May 30, 2010

The Newest Angel

At 12:45 today, Carter was called home.

He grew his little wings very peacefully in his mommy and daddy's arms.

Carter, I love you more than anything in the world. You have been my life for 14 months, and every single second was well worth it. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I never knew what love was before you were born. I never appreciated the little things before you were born. I never had so much faith in the lord until you were born. Thank you for all of the wonderful gifts you blessed us with. I love you baby boy...save me a place next to you in heaven. Have fun partying with your Grandpa Mike!

73 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sorry for your loss :( xkaseyx

Amber said...

God bless you and your sweet angel.

Hope said...

I'm so very sorry. Sweet, sweet Carter is so very loved and will be missed by so many.

Laura L said...

I cannot imagine your heartache. God bless little Carter. Many thoughts and prayers for the coming days and months. Laura L

Alicia said...

So sorry.

Fly sweet angel baby, fly.

Paige said...

I am so sorry. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.

Junior said...

So very sorry for your loss.
Prayers and hugs

Anonymous said...

Sending Prayers, Love and huggles. So sorry for your loss.

Colleen said...

Rest in peace little man. Praying for you during this most difficult time.

Anonymous said...

So sorry Heather! Rest in peace baby Carter, what a special angel you are.

Jeanette said...

My heart breaks for you, I am so so sorry.

Phyllis said...

I'm so sorry Heather. I will continue to pray for you. You are an amazing woman and mother.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for your family. ((hugs))

Anonymous said...

I am so sad and so so sorry for your loss. I have been praying for your family from the beginning and will continue to do so. God bless you all!

Kris

Lacey said...

I'm so happy and sad at the same time! Sad for you and your family left behind, but I know just like in my little story, he is telling God what a great job he did bringing people together, even if he did suffer!
Anything you need, you have my number!

Gretchen said...

To precious baby Carter - we love you and are forever changed for knowing you. You helped us remember the precious things in life. We will love you and miss you always. Can't wait to see you again in heaven.

To Mike, Heather, Mikie and Jovie - we have learned so much from your family and seeing your incredible strength and faith through this hard time. We love you guys and are so grateful for our friendship.

Love, The Travis'

Amanda M. said...

My God bless you and be with you today and always. Much love to your family.

ANewKindOfPerfect said...

My heart belongs to you and Becky (Ben's mom) today. It is very heavy. I know that Carter is smiling in Heaven and breathing easier than ever, and I pray for peace for your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

Jennifer said...

I'm so sorry. I will continue praying for your family. (((hugs)))

Kelli said...

My heart breaks for you today for the loss of your sweet baby Carter. I have been inspired by your family for so long now with the incredible strength you have all showed on your journey. Your little boy was so strong and I was touched for having known him and following him through his journey...

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...I am sending many hugs your way.

"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the light of our loved ones shine down upon us and let us know that they are ok..."

Susan Y. said...

There's a new angel in Heaven today.

Alan Anderson said...

I didn't get a chance to get on my computer yesterday - so I had no idea you were facing this today. I am so sorry for your loss - he was truly a miracle in every way. Now he has wings and will touch even more lives as he continues his journey in heaven. May you feel Carter close as you go through this immense loss. Our prayers are with you and your sweet family. You are loved and cared for by so many people. Loves and hugs to all of you!

Anonymous said...

We are thinking of you all at this time. May Carter be at peace.

Nana said...

God bless you all!! Every time you feel a little breeze, just know that God has sent Carter to visit and the breeze is his wings. I'm so glad you got to celebrate his life! Love, Colin's Nana

Knowledge Safari said...

We are so sorry for your loss.

Allison said...

Oh Heather and family, I"m so sorry. You all are absolutely amazing parents. Continued prayers for your family.

Drayke's Mom said...

Carter will be welcomed by many playmates in heaven. My son Drayke and all the others who have been called on to get their wings so young.

Makes sure to take care of yourselves at this time. Love on your children all you can.

Unknown said...

I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts & prayers go out to everyone. Carter was 1 special little guy. I guess too special for this earth. RIP Carter. You will forever be missed, loved & remembered. Fly high & free.

mandd3 said...

I've never posted before, but I've been following for a while. I just wanted to say I am deeply sorry for Carter's passing, and also, that the way you have layed all of this at the feet of the Lord, so that His will may be carried out. It is so hard when our will is so very far from His, but you have shown a true gift of grace and courage in the way you let Carter go. God bless you and your family in this the darkest of hours.

Unknown said...

So sorry for your loss. Be at peace Carter and look down on your mommy and daddy so that they can be strong.

Adrienne said...

You and your family are in my prayers. So sorry for the loss of your sweet baby boy.

Alison said...

Prayers for peace for your family! So many lives were touched by your precious baby boy. He will always be remembered. Hugs to everyone in your family.

The VW's said...

May your family be wrapped in love, peace, strength and comfort today and always! You are in my thoughts and in my prayers! Love, Hugs and Prayers!!!

Suze said...

Thoughts and prayers to an amazing family and little boy. While I only got to meet him through this blog, he definitely touched my heart - he truly was and is an angel.

Layton Family said...

I am so sorry!! I will continue to pray for your family

DawnMarie said...

I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.

Angela said...

Heather, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Carter's life was a true blessing. You are in my thoughts and continued prayers.

Cheryl said...

So sorry about your sweet little man.

Runningmama said...

May your family know that there are people all over praying for you all.

Michelle and Sean said...

You are in our prayers! What an amazing little boy!

Alaina and Kyle said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Carter!

Sweet Pea's Mommy said...

Carter made this world a better place in his short 14 months here! Our prayers are with you!

Heather said...

I'm so sorry. Carter has made a place in this world that will always be remembered. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Love always.

Jessica said...

Never in my life have I appreciated my family and the blessings we have. Thank you for your amazing example. My family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for letting us share in the amazing journey of Carter.

Laurel said...

I haven't blogged for the last month so I had no idea until late last night that you were going through this. I'm so sorry Heather. I have truly admired you as a mother as I've followed your blog. You make me want to be better. Heaven is a very lucky place right now to get to welcome their newest angel. We will keep your family in our prayers. XOXOXOXO

Rachael said...

We are so sorry. The heart ache from loosing a child is beyond imaginable. Thank you so much for sharing such a sweet boy with us for 14 months. Thanks you for showing us what strong, incredible parents are. We love you guys.

Anonymous said...

So sorry about your loss! Praying for comfort for your family! RIP Carter! Thank you for everything you taught us! Your parents are very strong and are so lucky to call you their son! XoXo

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear this! RIP Carter and thank you for everything you taught us! Your parents are so lucky to have you as their son! Stay close to them and bring them peace!

Farrah and Harmonee Lynn

Kelly said...

Thank you for sharing your sweet baby boy with us! He has touched the hearts of many and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fly high, Sweet Carter, fly high!!

Anonymous said...

Praying for you and your sweet baby. I am so sorry. eryn

Jessica said...

may peace and blessings be with you and your family as now you have a sweet sweet angel<3

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

I am so sorry to hear this :(. Praying for your family during this time and holding you all in my heart. Carter is such a beautiful angel!!!

Janis @ Sneak Peek At Me said...

Carter, you are blessed to be among the Angels. Your family will miss you terribly, but I'm so glad your Grandpa will be there waiting for you with open arms.

Jenna said...

Heather, you are such an amazing woman!! Continued prayers for peace and strength!! Love you! Jenna

my life: said...

What a great physical loss our world experienced today. Sending you love...my momma heart is broken for you.

Jhari said...

I adore your strength. Praying for you and your family ~jhari

Unknown said...

awwwwwww i jsut happend on ur blog form ambers link who i have followed on and off through moriah then chi hope carter and chi have fun up in heaven and and may they send their familys piece in their hearts love u ellen a charge sydnrome person jsut like moriah

Jen said...

My heart is hurting so badly for your family.
I've been crying reading your story, and about your family.
This was my first time to your blog.
Praying for you.

Debbie and Marty Martin said...

Heather, Mike, Mikie, and Jovie,
We have been praying for Carter all along and are so sorry for your loss. Heaven has its sweetest angel. Let us know if there is anything we can do - we're just right next door.

cutiepiescustomcreations said...

So sorry to hear of your loss Heather, but you are one amazing mother/woman. I am in awe of your strength and your kids will be so blessed b/c of it. Much prayers for your and your family in this healing process.

Rochelle said...

Praying for God's peace for your family. Thank you for sharing Carter with us.

Jane said...

Carter did such a wonderful job here on earth, he is now blessed to be among angels, fully healed and at peace. Thank you for all you have done for us here on this little planet, Carter.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you get used to not having Carter in your arms - we all know that he will always be right there in your hearts.

Mama Mason-Mann said...

So sorry for your loss.

Leah Wentzel said...

so happy that there is no more pain or suffering where he is now. he doing everything he couldn't do here with this body and still being the amazing little person he was with you guys.

i will be praying for deep comfort from the Lord for you guys.

NikandDon said...

We are so sorry to hear that Carter has fulfilled his purpose in this mortal world, but as my family has learned in times of loss like this, the lessons you learn from such a small individual are enormous. He will definitely have lots of angel friends awaiting his arrival. He will be missed, loved, and thought of everyday as he watches over you and awaits your meeting once again. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, or share with you, as you try and deal with this loss.


Don and Nicole Billmire

Some people only dream of angels, you have held one in your arms.

I Just Love You said...

i'm crying for you...i'm new to your blog and i'm so sorry to have found this post today. my thoughts are with you.

Shari said...

I have only followed your blog for a few days now. I had been praying for little Carter and your family. I am so sorry for your loss! I will continue to pray for comfort and guidance in the days to come!

amy jupin said...

carter's story is so heartbreaking, touching, inspiring...

i pray that you will find peace and comfort in the hard days ahead. please know that we are thinking of you and your family.

Victoria Nelson said...

our hearts are heavy with yours, but rejoicing that carter is at peace with the Lord.
many hugs and prayers being sent your way.
lots of love,
the nelsons

Monica said...

I have no words, just a deep compassion. Wish I could give you a hug.

Christine said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I just started following your blog and still think you are an amazing family. ((HUGS)) There just aren't any words......
Christine and Jonathon

Corinne Judy Smith said...

I'm just so sorry for your loss. I had clicked on your blog through Lacey's(Jaxson)and had started to follow your story. I finally realized yesterday when Jamie came home from work, that you were the same family he had been talking to me about. We are both just so saddened by the loss of your little guy. May God give you strength during this time.

Claudia said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and strenght. Your little boy will always walk with you.

Love from Germany,
Claudia