KINSLEY'S CHURCH SHOES

In memory of our baby girl, we place these shoes in bronze to
  represent her tiny precious feet.
Though so tired and weak those last few days, she was the
strongest person you'd ever meet.
You see, her feet were not perfect, just one of the many 
challenges she had to overcome.
But "life" itself was a challenge as she had to fight to stay alive
from day one.
They said it was her heart and began the first of many surgeries
she would have to go through.
All of this was enough to make anyone question God and what 
they believed to be true.
But she kept God by her side and along with faith and prayers
of family and friends, she knew she couldn't be wrong.
No matter how weak or how sick, she always wanted to be at 
church come Sunday Morning singing her song;
"I'll Fly Away, oh Glory" she sang as loud as she could among
the pews.
Kicking her sock feet to the sound of the music, because she
couldn't wear her shoes.
So when life gets hard and there are trials and tribulations that
you must face;
Remember the path of Kinsley's life and put yourself in her
place.
Keep your faith strong and believe God's work is true;
Go to church and pray, even if you have to go without shoes.

written by:  Amanda Patterson Stancil

Kinsley left behind a world full of broken hearts.        




I AM A CHILD OF GOD:

I am a child of God.
My love for him is so strong
He is my healer you see
I love to sing of his song.
I do not always feel so well
But to church I still love to go.
My hair is all fixed
And my dress is just so.
Here are my shoes set to the side.
For my feet are to swollen to wear them today.
And though I do love to wear them when I can,
At home, for this time they must stay.
Just the same I put on a smile
And walk into church with my head held high.
My love for the Lord is more than my sickness.
For the Heavens lie far beyond the sky.
You see shoes or no shoes
He loves me just the same.
Praise be to his Glory!
Praise be to his name!

written by: Aunt Amy