Little Feet...Big Footprints: Six Months

8.02.2011

Six Months

Six months ago today, I had the blessing of holding, kissing, and feeling every heartbeat of my precious little Carter. In some ways, it's hard to believe that it's only been six months. I really don't have much to say about today other than to acknowledge yet another milestone and to ask for your prayers. My heart is heavy.

Happy six months, Carter Benjamin!

6 comments:

Team Tonagel8/02/2011 12:59 PM
Thinking of you and your family today, Sarah. Praying for a comforted heart and strength to carry you through the day.
What a beautiful picture of mama and babe!
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Allison G.8/02/2011 1:39 PM
Praying for you today, Sarah.
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ryan and chelsee jones8/02/2011 4:43 PM
praying for you today!!
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Janine Bender8/02/2011 4:44 PM
It is good to remember little Carter's birth 6 months ago today, because his little life touched the hearts of our family forever. We love you, Ben, and Cohen. You are a good mom and we lift your heavy heart to Jesus in our prayers. hugs and kisses, Mom
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Anonymous8/02/2011 8:24 PM
This morning I had this picture in my mind of Carter running and jumping into the lap of Jesus. It made me smile and cry at the same time. Praying for you, Ben and Cohen. Love you!! Mom Westfall
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Anonymous8/04/2011 10:11 PM
Praying for comfort and strength for you!

Amie Ott
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Our Carter Benjamin

On December 20, 2010, our OB-GYN discovered at our 28-week ultrasound that Sarah and the baby seemed to have very low levels of amniotic fluid. Concerned, the doctor sent us to the IU Prenatal Diagnosis Center to get a high-level ultrasound and meet with a neonatologist. Although worried, we were not prepared for the news we received at the appointment: Our little Carter Benjamin Westfall had not developed kidneys. While he could survive while inside Sarah, he could not live without kidneys after birth.

In the midst of the worst winter storm of the season, Carter Benjamin arrived five weeks early on February 2, 2011, weighing 5 lbs. and measuring 17 3/4 inches. We were able to enjoy one beautiful hour with our baby boy, an amazing blessing we were able to share with our family. Since finding out about Carter's condition, we have experienced more pain, more peace, more confusion, and more comfort than we ever imagined possible. However, God is our strength. Carter Benjamin is our joy.

You May Have Noticed a Few Changes...

We began this blog during my pregnancy to keep people informed about Carter's condition and about how we were doing as a family. Since Carter died, our updates have become fewer and farther between. It seems the purpose of this blog is changing as God continues to change our hearts.

We want to continue to tell Carter's story...the ways in which his life leaves daily imprints on our hearts as well as others. It's important for us to chronicle the ways in which God is redeeming this situation so we can continue to celebrate God's goodness and the gift Carter is to us.

In that same vein, I thought it was important to do a bit of a blog facelift and rename it. The blog address is still the same, but I hope the blog itself will take on "new feet" as Carter's life and story move forward in God's grace.

And thank you to everyone who has cared enough to keep tabs on Carter's story, on our family, and on how God continues to move. Your presence is felt.