Jeff posted this last night and I want to make sure everyone gets to read it. Grab the tissues.

"This is a tough one and I do it with an extremely heavy heart. I lost my wife, mother of our children and best friend on July 19th. The turn out for Karins services just confirms to me that I truly am the luckiest man alive being able to spend most of my life with her. You all have made this process a bit easier and I can never thank you enough so I simply but sincerely say...THANK YOU!I have truly been blessed... "

IF you registered for the Run that took place in May and either sent me an email or put your name on a list to receive the Run t-shirt, please call Jamie at 925-642-5444. Please do not call Jamie if you did not register for the Run as we have no extra t-shirts. If you give Jamie your name we can check it to our list and then we can arrange you getting your shirt. I apologize for the delay in these shirts, it is a long story. :) Please accept our apologies.

Jeff and the kids are hanging in there, trying to stay busy. It is a long road ahead of them, and God is faithful.

I keep forgetting to post to say a big "Thank You" to all those that prepared food for the Celebration service. Even though there were 1700 people in attendance, we still had plenty of food. Thank you!!! I would love to write each of you a personal note. I can't imagine how long that would take me! Know that you are appreciated.

We are starting a new meals list for the Carters. If you are interested in preparing a meal for them, please email me your name and phone number and you will be added to the list. If you were on the list previously please email me again, and let me know you want to be on the list again. If you emailed me in the last couple of days asking about meals, email me again. I have received about 300 emails in the last week, so please forgive me for asking you to email me again. :) My email is bethey12@yahoo.com. Thank you sooooooo much for helping.

Also, I want to say a BIG THANK YOU!! to everyone for coming today and celebrating Karin's life! Jeff said that the head count was 1700!!! He also added that the pastor said he had never done a service with that high of a turnout. That makes the Run look like a small gathering! Thank you so much. Jeff and the entire family feel the support! You guys are awesome!

Just a quick reminder about the Comedy for a Cause Night at Tommy T's. It is still happening! Karin loved to laugh and have fun, so we can do it in her honor! All proceeds go to the Karin L. Carter Hope Fund. Here is the orginal post:

Fun News!A friend of Jeff & Karin's, Martha, is planning a Comedy for a Cause night on August 9th at 8pm at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. Dinner can be purchased for an add'l charge, and that would be at 6pm. Tickets must be purchased through Martha & 100% of the profits will go directly to the Karin L. Carter Hope Fund. Do NOT purchase your tickets through the club, as the money will go to the Club and not the Hope Fund. Each ticket is $30. There are a limited amount of tickets so act quickly! You can contact Martha for more information at (925)314-2432

Thank you everyone for the support that you have shown Jeff and the family over the last couple days. Please continue to pray for them as they adjust to life without Karin. It is hard to even write that sentence.

Tomorrow is Pink Day!!!!! Karin would love that. She would probably be fussing over all the attention we are giving her but she would have to get over that! ;)

If you want to make a donation to Gateway Christian School (in lieu of flowers) please put in the memo line, "Salina and Noah Carter Tuiton". You may also make a donation to the Karin L. Carter Hope Fund. Please email me at bethey12@yahoo.com or call Jamie at 925-642-5444.