One night I dreamed I was walking
along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed that
during the low periods of my life, when I was
suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,”You promised me
Lord, that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during the most trying periods
of my life there have only been
one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?”

The Lord replied,
“The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you.”

The relatives and friends of Mr. Michael Dorch are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service, 11am, Monday, June 16, 2025 at Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 670 Bear Swamp Road, John's Island, SC. Mr. Dorch will lie in state at the church from 10am until the hour of service. Burial will be held in the churchyard cemetery. Viewing will be held, 3pm until 6pm, Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Walker's Mortuary Chapel.

If you wish to purchase flowers, please call Keepsakes Florist at 843-766-7807.