Larry W.Pettit
Death In The Parsonage
Death in the Parsonage poignantly captures Larry Pettit’s emotional journey after the sudden death of his beloved Lizzy. Their love story, which began in high school and flourished into a lifelong partnership, however, is shattered by her untimely passing, plunging Larry into a tumultuous sea of grief.
About me
Story Of The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride - Larry Pettit
Rev. Larry Pettit has dedicated forty-eight years to ministry, serving as a pastor, evangelist, and missionary. For this reason, his pastoral journey spans the Bible Missionary Church, Pilgrim Nazarene Church, and Independent denominations, where he has led congregations, preached revivals, and inspired youth and family camps nationwide. Moreover, his ministry’s reach extends globally, with missionary work in New Guinea, multiple missions to Moscow, Russia, India, and London, England.
Rev. Larry Pettit’s personal life is equally remarkable. He married his high school sweetheart, Lizzy, with whom he shares three children: Melissa, Nathan, and Matthew. His latest book is a deeply moving narrative that chronicles the roller coaster of emotions he endured following Lizzy’s sudden death. Through this love story book by Larry Pettit, he invites readers into his journey of love, loss, and healing.
Grief
The day had dawned, and I woke up full of hope and optimism when suddenly, July 17th, 2014, at about 8:40 a.m., became the darkest day of my life.
A Place that Jesus Makes for You
When he fell, he fell so far
he ugly dash, the ugly scar
from land to sea I wonder ore
looking, searching with a gaping sore.
It is so dark within the din
so I wonder wonder like a bear in a pen.
Then there is an idea that beams
just off in the hazy dream
I catch a glimpse, I see aright
A little light far far in the night
I wish it might be, no I wish it may
be an answer for this here my day
About Book
The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride Of Death
This is a love story that began in the junior year of high school. It developed and grew to be a life story. And then with the sudden death of liz, larry describes the roller coaster ride of emotions he experienced. After the sudden death of lizzy “as I finish this, I almost question if it is a “book” or if it is more of a “soliloquy.” The dictionary definition of a soliloquy is; “speaking one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself, regardless of any hearers.” I will make my adjustment to that definition; in this case, it is me writing about my thoughts, ramblings, poems, and revelation of my heart’s adventure in the journey called life. As I travel down the rocky road of death, grief, sorrow, and recovery. Furthermore, this is one of the best books on grief.
REV. LARRY W. PETTIT, TH.M-
Testimonial
What they say about my book ?
After reading. Death in the Parsonage my reactions were varied between
sadness, depression, and happiness in having known this remarkable lady.
This truly is a love story few people experience. The book portrays well the
differences in the loss of those we love. Losing a spouse is much different
than losing your parents, siblings, or others. The loss of a spouse has to be
experienced to be understood. In times like this, the one left behind must
lean hard on God for strength and courage to go on.
Each of us will face this in our life, (death). I have many times even the loss
of my son. It helps to understand the different phases of death. The loss,
tears, unbelief, empty alone feelings, the sorrow, and so many feelings.
And then the recovery! “Everyone should read this book.”
A very emotional read to journey alongside the emotions after the death of a loved one.
What helps is knowing there actually is a light at the end of a dark tunnel.
Enduring the death of a loved one happens at some point in life. Reading another's journey through it helps one process the pain , know that your not alone in this pain as it is a universal experience and it gives hope that you can make it through to breathe and live again.
One moment, one day at a time.
The reason for 4 stars rather then 5 is because I would have liked more details regarding some life experiences that were mentioned in his story and there was some repetitiveness.
A heart felt journey.....
This is a brutally honest journey through the process of losing and grieving a beloved spouse.
Theirs was a true love story and even though his wife passed away abruptly, their love story continues and as hard as the grief process is, there is HOPE. Hope for a better tomorrow and the JOY of knowing he will see his Liz again in heaven one day.