My Shooting Star Last night I saw the brightest shooting star, And saw a glimpse of you from Heaven…far; A gift from God to see you shining bright, So brilliant, even though, dark was the night. And though they call it Orionid’s Shower, I know it comes from God; Our Higher Power, Who makes the … Continue reading My Shooting Star… Poetry & Awe: GOD’S Majestic Heavens! (Orionid’s Meteor Shower, October 2025)
Dear Dave, Right before you left the earth, we had a moment that was true. We looked into each others eyes, And both of us said, “I love you.” Your eyes were always hazel brown, But that day they were green. I saw in them, the worlds between you; many things unseen. Everything still left … Continue reading Your Green Eyes (I Still See Them in Our Children…)
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
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
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!
The Silver Lining 