Michael A. McKelton, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles and Massie McKelton and siblings; Daniel and Linda. Michael was the devoted husband to Angela, whom he loved and admired dearly. Michael also leaves to cherish his beloved memories his children; Darnell, Travon, Derick, Tiffany and Christina, siblings; Nathaniel, Charles Jr., Arthur, Frederick, Edmund and James as well as a host of grandchildren, family and friends.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish,

sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints,

my child, is when I carried you.”

-Mary Stevenson