Charles Clifton Nolen

CHARLES CLIFTON NOLEN, 75, of Houston, Texas passed away Monday, January 28, 2008. Charles was born May 5th, 1932 in Charmco, West Virginia to Charles Ellis Nolen and Cora Alta Sykes Nolen. Mr. Nolen was an Engineer with Union Carbide with 35 years of service. Charles was a wonderful father, mentor and all around great guy loved by all. Charles was recently preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years Lucy Duncan Nolen. He is survived by sons, Jeff & Andy Nolen; daughter and son-in-law, Susan & Michael Moore; grandchildren, Jackie & McKay; and by his two brothers and sister, Derald Nolen & wife Mary, Phil Nolen & wife Bonnie, and Vada Nolen. Services are set for 1:00 PM Friday, February 1st, 2008 at Tallowood Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 570127, Houston, TX 77257.

Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of His life flashed before Him, He looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of His life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of His life.

This really bothered Him and He questioned the LORD about it. LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life 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 leave you! During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.