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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.

MLK Day

Posted on 2016/01/18 by JimR, Chaplain

Today is a Federal Holiday. Libby Lewis Rowe and I are off today. Martin Luther King Day. You know. When I was a teenager the Civil Rights movement was in full swing. Everyone was running to their corners. The KKK … Continue reading →

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2015

Posted on 2015/12/31 by JimR, Chaplain

I have to say this year has had life altering changes.  First I sacrificed the opportunity to retire this year because of things I heard God say to Libby and me when leaving River Of Life one Sunday morning in … Continue reading →

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Totally Awesome

Posted on 2015/12/16 by JimR, Chaplain

The way I feel sometimes is totally awesome. Sounds clichéd? Well, maybe, yes. But, still the same, that’s how I feel. Now, why would I say that? It’s not about the absolute pinnacle that I am. HA! Not even close. … Continue reading →

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The Horse and Cart

Posted on 2015/12/11 by JimR, Chaplain

One of my cousins recently posted on my Facebook page a picture of my granddaddy sitting on a horse cart with a mule hitched to it. He looked cool sitting up there. Grandmother has written on the back of the … Continue reading →

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No Regrets

Posted on 2015/11/29 by JimR, Chaplain

No matter what people may think No matter what people may say My life is what it is today. Not what it was yesterday. Paths in life all lead to the same. A last breathe, a last sight, As we … Continue reading →

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All I Need

Posted on 2015/11/18 by JimR, Chaplain

All I ever need Is a smile from her All I ever want Is her love eternal All I ever care Is for her best All that ever matters Is for her to be with me. All that is Is … Continue reading →

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Off to the DMV!

Posted on 2015/11/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Ever been to the DMV? Of course you have. I had what I figure was my second visit in about eight years. I avoid the place with a passion. I do my tag renewals via online since it’s inception. I … Continue reading →

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FOOLISH POSITIONS IN LIFE

Posted on 2015/11/06 by JimR, Chaplain

As I’ve reached sixty-five years of age I found some things in life are foolish. One of those things that became foolish to me years ago was trying to make someone realize they were living down a wrong path. I … Continue reading →

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Five hundred Eighty Eight “Friends”

Posted on 2015/10/14 by JimR, Chaplain

I sit here in the early morning of the midpoint of Libby’s and my vacation.  We’re calling for a bit of down time today.  So I sitting here looking at my Facebook page and realize I have 588 “friends”.  I … Continue reading →

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Just How Old Are We?

Posted on 2015/09/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Physically we grow old. Period. Think about that for a minute. Okay. You’re minute is up. What else did you think about when you were contemplating that statement above? Perhaps you thought I may be growing physically old, but mentally … Continue reading →

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