your grief. Thoughts of peace and justice to you.
I. cannot. even. Big and warm hugs and healing thoughts..
Audrey: the pain you are in is unimaginable. Reading you for years on your subject you always know what you are talking about, as you do in writing about your grief. Thank you for telling your readers about your terrible loss so we can send healing wishes to you.
I hug you with my heart and pray for both your boy and you.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss--and how our ability to deal with grief is so compromised right now.
Coming Undone? I am certain of that...but also in the midst of it, sheer bravery for posting so openly and putting words to the unkempt rawness of this moment. Thanks for allowing all of us to bear witness and offer our condolences.
I heard you speak at InstructureCon many years ago and have followed you since then. I hear you as the voice of reason as we try to figure out how to fix education. Now I mourn with you as a mom, and as a fellow human being. I shed tears for you. I am so sorry.
I'm so sorry for your devastating loss. No parent should have to bury their child, and no parent should ever have to face not being able to bury a child who has died.
I don't know you. It doesn't matter. I'm so sorry.
Audrey, we had two mourning doves in our yard yesterday. Every time I hear their song I will send a little light your way.