Sharing in Dave’s Milestone Birthday
See this guy here? It’s my hubby Dave or better know to me as my Stud Muffin. He’s been my rock for 16 years now and he’s one of the most honest men I’ve ever known. I always describe him as “never a dull moment”. You can ask our friends when we go out as a group. He’s never an attention-seeker but you can always see his wheels-a-spinning! You know he’s going to crack you up with something.
This man turns 70 today. This man is also fighting for his life as I write this. He is in his last days with us as the cancer has taken over. He has not eaten a meal for 11 days now and sips on water when taking his medication. He has been asking for orange juice the past few mornings and Pepsi but very little. As I write this, I have to tell you that his goal for the past month has been to make it to his 70th birthday. I started this post yesterday and have prescheduled it so I do hope he is here with me for his birthday today when you read this.
While he was sleeping yesterday afternoon, I sauntered over to my neglected stamp room. I haven’t felt like being in there for a few weeks now. This is the card that I created using the A Good Man stamp set because just simply, Dave is a good man. The image I used is him totally.
I can see him sitting outdoors in a chair just like this with the same type of fishing hat and taking a nap. He loves nature and we always had fun doing recreational activities. I colored Dave with Stampin’ Blends Markers and had to add the amazing sentiment because he is absolutely amazing. For those of you that have been following his story, he has been fighting renal cancer metastasized to bone cancer for almost three years now. It’s unheard of to fight this long with his type of cancer. God has blessed us with many miracles but now time is running out. Join me in wishing a very Happy 70th Birthday!
May God’s favor and peace rest with you both today and the days ahead.
John 14:27
Happy Birthday Dave
Thank you Seletta!
Wishing Dave an extra special birthday today.
Thanks Sue. I remember when I met you gals at a Stampin’ Up! event in Utah and you hollered my name at one of the stores we were shopping at. Dave was amazed that you all knew who I was. He got a good chuckle and was so proud of me!
Love and a tight hugI have been on that journey and it is so hard! May many blessings come your way in the days ahead.💓
Thanks Suzanne, no one truly knows until they walk this terrible walk!
Praying that our Lord and Savior carry you both through this time. His strength is with you Debbie.
Happy Birthday Dear Dave! So thankful for you.
Thank you so much Kelly!
Debbie, your post brought me to tears. You have both been so courageous in dealing with this dread disease. What a beautiful tribute to Dave! Happy Birthday, Dave 🎈
Thanks for the birthday wishes Beverly. It’s going to be hard but I’m at peace knowing he will not suffer any longer when it happens.
That is the only blessing that comes from watching your loved one suffer, knowing that once God takes them to Peace and Everlasting Love there will be no more suffering.
May your family be uplifted in prayer, and unending good memories.
Hello from the UK and a Very Happy Birthday to your husband, he sounds like a lovely man. Reading your words touched me and I felt I would comment. I have followed your blog for many years and have learnt so much from what you share. Thank you for sharing even now as you go through the most difficult of times. I hope the days ahead are not too difficult for you all, I will be thinking of you.
Nicola, thank you so much and so happy you follow me and I can offer inspiration!
Happy Birthday, Dave.
Great card!
Thanks so much Cheryl! I will be reading all of the birthday wishes to him tonight!
So sad to hear of a kind and gentle man having to suffer like that. Thank goodness he has you by his side for encouragement and love. Hard to understand at times why a person has to suffer so much but only God can answer that question eh? Will keep you both in my prayers. Happy birthday Dave.
Yes it’s hard to understand why so many have to suffer. Thanks so much Marlene!
Happy 70th Birthday to Dave! I have been following your blog and praying for both of you for a long time. Know that people you haven’t met have been upholding you in prayer and will continue to do so. Gods blessings to you.
Thank you Mary! That’s what has kept Dave with me for so long, all of YOU!
Praying God’s peace and comfort for you and your family in the days ahead. Happy birthday, Dave!! I have been following your blog for some time now and always look forward to your next project!
So happy to read that you follow me Amy, thanks!
May God Bless both of you, Debbie & Dave, with the gift of comfort & peace on this special birthday. Happy birthday Dave.
Thanks for the reply Debbie!
Happy birthday Dave……prayers and love for you both
Thank you Diane!
Wishing Dave a peaceful 70th birthday and hope that he is resting comfortably. I’m praying for you both during these difficult days.
Thank you so much Mary!
Love, hugs and prayers for you both. Birthday blessings to Dave and wishes for the coming days to be pain free. May you feel the hugs and love from all those who love you both.
Thanks Deb, I know you understand!
Happy 70th Birthday Dave!
You are thought about often may God’s prayers be with you and family through the days ahead!
Thanks for thinking of us Shirley!
Happy Birthday to Dave. Praying God’s comfort on you Debbie.
Thanks so much for thinking of us Mary!
Happy Birthday Dave. XX Mal, Melbourne, Australia. Special Woof Woof from your Ruger. XXX
Thank you Mary-Ann!
Wishing Dave a wonderful birthday, and sending prayers.
Paula, thanks for the prayers!
I just wanted to wish Happy Birthday to Dave! I’m glad he made his goal. He sounds like a wonderful person. You both have been in my prayers as we are fighting our own battle, and I do believe that miracles do happen! Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Thanks for telling me about your battle too Nancy, I will include you in my prayers!
Sending 70 birthday wishes and asking for many blessings today on Dave’s birthday! May God watch over you both and give you peace and comfort. My love and prayers always. 🙏🎚❤
P.S. Please take care of the caregiver too ❤
Thanks Virginia for always supporting us! The caregiver is exhausted but will keep going!
Wishing you a beautiful birthday Dave. Prayers for you and Debbie.
Patricia, thanks so much!
Happy 70th Birthday, Dave! Prayers are with you, both.
Thank you Lisa!
Happy 70th Birthday Dave!
Debbie, I’ve only been with SU since 2017 but when I first joined I watched videos constantly. You are one of the first demo I watched and I still learn so much from you. I remember Dave would be on with your dog Ruger. May God give Dave peace and to be free of pain and suffering. May you and your family take comfort in knowing that you will be reunited again. I’ve always heard that there is more than one way of healing and I know that will be painful for you. You’ve been in my prayers and will continue to be.
Beth, I’m so humbled with your words. Thanks for praying and thinking of us!
Debbie my prayers are with you. I include Dave every night in my prayers. God Bless you both. Happy Birthday to Dave. I love your blog. Chris from Maine
I so appreciate all of your prayers Chris, thank you!
Happy70th Birthday Dave! You made it! You are a Miracle! You have persevered longer then we ever could of Imagined. You are a strong , delightful man! Peace be with you. Hugs Debbie for your strength and Love for your Husband! You make a Great team!
Thanks Farleen, Dave is the strongest person I know and I am so glad he made it to his 70th!
Happy 70th birthday to Dave from Oregon. Sending you both strength and peace.
Thanks for thinking of us Diane!
Happy 70 th Birthday Dave , prayers for both of you
Thanks for the prayers Diana!
May God give you and Dave all the peace you need, God is like that to give us what we need when we need it! I pray his Graduation will be very peaceful for both of you and your families. I have a picture on my wall that shows Jesus in the clouds hugging “me” as I enter his presence. Sending hugs via this internet. My husband and I have been praying for you and Dave for some time, he calls you guys my S.U. friends as he says his prayer. ❣️
Verna, I love that your hubby calls us his SU friends! Thanks to the both of you!
God bless and keep you both. Happy Birthday, Dave!
Thank you so much DeeJay!
Happy belated birthday to Dave! Hugs and prayers to both of you!!
Thanks so much Debbie!
Debbie,
I’m a fellow demonstrator who has been following you for several years. I walked your path 3.5 years ago and have been praying for both you and Dave since you shared the news. God is faithful and I believe He carries us rather than we walking through this valley of the shadow of death because you are accompanying Dave on his walk. Praise God that we can take a tiny measure of comfort for now because we KNOW we will see our beloved husbands again. I will continue to uphold you in prayer long into the future my sister in Christ.
Christine, thanks so much and I’m so sorry you shared the same experience. It’s dreadful!
May you feel God’s loving arms around you at this very difficult time.
I was looking for a card for my husband who turns “70” on May 26th, 2022. When I saw this card it was PERFECT and started reading your story and Dave’s….I am so sorry! This is almost a year later than most these posts. I pray that God is with you every step of this difficult journey I can’t imagine the pain you have struggled with.
Prayers for you!
Ginny Pream
I’m so glad this card was perfect for you to use Ginny!