I just want to thank all of you who prayed, gave support and posted such sweet words and thoughts during Jims final days. He was such a great guy, funny, laid back, never angry and loved life. He loved the Bengals, but always had something to say to me about the Dolphins. ( good & bad) He and Kath bought the girls their Dolphin cheerleading out fits. They were always sending me Dolphin stuff from shirts to Christmas ornaments. I even have a Dolphin pocketbook they sent.(that I'm using through the season) I'm going to miss Jim terribly. All the suffering he went through with the lung transplant (5 1/2 years ago) up until he passed, he never once complained or asked "why me". Continue to remember Kath and their families. The service is this Thurs. I won't get to go, but Kath says she'll need me more after. Pray for me too, please, I think my heart is really broken over this. I love all of you and may God Bless each and every one of you. With Love, Debby
Mrs. Debby, we are always here for you. Still very sorry to hear about your loss. I know he was very close to you and I cant even imagine how that is.
Debbie, people who feel with the heart live the most worthwhile lives. Remember this in your grieving. All my best thoughts... Lisa
I believe we're here to help others to the best of our ability. If that means praying because sadly we can do nothing else than so be it
I couldnt have said this better, and it resembles things I have already said. You always have a good way with words Lisa. Jim and his family are very fortunate to have a friend like you who wears her heart right out on her sleeve, and truely LOVE people, not just mutter the words. Jim is finally out of his misery, and smiling upon you from somewhere else. He might be gone from this Earth, but not forgotten.
Deb - we all love you and will continue to pray for Jim and Kath. Use that number if you need to and we're always here for you. You're amazing and I'm so sorry you feel heartbroken. Lean on me friend. Mary
You all are so generous that perhaps you could give some strength in your means to this family of a beautiful life cut short. For slain Dillard High School student's family, life and grief 'will go on' -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Not to hijack your thread, Deb, but the karma here is so positive, I can feel the transfer.
Of course I have heard of this. Did this happen near you Lisa? Did you know this girl? What an absolute crying shame. Two girls actually lost their lives on that day, one is in heaven, and the other will have to spend the rest of her teens and a good portion of her Adult life in Hell.....very very sad indeed...
Yes, it happened near, as I teach in a local Broward County high school. No, I did not know her, but I have about 150 of her peers in class each day. Sad indeed. We have to continue to get these kids talking to us, if they don't have another outlet. We are very progressive in Broward and have plenty of resources, but if we can't reach the kids, they're ineffective.
sorry deb. all we can do is pray and put faith in whatever hope we have that there is something more than this life that is meant for us, no matter what that personal hope is its what sustains us in the micro and macro dave
Sorry for your loss but be thankful that his suffering is over, and for the time he had alive. I had several friends die tragically in my younger days, 2 of which were very good friends. 2 young men, both died before their 21st birthdays... never a chance to be a parent, or a husband, or even have a career or college education.
Sorry to hear of your losses. So young. Kath and I have been friends for 45 years now. Two of my other friends from Ohio lost their husbands around a year ago. It just seems like their all going so quickly and I hate being so far from them. All four of us girls were friends and have kept in touch over the years. Kath and Jim came to visit, usually once or twice a year. Her and I are the closest. I'll miss him, but I am glad his suffering is over. thank you for your response. love, Debby