Mother's Day

The day I became your mom, Jim, was a wonderful day for me. I remember so many great moments of our time together. You were such a sweet child and so dog-gone cute! I sure do miss you. Love, MOM

Anniversary

It's been two years. I miss you so much, Jim. I think about you all the time and today because it is the 2 year anniversary of your death, I cry even harder. Julie and I continue to seek justice for you. We will not give up. Love, MOM

2 years

I had a good day yesterday...despite the knowledge that I'll be in Florida on April 11. Just two years ago on April 14th I proclaimed the end to Florida - other then for the investigation of Jim's murder and hopefully a trial one day, I was through....wasn't coming back! Well that lasted briefly - my dislike still strong and fully grounded, I must 'face the music' and go to Florida for other reasons. It is a warm place - tropical and pretty, full of friends and family, sunshine and people who do care. I found more people who care yesterday. They care that Jim had life and was a contributor to this world. That makes me feel good.

Jim is missed every moment of every day. I get sad easily and I cry often. I pray for understanding and probably will never really understand. I struggle with that. I pray for answers and slowly...very slowly 'tidbits' (as I call them), are delivered.

I dreamt of Jim again last night. I was in a room that resembled a hotel lobby. I thought I saw him at the desk and ran to see him...the man turned, it was not Jim. I walked outside, still searching, and there he was. He was sitting in a chair and we both burst into to tears. We sobbed and held each other. I then woke up. I felt as if we had cried over his death. I don't know the meaning of the dream, but I know how much I love that young man and how much I miss him.

Please pray for answers to Jim's murder. It's been two years, it's time to know.

Love, Joanne (Jim's MOM)

Jim in my dreams

I saw Jim the other night in my dreams. He was sitting in a chair in my new art room. Perfect that he was there since the art room has a large window that looks right out into Jim's memorial garden. He was happy, smiling and dressed in blue long sleeved shirt, blue jeans and had on socks with the gray toes and heals. His eyes were the bluest blue. I was so excited to see him and told him so. He said he couldn't stay long. I bent down and kissed him firmly on the cheek and he gave me a hug. I then woke up. I wasn't depressed that I didn't have more time with him, I was simply elated that I got to kiss him and receive his wonderful hug. A moment with Jim was like sunshine on a spring day....I had a burst of energy and alot of happiness. I plummeted into sadness yesterday but I wouldn't trade that moment for anything - in fact I hope I have more 'visits' from Jim.
Joanne (Jim's MOM)

Thinking of Jim

I'm thinking of Jim tonight. Missing him....wishing I could see him one more time....although that would not be enough, I know. Just anything, something is all I ask.

Mojo in the morning

Julie and I visited the Detroit station 95.5 on Monday and had a very brief reading done on air by highly respected medium, Rebecca Rosen. Although there were others also invited, Jim was the first to push forward...he apparently wanted to be heard! Julie and I really felt Jim's presence and wished he would have said more and that we would have had more time to ask questions. If you would like to hear the message, go to: www.mojointhemorning.com Click on the Listen link and from the dropdown select: listen to podcast. Scroll down to locate the three segments entitled Rebecca Rosen. The one labeled Pt 2 is where she begins with us. If you cannot locate the podcast from the list, look in the archives.

We love you Jim.

Love, Joanne (Jim's MOM)

Julie and I have been invited to be on-air on the mojointhemorning show in Detroit on Monday, February 1, 2010....sometime after 7:30 a.m. We will get a reading done by well known medium, Rebecca Rosen, focusing on Jim's murder. For those out of town you can also listen live through www.mojointhemorning.com - they have a 'listen live' link. Julie was also contacted by the Florida International University journalism department to discuss using Jim's case as a project. We hope to learn more about that soon. We will keep you posted. Joanne (Jim's MOM)