Comments on Carter's Page: Reminders

Gary and Sarah,I can't tell you how great it was t...

2006-07-01T00:21:00.000-07:00

Gary and Sarah,
I can't tell you how great it was to see you guys at Target tonight. I never imagined I would run into you there when we went. I just wanted to get on here and tell you that I DO STILL get on and check Carter's blog almost every day to see if there are any new posts or even just to see if anyone else has commented... It's still a part of my life. Moriah's too. lol. We think about you guys often and hope that everything is going ok. Sarah, Thank you so much for lending out your hand once again to someone ELSE other than yourself. I got chills when you said that if I needed anything just to let you know. My mom did too and that's like all she talked about the rest of the time that we were there. How you are such an amazing person... You have such a great heart and more than just me and my family are grateful for that... Thank You so much. Well, it's been a rough night and he did end up passing tonight around 10:30. Your words and face came to mind while we were all standing there... It helped. Thanks again and I can't wait to see you again... With love,Trisha

not a day goes by that i don't think of you and ga...

2006-06-29T06:33:00.000-07:00

not a day goes by that i don't think of you and gary...your loss, your pain, how you are both doing.
you remain in my thoughts and prayers. god grant you strength for the day, perfect peace, guidance and direction. i pray for you to hear god in the silence and be renewed.

Hi, guys--Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of ...

2006-06-28T17:42:00.000-07:00

Hi, guys--

Just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you. God bless.

Linda S

Sarah & Gary,Scott and I say a prayer for you all ...

2006-06-27T08:01:00.000-07:00

Sarah & Gary,

Scott and I say a prayer for you all each day as we wake up and are reminded of your hope and inspiration when we met you at KU. You are in my thoughts daily and we know Carter is in a peaceful, scerene setting watching as his mommy and daddy continue to be the strong and faithful servents God would have you be despite your loss. You are truly an inspiration in our lives and I can only hope and pray God will fill the void you feel with pleseant thoughts of what a joy you were blessed with even if for a brief period. Your lives were blessed as were all those we met and were touched by Carter's determined spirit. Blessings, Valarie and Scott

Sarah and Gary- Reading your "blogs" brought back...

2006-06-26T05:51:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Gary- Reading your "blogs" brought back the intense heartache of losing our Mattison seven years ago. She was one month old. Not a half day goes bu that we don't miss her. It was sevn years ago in February that we had to say good-bye. Please know that you will survive but it's the greatest battel you willever fight. I get so tired of hearing that "time heals." Time does not heal-it just teaches you how to live and love again. I have worked for hospice as a grief therapist for thirteen years and have sat with numerous beraved couples who have lost a baby. This was not a club I wanted to belong to, that of the beraved. But I can tell you that there is safety in numbers and misery enjoys company on some level. Find a Infant Loss Support Group and draw strength from others that have lived this nightmare. You will not regret it. Please know I pray for you and I'm sking that God give you courage and strength to fight this battle call "grief." My heart is with you as a beraved parent. Ami Romero

Sarah-I never got to meet your little carter but a...

2006-06-25T13:18:00.000-07:00

Sarah-
I never got to meet your little carter but after reading all your posts i wish i would of. I know times are hard now, but me as well as tons of others are praying for you and your family. CYF starts tomorrow and we will miss you but you'll be in our thoughts and prayers every single day.

His Beloved,
Lauren Ashley Payton

Sarah, You are Amazing and one of the most Awesome...

2006-06-23T19:50:00.000-07:00

Sarah,
You are Amazing and one of the most Awesome friend I have ever had. You amaze me everytime I read one of your Blogs. You certainly sound as though you are finding peace, even with the emptiness you will probably always have. I sometimes look at Candice and remember how much she struggled for live the first 3 mos after her accident and how easily we could have lost her. That would have been a loss I would have struggled with the rest of my life I am sure. Her life will never be what it was, but at least she is alive. She continues to face challenges, but we are taking it one day at a time. We just thank God that you were there for us when we were struggling in Springfield to except what was happening to Candice. You were there for me and I wish I could be there for you in the same way. I feel better knowing you are doing better. Take Care and God Bless you as you continue to show us all your amazing strength in your blog messages. We love you Sarah and Gary.

Sarah,Just to let you know,there are many of us ou...

2006-06-23T15:36:00.000-07:00

Sarah,
Just to let you know,there are many of us out there that do not post comments (just don't have the right words....MANY...I don't think you can comprehend how many lives you actually are a part of each day. People who never met Carter, yourself, or Gary personally. You are one of the most inspiring and beautiful people and are a blessing to this world... Thank you for the blog and sharing your journey...the silent many of us out there are learning from you and praying for you always....YOU are making a difference in other people's lives...

Ruth,I just go a note from Nancy's Notions that yo...

2006-06-23T12:08:00.000-07:00

Ruth,
I just go a note from Nancy's Notions that you made on of my Quilted Photo Quilts of Carter and it was comforting to you. The information in my book was a blessing from God that saved me in a very bad time. I am glad it has been a blessing to you too!

Dear Sarah and Gary,My husband and I said a specia...

2006-06-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Sarah and Gary,

My husband and I said a special prayer for you and your family yesterday, knowing that it would be a painful anniversary day for you.

I want you to know how much we appreciate your words of courage, of pain, of longing, of remembrance. Both of you write beautifully, and we are sure that the process of putting feelings into words, and expressing your faith in words, will continue to help in the healing process. We know that the process is usually two steps forward and one step back - and sometimes, one step forward and two steps back!

In my own experience, writing my feelings helped to process the pain - and I was surprised to learn later that some of my thoughts were helpful to others. I am sure that this is true in your case too, because you have given me (and many others, I'm sure) a sense of awe at the strength and beauty of your love for Carter and your certainty that you will be together again. I join you in that faith and certainty. I agree that God feels our pain with us, grieves with us, and holds our beloved ones in safety and joy and love, and will reunite us all in God's Kingdom.

Please know that you continue to be surrounded by God's love expressed through so many people and through the "still, small voice" which replies to your prayers.

Thank you too for the precious photos - we have smiled at them, yearned over them, and are grateful that we got to "see" Carter in this life.

Many prayers,
Lois (Cheryl's friend)

Sarah and Gary,You continue to be in my thoughts a...

2006-06-23T06:13:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Gary,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I do not know how you must be feeling as I have not lost a child but I do know that when I lost my mother it felt somewhat like what you are describing to me, my mother passed away on June 22, 1999 and I still have days that I wish I could go back and do her last days over.
I will pray for you and Carter is in my thoughts every single day as are you and Gary.

sadah sadah sadah i'm so incredibly happy i got to...

2006-06-22T18:27:00.000-07:00

sadah sadah sadah i'm so incredibly happy i got to see you today :) it made my day. and i hope that we all were able to make this really rough day just a little brighter for you. i mean...you did get chipotle after all :P I LOVE YOU!!

Sarah and Gary:I have been thinking of the three o...

2006-06-22T16:53:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Gary:
I have been thinking of the three of you all day, about how difficult this last month has been, and about how much one day can change your life. Know that I love you, and am thinking of you. I hope that you're doing well, I knew today would be tough, but I didn't know what to do or say in advance to let you know that I am hurting for you today. I wish I could do more to support you right now, if there's anything, you know I'm only a phone call away.
All my love
Amy

GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEALING P...

2006-06-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEALING PROCESS. I THINK OF CARTER OFTEN AND PRAY THAT YOU AND GARY FIND THE STRENGTH TO CARRY CARTERS STORY ON. HE WAS A PRECIOUS GIFT THAT TOUCHED MANY LIVES.

GOD BLESS YOU.

WILMA

Sadah,I am so extremely happy that I got to see yo...

2006-06-22T14:27:00.000-07:00

Sadah,
I am so extremely happy that I got to see you today. I can't put into words how much I had been looking forward to today, and just catching up with you. I've missed you Sarah, and I love you so much. And be prepared for a band of girls and boys parading down to Liberty sometime soon after camp, bearing gifts of friendship, laughter, and never ending love. I can't wait to see you again Sarah.
Love,
Bocky

i am so happy that i got to see you today. i've b...

2006-06-22T12:35:00.000-07:00

i am so happy that i got to see you today. i've been missing you a lot. i miss those times when i would come to church on saturdays and sit with you. but today was good. your visit was much needed.
i love you so much.
- kelsey

Sarah and Gary -I think of Carter and the two of y...

2006-06-22T09:09:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Gary -

I think of Carter and the two of you every day. My heart still aches for all of you. I wish there was a way to bring the three of you back together again, like it should be, and to take away your pain. We know he is with Jesus and is happy and his little body does not hurt any longer. Lean on God, He wants you to. You are in my prayers.

Sue Taylor

Dear Gary & Sarah,Not a second goes by that we don...

2006-06-22T06:37:00.000-07:00

Dear Gary & Sarah,
Not a second goes by that we don't think of Baby Carter, that sweet little boy that just captured our hearts. He brought so much joy & that is what we are holding on to.

God's grace is sufficient & His promises are true, Carter, we will all see you again & spend eternity with you!!

May God's peace be with you!

Grandpa & Grandma Linda

Sarah and Gary,I just wanted you to know that I wo...

2006-06-22T06:07:00.000-07:00

Sarah and Gary,

I just wanted you to know that I woke up this morning and the first thing I did was pray for you. I knew today would be a hard one for you, although I know there is no such thing as an "easy" day now. The words "I'm sorry" don't do justice for how I feel and how I wish more than anything you didn't have to go through this, but I can't find any other words. Just know that I will be thinking of you both today and praying often. I will think of your sweet baby Carter today as well, as I do every day.

Jennifer
(Faith's friend)