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Hello Cheryl,

This is Charlie Carnes. I hope
you are  doing well. I think of you often, especially since Tom has gone to be
with our  Lord. I wanted you to know that I think about you and have asked
family members  if they have talked to you and asked how you have been, mainly
Dad and Uncle  Larry.

I never knew the how you and Tom meet. It means so
much to me to  read your story and hear your kind words. I always felt like I
should call him  Uncle Tom because of our age difference and from time to time I
do call him  uncle, but I know he is my cousin.

Tom means so much to me.
I have so  many fond memories and stories that I share with friends and family.
He means so  much to my dad and brothers as well. I asked Uncle Larry about you
and he told  me about your ministry. What a wonder ministry God has called you
to. I will  pray for you and your calling. I will pray for continued comfort for
you as  well.

Know that Cheryl and I love you and want you to call upon
us for  anything that you may need.

In Christ,

Charlie Carnes

Hello Mrs Carter, I was searching the net for Cowboy Poetry. I came across The Cowboy. As I read the poem . It is clear this poem was written from the heart about a cowboy, the writer deeply love. I followed the link to read more poetry because I was curious. Mrs. Carter you have my deepest sympathies for your loss. Your husband must have been quite a man. I am not a crier, but my tears flowed. When I read your poem. It was a Tom Carter funeral.
I intended to read a few more poems then move on to the  next cowboy poetry site .On your homepage I read your story . The Letter, I have sent this link to my daughter in New Mexico . I do not believe I found this site by accident. I think God intended me to read The Letter. My daughter left Colorado a few months ago because of a broken marriage. She too, is happy being mad. Thank you Mrs. Carter,for sharing your story and 
 poetry. You are a courageous woman.
Rachel Sheppard, Loveland
  Colorado

04/20/2012   6:10 am
 We love your site mom :) You did a great job and I am really proud of you.
Love you!

Rachel & Nokoni


04/22/2012 6:22pm


Cheryl,
I spoke to Betty at church this morning. She told me about this
website. I was telling her that I had just written a poem about my mother who
has terminal cancer and I have been her primary care giver. Through this, I have
learned what God's will was for my life. She thought perhaps I should send it to
you, maybe it will help someone else. Please email me if you are interested.
This is an awesome website and a true testimony to your love for Tom. God bless
you!    Karen Marshall

Thank you for looking at my site. I read your poem. I am honored to publish it
on this site. Thank you for sharing your heart. What a lovely & strong lady you
are. I pray for an over flowing of blessings over you & your family.
Cheryl Carter


04/28/2012 6:28am


I check this website often to see what new poems you have posted. Your words
are awesome. Keep them coming!
Karen Marshall


[email protected]

Comment  5-10-2012
Just a note to tell you we
  love you and love the site. Tom was an amazing blessing to us who knew him and
  whom he still loves. Thank you for being a friend.

In Christ,
Josh
& Erin


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5-14-2012
I did not know about Tom,
I'm  so sorry for your loss. I read the story of your meeting and giggled and
cryed  at the same time. If you ever need an extra someone to answer the phones,
let me  know. That story is the most amazing, he was sent from Heaven to
you!

 Paula Sherrouse


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5-19-2012
First of all I loved your story!

I lost my
  granddaughter that was 16. She was in a terrible auto accident. This was on
  March 14th, 2012.
She lived with us, for most of the time. I am still in
  denial.Can't wrap my mind around the idea she is gone.I am just devastated! I
  miss her so much. I feel like someone reached into my chest and pulled my heart
  out.

I do pray everyday for God to help me and without him I would have
  not gotten this far!

I do need all of your prayers! My husband is also
  here, who misses her.
Thanks,
Donna


6-19-2012  9:55 am
I couldn’t resist looking at the website you told me about.
   I probably should have waited till I was at home.


  I read THE LETTER through tears.  What a story and for it
to  be so true. I feel like I have known you forever.  I am going to make a real
  effort to come visit and meet you in person.  You are a very SPECIAL WOMAN!!!
  The kind that makes my heart warm.  I only wish I could have met Mr. Tom.  He
  reminds me so much of my husband.  This is my third marriage.  I pray that by
  each passing day, you find a little more comfort and peace.  If there is ever
  anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. I love
  you!!!!


 I will be passing on this site to my friends that have lost
  loved ones.  You are such an inspiration!!!
Take care and God Bless, 
Your Sister in Christ.
Andrea Clements


 
06/19/2012 11:06am

I love your site.  All of your poems are Awesome.  I especially like "Cowboys
and Cowmen".  It reminds me of my husband. As I have said before you are a true
inspiration to all that come in contact with you.  God Bless!
Andrea Clements


06/24/2012 10:10pm

I herd about Refuge In The Night at church this morning. I went to your web site
this afternoon. The Letter Wow! what an amazing thing to do. I am a youth Sunday
school teacher and I plan on sharing your web site with my youth next Sunday. I am
so sorry for your loss. The poems are inspiring but The Letter is so much more. In
this day and time my young people talk about how do they find God's perfect choice
for their lifetime mates.  Mrs Carter I think you have found something very special.
I hope you write a book.
Linda Summers

7-7-2012
Good site, was nice to meet you today Mrs Carter. I hope as my wife & I grow
older we will still feel the love you and Mr Tom shared.. He sounded a lot like
my granpa. To me there was no better man than him. Mr Tom's is gone now
but you are a blessed woman. Cause he's still there with you.
Best Wishes
Jeff  Bass


  
07/20/2012 7:55pm
 
Great blog post, thanks for posting this.



7/22/2012
I saw your flyer at church Sunday. I'm so glad I looked up your site.  Mr Tom
was a friend and a blessing to all of us who knew him at Trail Of life. When
I read The Letter I could just see the two of you. The story is funny and sad.
I sent the web address to my daughter and her two cousins. I just got an email
back from my girl. She said she is going to write a letter. lol
Well don't stop singing Ms Cheryl cause you are a blessing too.
We love you, Shirley



9-16-2012
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Hi
  Cheryl,
We met and talked
at the funeral of Mrs Barnard a couple of
  weeks ago. I was touched by the
things you had to say about your new ministry.
I  wanted to write you a
note of encouragement. I've not finished reading all
the  pages of your
website, but the story of you and Tom gives me hope for the
  future.
Perhaps God has a Boaz for me, too.

Also, I really like the Old
 
Pencils link. I looked carefully at all the photos and then read the parable at

  the bottom. I took that encouragement to heart. I needed to hear that I'm 
  
  a special person and that God created me to be me, not to be the impostor 
 
  I've been in the past. Living my life to please others left a gaping hole
in me. I'm
  happy to say that God is who I now strive to please, and he's
filling that hole
  with His love and mercy.

Today on the way to
church I was praying for
God  to give me self-confidence, when suddenly I
realized I don't need "self"
  confidence, I need confidence in Him! So
anyway, I wanted to share that with
  you, too. Blessings to
you!

Rebecca
(Willow Springs, San Jacinto County)




Comment  9/18/2012
Mrs. Carter,

It was such a blessing to meet
you at  Chickfila this past week. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your story on
this  website and have posted it on facebook for those who may need to share
their  situation with someone else while the rest of the world sleeps
  peacefully.

Thank you for opening your heart and your life to others in
  obedience to what Paul directed in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.

May the Lord
  continue to heal your heart and bless your life as you reach out to
  others.

Your sister in Christ,
Sherrie Lewis