Too much time

Hi buddy. I am sorry it has been so long since I have written to you. The only real excuse I have is life with a new baby. A bad excuse, I know. But I've been so tired lately and your little sister doesn't really like being put down for extended periods of time. =- )

A lot has happened since I last wrote to you though. I am a parent coordinator for Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep, so when a baby dies, I am the one that gets the call to set up a photographer. It's an honor to be that person, but it's stinkin' hard sometimes too. I got a really tough call on October 2nd. A little boy who was 31 days old was brought to our hospital and they were unable to save his life. So, they were looking for a photographer to take some final pictures of the little guy. The reason it was so hard is because your little sister was born just one day after that little guy. Needless to say, I hugged both of your sisters a little tighter that day and try my best to hug and love on them extra even now.

A really good thing has happened since I wrote too. I mentioned a while back that our church was going to be doing something special because of you and that special project has been a success and hopefully will continue to grow.

Our project is called "Carter's Cause" and the point of it is to raise money to purchase headstones for the little babies buried by you that don't have one. I am SO proud to say that we have raised enough money to purchase one headstone! Now I just need to contact the funeral home so they can let the family know. Our church was so generous and they really stepped forward when we asked them to donate in your name. You continue to amaze me with all of your little ways of changing the world. It's still hard for me to believe you've been gone for 13 months now, but it's comforting to know that your memory lives on and will always. You are a little guy with quite a reputation! Good work! I love you, Carter!

Well, that is a quick update on what's been happening with us lately. I hope you are doing well up there. I miss you so very much and love you more than you will ever know.