I’m tired, way past fatigue, and extended beyond exhaustion. I’ve barely been able to write. I am a regrettably a year behind in answering messages and replying to comments, and I’ve only written a few posts. But, I always post on Easter; my late husband’s favorite holiday and mine, so I’m giving it a go… … Continue reading 2024/3/31 Dying to Live… Easter Grief Through Loss… How Can Anyone Go on Without Jesus?
Dearest Dave, Yesterday morning, after only one hour of sleep, the dogs woke me up to go outside. There was a gorgeous red sky, and I wanted to appreciate it. But, I was already seeing red; because I just couldn’t sleep last night… not at all. “Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each … Continue reading 2024/2/21 Dear Dave, It’s Been an Entire Year of Grief… Heaven Sent Me a Cardinal
Merry Christmas, Love… I can’t believe you’re gone. It’s birthday time, dear Jesus, Give us strength to carry on. I know the lights in Heaven Shine much brighter than down here, And even though your soul is in The stars; your spirit’s here. It’s here within our hearts, And the memories we share. It’s here … Continue reading Merry Christmas to My Husband in Heaven (a poem)
Happy Birthday in Heaven, my beloved Dave! You would be 53 on earth today. Oh, how we miss you! You are incredibly loved! I keep thinking of how you are having the most beautiful, joyful celebration in the sky today with Jesus! The banquet table must be filled with strawberry rhubarb pies! We are celebrating … Continue reading 11/29/23 Happy Birthday to My Husband in Heaven… Grieving During Thanksgiving Time Without You
Dearest Dave, It’s been five months since you went to Heaven to live with Jesus. Today is our 29th Anniversary, July 23rd. I couldn’t wait to marry you! I always hoped we’d make it to our Golden Anniversary. I thank God we made it to Silver! Just as you said in your voice message for … Continue reading Happy 29th Anniversary to My Husband in Heaven: Grief is Hard; We Miss You!
Let me be a firework, To get a glimpse of you. Shoot me up to Heaven where Eternal love is true. Humid, indigo night sky, Lit with fires of July, So surreal, I wonder still, Why did you have to die? We went this year (without you) And looked up in the blue, And no … Continue reading Let Me Be a Firework to Get a Glimpse of You… (a July 4th poem of grief and hope)
Disease spreads its darkness Without the best care. Tending at home is our Answer to prayer. God’s time is so precious, And Jesus gives rest. A branch on God’s life tree, You’ll always be blessed. Your suffering’s over; God’s ended your pain. You’re missed here on earth, yet; We’ll see you again. You’re now full … Continue reading FRUIT… a Poem… Dave’s First Father’s Day in Heaven (Dave’s Testimony 6/18/23)
Broken, scarred, and bruised and thin; A broken man who admits sin, But you are beautiful to me, A man whose heart has Jesus. All of us are broken bodies, All of us are scarred some way, Even perfect holy Jesus, When he died for us that day. We all have something ugly, So the … Continue reading 4/9/23 Dave’s Testimony: Your Broken Body is Beautiful to Me (Easter Poem)
Our dear Dave went to be with Jesus on February 21, 2023. He was not alone; he was with family. I got to touch his cheek and tell him I loved him. I called on Jesus, and he drew his last breath. Dave was a great guy; he was loud, hilarious, fun, brave, handsome, musical, … Continue reading 4/8/23 Dave’s Testimony: Eulogy… Hope and Encouragement During Grief, Cancer, Pain, and Suffering
Somewhere, under the rainbow, When I die, You’ll bring me over the rainbow, Where I can finally fly! I pray, but not wish, on a star, That you will take me where you are; And find… me… waiting. Where joy is is full, And evils stops; I’ll find myself above cloud tops, And I’ll… be… … Continue reading 4/7/23 Dave’s Testimony: Somewhere Over The Rainbow (Poem)
The Silver Lining 