This past weekend, many of us with the Crossroads family found out about the death of 23 month old Natalie Carter. 'Nati' was the daughter of Bryan and Erika Carter and the sister of Brady. Bryan has been on staff at Crossroads for 14 years and his family has got a chance to know many of you.
Because of that, you are invited to attend Natalie's funeral this Thursday at Crossroads. There will be a visitation from 9am-11am with the funeral being at 11:00. Childcare will be provided for the 11:00 funeral only. Click here for other details.
Many of you have also asked how you can help. Outside of your support and prayers, Crossroads is helping provide meals for the family over the next couple of weeks. If you would like to contribute to this, please contact the church office by calling 263-4633. We will take your name and number and give your information to our meal coordinator.
Also- if you would like to give a card to the Carter family, there will be a table set aside in the Crossroads lobby for that purpose. If you want to send flowers, please direct them to Crossroads.
I know that the family appreciates all of your thoughts and prayers. Thanks for being a part of a community that loves one another.
-Greg
-Greg
3 comments:
has it been a week our precious baby went to see heaven? what was it like when the angel lifted you from the crib? was it like a ride feeling the breeze and the warm fuzzies as you were lifted into the clouds?
a week ago i could hardly breathe and today i wonder how i have strength to stand. i can only say it is the power of prayer. i have always believed in jesus and always believed in the church. but never have i truly known how much i needed them both.
there is a loss that no one can fill...the precious "i mama" as i lifted her from the crib daily. how she gave the BEST hugs. each time i put her down for a nap or to bed i always asked god to help me remember this feeling. what a snuggly little one. even though she was growing and her body seemed half the size of mine---she was my snuggle bunny. i do not know what tomorrow holds or even how to occupy my minutes. i do know she is on a big slide in heaven and asking jesus to push her on that swing.
my heart is broken for i just want her wet kisses and to tickle that chubby belly. i miss hearing her call my name or laughing at her brother or hollering at her dada as he came home from work.
i know one day i will see her again and i can only hope jesus returns tomorrow so i won't have to wait that long (i know bry hopes that as well). but until that reunion, i just pray others have that personal relationship with jesus so they too can receive her "big hugs" again.
the future of pedicures, pony tails and prom have all disappeared...but i pray her sweet voice and joy of life will always be with us.
words can't say how blessed we are with a church like crossroads and the friendships and support that have overwhelmed us...but in a good way.
we thank you.
Erika & Bryan,
We know you've heard it 1000 times this last week, but we are heartbroken for you and love you all so much.
Your willingness to let this community in and your faith in the midst of pain have been so inspiring to us.
Most of us wouldn't be nearly as strong or honest as you guys have.
Erika & Bryan...please remember how often you are on our hearts and in our prayers. We are lifting you in prayer over and over and over again. Only our Heavenly Father can know and provide your every need.
Cathy
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