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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.

Fly Like An Eagle

Posted on 2012/12/03 by JimR, Chaplain

I like Contemporary Christian services.  I played drums in the band for 25 plus years.  I like to hear songs that can be heard as Christian music from the lyrics like Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like An Eagle” As we … Continue reading →

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The Nose Knows No Bounds

Posted on 2012/12/02 by JimR, Chaplain

Wanna feel helpless?  Try a nosebleed so bad you have clots coming down from your sinuses as big as . . . well you get the picture.  That coupled with the fact that Libby isn’t familiar with Raleigh and depending … Continue reading →

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Jars of Memories

Posted on 2012/11/21 by JimR, Chaplain

A little old lady shuffles across the floor passing her dogs which lie peacefully on the rugs scattered about the old home’s otherwise bare hardwood floors.  She carries in her heart this day the memories of life experiences that fills … Continue reading →

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State of the United States

Posted on 2012/11/17 by JimR, Chaplain

I’m 62 years old.  Let’s just say I’ve been around a few years.  Not as many as some, but a lot more than most.  I grew up in a poor dirt farmer’s family as the oldest son.  We had no … Continue reading →

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Communion

Posted on 2012/10/28 by JimR, Chaplain

This morning Libby and I trekked out to church as we have started the habit of.  This church takes communion every Sunday.  The pastor and I talked of it this past Thursday and I understand their reasoning in doing so.  … Continue reading →

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My Babies

Posted on 2012/10/26 by JimR, Chaplain

Okay.  Today its the Alabama Shakes.  They’re not as well-known as they should be, but “Hold On”.  They’re a great sound. Today I have to write about my little girls.  They are in the order I took them into our home, Paige, … Continue reading →

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To Become One

Posted on 2012/10/22 by JimR, Chaplain

As I sit here listening to Cold Play.  Yes, Cold Play.  I may be old, but I ain’t dead.  I’m also on my diet of chocolate chip cookies and diet Sun Drop at the moment, so bear with me. I’m … Continue reading →

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Too Young To Be Old

Posted on 2012/09/21 by JimR, Chaplain

To young to be an old man  Or so I’m told. It certainly wasn’t my plan To reach this old. But glad, I am to wake up Still with body and soul With grace in my cup. God has granted … Continue reading →

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Livin’ With Libby

Posted on 2012/09/14 by JimR, Chaplain

Libby.  The name evokes mischief.  She lives up to it too.  Her ex told her more times than a plenty “Everything’s not funny, Libby”!  But to her all things are funny.  I can attest to her emotional range, but she … Continue reading →

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A Note To Facebook Friends

Posted on 2012/08/09 by JimR, Chaplain

A lot of things going on in my life at the moment, but not so much that I don’t care about those of you who read my posts.  Some of you know what’s going on, some not.  Maybe I can … Continue reading →

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