11 year old Carey Heavner - UPDATED 9/9/2010

Bob Vantine · Post by **Bob Vantine** » 9 Sep 2010 1:41 pm

My family has also followed this , along with sharing with our church family. The news this morning has been expected , but not any easier to hear . As a grandfather to 3 & 6 yr old grandsons ,my heart especially aches .

Mike , Kim & family no words can express what your story has meant to us . Your strength & love will be rewarded someday,someway,somehow . Carey has touched all of us , even tho we have not met...yet .

Continued thoughts & prayers for your entire family.We are saddened & sorry for your loss .

Carey is indeed a true angel now & forever.

Mike Heavner · Post by **Mike Heavner** » 9 Sep 2010 2:02 pm

Some of you may already no that god needed another ANGEL in heaven this morning at 2:00 am.on
09-09-2010.Carey is gone to be with jesus in heaven and play with her friends she has mentioned about in her dreams of heaven.She is going to be greatly missed more than words can describe.
for those of you who would like to attend.
Stamey funeral home will receive friends on Friday
09-10-2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Fallston,nc 28042.. 846 E.stagecoach trail Fallston nc 28042

The funeral will be held at the lincolnton church of god in lincolnton,n.c. can't remember address right now. call 704-735-2205. Services is at 2:00 pm on saturday 09-11-2010.

Donations can be made to
Stamey funeral home
846 E stagecoach trail
Fallston,n.c. 28090

or
Mike or Kim Heavner
po box 23
Fallston,n.c.28042

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 9 Sep 2010 2:35 pm

Moved to Gone Home section

Mike and Kim,
We thank you for sharing Cary with us through her monumental journey home - and, for the example you set as courageous, faithful parents in preparing yourselves and Cary for this time. We continue to pray for your entire family.You have our deepest sympathy and greatest respect.
May God bless you always.
Donna & Tommy Dodd
Kim's moving journal can be read at the following link: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/carey ... id=6072999

Mike Archer · Post by **Mike Archer** » 9 Sep 2010 3:10 pm

Mike im so sorry to hear this
but I know Carey is in a better place now with Jesus and in great love and no pain and tears
my heart is with you and your family
I love you my friend
Mike

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 9 Sep 2010 3:57 pm

Mike and Kim, I have been following Carey's story like many here from the first post. My deepest sympathies to you and all Carey's family and close friends.

David Beckner · Post by **David Beckner** » 9 Sep 2010 3:58 pm

So sorry to hear of this...Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your's...May God wipe the tears from your eyes and comfort your hearts..Rest in knowing that one day you shall hold your angel once again..

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 9 Sep 2010 4:12 pm

Mike and Kim, I am praying for both of you.

Brett

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 9 Sep 2010 4:22 pm

Mike,
My heart is very heavy, as I try to find the words to tell you my feelings. I too have followed Carey's story since the first post you made when she got sick. I have kept a close watch here, on CaringBridge, and recently on Facebook, for any news. I have been constantly amazed at the Faith, Strength, and Courage she has shown. I know that we can't imagine what you, Kim, and your family are going through. But, take comfort in the knowledge that Carey is now completely well, and is walking over Heaven, seeing the rest of it that she didn't see in the recent preview she received during her talks with Jesus. She has touched Many lives, and I'm sure that God will Richly Bless her for that. Please remember, that you have Many Friends who want to help, and don't hesitate to call on us at any time, if only to talk. I Pray that God will grant you, and your family, the Strength, and Comfort that you will need, until the day that you willl see your Precious Carey again.
George...

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 9 Sep 2010 5:28 pm

Mike may the Lord be With you and your Family in The Days to come, Randy Gilliam.

David Graves · Post by **David Graves** » 9 Sep 2010 5:49 pm

Mike and Kim,
I came across Carey's story earlier this week after returning from St Louis. My heart is so heavy and sad. I know how it hurts to lose a daughter. No one can imagine the emptyness left behind. I left late last night to buy a card and send to her as asked in the earlier threads. This morning I saw the update and just sit and cried. I'll hold on to this card as you'll hold on to memories and patiently wait until your all together once again. I know the words "Thank you for sharing" seem out of place.. but Thank you for letting us get to know such a wonderful young lady.. if only for a short time. May God ease your pain until you meet again.

joe long · Post by **joe long** » 9 Sep 2010 6:01 pm

Please my wife and I to this list. We are deeply sadden of this loss. Our hearts go out to this brave family.

Doc Hope · Post by **Doc Hope** » 9 Sep 2010 6:37 pm

Mike & Kim
Our deepest sympathy to you & family.We know that Carey is now one of Gods little angels.We will keep you in our prayers.
Doc & Mary Hope

Bill Dobkins · Post by **Bill Dobkins** » 9 Sep 2010 8:34 pm

I read this earlier today. I've been trying to find words to express how I feel about losing Carey, there are none. I guess knowing her suffering is over and she is now at peace should be enough but it isn't.
Bless you Mike and Kim.
RIP Carey

Dave White · Post by **Dave White** » 10 Sep 2010 9:28 am

Mike and Kim--My wife and I have been keeping up on Carey and your family on Caring Bridge, and praying for you daily, and left some messages there in the Guestbook. We got to know Carey through all the posts that Kim made there, and we learned what a special little girl she was. We have been deeply moved by your family's grace, faith, and courage, but especially Carey's. She passed gracefully, in faith, and fearlessly, showing us all that leaving this world is nothing to dread, but an exciting adventure for those who know God. I know you will miss her terribly, but be comforted in the knowledge that she is at peace with the Lord, and that He loves us all so much. May God grant you comfort and peace.

Dan Galysh · Post by **Dan Galysh** » 10 Sep 2010 1:36 pm

So sorry, Mike. Prayers for you.
-Dan

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 10 Sep 2010 2:16 pm

Mike & Kim...and the rest of your family....I can't tell you how sad I feel right now. I know that the loss of that precious little girl has devastated all of you....and all of us in the steel guitar world. I thank-you for sharing this with us as long as you have......you are to be commended for your bravery, knowing that Carey was fighting a losing battle here on earth.....but now we can all rejoice with her as she graces heaven with her presence there before Jesus and all of heaven's host. We will all miss her but knowing where she is...gives us all a Hope of our own tomorrow....God Bless You all, and know that you are in our prayers still......HAL

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 10 Sep 2010 4:48 pm

My heart felt condolences for your loss.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 10 Sep 2010 5:52 pm

Our hearts sank when We read of this news. As others have said, Carey is no longer in pain, and is in Heavens loving arms. May God Bless and watch over all of your family. Larry and Jean

Evelyn Simmons · Post by **Evelyn Simmons** » 11 Sep 2010 8:08 pm

Been thinking about you all day. Watching all the sorrow from 2001 on 9/11 on TV but realizing your 9/11 is happening today. Sometimes Trusting God is the hardest thing to do....some things are hard to understand here. Our thoughts and prayers remain with you.

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 12 Sep 2010 12:17 am

Seems to me that I cannot really find words that would express my feelings appropriately. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. She is in a better world now, that is the thought that may help to get you all through these troubled times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kind Regards, Walter

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 12 Sep 2010 7:13 am

Mike, I wish I knew something to say that would help to ease the pain that you and your family are feeling, but words fail me right now. One thing to always hold onto is the fact that Carey is now completely surrounded by the most perfect love imaginable, and that's the love of Jesus Christ himself. While it hurt terribly to see her go, just think of how happy and pain-free she is now, held forever safe and secure in the arms of Jesus.

Michael Strauss · Post by **Michael Strauss** » 14 Sep 2010 12:46 am

Mike and Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to your family and to Carey.

Alan Harrison · Post by **Alan Harrison** » 14 Sep 2010 3:55 pm

Having lost a grandchild several years ago, Bev and I feel your pain. I pray that GOD will give you peace and your memories of this loved one always be filled with joy....AH

Bob Martin · Post by **Bob Martin** » 14 Sep 2010 4:18 pm

To Mike and your family: While it saddens all of us to hear of little Carey passing on to be with the all of her little Angel friends that she has been dreaming of I know that she is in a wonderful peaceful place where Jesus brings his little children that he wants to have with him.

Anyone that has read the Bible much at all knows that the little children are the most precious to Jesus and we know Carey will be more happier than we will ever know until we go to be with our Lord!

I will continue to pray for your family in their time of sadness and I pray that you can celebrate the fun and good times that Carey had before she became ill and that you will always remember the special place she is in now! Never more to suffer or cry or want or need for anything for eternity!

May our Heavenly Father bring peace and happiness to your family by reminding you of the very special place Carey is now and forever! Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!!!!!

Bob Martin

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 21 Sep 2010 4:06 am

Mike, I am so sorry to read about Carey's passing. It's terrible when one loses a child. Because our hearts are filled with love and joy for them. That they will grow up and carry on our values and the family name. Roxanne and I are thinking of you and we pray that God's love will comfort you and your family.
Tommy and Roxanne Shown

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11 year old Carey Heavner - UPDATED 9/9/2010

Carey

Prayers sent for you Mike.

Your pain is our pain.