Melanie Marie Cora

Lover of fine arts, music, sci-fi, chocolate and everything good, Melanie, age 54, passed away on February 28, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. A Navy veteran and registered nurse for 30 years, Melanie dedicated her life to serving and caring for others. Melanie is survived by her fiancé Willie, daughter Adama, grandsons Alex, Jaden and Davon, sister Gina, nieces Brittany and Lita and nephew Guy. Most Beloved, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt and friend, you will live on in our hearts until we meet again.

One night I had a dream.

I was walking along the beach with the Lord

and across the sky flashed

scenes from my life.

In each scene, I noticed

two sets of footprints

in the sand, one belonged to me,

and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of my

life flashed before me,

I looked back at the

footprints in the sand.

I noticed that many

times along the path of my life

there was only

one set of footprints.

I also noticed that it happened

at the worst times in my life.

This really bothered me and

I questioned the

LORD about it.

"LORD, you said that once

I decided to follow you, you would

walk with me all the way.

But I've noticed that

during times of trouble

there is only one set of footprints.

I don't understand why,

when I needed you most,

you would leave me."

The LORD replied,

"My precious, precious child, I love you and

I would never, never leave you

during your times of trial and suffering.

When you see only

one set of footprints,

it was then that I carried you."