Facebook post from Jenn on November 9th, 2021

We said goodbye to Mr. Jim on Sunday night. To say he is missed is an understatement. It’s amazing to see how he affected everyone on the floor. It was hard to be negative when he was around, he radiated happiness and positivity in a place like Shepherd when they have every right to be mad at the world. We keep saying that we don’t know why this happened and Julian will figure it out as he moves forward. I do believe Jim’s reason was to be part of these kids lives. We wish him the best at the VA hospital in Virginia as he continues his healing. The boys set him up on Snapchat.
I feel like I’m living 2 separate lives at the same time. I drove home yesterday to be home with the kids and chris for a few days. Lilly has her first gymnastics competition this Saturday and didn’t want to miss her. Mom came and traded with me. It’s so hard leaving Julian but I know moms got him. The nurse in me likes to be in control to prevent anything from happening. It’s hard trying to always want to be in 2 places at once. I did go to Higher Ground to pick up dinner and was met with lots of Julian’s favorites. He was so happy to see the picture of me with them. Julian’s friend, David, plans to take him to eat as soon as he’s home.
I’ll be home for a few days and then back with Julian until he comes home at the end of the month. Keep saying lots of prayers that his left arm will start moving more before we leave . Thank you for all the love and support!!


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