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!
You were once my soldier boy, And I, your pretty girl. We sent each other letters; We were happy in the world. You became my soldier man, And I became your queen. Then we went to places We had never, ever seen. Marrying my soldier meant Our dreams were coming true. Promises of love declared … Continue reading Soldier Boy… a 21 Gun Salute (a Memorial Day Poem)
I wrote this poem in 2003. So many U.S. Soldiers, both men and women, were leaving for Iraq, to fight in a war while the rest of us lived our lives in comfort and peace. My friend's son was one of the soldiers who fought in Iraq. I presented her with a copy of this … Continue reading Boys at War… a Welcome Home Poem
It's an emotional and crucial time in America. I hope you will join me for my upcoming blog post, "God is Sovereign...He's in Control." God was already leading me to write about His Sovereignty, even before the election took place. It is my prayer that God will continue to use me as an instrument, to … Continue reading Soldier On!
The Silver Lining 