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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.

Cold Wind

Posted on 2014/03/30 by JimR, Chaplain

The cold winds begin to blow The days are now numbered. But the last one only God knows When death brings one to slumber.   The cloudy skies hang so low. Soon a body will no longer be encumbered. Out of … Continue reading →

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Depression’s End

Posted on 2014/03/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Tho’ the cold winds blow harshly in my mind My heart still feels the bright sunshine. Warming my heart with every piercing ray Bringing to mind there is a coming better day. Today’s clouds hang low and so dark Nothing … Continue reading →

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Wha’ Happened?

Posted on 2014/02/17 by JimR, Chaplain

What makes me feel this way? I’m sure I’m not the only person who experiences it. Imminent change at hand. Is it something that I’m setting myself for or is it a premonition of something impending that I have no … Continue reading →

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Snow Days

Posted on 2014/02/12 by JimR, Chaplain

Snow days and mixed up schedules. What does that do for you? They say don’t come in, or a two hour, no, make that three hour delay. Go home early, how about now or at two. I don’t mind so … Continue reading →

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The Thin Line Is Visible Here

Posted on 2014/01/14 by JimR, Chaplain

I love my job. I have no complaints whatsoever about what I do. Maybe I need to predicate that statement. It’s a loaded statement. Nothing goes without contradictions. The profession I work in is a great place to encounter a … Continue reading →

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Spirit and Soul

Posted on 2014/01/06 by JimR, Chaplain

Have you ever felt your heart has a lot to say, but your head kept getting in the way? My heart is so full of something to express, but sitting down to pull it out into written form is nearly … Continue reading →

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Enter Here: Retirement

Posted on 2013/12/29 by JimR, Chaplain

Standing at the door of retirement has dawned on my life. But first I think about the previous years. I graduated from high school in 1969 and soon after realized I was at the beginning of a life of responsibility … Continue reading →

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That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It

Posted on 2013/12/08 by JimR, Chaplain

I talked with my recently deceased brother’s partner in life last evening. I perceived her loneliness during the conversation. She’s a good woman and had been with him for at least twenty years I would suppose. He’d been married twice … Continue reading →

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Where I Ought to Be

Posted on 2013/11/29 by JimR, Chaplain

I sit here listening to Enya. It’s Celtic music. Very soothing, settling the spirit and soul. My mind goes so many different directions all the time I find it good to bring my mind to a singular state for a … Continue reading →

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Twelve Things About Me

Posted on 2013/11/27 by JimR, Chaplain

On FaceBook I was asked to reveal 12 things about myself few people know, so. . . 1. I made a bit of a no-no in school growing up. Got two girlfriends the same thing for Christmas, oh about four … Continue reading →

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