Candle for Carter

Today is a hard day. How we so desperately wish he could be here with us for his first Christmas. Some days the ache is so deep that it feels like nothing can possibly touch it. Some days it physically hurts not having him here in my arms. In my heart I know he is somewhere even better, but he is there and I'm not. I'm here living in this world with constant reminders of him and all that could have been. Carter, I miss you more than words can ever say. I can't wait to see you again.

The Broken Chain

Author: Ron Tranmer

We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.