Father E. Brian "Skip" Carsten

Skip helped me in so many ways. But most importantly, he was a very dear friend. I will miss him always, until we see each other again.

To my friend "Skip" who has never left my thoughts or heart but for some reason popped into my thoughts so strongly today that I had to share even after all the years that have passed since God called you home. We love you, we miss you....and I know we all have a guardian angel in heaven looking over us . much like you did while you walked this earth. I will always be thankful that you blessed my life. Hug all my loved ones up there for me, and feel the hug I send you now...a hug that is...

My dear friend, it's been five years and you are still in my phone directory. I just can't bring myself to delete the number. You opened my mind and when things get to heavy I ask myself" What would Skip say or do?" Seems to get me through anything.I know your still with me and I want to say Thank You again for your friendship! I truly miss you Buddy.

Father Skip,

I'm almost 50 now and I just found out today as I was searching the internet that you have been birthed into Heaven. As I reflected on you I had to reflect on what you meant to me...and I smiled. I remember you with fondness, love and respect. You were a major milestone for me in my journey closer to God, whom I had known since I was a small child. As a teenager in the 1970s I joined the Bible Study that you led at St. Andrews. Although the attendees were all White...

Can't believe I have not written in this before now. I still miss you so much and the tears just roll when I think about you being gone, even though it's been a few years since you've been gone. Thank you so much for all you've done for me, you were my best friend the one who was ALWAYS there for me no matter what. You baptized me and held me in the palm of your hand when I was a baby. I still miss you so much and hate that I cannot talk to you. I know you are in a better place and you are...

He knew me since I was little & I never had a chance to meet him before he passed on. We spoke on the phone often and he gave great advice. I miss & love you Skip.

Pray for us, Skip.

I met Skip when we attended the Latin School in Indianapolis. I was a freshman and he a senior. He took me under his wing and befriended me in a very warm and Christian manner. I lost track of him after high school and learned only yesterday of his death. I still have wonderful memories of our conversations. May he rest in peace.

My dear +Skip....the anniversary of your day of birth into this world is fast approaching. We were only one day apart in that event, and thus celebrated together. Most of the time it was after you had put in a 12 hour day, and you would stop by to celebrate on your way home. Well my friend, I will miss your physical presence this and every birthday. While I'm sure I'll shed a tear in your memory, I can be rest assured that you will be here in spirit. A tiny change in my life occured after...