Standing at a departure gate in Dallas' Love Field, Dave Roever held his recent bride Brenda in his arms and kissed her goodbye. He knew fully the dangers awaiting him in the raging battles in Vietnam, yet he promised the love of his life that he would return to her "without a scar".

Eight months later in one horrifying moment, the explosion of a white phosphorous grenade changed the course of their lives forever. His story tells the struggles and victories of the young couple as they resume their married life facing almost insurmountable challenges. With their hearts broken, they learned how to grow together when the aftermath of war threatened to leave them torn apart. 

Dave recounts how he and Brenda raised a family on the road as they joined in ministry to reach others. Their hearts for ministry opened the way for amazing moves of God through their efforts. This legacy book of the man who survived tragedy with courage and resiliency to travel the world spreading hope to other trauma victims transparently reveals the lies, labels, and limitations physical injuries often leave in minds and hearts. He is fully transparent as he shares the behind the scene times and writes, "Becoming Dave Roever, the man of God I was created to be while living in the scarred body war had given birth to, was one of the most difficult challenges of my life. Some days brought me to my knees as I fought through self-criticism and self-doubt.” 

When Covid-19 dealt a devastating blow to his heart, Dave clung to the only source of strength and courage he had, and was carried through the pain by his faithful savior. The compelling account of their journey from their courtship to their last goodbye will draw you into the pain and the passion of their lives and lift your heart toward heaven.