Missing Carter

My Nephew

forever nine...

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His mom is without her first baby boy, his brother can’t find his best friend.
His dad’s fishing buddy lives with Jesus now; gone is the perfect family blend.
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Taken from us in a moment so quick, one blink of an eye and it was true.
Our beautiful little Carter Mike was lost, my sweet little 9 year-old nephew.
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His smile was bright and contagious, his eyes were always twinkling so blue~
He loved playing Star Wars, Legos, and exploring, and was always collecting something new.

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He loved his brother, Bradley, so very much! Carter taught him stuff non-stop~
Like when Bradley thought that Dad was “Number 1”, Carter said GOD was on top!
{then Dad!}
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Carter had a deep love for his mom, their bond was more special than most know~
They shared a unique love, respect, and trust, and every day it would only just grow.
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Carter loved his Dad with all his heart, and the special things he would do just for him~
Dad knew all the favorite things to do like go on the boat, read books, and make fires on a whim.
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Carter’s love shined bright for his Grandmas, and for his Grandpas and dog, Toby, as well
And he thought that his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends were just awesome and swell.

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Carter loved his classmates, Badger Youth Wrestling, soccer and especially his Cub Scouts!
He loved the campfires, tomahawks, archery, BB guns, fishing, and especially, the campouts!

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Mere words can’t describe the unique and awesome potential of my Carter Mike,
I hope you were one of the lucky who knew him and got to know what he was like.
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Right now, we are all so sad, we miss Carter Mike so very much!
Our hearts are breaking inside for him; we long for just one more touch.

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But we cannot be discouraged, we have hope in the promise He gives.
Because of the words in John 3:16, we know that our Carter still lives!
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Carter Mike believed in Jesus, he asked Him to live in his heart.
So November 16th wasn’t the end of his life, really, it was just the start!
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Wow! The fun Carter must be having! He always looked forward to Heaven with glee~
I’d bet he already has some kind of collection, and is holding his brother, Jacob, on his knee.
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So let Carter’s life be your blessing! Let him be your guide.
Ask Jesus to live in your heart, too, and someday, we’ll all be by His side.
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Until that day….
We’ll miss you, Carter Mike.

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Love you so much,

Auntie