Category Archives: Jim’s Updates

In Houston – Preparing for Lift Off!!

Just a short update to all my special friends and prayer-warriors as I head into the Operating Room, and my next chapter of the “Journey”. Nancy and I have read enough about “esophagectomies” (I don’t recommend that to you) that … Continue reading

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UPDATE! March 8th

Greetings from Mr. and Mrs. “Joy”…from our resting place in Florida. A few days of calm and prayer before the next chapter begins. We have now received results from testing, and after discussion with doctors…. the advice is clearly to … Continue reading

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Jim’s Update – March 7, 2011

Consider it pure Joy! One of my favorite Bible verses is from the book of James 1:2-5 which says “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your … Continue reading

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Jim’s Update – February 17, 2011

Progress continues! I am sure that all your prayers have been heard, and I am feeling that my most difficult days of “post treatment” are behind me. It was indeed quite a challenging two weeks here, as I have struggled … Continue reading

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Jim’s Update – February 7, 2011

Greetings again from Atlanta! I so appreciate all the wonderful new messages I have been reading since returning home to Atlanta. You all are such a blessing and your thoughts, and prayers, and sharing keeps me aware of what God … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home

As I write this we have just returned to Atlanta from Houston…Praise God indeed! It is an understatement to say how good it feels to be in my normal environment and home. Jeff Neuber jumped on “Dornan-Air” and came out … Continue reading

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Jim’s Update – January 23, 2011

Greetings again! Well, it seemed that I waited too long last time,  so I wanted to say hello again after last weeks “festivities” here in Houston. It was week 4 of my “treatments” here, so the docs keep looking to … Continue reading

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Jim’s Update – January 17, 2010

Let me begin today with an apology for my too long silence. After all the initial activities to get my treatments started here in Houston..and then the holidays with the family here….it seems that we settled into the “realities” of … Continue reading

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A Special Anniversary

As I write this, I am getting reconnected to the “drugs” after the weekend. Funny how much we appreciate the simple blessings like a couple of days without tubes and machines. Yesterday was Nancy and my 43rd wedding anniversary. Who … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas – 2011 Here I Come!

Well, the official Christmas celebrations are now over here in Houston. I sure hope that you all had a blessed holiday with family. We had 11 adults and 5 kids for the weekend festivities.  What a blast! On Christmas evening … Continue reading

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Memories, Thanks and Praise – December 22, 2010

Dear friends, I am indeed a very blessed and fortunate man! I have been reading the guest messages from this site, and realizing again what an amazing global family we have. Let me humbly and gratefully offer my deepest thank … Continue reading

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A Few Pictures For Our Friends

Thought you would all like a peek into what is going on with me and the family. Here are a few pictures.

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My First Update

Hi all, As so many dear folks from around the world have been writing and encouraging and praying, I think it is time for an update. These past few days have been both the worst, and best of my life…. … Continue reading

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