Carter's Passing

Several years ago when we were teenagers, a friend and I discussed what would be the appropriate action if we found out we were expecting a child that would have something wrong... Or that we would end up losing... My friend said that no matter what she would have the child because it would be given for a reason... and I, at the time, was hesitant on that matter and said I would really have to think about it... 

I thought of this conversation recently because This dear friend just buried her 8 year old son on Friday because he developed cancer. I think back on that conversation and see that yes... No matter what.. He came to her because he had so much to give in a little while. His smile, courage and life  strengthened others... What a blessing he was to her. 

When I heard of his passing and thinking of his mother.. it took my mind to Hannah... She knew that though Samuel was her child.. He wasn't really hers... He belonged to God... And she understood that fully and willingly gave him... How amazing to have that strength and faith. 

May you hug your children tighter and love them with all you have... Time is brief, time is like the wind... It passes so quickly.  

Carter

As I think of Carter tonight.. A million thoughts go thru my mind... Though it's been awhile since I have seen him and his family, He has bravely fought cancer for 2 years and now treatments have ended.  I think of his little life and it causes me to consider my own life.  Sometimes I think these things happen to help us realize the brevity of this life and how to be courageous as Carter is... No one is promised tomorrow... We only have this one life.. So no matter what, hug your friends, family,and even  acquaintances... If you love someone, tell them no matter how hard it may be sometimes... If you feel you need to do something, go do it... Live life to the fullest with nothing but love and grace toward everyone! 

So before you worry about the things that are just for this life... Remember that the most important things are really living, laughing and loving with those you love and those who love you and Nothing else really matters.

Prayers and many thoughts go out to Carter and his family as they go through the rest of Carters journey by his side.  

So... Go live... Smile... Love... Laugh... Be happy... And be thankful for the difficult experiences of life that cause us to stop and ponder the meaning of life... 💙