Its been one month and the benchmarks of time begin.  Next will be July 4th then two months.  Birthdays, Holidays all of the times we look forward to will become new experiences with an emptiness feel to them that will take time to get used to.  The way we as humans understand time could not be more different than how God delivers time.   If you think about it EVERYTHING revolves around time.   It is important that we spend our time wisely being happy, loving, productive and glorifiing God.  For the rest of the mush that life throws on our plate, if we offer the plate to God he will scoup up the mush spoonfull by spoonfull at His pace.   We can't change how fast he spoons it up because even though He is Omnipresent He is busy. This delayed timing demands patience which forms charachter, understanding and a will to do things His way.  God is in control of everything including time,  this is a way for Him to constantly gain our attention, for us to rely on Him to remind us of the patience we need while He is spooning up our mush.   Thanks God, for salvation, loving us, helping us through our time here learning your ways and for each day.

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Heaven is never very far,

It's not a distant land;

Heaven can be within your heart,

A gift within your hand.

 

If you are kind and merciful,

Compassionate, and strong

In doing work that should be done,

And help to right a wrong;

 

If you give heed to one in pain

Or help to one in need,

Be generous with scanty fare

Without a thought of greed;

 

If you can take the common task

And do the greater part,-

Then heaven's very close to you,

It lives within your heart.

 

 

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Noah James Carter was born at Home on December, 10th 2006.  A Darling and charming loveable boy with a smile of innocence, peace and joy. 

Being raised through Vista Calvary Chapel enjoying childrens ministry learning about God and the teachings of Jesus at an early age,  Noah had a servants heart.

He was always close by to help out and be included in whatever was going on.  If it was time to harvest fruit off the orchard,  Noah was first in line to be a part of filling boxes as he sampled the goods that God has provided.  Always inquisitive and making sense out of his surroundings, available to lend a hand, a true helper, Gods little servant.

Shoes got dirty when in the orchard and Noah liked shoes, so he would change them often making sure that his feet were protected.  At break he would pass time by exploring for and collecting different insects that he loved, then take off his shoes and play on the trampoline with his older brothers Dylan (9) and Myles (7).  Playing with his brothers was a big part of every day, swinging, riding the ATV, playing Tonka trucks or just exploring around.    Then it would be time to go into the house and have a sandwich and love on little brother Benjamin (6 months) and watch him smile at peekaboo. 

Cherie a loving, patient and nurturing mother who pours her heart and soul into raising children.   She serves in the childrens ministry and is very active in the congregation.  Father Thomas who stays close to the home balancing childrens activities, responsibilities and fullfilling Gods mission and purpose with enthusiasm, optimism and agape Love who also is very dedicated at serving as an usher at church.   Noah loved to go to the beach with Mom,Dad and his brothers to enjoy the great ocean that God has provided as a natural playground.  

At the end of the day when the moon would come out he would look in amazement at the vast space beyond our little world of home and focus in on the moon.   A symbol to a young child that we are part of something much bigger than San Diego but part of a universe that reaches to God's heavens which should amaze anyone.  Moon, Moon up in the sky, so high, Moon!

Super cuddly and Lovey, a very special young boy.

His life was full and complete in the eye's of God who called him home for eternity for all to be united with him that accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.   That is God's promise and biggest blessing he can give!

The Carter family loves Jesus, an authentic family with resilient transparency that knows they will be with Noah again soon.  Peace, Joy, Smile.

 

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