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About JimR, Chaplain

I'm a 75-year-old guy, in October 2025, who worked in Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune for 28 years and now retired as of 31 Dec 16. I've worked in medical records, the Health Benefits Department, Billing, and the IT department and retired as the Personnel Security Manager for the hospital. I'm a musician and Corvette enthusiast. Yes, I have had two. I traded my second Corvette for a Harley Davidson Fat Boy in mid-summer 2019. Then in 2024, I traded to an HD FreeWheeler FLRT. I've already ridden the new one a thousand miles in 6 weeks. I'm also searching for a fresh new outlook on life with new spiritual insight among other things. I was ordained a minister in 20190202. I've become certified with the American Chaplaincy Association through Aidan University in June '21. Presently, I am a volunteer Chaplain with our county Sheriff's Office. I've found that with the unconditional love of my companion, Libby Rowe life is complete through God. She's a beautiful, vibrant, giving woman who gives her all in everything she puts her mind to do. She and I married on 24 July 2015. She was ordained in February 2022. She has a blog too called Under a Carolina Moon. Give it a visit.

What’s Going On?

Posted on 2019/09/23 by JimR, Chaplain

Lately, things seem to be off kilter. I’m not sure just what it is. But let me start with a bright thought. Yesterday was my followup with my Urologist. Okay. Don’t get the TMI icon out yet. Give me a … Continue reading →

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The Hug

Posted on 2019/09/09 by JimR, Chaplain

Hugs. I never experienced them growing up. What is a hug? I did a quick research and found there is a list of types of hugs. Namely 11 from one particular place I looked. I didn’t know there were so … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundant life, Christian, Family, Health, Human Touch, Love, Memories, Mental Health, Soulmate, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Investment | 7 Comments

School and Beyond

Posted on 2019/08/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m a bus driver. Yes. A school bus driver. I load up with middle and elementary school students starting this coming Monday morning for another year. It will be my last year driving. I set a plan to drive only … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundant life, Christian, Christian Mission, church, God's Calling, Harley Davidson owner, Mental Health, Mission Work, Motorcycles, Patience, Ponderings, Possibilities, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Investment | 3 Comments

Well, It Happened Again

Posted on 2019/08/12 by JimR, Chaplain

So. I bought a Harley Sportster 1200 on the 25th of May. They told me I could trade back my bike back at the price I paid for it if I did so within a year of purchase. I rode … Continue reading →

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A Good Leader

Posted on 2019/08/11 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m awake tonight here at 3:20 am. God woke me up. Actually I felt my wife’s hand rubbing my arm and my little Sarah, my Papillon, was being a bit fussy tonight. Whatever the case I lay there thinking about … Continue reading →

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Harley Davidson

Posted on 2019/07/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Oh yeah. After twelve years of Corvettes I decided to go dangerously into the future with a Harley Davidson I’ve ridden with a group this past Saturday on a charity ride for a portion of the Gold Star Highway for … Continue reading →

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Heart On My Sleeve

Posted on 2019/07/30 by JimR, Chaplain

My wife asked me a couple of days ago why I tell so much about myself on my blog. My answer is simple. There are people in this world who have, are and will be going through things in life … Continue reading →

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Finding God

Posted on 2019/07/30 by JimR, Chaplain

Originally posted on MIRACLES EACH DAY:
When you choose to surrender, to give up the game, to give up the dream of trying to resist the Truth that is true about you always, you will become a mere channel, a…

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Stopped Taking My Med

Posted on 2019/07/25 by JimR, Chaplain

Good morning to you. This is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice in it. My feet touched the floor and I stood up and walked in health first thing at four o’clock. Any day my wife … Continue reading →

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Been Away for a While

Posted on 2019/07/22 by JimR, Chaplain

Hey ya’ll. I’ve had a lot more going on that I have ever anticipated. I’m a school bus driver and been on a summer route a bit, but more than anything else, my wife and I were planning a mission … Continue reading →

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