Comments for Remembering Alexander

Comment on 2nd Annual Alexander’s Run by Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:07:32 +0000

Ryan and I would have come out no matter the conditions!!! I look forward to next year.

Comment on 2nd Annual Alexander’s Run by Peter

Peter — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:04:48 +0000

I am nearing the end of my training for the Philadelphia Half Marathon, so I appreciated the opportunity to run 5K in such…ahem, challenging conditions – I actually had an easier time running 10 MILES yesterday! It was a lot of fun, and a very well-conceived course; really shows off the best of Trenton! Also, I don’t think anyone fatter than me beat me to the finish line, so it was a win! I look forward to this event growing with each passing year.

Comment on Starting to pack by Christine Ott

Christine Ott — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:28:49 +0000

This is a pain I know all about, and wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I agree with Rachel, though: I hope you can use plenty of Alexander’s clothes, blankets, and toys for your new baby. Giving those items purpose, especially with a new brother, is a great way to honor Alexander. And, I think it will provide some comfort to know that Alexander touched those things: it’s kind of like a big, warm hug for his little brother. Very best to you, Michelle.

Comment on Starting to pack by Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:24:01 +0000

What joy and sadness all mingled together, Michelle. I am so happy for this new baby that’s going to enrich your lives. It will be bittersweet since Alexander isn’t with you. I pray that some of those clothes will fit the baby so that you can cherish Alexander in seeing them worn by his brother. May God grant you peace as the time approaches baby’s birth.

Comment on Starting to pack by Beth Ragolia

Beth Ragolia — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:20:13 +0000

God bless you and congratulations! There is so much to grieve and so much to anticipate. I pray for you, Dan, Alexander and his little brother. Wishing you much joy!

Comment on Still no answers… by Tami Shinedling

Tami Shinedling — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:34:42 +0000

Thanks for sharing the update Michelle. So frustrating to not know. Hugs to you and Dan.

Comment on Review has begun by Tami Shinedling

Tami Shinedling — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:21:55 +0000

Hi Michelle, I would certainly want all the answers I could find as well. Please keep us posted on outcome if you can.

Comment on Review has begun by Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:47:13 +0000

I did not realize that there is such an in-depth study that occurs after the unexplained death of a child. I pray you find answers!

Comment on A new term by jenny

jenny — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:33:44 +0000

I think that is pretty perfect, I might have to steal it from you and instead of just saying I’m sad, I’ll say I’m Megan sad.
Thinking of you.

Comment on 2 years by Dan

Dan — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:05:49 +0000

It’s been a difficult few days. In advance of Dec. 20th I dread remembering the morning I found him. The day of I feel sad for all the things we didn’t get to together, especially Christmas. Afterwards, I’m inspired by the love people have shown us and him.

Two years after his passing, the Alexander Michael Dodson Memorial Scholarship Fund has $53,646 in it and is funding 10 Trenton kids to go to an educational summer camp. Every day, kids play in the Alexander Michael Dodson Tot Lot Playground in our neighborhood. I know that every day our friends think about him and that every hour we do. I know that every other tragedy in life is small in comparison.

Best of all I have great memories of Upside Down Alexander, of reading Where The Wild Things ARe and Cat in the Hat. I remember how beautiful a child he was. I remember changing him and bathing him.

Most of all I remember how he would race towards the door when I came home from work. I’ll never forget how much I looked forward to him tearing around the corner to see me.