Lesterday I went to the temple with my Mom, Sister & brother. It was nice to have my brother along since I see that each week at the temple I become more challenged to prepare for initiation. This last time I took him in the handicap locker with me & he had to do most of the work - before & after. As I was leaving, I had a strong feeling it just might be my last time in the temple. That was sad & brought tears to me.
If any of you are considering doing a "Bonus" temple trip, above & beyond what you regularly do, and would like to "donate" it to me to help meet my weekly goal of attending the temple while Daniel is gone on his mission, I would be honored. After completing a "Bonus" then pkease sebd me an email to TempleTripForJim@gmail.com. Thanks so much!!!!
When I got home I was exhausted. Couldn't wait for bedtime. I took something to help skeep, but that only worked until past 1:30 am. From then on I probably didn't get another 30 minutes sleep. Today I have been exhausted.
Sorry to be a downer, but that was my previous 24 hours. No courage here. No strength here.
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Jim,
ReplyDeleteYou do have courage and strength. I'm glad to see you're blogging. It's a challenge to share our most tender feelings. You do it with dignity.
I'm glad we got a chance to visit on the phone today. I'm saddened to hear how much you've changed over the last few months.
Keep your chin up, you're in our prayers...I'd be honored to do a "bonus" trip for you this week. I'll let you know how it goes.
~Sarah Colby
I hurt that you are hurting. It must be hard to be courageous 24/7, so it's okay to vent. Cancer is ugly. I hate what it is doing to you. And the pain it is causing your family. You don't see your own courage and strength right now, but it is there. We can all see it. We will all help you reach your temple goals. Love you.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed going to the Temple with you, mom, and Louise yesterday. I was glad that I was able to help. I sure would love to go again with you next week if you felt up to it.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you. Keep up your spirits. You are very inspirational to me. I love you.
I was going to make a snide remark about all the typos because we never let them get past mom when she does typos, but since you aren't feeling well I will let it go. But just this once. hehe
ReplyDeleteI noticed that too. But I won't comment on them either. I'm just glad to be reading something Jim has typed. And looking forward to the next blog entry.
ReplyDeleteI spent the day in the temple yesterday and thought of you and prayed for you and hurt for you.
ReplyDeleteLike Peggy said, you are more courageous than you know. Love you.
I agree, Jim, with the comments made above. You are courageous. You are fighting a horrible demon and you are determined to do it with humor. It is definitely okay to have some down days. Most of us would have lots of those days but you haven't, until today. We love you so much, dear brother, and we are so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteHi Jim, Ill be happy to do a "bonus temple day", thank you for asking, it will never cross my mind of that idea, as always you have great ideas, I also want to congratulate you on Jeremy, "good father, good son" you two look awesome.Jim hang in there, we love you. Alma and family.
ReplyDeleteheading to the temple tomorrow for ward night - not an easy thing for me but doing it in your honor! take care!
ReplyDeleteI will try and get into the temple this upcoming week Jim - just for you.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers and thoughts are with you!!!
Just wanted you to know we care and are thinking about you.
Jim just so you know the most courageous people think that they aren't. You my friend have touched so many with your courage, humor, your sweet tender heart. You are not just a good person....You are extraordinary! That's how I feel about you just from your words. So I can imagine how powerful you are in your loved ones lives. Jim our Father has His hands on you...remember Isaiah 41:10 is His promise to you.
ReplyDeleteLove you Jim. I would be honored to do bonus Temple days for you for Daniel. Your courage, gives me courage
ReplyDeleteJim you are amazing! :) You are an ispiration in so many ways!! I love you and so does our family! Stay Strong!
ReplyDeleteNo words are able to express our love and support. We know there are good days and bad and its good to share both! yOu are an inspiration and we will attend the temple and keep you in our prayers always. For you and your family! We love you JIm, Sandra and family!
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