5 Responses to “thank you”

1. clarissa bradford // Sep 29, 2008 at 1:15 am

   I just want you to know i am here still. i am thinking of you everyday. I want to call but i don’t want to bring you any hurt or pain. I am glad you are in a support group, i hope it will help a bit. I know how much pain you are in. Amy really if you need anything even just to talk I AM HERE. whatever you need i am here and will always be. he was such a special guy to us too. I still can see him running down my hall in the batman cape with caden running after with his on too. i see that everyday and it makes me smile to remember his big grin.and the giggles from the two of them when they were hiding and i would scare them. i have lots of stories that i love remembering about him. I just have to think of him that way, and just be glad i had the opportunity to watch him. thank you again for trusting me with him and i loved getting to know you guys. I also have a few pictures of him that i want to give you but only when you want them.

   always
   Clarissa

2. Rachel Zietlow // Sep 29, 2008 at 8:02 pm

   Not a day goes by where I don’t think of you and pray that you are lifted up and can find some small light of comfort. You are so blessed to have had such a special boy, such a special gift from God in your life. What an amazing little man he was and you such an amazing mom! I loved the stories of your “gentle giant” with his friends and the pride and love you have whenever you speak of him. I can not imagine how deeply you feel this loss. Know that we continually think of you and pray for you. One of my favorite passages from the bible is from Psalm 46. It says in verse 10 “Be still and know that I am God.” The image of everything around us stopping in its place and God holding it all completely still saying “I AM GOD. I am in control even when you don’t know it. Even when life is chaotic and everything seems to be swirling around. I AM GOD.” That image brings me comfort and I hope it can for you too. Peace be with be. Love you Amy!! Rachel

3. Rachel Zietlow // Oct 9, 2008 at 9:06 pm

   Hello friend! A note to let you know that I am praying about you today and I asked my prayer circle to remember you today as well. I was at the store a few days ago passing by the shoe section and I had a sweet memory of you and I at a mall and going into Sears and finding the perfect “little” actually BIG : ) slippers for your little man. Just another memory and image of what an amazing mom you are and how I know that he knew how blessed he was to have you. Little people get that and I am confident he did. I am praying that perhaps for a moment today you can “Cast all your cares of God.” Sounds much simpler than it is, I know. But I am praying that you can find some peace if even for a moment and feel a bit of your burden released. You are a beautiful person Amy-created by God and loved by so so many!! Rachel

4. cheryl meyer // Oct 20, 2008 at 7:27 pm

   I think about you and about Carston so many times throughout every day. My heart breaks, I cry, and I search for reasons why your precious baby is gone. He meant so much to so many. From the moment I held him as a newborn baby when he was only hours old, and watching him learn to crawl and walk and talk and laugh over long weekends spent with you and the boys, I knew he was special. I feel so honored and privileged to have spent such special times with him and with you and your family. I am eternally grateful that I saw him Easter weekend. I don’t think he remembered me so much, but he has always remained such a sweet part of my life and now he lives in my heart. These past couple of months have been a bad dream, and it is so hard to know that there is nothing to bring you comfort when all you want is Carston. He is with you Amy, if only he could climb into your arms. I envision him playing with Cari, walking with Aunt Cynthia and Grandpa Wayne. He is loved and he is cherished. I am here for you and I care so much about you and Cameron and Conner and Mike and Adam and Sam. You will be happy again and peace and comfort will come… in time. Know that so many, me included, love you and are holding you close. xoxo, Cheryl

5. Rachel Zietlow // Nov 6, 2008 at 8:49 pm

   Amy-
   Thinking of you and your crew today as always. Saw a puppy version of your dog in the neighborhood and wanted to tell you I couldn’t help but think of the great pictures and fun stories of your little man and your “puppy.” Continuing to pray for you too!
   Love you!
   Rachel