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
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
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)
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)
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!
We’ve been to the oncologist this week. Except for a nausea, fatigue, pain, anxiety, agitation, and a touch of chemo rage; Dave’s done pretty well this round. Blood Work is, ironically, excellent; even the liver enzymes, as Dave continues taking Fen Ben. We’ve had some really rough days for Dave; filled with pain, fatigue, and … Continue reading 10/10 Dave’s Testimony: Terminal Cancer War… Our Soldier’s Personal Battle of Life or Death
We find out early, before Friday’s appointment with the oncologist. Dave has had chemo on Monday and felt terrible afterwards. Tuesday he’s had his CT scan, the big one that tells if the cancer has grown or not. At this point, it’s Wednesday, and we’re seeing the surgeon, before the oncologist on Friday. We know … Continue reading 7/29 Dave’s Testimony: Sorrowful Cancer Scan Results and Strength Through Jesus Tee Shirts
It's been two weeks since I rushed my precious husband to the ER for the 6th time. He was finally admitted to the hospital. Unbelievably, we had to insist upon it. He has been severely ill over the last two months. Since being admitted, our world has turned upside down. In the blink of an … Continue reading 4/10 Dave’s Testimony: My Husband has Deadly Cancer… Palm Sunday Miracles
God is a God of Peace. At the same time, He recognizes that our world is full of evil, and there will be wars. When we are at war, there's no greater Ally than The Lord God Himself. Stand, fight, and take God to the battlefield with you. 1. Wars must happen. "When you hear … Continue reading Pray for Ukraine! 10 Biblical Reasons to Fight in the War
The Silver Lining 