Dillman, Barbara Doreen – Age 85, of Elderbank, passed away January 18, 2022 in Braeside Home for Special Care, Middle Musquodoboit.
Born in Joggins, she was a daughter of the late Murray and Maureita Mills.
Barb was an active member of the community and church belonging to many groups. She loved to volunteer and help wherever she could. She enjoyed country music, mainly gospel, loved nature especially birds, reading and many different crafts.
Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Donald; children, Dana (Jean), Pamela, Ellie, Cherilee, Jimmy, Kalen; sister, Terry Lynn; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Joyce.
She was predeceased by sister, Beverly (Lynn).
Cremation has taken place.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Elderbank Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
Special thanks to the staff of Braeside and Dr. Katelyn Barnes for the wonderful care Barb received while she was a resident there. Thanks to Eva Holman for being such a caring roommate. Many thanks to the staff of Northwood Home Care for their help that allowed Barb to remain home as long as she did.
Footprints
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
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