KNOCK KNOCK! Who’s there? ETHER Ether who? ETHER BUNNY! KNOCK KNOCK! Who’s there! SAMOA Samoa who? SAMOA ETHER BUNNIES! KNOCK KNOCK! Who’s there? CONSUMPTION Consumption who? CONSUMPTION be done about all these Ether bunnies?! KNOCK KNOCK! Who’s there? JESUS Jesus who? JESUS CHRIST … “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If … Continue reading Knock knock! Is it an Easter Bunny or Jesus?
Dave, Today I found your grave marker, the first time I’d seen it because the whole process took so very long. I’m so proud you’ve been laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. I have so much to tell you; but I’ve decided to just share some of the poems I’ve written you, spend time … Continue reading It’s Been Three Years… (Poems of Grief)
I’m looking forward to the new year, in spite of living such a chaotic life. My disabilities are causing major issues with fine motor skills today (not fair when I didn’t even enjoy a single sip of champagne!) So.. I’m sharing some past new year’s posts from The Silver Lining to encourage friends who may … Continue reading Happy New Year 2026! (Tons of hopeful links to encourage the discouraged!)
Hi Honey, it’s been almost three years since you’ve been gone. Happy Birthday! I know your celebration today will be Heavenly! Today you’d be turning the same age I was when you left the earth. It’s so strange, as I grow older here; you’ll remain the same age in my memories. For myself, I wish … Continue reading Where’s the Exit? Heavenly Birthday Man, Since You’ve Been Gone…
My veteran is my late husband, David R. Pelleman, who died on February 21, 2023. After high school, Dave began his service to his country when he joined the United States Army, where he served from 1989-1994. He received his Advanced Individual Training in Fort Rucker, Alabama in September of 1989-1990. He was deployed to … Continue reading My Veteran was Willing to Die for His Country… Jesus Willingly Died for the Whole World!
It’s now been two years of suffering through life with serious chronic illness. It’s made me appreciate, even more, the sweet and simple things in life. I find God in nature, so; as I do every Easter, I decided to wander down to the gorgeous Japanese magnolia tree. It stands next to a tiny white … Continue reading The Magnolia Blooms are Dying, but Jesus is ALIVE!
It’s Good Friday; and it's a bad world. There’s a plague of locusts destroying crops, further starving the people of Africa. Running at a faster, more frequent pace; we are experiencing earthquakes, floods, tornados and wildfires. All of these are competing, to outdo the viral plague which is currently sweeping the globe; a whispered household … Continue reading Good Friday… Coronavirus Kills, but Jesus Saves!
As a young teen, I moved from Texas to Alaska; a huge change in climate, weather, scenery, and wildlife. Texas had been hot and humid, with temperamental storms coming out of nowhere, drenching us in the middle of a sweltering, sunny day. The sky was a vast, pale blue; the brown desert ground was flat … Continue reading Waiting for the Fireworks… and Waiting
The first blog I ever wrote was for Valentine's Day. Since then, my son has been miraculously healed by The One Who truly is sweeter than chocolate! Remember that you're loved by Jesus every day!❤️️✝️💙
Today was a very, very dark day, filled with much sorrow. I watched a sister in Christ say goodbye to her teenage son at a memorial service with family and friends. It was a celebration of his life, with fond, loving memories of a very special boy who brought a lot of laughter, joy, and … Continue reading A Very Dark Day… Jesus Reaches with Light
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