Now that Jimm is gone, you are invited to write down your thoughts, reactions.. or notes to his amazing family. I will leave the text of the original post intact.
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Someone suggested that it would be nice to have a sort of visitor's book here so that when Jimm gets better he will know who has checked in, and he can read all the thoughts that his friends have had -and enjoy their well wishes.
Please leave your name and a message for Jimm here!!
Click on "comments" below and a window will open that should make it easy for everyone to enter a note.. and to read all the others as well.
Thanks! -Note: If you access this post directly from the archive list, the comments may already be visible. In that case, please scroll down past all the existing greetings and find the "post a comment" link there.
I need to tell you how wonderful it is to see all these notes. The way they keep coming is an inspiration to all of us. Every so often I print up the greetings and take them, or have a family member take them to his room, so they can be read to him. Thanks so very much to each of you for taking the time to leave Jimm a message. Each one is sincerely appreciated.
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Husky hugs are sent your way for a complete and speedy recovery. Take care friend.
Donna
Hi Jimm..miss you at the ballpark. Get well soon. We are all thinking of you. Hugs! Elaine
Jimmer,
The urinal at the club wouldn't flush for me either yesterday.. so it's not just YOU! Get better soon buddy, we miss ya.
-ace
Hi Jimm,
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Get Well Soon! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Kathie
Hey Jimmer! When you get out, you'll have already had your birthday, which means we don't have to buy you lunch! bwahhahaha! Big Mike says he'll give you big hug and kiss (on the cheek) when he makes it up here. No, really, he said that! Get better soon, my friend....
John
Hello Friend,
Happy thoughts and prayers are with you to fight back and recover very soon!
Peace,
Annette
Jimm -
Damn Jimm!, some people will do just about anything to take a few days off... Thinking about you and hoping you're feeling better. Get well SOON!
Kevin Irwin
Hi Jimm-
What a way to usher in the 60's!
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xxoo.
Joan
Hey Jimm,
We're all hoping for good news. Try not to disappoint. We miss you and wish you a complete recovery.
oxoxox,
Marlene
Jimm,
I want this to be one of those moments we often talk about. That means that you are reading this and going...AHA! Which of course means that you are better.
My prayers have been with you since I heard.
Love you buddy,
Tony
HI Jimm-
Hoping you are back to your entertaining self very soon! Not a great way to celebrate a birthday, especially the big 60! ( Geez, when did that happen? Weren't we just babies??)
Anyway, I have my nurse's uniform if you need extra help--god knows I have the experience!
Get well very soon and God Bless.
Eye-talian hugs,
Beth
Jimm, You are and always will be part of our "Racquetball Family". We've have many memories, have had many laughs, and plan to have many more! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Much Love & GET WELL SOON!!!
jimm,
our prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery and the best in hospital cuisine... green jello rocks!
tom t
hang in there big guy
we're all pulling for you
get better and be well soon
Jimm mmm mmm, get well soon since you are my first Jimm with 2 m's no y. Take care. Roberta.
You know, Colonel, I was really up for some tennis this weekend, too! Some other time, I guess. I've got the racket if you've got the... well, never mind. Thinking about you every day and checking the blog each night. Get well soon!
Eric
Thank you everyone for your commments, thoughts, and prayers! My dad is so lucky to have such caring friends! I know he will enjoy reading all of your messages! Alec - Thanks again for setting this up! What a wonderful idea!!
-Jenna :)
Jimm & Family, This is a poen that we've had for years that has so much meaning. We thought of you and your family...
Don't Quit Now
When things go wrong,
as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit -
Rest if you must, but - don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt'
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you musn't quit. Author Unknown.
Hang In There! Joe & Kathy
Jimm,
I was sad to hear about the ordeal you have been through but you are in a great facility.
Get well so that you can cheer the Nittany Lions on.
Gladys
Hey Jimmer...thanks to Alec today, I have become a blogger ????
I am not much on computers.....
anyway, Jeanne and my prayers are with you , get well and get back on the court soon...charlie
Hey there --
You've been in my prayers. Hang in there and get well soon. You have a lot of people praying for you. May God continue to bless you with the little steps in healing.
-- love ya big "brother"
Christina
Jimm,
My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Get well soon!
Sheena Bittner
(Deborah's basket friends)
We just found out today what you've been going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we can't wait to give you a big hug and a kiss (Kirsten especially). We love you and hope you start feeling better soon, "ya ol' fart".
Love,
Kirsten, Sean, Patrick, and baby #2
Jimm-
"Get the Ranger!" (Inside golf joke)
- Seriously, I am praying for you and your family daily and wish you a speedy recovery. You are in the best medical care in the country.
Get well soon.
-John V.
Hi Jimm, We are so sorry to hear of your illness. We are thinking of you and send our wishes for a speedy recovery.
Wishes from North Carolina
Jimm:
Our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Our prayers and well wishes are for you and your family.
Bev and John Topfer
Jimm,
Here's a big hug (avoiding the tubes and missing your incision of course.) :)
Would you like to watch videos of the MD Health Today shows about the pancreas and a little backgrounder on the MICU... to while away the hours as you heal? Oh, not that bored? ok :)
Seriously, feel better soon!
kimm
To Jimm & Deborah -
Just wanted you to know I will be sending you both some good, big energy healing... Think YELLOW!! Big, warm, golden energy! Sunshine! Soon, you'll be good as new! HUGS to you all!
Love,
Lori & Mick Perdue
Just checking in and making sure you're doing OK. Keep up the good recovery.
Donna
Jimm-
Can I borrow your golf clubs?
TZ
Jimm,
Pass along the word when you start getting bored, and I'll ship you some DVD's to watch while you recover. They worked for Bill Mixter! Maybe Happy Gilmore....
Bill Dukes
Hey Jimm,
I was thinking of you doing nine innings in the rain at RFK several weeks back and wondering why you weren't there enjoying it. Have a speedy recovery(I know you will), us old guys have to set a good example!
Your friend,
Bob
Jimm -
Kathie Rumbley told me that you're in the hospital and referred me to the blog. By the way, great job on the blog to Alec! I don't know if you remember me from our MPT days, but I thought you should know that I've been praying for your full recovery. I've also been praying for your family as they wait and watch.
Take care,
El (Eleanor Cooper)
hey jimm,
oh the days of being a little kid and watching a group of goofy racquetball players file in at lunchtime every week, what a life i had, thanks! i'm following along, hoping and praying for you and the family.
gary
Hey Jimm,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you meet this challenge of life. Hurry up and get well so that we can have your presence on the next game show.
Elliott
Jimm,
I was so sorry to read about your illness. It sounds like it all happened so suddenly and unexpectedly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you embark on the path to getting well again. Praying for a speedy recovery!
Love,
Jen C.
Colonel,
Here's to as speedy of a recovery as possible so that I can show you that my 90 at Pine Ridge was way out of character. Best wishes, Sir, as you are in my prayers.
- Jamie
Hey Jimmmm,
Been thinking 'bout you every day and sending healing wishes. Hope you'll be reading these messages and laughing real soon.
Claudia
We wish you a speedy recovery. Please let us know if there is any way we can help you or your family. We are thinking of you.
Get Well –
Willy & Melanie R.
Jimm, We are checking in and keeping tabs on you and thanks to Alec we get the updates quickly! What a great friend you have in Alec, we'll take him in our corner any day, on and off the court! We've always considered our racquetball friends our racquetball FAMILY. Take care and know you and your family are in our continued thoughts and prayers. Joe & Kathy
Jimm,
Bobby and I are praying for your speedy recovery everyday. We have touched base w/Deborah and Jenna on your condition since you didn't show up to see Ashley or the new baby. We hope to be able to come see you soon.
Love & Friendship,
Debi & Bobby
Hey Jimmer,
The club urinal wouldn't flush again today.. but I persisted and it finally went off. So help me I stood there and mumbled "thank you Jimm".
Went to Arby's all by myself last week(with no damn coupon!!).. sat in our usual seat by the window and thought about you. Miss ya.
-a
Hey Jimm,
Just checking in ... again. A group of your racquetball buddies are getting together a tournament to help you and your family. We are praying that by the time this all comes together you will be there to cheer us on!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family every day. Joe & Kathy
Jimm please get better, your missing some prime golf days. :0)
I'm just down the street, so anything you all need, please don't hesitate to ask. Especially, if you want to come by and rest and don't want to go home. I will definately donate blood if needed.
Love ya, and always praying for you.
June 12, 2007 11:48 AM
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Jimm, miss you at the r-ball court. I can easily beat up on the boys with those little shit shots up front but when you are on the court, you and I have had some battles up front. They always make me laugh while we are in the middle of the rally. I miss you.
Don't expect any sympathy points when we play next.
Lee
June 7, 2007 10:10 AM
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Hi, This is Dinah - one of Deborah's basket buddies. Thanks so much for starting this blog - I've been sick with worry about them both. If I can do anything, please let me know 410-409-4117 or online at dinahiii@aol.com.
For Deborah's basket buddies, please call me and I'll take care of whatever you need. For Deborah - know my heart, prayers and thoughts are with you and Jim as you work towards getting him healthy. Miss and Luv you both.
June 12, 2007 10:45 PM
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Jimm,
You hang in there and get well soon. We will keep you, as well as your family, in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Terry & Stephanie
June 12, 2007 4:09 PM
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Hey Jimm ... I hadn't seen you online since before your birthday and just found out where you've been hiding. What a way to get out of celebrating your 60th! Please know that you've been in my thoughts and prayers. We may be miles apart but you still hold a special place in my heart. Stay strong and focus on getting better soon! ~ Sue ~
Jimm,
Kara and I are keeping you in our prayers. We are hitting a lot of golf balls thinking of you. Still working on that elusive hole in one. Get well soon!
Jim
Jimmmmmmm,
We really miss you at the monthly outings. Lori and I are praying for you and we don't forget Deb and your family. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
Wayne T.
From Linda Gephardt,
Hi Jimm, sorry to hear about everything you've been going through, but glad to hear you are also on the mend. We've been saying prayers for you at my church, didn't realize it was you until I saw the double "m". Get well soon. God Bless
Hello my friend happy thoughts and prayers are still being sent your way! Keep up the good work, you're a fighter. My best to your family it is so hard to sit of the sidelines.
Love,
Annette
Hey Jimmmmmmm
What a slacker!
Haven't talked to you on the phone in Will's bathroom for a long time.
Get better soon and get the hell outta there.
Debbie - thinking of you all and hoping everything will be returned to normal soon. opps did I say normal I forgot we were talking about Jimmmmmmmm Shirley
Jimm, The Nittany Lions will be opening training camp soon, and Papa Joe will need you rooting for them. Heal up as quick as you can buddy. We all talk about you at the ballpark.
Bob Dean
OK Jimm,I must admit I miss you,after 20 something years,and watching us both grow old,from the days at MPT till very shortly ago,I now feel I need you back you old fart. Who else but you could understand what our lives have been like the last 30 years. We need you around,Eddie Walsch and I need old folks like you!
Love Tom Ward
Colonel Jim-im-im,
You have to get well for next years Hopkins Commencement. I saw Dr. Brody the other day and he requested you specifically for Cam 1. NO EXCUSES!
We're all pulling for you Jimm, we know you will beat this thing. Get well soon & quit screwing around :-)
Kevin
Jimm,
We will be heading to West Virginia University shortly to help with the freshman move in and we thought about you and your picture posted with the mountaineer, you looked like you were having way to much fun! As soon as we return your racquetball tournament will be put into full gear so get well soon, we need you there to keep Alec, Lee, Erle, and the guys straight. Hang in there and know you and your family are in our prayers. God Bless, Joe & Kathy
Jimm,
Keep getting stronger man! We're praying for you.
And by the way, "Small-timore" strikes again. Turns out a girl that worked for me last year knows you too. (Fortunately she got promoted and now works for a better boss:)
You know her as Alison Chacalos (now she has the last name of Marthe since she got married). Alison lived with your daughter Jenna at Loyola. Alison finally put two and two together after I saw her and her husband while I was doing camera at a Loyola Lacrosse game. She asked if I knew you and what was going on with your health.
Anyways, you have to get better soon so you can give me some "dirt" on Alison to use at the office.
Keep fightin bro!
Mike Serio
Jimm...we miss you playing golf with us. Myrtle Beach is not too far away...you better be ready by then!! My wife and I keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting!
Bryan and Laura Becker
Jimm! I still laugh when i think of the time you ran to the store and bought me size Q panty hose for my work's christmas party! Hope you smile too :) Miss you and we are thinking of you and your family!
~Amber
Jimm old boy, I'm getting tired of holding up your end of work.Let's get better soon so I can take a break. Miss talking to you buddy, hope to see you soon.
Hey Jimm,
How ya doin?
Kim is still home on medical leave. He flys his remote airplanes everyday. When you get better you should go out and play at the air park one day. He has lots of fun with his new friends aka old fart friends. You'd be one of the young ones in the group.
Amber started teaching yesterday, she looked so cute in her teacher outfit and her new car.
We moved Allison into UMBC on Sunday. I colored her hair RED, oh boy. She loves her new dorm with common room.
Your missing the back to school traffic and the summer tomatoes.I give to you my kiss and a hug around the neck! Shirley
Hey Jimm
Just wanted to say I am thinking of you and wishing you well - hope to visit you soon since you are up for receiving friends these days - very good news indeed!
And I must say you have as awesome a support group as any I've ever seen -
Luck and love,
Helene
Hi Jimm,
Still thinking of you and wishing the best. Lots of love in these blog pages. Hope you're feeling it.....
oxoxox,
Marlene
Hey Jimm - when I saw that the Fund was up and running, and having read about Tony's idea of working a day for you, well it was a no-brainer even for me. So tomorrow, September 5th, I'll be "working for you" at White Marsh and donating my paycheck for the day to the Fund.
Thanks to Tony for the inspiration and to everyone who made the Fund a reality.
I think I'll skip the sweater vest, though.
Eman
Jimm: Your free-lance brethren are thinking about you constantly and wish you all the best on your road to recovery. I applaud all of the efforts in fundraising that involve all the things near and dear to your heart...racquetball, golf, etc. In the spirit of both Tony and Eric, I'm on board with working today for "you" at one of your favorite work venues...White Marsh. I encourage everyone to consider doing the same. Best wishes Jimm to you and your family. JZ
Jimm,
The racquetball tournament process is in full gear for November 3rd. It is truely amazing the items that continue to be donated. The applications are complete and will be posted at many racquetball clubs. It is strange how things work, how YOU, Jimm have brought out the good in so many people. What an inspiration you are to all who know and love you. You have a huge following in Westminster and beyond that are with you in thought and prayer! Hang in There!!! Much Love & Blessings, Joe & Kathy Cornell
Attention Colonel!
Well speakin' of no brainers, it's your ol' buddy TZ checkin' in, and I have to say... Camera One, check your focus. Snap out of it man. There are golf balls waiting for you, on top of which, you're worrying the BJesus out of us all. You've got alot of good friends pulling for you Jimbo. I will be joining E and JZ working for you today, and also encourage everyone to do the same. Get Well Jimm.
Jimm, We are sure you are getting tired of our notes but this one is awesome! Chris Owens from Olympus Sports Club has donated the club for the Racquetball Tournament on Nov. 3rd and we thought that was great but he also is buying all the racquetballs needed, donating another $200.00 for prizes and food and he is going to donate directly to the Jimm Revelle Fund!!! And he wants this tournament to be a yearly event!!!You really do bring out the best in all of us. Thanks Jimm and remember you and your family continue to be in our thoughts and prayers! Joe & Kathy Cornell
Jimm,
Kind of ironic we used to work on HealthWeek together. Were are they when you need them? Sorry you've been having such a rough time. You're in our thoughts and prayers, get well soon!
Take care, Cathy & Phil
Jimm, it was good to see you
the other day. I know what the
touch of a friend's hand can
mean. Stay strong my friend.
Hold on. Terry Williams
Jimm & Debra.
I am here if you need something
I don't have any money, but i can
lend a helping hand. Stay strong
good friend. You too Debra.
Terry
Jimm,
You are truly a man of great character and determination....You are greatly missed....Get strong, keep fighting, see you soon....
Moe
Come on Jimm, hang in there. We are praying and praying for you. You are a fighter. Be strong buddy. I miss you!
Jimm, We've seen you down and out on the racquetball court so many times just to jump back into the game for the winning point!!! We are with you in thought and prayer, waiting for that winning smile and recovery. Hang in there, our thoughts and prayers continue for you and your family. Joe & Kathy Cornell
Hey Jimmer! Mike Mathai says he'll give you a full kiss when you get out of the hospital. No, seriously, that's what he said. Would I lie to you? Much? Hey, did I mention your daughters are very cute? Can I call you Dad? Anyway, hurry up and get well, or you'll be a worse player than I am, and I don't think you could handle that kind of shame. .... John King
Hey Jimm,
Donna Quante told me about your ordeal. Thinking of you and remembering fun times at MPT. You are in my prayers. Wishing you a full and quick recovery, my friend.
Bonnie (MPT On Location '91-'96)
Jimm, Well the racquetball tournament was an awesome success and we thought about you all day long!!! Your wonderful family was there to support us and we enjoyed getting to know them a bit better throughout the day. The event brought out the best in so many people and businesses, it was and is truly amazing. Jimm you are dear to so many and I thank God for placing you and your family in our lives. You as well as your family are a treasured gift. Keep you chin up and get strong, we are expecting you at the tournament next year! Our thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family. Blessings, Joe & Kathy
To add to the many greetings from friends.. here is the much awaited "Greeting From Jimm" .. and the responses to it:
Monday, October 29, 2007
*A Message From Jimm
Nothing like this has happened for four long months, but finally here it is. As an indicator of a possible major turning point in Jimm's recovery, he has requested.. through Laura.. for me to put the following on the blog:
"Please tell everyone I said thank you so much for all you're doing and I miss you all".
I'm pretty speechless..
this post is open for comments if you would like to respond or offer your thoughts.
Posted by AWebb at 7:17 AM
6 comments:
Debi & Bobby Rawlings said...
We are so happy to hear this news. We know it has been a tough battle for Jimm and his family, but finally a ray of hope and prayers have been answered. We will continue our prayers and hope to see Jimm soon.
October 29, 2007 8:32 AM
joan von ahn said...
Hi Jimm-
Just know that I have been praying for you and your family. I am so glad that you are starting to come through this ordeal.
Joanie
October 29, 2007 5:01 PM
Allison Seyler said...
uncle jimm!
you've always been so kind and generous to my family, treating us like your very own, you even let me call you uncle jimm!
i read this blog almost everyday, just checking in to see if you're doing okay. i know everyone is praying for you and we're glad to hear you're doing well. keep your chin up! can't wait to see you.
--allison
October 29, 2007 8:31 PM
Donna Quante said...
At last, a ray of sunshine! just know everyone is thinking about you and praying for you. This is quite the ordeal for you and your family but I'll put my trust in you coming thru with flying colors. God bless you and your family Jimm.
Donna
October 29, 2007 11:19 PM
Sue Davis said...
Hey Jimm!
It's GREAT to hear that you're finally turning a corner and getting the upper hand on this situation! I can only imagine how difficult the last months have been for both you and your entire family, but please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. Keep up the good progress!
Hugs and best wishes from Sue
October 29, 2007 11:47 PM
John King said...
Hey Jimmer! Great to "hear" from you. You must really want that Mathai kiss after all! You dirty dawg.
October 30, 2007 8:41 PM
Hi Jimm, I'm a perfect stranger; well, a stranger, anyway, who knows more intimate details about you than anyone except your wife has a right to know. :)
I admire your spirit and perseverance. I believe that you will be soon be successful in completely overcoming this nasty blow dealt you, and will reclaim your life as you wish to live it. Prayers and positive energy to you and your family and friends.
--Judy
Hey Jimm
I've been thinking of you and sending positive energy your way since I came to visit Halloween day. And now there's a fund raiser I am excited about - eating at Applebee's in Westminster - I'm looking forward to participating in this one - and also visiting again - say hello to your wonderful nurses for me - see you soon.
Helene
Jimm,
Thinking of you and your family on this Thanksgiving Day. We are thankful that you and your family are a part of our lives. You are an inspiration, keep up the fight and know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Many Blessings To All. Joe & Kathy
I don't want to post a comment for Jimm as my family and I tell him regularly how much we love him and want and need him to get better!! I want to post this comment for all of Jimm's friends who have been so wonderful and so supportive through this horrible ordeal. THANK YOU ALL so much for all of the love, prayers, support, fund raisers, notes on the blog and everything that you all have done. You are all amazing and Jimm is so lucky to have you in his life and now all of the rest of us are so lucky to have you in our lives and we are so grateful!! We cannot thank you ALL enough! Special thanks to Alec for your continued dedication to this site. Your perserverance to enlighten everyone of Jimm's health condition and fund raising events is laudable. Thank you also for being my "calm" as it is usually Jimm who I call when I am frantic about things and now it is you, for the time being, of who allays me, about Jimm's situation.
Thank you and much love to you all!
Please keep praying!!
xoxoxo
Hey Jimm
Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. Tonight I was cleaning out some of the clutter and papers in one of my drawers, and I came across a recipe you had hand printed for me for "Peanut Butter Pie." I still make it from time to time!
I know you're working real hard to get yourself out of there. We're all keeping you in our prayers.
Love ya,
Sue
Jimm,
I think about you often. Keep fighting and know that you've got a whole lot of people pulling for you.
Drew
Hey Jimm,
Just wanted to send you, Deborah and the rest of the family good wishes for a peaceful Christmas and much hope for a healthy 2008. I'm sure you'll be happy to leave 2007 behind as you work toward getting physically stronger.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love ya,
~ Sue ~
Hi Jimm,
Happy Holidays to you, Deborah and your family! You are our prayers! We are always thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. You take care. We all miss you!
Pete & Eileen
Jimm,
Christmas, what a blessing this season is. The true meaning of Christmas brings thoughts of how much God loves us and renewed thoughts of how much we love you. All of the materialistic things mean nothing but those we hold dear are our greatest gifts. We wish you and your family special blessings this Christmas and in the coming year. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Joe & Kathy.
Hi Jimm,
Happy Holiday to you and your family. We all wish you a speedy recovery and hope 2008 will be a healthy and happy new year!
The Rumbley's -- Kathie, Glenn, Chris and Missy!
Hi Jimm,
We are thinking about you as always, and hope that soon you will be reading this on your new Christmas present.
Best wishes and a very Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family..
From Mary, Alec and Missy
Hey 'Cuz,
Hadn't heard from you in months and am so sorry to learn of your battles. I know you will beat this. Sue and I think of you and Debra often and wish you all nothing but continued progress this new year.
Len (Bryan) and Susan Revelle
Patch,
We hope the new year will be better for you. Keep fighting hard. It sounds like you have been doing that. Keeping you in our prayers. Bob & Dianna
Hello to Jimm and family,
I'm one of Jenna's friends from PA, and I've been following this blog religiously. My heart goes out to you all during this trying time. My greatest wish for you at this time is to stay strong and keep fighting the way you've been doing all along. Just from these messages alone, I can tell that you're a wonderful person with a HUGE network of support! My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you for good health:)
~Monica Quinn
Jimm, Joe and I are checking in with you again. You are such an inspiration to us. You are an incredible person with a wonderful family. Keep up the great work and stay stong as you always are. We continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sending Our Love,Joe & Kathy Cornell.
Dear Jimm
Just as I am sad to hear about your recent setbacks I have faith in your ability to overcome this - you and your amazing family & friends are a true inspiration to all of us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers this day.
Helene
Hey Jimm,
Your strength, tremendous courage and fierce determination during this time of adversity is amazing. Despite the setbacks in your recovery, I know you are committed to beating this situation. You have lots to look forward to and an amazing and loving family waiting for you at home -- not to mention all your friends who are with you every day in spirit. Hang tough, my friend and know how much we love you and pray for your speedy and uncomplicated recovery!
Love,
Sue
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Judy said...
Hang in there, Jimm and family.
You are remarkable people.
The brain is a fantastic organ which has the ability to heal itself. Over time, long and short, abilities reappear just when you start thinking that they won't.
Every stroke is different. But I feel that I must tell you this:
In late August 1990, my 72-yr-old husband had a left-brain stroke, caused by atrial fibrillation. About 95% of right-side paralysis subsided in hours. He spoke well, asked for food, etc. About the 2nd or 3rd day, he became lethargic, then comatose for several days; scans revealed massive bleeding which in essence was causing much more damage than the original stroke. I was told that if he survived, he would be in a vegetative state.
His cardiologist encouraged us to stimulate him in anyway we could to get him awake. We tried. By the next week he began responding, and continued to do so, a little at a time, so well that by the end of the 3rd week he was sent to rehab.
In rehab, the ward was hell, but the therapy department was terrific. Long story short, he came home in November; by the end of the month, after learning to read, write, add and subtract, and having done numerous cognitive exercises, he resumed doing the household finances.
The only lasting damage was visual: he is blind in the left half of both eyes; but it hasn't hampered him. He had cataract surgeries in the past 5 years which gave him more joy in reading, one of his favorite pastimes.
Subsequent strokes in late 1990's robbed him of his personality. (No hospitalization those times.) It took about a year to be sociable again and another 3 or 4 years to be completely "himself" but we surely enjoyed all of that time. He has enjoyed the subsequent years the most, of course.
A PBS show, "The Brain Fitness Program," ran during fund raising recently on MPT. I found it to be a terrific explanation of how the brain functions; it gives us all hope.
The Brain Fitness Program I mentioned will be shown again soon on MPT:
January 26, 2008 12:00 PM
January 27, 2008 12:00 AM
January 27, 2008 2:32 PM
In my opinion everybody over 30 yrs of age and all stroke
victims/families should see this program.
Keep the faith. Best wishes and prayers for a positive outcome.
--Judy (The perfect stranger of earlier comment.)
January 21, 2008 2:06 AM
Hey JimM,
Maybe the worst has come and gone. You are still here. Keep fighting.TZ
Jimm-
Each day you are in my thoughts and prayers. Harry and I often talk about you when out golfing (yes even in Winter) and hope for your recovery. I would like you to know that although we are not with you in person, we are with you in spirit.
Be strong. Be courageous. You are loved by many.
-John V
Hey Jimm,
Happy Valentine's Day. I know that you'll be with your loved ones today, both personally and in spirit. So many hearts are praying and sending positive vibes your way. Your journey has been long, hard and challenging, but know that your friends are keeping up a cyber vigil.
Happy Hearts Day!
Love,
Sue
Deborah & Family, Our sincere sympathy to everyone, family, friends and supporters. Jimm will forever be missed but never forgotten. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers continue for all of you at this time. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to contact us. Our lives have been blessed because of Jimm and his incredible family and friends. Our Deepest Sympathy, Joe & Kathy Cornell
Bye Jimmer.
See you in a while I guess.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire famiy today. Jimm was a dear friend to Bobby & I and will forever be in our hearts. If there is anything you need or that we can do, please let us know.
Bobby & Debi
Deborah, Jenna, Mandy, Laura, and the rest of the Revelle family, my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimm was a great person who will deeply be missed.
Kathie Rumbley
The following is reprinted from the Funding Blog post of Monday Feb 18-
Kim M, RN said...
I was so honored to be able to care for Jimm on his final day. I am blessed to have known him and his family. I'll miss seeing everyone. My prayers are with you.
February 19, 2008 5:08 AM
Alec said...
Dear Kim,
Deborah spoke of you often. You took such good care of Jimm. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
I'm sorry I will never get to meet you.. please take care and be well.
Alec Webb
February 19, 2008 5:04 PM
Deborah, Jenna, Laura, Mandi and the rest of Jimm's friends and family ~
It's impossible to put into words the sorrow that I share with you. God must have had some bigger plans for Jimm, to call him home so soon.
My friendship with Jimm goes back to the late `80s when MPT was producing a live New Year's Eve special from the Meyerhoff with Harry Anderson and Mel Torme: I was a freelancer and Jimm was standing behind me in the chow line. I turned around and asked, "and who are you???" Well, the rest is history.
Jimm was enigmatic, charismatic and compassionate. He was honest and had great integrity. He valued his friends and family and the love of his life was his daughter Jenna: he would do anything for her.
What you saw was what you got with Jimm. I could go on, but we all knew Jimm for the good, decent man that he was. When God created Jimm, he threw away the mold. He was indeed, very special.
Jimm, you were loved and you'll be missed.
~ Sue Davis ~
Deborah and Family:
I've only spoken to you a few times, when I visit next door, but it was always a pleasure. My thoughts are with you. Jimm will be rooting for the Nittany Lions from a much better place.
Leslie
(Jim C.'s friend)
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