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)
It’s been a bad day. I hate the devil who is damned himself. I know it’s him wrapping his tentacles around Dave and our entire exhausted family, trying to squeeze the life out of every single one of us. I’m still leaning on strength through Jesus, and I refuse to give up. My God promises … Continue reading 1/5/23 Dave’s Testimony: New Year 2023 ~ Fighting an Octopus… Pain, Suffering & Promises
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
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
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
The Silver Lining 