69 Years – Today is Corny Joke Day!

Before November 8th, 1955, before the twinkle in Lionel’s eye 9 months prior to that, before any life on planet earth began, Jim was loved and his life was orchestrated by a good God. And this loving God knew all about who Jim would become and who he would influence. He planned for us to…

By Mirm November 8, 2024 2

Stepping into the Gain

“For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Phil. 1:21 It has been 14 years since my Jim stepped into the Gain.  It has been only 5100+ days but it feels like an eternity. It is interesting that it is eternity for Jim! God placed eternity in each of our hearts…

By Mirm November 5, 2024 2

The Last Goodbye

When Jim was on hospice several family and friends made their way to our home to spend a last time with him. The “blessing” of cancer (which is tough to call it that), or lingering illness rather than something more immediate and sudden is that there is a small window to put one’s affairs in…

By Mirm November 4, 2024 0

Thankful Lists – Nov. 1-8

Nov. 1 -RANDOM things I am thankful for:  Snooze button – Moses’ family humor and punny wit – Walking barefoot in grass or beach sand = The funny little games I make up in my mind like Naturally missing every crack in the pavement or raindrop races on the windshield – Bomba Socks – Deodorant…

By Mirm November 1, 2024 0

Advances in Treatment

Not often, but once in awhile after seeing an ad on TV or hearing of another person with the dreaded disease, I wonder what would have happened if Jim had gotten GBM4 today versus 14 years ago. The majority of brain cancers are highly invasive and rarely spreads to other parts of the body beyond…

By Mirm October 29, 2024 0