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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.

My Story

Posted on 2018/07/31 by JimR, Chaplain

My wife, Libby, and I went to a concert last Thursday evening.  This song has stuck in my heart.  The song Blessed Assurance chorus is tucked neatly away with it. I hope what I share here can be understood.  I … Continue reading →

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Just a Thought

Posted on 2018/07/20 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve been out in the garage more today than usual.  I’d committed myself to helping mow the church lawn on Friday’s, but I also do volunteer work for Emerge Ministries by repairing donated bikes for the homeless or poor for … Continue reading →

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Quirky? Who’s Quirky? Is That a Mouse?

Posted on 2018/06/15 by JimR, Chaplain

Something has triggered my thoughts again today.  So here goes. I’m going to go back a few years to start.  I was talking with my brother Mike one evening and I thought during that conversation that it would be a … Continue reading →

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So Many Songs

Posted on 2018/06/13 by JimR, Chaplain

For those of you who know my background through time, you’ll remember me for that period which we were present together in.  My teens were my peers with which I went to school with from grade 1 through 12.  We … Continue reading →

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You Can Call Me Jim, Or You Can Call Me Larry

Posted on 2018/06/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Just don’t call me late for supper. Over the last few years confusion has arisen among friends and relatives as to my change of the name I’m called by. First, my name is James Larry.  Therein lies the foundation of … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Monday

Posted on 2018/05/28 by JimR, Chaplain

What else can be added to a note with this title.  I personally find it a day to reflect a bit.  My eyes opened this morning around six fifteen with the morning light peering in around the window curtains, and … Continue reading →

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Your Health, Men

Posted on 2018/04/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Many times over my life, especially since my mid to late thirties I have taken a tac towards maintaining a healthy respect for my well-being.  We all know the general perspective of men is that they don’t go to the … Continue reading →

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Serving to Protect

Posted on 2018/04/04 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m a firm believer of the Gospel.  I firmly believe that God has control of all things.  I do have some thought on the issue of protecting family and self. Over the weekend I heard someone say they didn’t need … Continue reading →

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People Will Talk

Posted on 2018/03/30 by JimR, Chaplain

I’ve seen over the past few years that some of my friends on Facebook vent.  I can’t say how long the rant was pent up, so I don’t know how long their fuse is.  Personally, I don’t vent or rant … Continue reading →

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Lost Possibilities

Posted on 2017/12/16 by JimR, Chaplain

While watching a documentary called Anne Frank’s Holocaust on the History Channel this morning while sitting wrapped up on the couch one comment cemented itself in my mind.  “The loss of a child is the loss of possibilities”. As many … Continue reading →

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