On Monday, I attended the funeral of my second cousin LeVonte. From what I heard from my mother by way of his mother, she didn't want the service that we had yesterday. Reason being, Dawn had previously laid to rest her grandmother and mother 10 years ago. This new death of her sin was too much and couldn't bear an extended service. Due to the fact that her son's father's family wanted a funeral service and was going to shoulder the financial cost, she complied, if only to take under consideration an opportunity for them to say goodbye.
At the funeral home, I was very surprised to see such a large turnout. My surprise stemmed from seeing Vonte's father family and their supporters. This was my first time ever meeting that side of his family. Not all of our Sims family was able to attend but there was a good showing of support.
To see the differences between the Sims family and Roberts family, one might just say that it was a class difference. Upon further inspection, the difference was a spiritual one. The Sims family has always had a foundation of holiness, i.e., Jesus Christ. Of course, not every person in the Sims family lives with this foundation but it was presented at an early age and what that person chooses later in life is their decision.
I want to thank God for being raised in a family that knows God and salvation through Jesus Christ. That no matter the circumstance, there was still hope, faith, and love. I believe that because of this foundation God granted our family favor and allowed blessing of education, prosperity(monetary and socially), health, safety, and etc. We are a family of love and togetherness. We didn't have to worry about gun violence, drugs, broken homes, and violent deaths. I thank God for being saved and being filled with the holy spirit. I will continue to follow and serve HIM. I will teach my children to serve Jesus so that their lives will be long and that they will be blessed as well.
At the funeral home, I was very surprised to see such a large turnout. My surprise stemmed from seeing Vonte's father family and their supporters. This was my first time ever meeting that side of his family. Not all of our Sims family was able to attend but there was a good showing of support.
To see the differences between the Sims family and Roberts family, one might just say that it was a class difference. Upon further inspection, the difference was a spiritual one. The Sims family has always had a foundation of holiness, i.e., Jesus Christ. Of course, not every person in the Sims family lives with this foundation but it was presented at an early age and what that person chooses later in life is their decision.
I want to thank God for being raised in a family that knows God and salvation through Jesus Christ. That no matter the circumstance, there was still hope, faith, and love. I believe that because of this foundation God granted our family favor and allowed blessing of education, prosperity(monetary and socially), health, safety, and etc. We are a family of love and togetherness. We didn't have to worry about gun violence, drugs, broken homes, and violent deaths. I thank God for being saved and being filled with the holy spirit. I will continue to follow and serve HIM. I will teach my children to serve Jesus so that their lives will be long and that they will be blessed as well.
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