My beloved Jimmy passed away this morning just after 11:04 this morning, Phoenix time. He, fourtunately, went peacefully. The kids and I were with him, as we had stayed the night. My Superman's amazing heart just kept on beating for as long as it was able. The nurses did a wonderful job of keeping him comfortable, and he looked just like my precious baby sleeping. We received so many texts and emails during the duration, and I was able to pass all the hugs and messages that were sent directly to him during this last phase of his incredible journey.
I am still feeling so much pain and emptiness, that I find it difficult to write anything right now. I hope you will excuse me and give me a little time to express myself. I do want you to know that no husband or father was ever loved more!
We made the family decision, per Jim's request, that he be cremated. I will be picking out a companion urn so that we may be together again when my time has come. I asked him to save me a place in Heaven too. The kids and I decided that we were not going to do an open casket reviewal before the cremation, as our Jimmy was just too full of life to try to have him displayed as he was when we had to leave him. So I hope that you will keep him alive in your memories. Please feel free to bring any pictures that you would like to display to the memorial. Also, if anyone would care to share a few words during the service, please contact me, and I will make sure that you have the opportunity to do so during the program. We haven't picked a date or time yet, but we plan to have Jim's memorial at our church, Lord of Life, in Maple Grove. It will most likely be scheduled next week, possibly into the weekend. Watch for information in the newspaper and also on this blog.
For now, please say one more prayer for Jimmy, and ask God to watch over me and the kids. I know that Jim will take very good care of us from up above and have no doubt that he has already talked God into his angel wings.
Love and blessings to you all,
Krissy, Michael, Ricky, and Jennabelle
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May Jim Rest Eternally and Joyfully is God's Glory and Everlasting Peace. With Love & Prayers,
ReplyDeleteWayne & Lynne
I would like to send my condolences to you and your family. I am sure I speak for many in the extended "Osseo" family that Jim will be dearly missed.
ReplyDeleteBill
I fondly recall our first meeting with Jim at our kitchen table. That was about 1990. We wish His peace for you and the rest of the family.
ReplyDeleteEileen & Keith Hammerbeck
I can't stop thanking God for allowing Jimmy to be such a crucial and important part of our lives. He took my beautiful, and somewhat conservative sister, and turned her into the absolute gem that you've all been able to witness through her personal updates. I am so blessed, and so anxious to get Jim's family home so that I can hold them and be with them. Thank you so much to all of you who have extended your hearts and prayers with them and me. As Bob Field's always says, 'it's a process - not an event', and this is probably going to be the most difficult process for us all.
ReplyDeleteLove to my sis - Kris (Kris-Ann-the-Mom), Michael, Ricky, and Jennabelle from your absolute biggest fans... Tom, Sandy, Paige and Max (and Zoe-bird too!)
Jimmy....say a little prayer for me...I think that’s how it goes!
ReplyDeleteWell Jimmy for you, your family and friends...a prayer from my heart lifted up for all of you.
Dear Father...hold us close as you have done so many times, fill these moments with memories, love and laughter...we thank you Lord for these tears..they are not of sorrow but of joy for Jimmy and our time we will always cherish of him. Let these tears of the years be our prayers Father and lifted up to you Lord.
In Jesus precious name I pray...Amen.
Jeffrey T Regan
PlanViser Financial
Mpls,MN
Mike, Brenda and The Lookout Family would like to send our condolences to you and your family. There are so many memories we all have together....MLC....wine dinners...Birthday in the limo...so many dance parties....and many more. Jimmy will truly be missed by his family at The Lookout! Jimmy loved his family and you Kris so much. No matter what it was he would say "get one of those for my Krissy" or "take care of my Krissy". The two of you had an amazing live here on earth and will be together forever. We love you. Hang in there Kris.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Brenda Kinnan