In Loving Memoray - Amy you are missed

I know I'm not the only one who misses Amy or thinks about her. She made such an impact on our lives while she walked this earth. It's hard to believe that it's been 2 years and yet....

I talk about her often and still find myself choking up over the memories. There are times I find myself cursing because I can't just pick up the phone or email her about how what's happening in my life. I know I know shes probably peeking thru the holes in Heaven to see what's happening down here.

Several have asked me where Jasmine is and how she is? Well I can tell you she's living with Amy's parents and she is beautiful inside and out. And she spends time with her Uncle Chris whose down the street.

Love you Amy Sue ... till we meet again.

Death leaves a pain that it seems nothing will heal, but love leaves a memory nothing can steal

Your friend
Carla

ps: Amy if you're reading over my shoulder - when you tell me something I'll listen closer.

From a Headstone in Ireland

'Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.'
~ From a Headstone in Ireland

In Memory of Amy

It’s been a while since I posted anything here for obvious reasons. There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think about Amy. I’ll go to email or pick up the phone to call her about something that just happened. I know for all of us, family and friends, time and prayers will heal the loss but damn it hurts right now. Okay enough of my whining because if I don’t I know Amy will find some way of kicking me in the butt and saying snap out of it “coo coo”. A nick name she and our friend Eric gave me. Thanks ;o) We all have our Memories and oh memories they are.

You know it’s really sad when you want to do something nice in a friend’s memory that the Bank wants to make it difficult. A Long story.  With the money collected from Technology, Watkins, other friends  we were able to set up interest bearing accounts for Amy’s two grandchildren, Jasmine (4) and Christian (soon to be 6). Approximately $300 each and people are still donating. When the kids turn 18 the accounts will be turned over to them to use as they see fit. Our hopes are that the kids use it to further their education but only time will tell us that story.

What Sandy and I plan on doing is contributing to the fund at least twice a year, once on the anniversary of Amy’s death and then again on Amy’s birthday. If you want to contribute just send/get the money to me or Sandy and I promise it will be split between the 2 kids accounts.

If you want to contact me with questions or anything you can email me at hurricanecarla35@gmail.com.

So I probably won’t post anything again until September 21^st on this blog.

Until then …………….. May you find strength in the Love that surrounds you.

.•*´¨ ) ¸.•*¨) -:¦:-
(¸.•´(¸ ;.•Carla.♥

Amy's Memorial Service

Amy's Brother William Finley posted this on Facebook

 

For family and friends of Amy Finley Carter 

Her memorial service will be

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

@ 7PM at First Metropolitan Church,

8870 West Sam Houston Parkway North, Houston, Texas, 77040. (West Road @ Beltway 8 feeder North)

Ph.# 713-983-7878 .

Thank you for your love, kindness, support, and prayers. God bless you all. W.P. Finley, Jr. (brother)

Just a Thought for the Day

I ran across an email last night and it made me think of Amy. I know she knew I loved her and thought of her like a sister. I just thought I'd share.  I did make a few adjustments to it.
Also as soon as I hear when the Memorial Service is I'll let you know.

One day a close friend dies, and on that clear, cool morning, you’re sitting there, struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more jokes, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat or text, and no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say "I love you."

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage......old cars... children with bad report cards, dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or leaves this earth. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special.. And so, we keep them close!

I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way...

Suppose one morning you never wake up
Let every one of your friends and family know you love them. You would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do.  And just in case I'm gone tomorrow.

I LOVE YA!!!

Live today because tomorrow is not promised.. 

Please Keep Amy and Her Family in your prayers

Amy had asked me not to post any updates after my last post and I have honored that request but I feel Amy really needs those prayers we all can provide. 
Amy's principal released this information to her school so I know eventually it would get around

Right now, Amy is in the hospital in critical condition.  The family has requested no visitors or phone calls at this time. 

If and when Amy's Family provides any information I will try to update you.

Just got an Update from Amy

Got an email update from Amy.......................

Just a quick update from Dr. visit yesterday.  The chemo treatments that she has been on have not been as effective as hoped for.  Which means she continues to have to drain the liquid off her lungs. The doctor started Amy on the chemo pill (Tarceva) when she got home after her doctor visit.  Amy was hoping to take the pill 7 weeks ago when they first talked about different options.  Please pray that this method of Chemo can do the job to at least stop the disease from spreading. 

They have taken her off blood thinner medication because they want to schedule a biopsy of the outer lung/lung wall.  The sample will go off for evaluation - may take 3 - 4 weeks to get results back.  They're hoping this will help to better define the cancer and how to treat it. 
Amy probably won't be providing too many updates between now and then.  

I'll post any updates I can. Continue to keep Amy in your prayers and thoughts.

Carla