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…
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)
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
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!
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
David Russell Pelleman went to be with Jesus on February 21, 2023. He died at home in Berryville, Virginia; with family by his side. Dave was born in Lincoln, Maine on November 29, 1970. He was the son of George H. Pelleman and Diane Lufkin (Thurlow). Dave was raised by his mother, and his grandparents, … Continue reading 2/21/2023 Dave’s Testimony: Obituary… Dave is in Heaven with Jesus!
God gives the time; Jesus gives rest. Trusting in Him is the ultimate test. New Year’s lived out in the worse déjà vu; You couldn’t believe if this happened to you. His cancer is spreading, he’s been denied care, but miracle hospice is answer to prayer. Hospice. It’s a dreaded word; yet it’s the only … Continue reading 1/22/23 Dave’s Testimony: Hospice… God Provides a Way to Receive Rest and Pain Relief from Spreading Cancer
The Silver Lining 