The Change In Me 

By: Sandy Bardwell

My world was dark.

My thoughts were small.

My days were lonely.

 Now I am like a dot, come a little closer.

Now I am a circle, come a little closer.

Now I am a ball.

Look Again!

I am a shining star that has grown to glow!

 Sandy Janaa Bardwell was born August 13th, 1966 to Lillian E. Bounds and the late Necester Bounds Sr. Sandy passed June 28th, 2018.

Sandy was survived by her three children: James Cohen (Alexis), Dennis Byrd (Sharon), and Lameeka Byrd (Howard). She also was survived by her brother Necester Bounds Jr. (Marnie), her nephew Areyon Bounds, her niece Brittany Buckhalton, her grandchildren Keiera Cohen, Amylah Byrd, Carrington Buckhalton, and Shanice Lane. Her very special and dear friend Alonzo Brumely. Uncles Melvin Bardwell, Rickey Bardwell, Jimmy Matthews, Aunt Georgia Ellis (Zachary), and her cousins Willette and Anette Ross. She was loved and cherished by many more relatives and Friends.

Sandy Bardwell was baptized at an early age. Sandy attended Hall Elementary School and Franklin Middle School, and after she graduated from North High School she then went on to earn some college credits. Sandy was a bright, caring, and loving person. Even when Sandy was faced with problems and obstacles she always found a way to overcome them and find the positive side of every situation. Her prize possessions were being a great mother to three beautiful children.

Scripture: Psalms 23

Psalm 23 King James Version (KJV)

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.