Tami-jo |
Heaven |
One of my best memories of Jimmy was in December of 1995. It was a long time ago yet it seems like it was only yesterday. It was around Christmas time and Dad told me that you were in the hospital. My Larry was only 3 months old but Dad said that you wanted to see him. So I took him to the hospital to meet his Uncle Jimmy. The smile on your face was incredible. You could see the love and joy in your eyes. I wish now that he, and his brothers, could have spent some more time with their Uncle Jimmy. We will all be together again someday. You know of course that it isn't just a coincidence that my oldest son is named after my brother's favorite basketball player. We love and miss you very much!!!!
David |
I used to write Jim every couple of weeks while he was away for the last couple of years. I would check in with him and to let him know what was going on with the family. This will be my last letter.
Hi Jim,
I know you are in a better place now. I bet that heaven is beautiful. Some day I will come to join you. I know this sounds selfish but I hope it’s not too soon. You will have to save a nice cloud for me. Everything around here is going as well as can be expected. We all have our moments but we try to remember that you are at rest and at peace.
Autumn’s birthday is today and mine is next week. We will have a nice party and will be thinking of you. I know how much you love to party. Autumn is growing like a weed. I’m sure you can see her and all of us from where you are.
Mom has been talking to Charlie lately. I think that your passing is something that has brought a lot of people together. We all think of you everyday. This is a time where old friendships are renewed and current friendships are tested. Everyone has their own way of grieving but some people just don’t understand how much has actually been lost.
Tami, Roger and the kids are doing pretty well. Can you believe that Brendan is going to be in high school next year? Tami has been a great help in getting all of us through this difficult time. We are now making plans to go home to
I need to close now. I have to move on with life while still holding you in my heart. Watch over us and help keep us safe.
My love always.
David
joyce |
Remeber when:
ashtrays where a late night snack
pit parties were a prelude for fun
sissy moving was a tearful night before
getting to AZ was a reunion for the gods to enjoy
losing you was the day from HELL
missing you is a daily challenge
loving you is minute by minute
joining you later will be............ well I guess god only knows and he'll be the one to decide when it is time but I know someday we will be together again having a late night snack, a prelude to fun, and the reunion to rock the devil himself!!!!!! But I will always love and miss you!!
Tami-jo |
Well here it is Easter Sunday, We are all missing you dearly. I can sit here and remember you on holidays. You loved all of them. I think what you liked best was being with the kids..I have memories of you crawling around on the floor with tabby and sam trying to help them find eggs.I think you had more fun then they did. You always loved being with the family. You made us laugh through out the day.Well jim I hope you have a wounderful day in heaven with all our family and friends that went before you..We all will be thinking of you.....
All my love
your sister....
Carolyn |
I found something in his belongings the other day and thought I would share it with you. Jimmy often wrote down lyrics to songs or poems and would send them in our letters. This one really hits home...
We cannot control the movement of time
nor can we control our own destiny or the destinies of those we love
but we can take comfort in knowing that those who have lived in our hearts, are never really gone,
for as long as we keep them with us in our hearts and in our thoughts, they will be with us always
for love, which is timeless, never ceases to exist
Brenden |
angela |
Keri Holst |
Dynesha |