Joanne Parsons left us on October 13, 2017 to be with her beloved Lord. She is not going with fear but rather with joy. Joanne leaves behind her children, Donna Smith (daughter) and Chris McDaniel (son); 3 grandchildren, Christian McDaniel, Hayden McGarity and Darian McDaniel. She will be dearly missed by many. The Family will hold a private gathering. Condolences may be sent to Joanne Parsons c/o Georgia Cremation 3570 Buford HWY, #202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678)584-0914 or shared at www.GeorgiaCremation.com.

The Rose

It is only a tiny rosebud-
A flower of God’s design,
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.

The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I
The flower God opens so sweetly
In my hands would fade and die.

If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God’s design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?

So I’ll trust him for his leading
Each moment of every day,
And I’ll look to him for guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.

For the pathway that lies before me
My Heavenly Father knows-
I’ll trust him to reveal the moments
Just as he unfolds the rose.