Jim, who is an electrical contrator foreman with years of experience is out of work on disability. He has taken the bull by the horns knowing that he may not be able to return to his previous work load. He has taken on studying and preparing for his electrical inspectors exam. Way to go Jim!
Jim has even paddled out recently to get the body moving the best that he can being careful not to reinjure himself.
Sadly, life throws more at us at times that we can handle. Many of you know Jim's lovely wife has been real sick with a form of cancer for sometime. Recently, they had a real scare as she went back into the hospital and was put in intensive care. She is back at home and Jim and the family are doing the best they can to keep her comfortable. She is very weak but fighting.
I have known Jim for sometime now, spending many hours in the water together including a trip to the Mentawai's in 2002. Jim would never ask for it but I know any words of support for his neck and sick wife by the Kneelo community would be supportive. You have all beeen great in the past to so many others in need.
Jim may kill me for writing this but even the strongest of men need support from time to time.
Jim my prayers are with you and Kim.
MR-
