Dear Dave,
Right before you left the earth,
we had a moment that was true.
We looked into each others eyes,
And both of us said, “I love you.”
Your eyes were always hazel brown,
But that day they were green.
I saw in them, the worlds between you; many things unseen.
Everything still left unsaid,
Was all said with our eyes;
Full forgiveness given,
And a smile of surprise.
We both were sad, yet joyful;
For soon would be the time,
When all your pain and suffering,
Would all be left behind.
Smiling at each other,
Our past ran through our minds:
Of trials, joys, our girl and boys,
Of things you’d leave behind.
We thought of things that people think when’ere a loved one dies,
But also I saw Jesus,
In the bright green of your eyes.
I carry the same peace you had,
God’s loving comfort pleases,
And, Dave, I thank dear God above,
You’re now at home with Jesus.
~ Angela Royse Pelleman
©️2023
Memories are precious…
I wrote this poem as part of my husband’s eulogy. I wanted to share it for Father’s Day in honor of the fun- loving, generous Dad he was to our three children; who all ended up with one of the rarest eye colors… green. My husband was a rare find as well; leaning on Strength through Jesus; and staying positive throughout his rare cancer; which he bravely battled all the way until the end.
Dave wasn’t afraid. He was excited to see Jesus! This was a gift for us; to see the father of our family; ready, willing, and looking forward to see Jesus up in Heaven!
That’s what gets me through Father’s Day today; and we will be celebrating the wonderful father Dave was, and still is!
Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there!
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Related:
4/8/23 Dave’s Testimony: Eulogy… Hope and Encouragement During Grief, Cancer, Pain, and Suffering
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