Jimbo,
O' the memories I have of you, us, and others sharing brotherly love, tears, laughter, and HIS word. I have my Jesus Calling you gave me on my desk for encouragement, and now bittersweet reminders of you and HIM. I will forever treasure our times together over a quick phone call, lunch at Bonefish, fireside at Heart of a Warrior, in an office helping make the next deal, and meeting others you so loved. I recall the early days when we met, as you joined our office and I was amazed & baffled by all your post-it notes. Little did know how all those, at that time meant so much to your day-to-day work... Work meaning business deals, and the love of the Lord & people you had! Sure wish I could stand by you, read them, and have you tell me the stories behind them, again. Love You Brother - Until We Meet Again. ❤️
Shane - Thanks for posting these pics and sharing those good memories of our Brother, Jim. As was the case with you and seemingly countless others, Jimbo was a close friend to me. I never told him this but I considered him a member of my "personal board of directors". I will miss doing life with him, breaking bread at Bonefish (and at Sheraton Imperial for many years before that!) and exchanging good reads, including (not coincidentally), Imagine Heaven. I enjoyed Jim's quick whit and love for board games, particularly, Euchre. He never got to teach me that one. Jim was simply fun to be around. EVERYONE loved, Jim! I also admired what a devoted and role model of a husband he was to Nancy. But, most notable, was Jim's faith in Jesus, his servant's heart and the natural ease with which he shared The Gospel. I think it was the transparency of his stories and life lessons shared that made Jim's testimony so impactful. I feel blessed to have known him and to be able to count him amongst my closest friends. I shall miss him.
My prayers for peace and comfort go out to you, Nancy. - Bob VW