goodbye

[Beekeeper]

It has come to be that time for me.
My Wife has had a bad setback and I will be spending all of my time taking care of her.
It is either this or a home and after 52 years , 2 kids , and being without me most of the time while I made those luxurous cruises complements of Uncle Sugar I have made the decision to put all of my toys aside and take care of her.

I wish everyone here on the forum the best and hope you all keep them in the 10 ring.

To the many friends I have made here ,thank you for letting me be part of it all.

Always the best
Jim(aka beekeeper)

[Wayne Smith]

Jim, when you have a spare minute drop back in and let us know how to pray for her. I will miss your active involvement but fully understand and would make the same decision in your shoes.

[skeettx]

Jim
You have made the correct choice.
Please let us try to assist you in keeping your spirits up. When you have time or need a break, post us. We will try to give you some fresh air.
Mike

[Muddy Creek Sam]

Jim,

Till we meet again, Take care and know that we are here for you.

Sam :D

[Bret4207]

Jim, you both will be in my thoughts and prayers. If there is any way I can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to let me know.

[257 Shooter]

Please keep us in the loop. I will be praying for stength and peace for you and your wife.

[gray wolf]

Julie and I are praying for you and your wife, We hope everything works out for you.
There comes a time when we must make hard choices and it seems you made the right one. You have been asked to stop in and let us know how things are going, Please do.
Don't forget to take care of yourself also.
I hate to hear things like this--but I know it's part of life.

Sam & Julie

[fivegunner]

Jim, you and your wife will be in my Prayers , God Bless you both. Frank McClelland

[Tom-ADC]

Jim, take care shipmate your doing the right thing, I understand the cruises and her being home with the kids, nothing in life more special than a Navy wife. Been with mine 47 years & 2 kids.

[Mk42gunner]

Jim,

Family has to come first.

Check in now and then, if you can.


Robert

[hoosierlogger]

You have made the right decision putting your intrests aside to care for your wife. You will be rewarded in the end for this.

[No_1]

Hang in there brother. Take care of the woman who has taken care of you. We will be here whenever you need us to listen. Please drop in when things get intense for some support.

Robert

[PatMarlin]

You have friends here Jim, don't forget that,.

[monadnock#5]

Although it's obvious that you're way ahead of me, Vaya con Dios! Farewell Jim.

[sagacious]

You know we're all pulling for the both of ya. I wish strength and peace to you and yours.

[oldhickory]

Best of God's grace to the both of you, Jim. We'll miss you around here.

[docone31]

Hang in there, we will be a praying, and thinking of you folks.
She comes first.

[1Shirt]

Hang in there, and may God bless you and yours!
1Shirt!

[Ernest]

52 years of marriage. What a victory! My earnest prayer the the sun will shine brightly and gently for you and your wife as you show us all what true love really means.

[GP100man]

Prayers of strength sent !!

As others have said check in when ya can.

[StarMetal]

The best to you Jim. We'll be pulling for you both through the Lord.
God Bless the both of you.

Joe

[Buckshot]

...............Jim, remember this, you DO have friends here and it might just do your heart good to use us as a touchstone if you feel the need. While the crew might appear a bit disfunctional on occassion, in times like this we're all in harness and pulling in the same direction.

.............Buckshot

[blackthorn]

Best wishes from our house to yours!

[462]

Jim,
The very best to your wife and you. We are here if you need any form of help or just an occasional break.

[HABCAN]

Praying for your continued happiness and well-being. Bless you both!

[Cactus Farmer]

What Buckshot said, if there is anything "I" can do please let me know. We all need some support and help from time to time. You are both in my prayers.......Married to a Church of Christ preachers daughter........not that that will get me anything extra.....I just know there is a God and I'm not him. Trust God,clean house and help others.

[parson48]

A great big "AMEN" to all that has been expressed.
God Bless.

[Echo]

Jim, remember that we are your extended family, and care for you, and yours. Put the toys aside, but keep in touch.

Ed Sanford, AKA

[wiljen]

52 years and still counting. Wow! Quite an accomplishment. Our prayers are with you are yours as well.

[sheepdog]

You're a good man Bee, keep her well.

[Typecaster]

I've always believed (and tried to teach my sons) that it's how we handle the cards we're dealt that shows our true character. You're doing the stand-up thing, and I'd be honored to have you as a friend, Jim.

When my dad was taking care of my mom, at first he thought he had to give up all his activites, but he found that not every day was a bad day. Both of them taught us to appreciate the good days, and sometimes even just the good minutes, even more. I'll hope that you'll find some balance in this, too.

Our prayers are with you.

Richard

[WILCO]

I really can't add to what's been said here already as everyone has spoken from the heart. Stay strong and keep moving forward.

[mroliver77]

Jim,
+1 to all the above. Prayers out for you and the Mrs.
Jay

[Dean D.]

Jim, I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. Stop by if you need anything, we'll keep the light on for ya.

[part_timer]

Our prayers are going out to you. Just remember that you don't need to go down the road alone. If you need to talk we are here.

[SharpsShooter]

Gods blessings to you and your wife.

SS

[Steelbanger]

Beekeeper,

I'll pray for your wife and you too.

I cared for my wife, with help, in her final years and don't regret a minute of that time. I only wish I could have done more. I found it much easier to keep a log of medications, treatments, etc. It was so much easier than relying on memory.

[badgeredd]

Jim,
Know that you'll be missed here. AND thank you for your post. It helps others who are dealing with some hardships more than you'll know. God's blessings and strength to you.

Edd

[Larry Gibson]

Jim

The best to you and your wife. You are a good man and will be missed here.

Larry Gibson

[HeavyMetal]

Jim:
Tough to write on this subject. Suffice it to say my thoughts are with you because I've been there and done that.

I will also say stay in touch with us. Perhaps we can provide a small distraction or a good laugh for you from time to time.

Wish your wife the best!

[Rocky Raab]

Only a real man could make that decision. Crisp salute.

[swheeler]

Jim; sorry to here about your wifes illness, God bless you and yours. Scot

[missionary5155]

May God fill your lives with Peace. May His Grace give you strength. May His Felowship in Christ bless your days.