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)

January 11, 1981 - January 11, 2010

Jim's birthday is today. Jim would have enjoyed hearing that it was snowing in Michigan but where he was at (most likely Las Vegas), it was not.

As any mother would say, he was the best and cutest baby....well, he actually was. He was adored by Julie and a bright and shining star to his father and me.

Last year at this time Julie and I were in Las Vegas scattering the ashes of that young man born 29 years ago at 6:53 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan. So hard to believe. This year with the snow falling around me (much to Jim's joy), I plan to visit the cemetary where I will find his name engraved on the stone that also bears the name of my father who died at age 40.

Two precious men, gone too soon. Jim, I sure do miss you, today and always.

Love, Jim's MOM

Jim's Uncle Tim

Jim's Uncle Tim is my brother and also a truck driver. He had someone design a 'traveling billboard' for his truck. The picture is shown here. You may be driving down the road one day and see Jim's photo. It is a horrible thing to have to display, but since the murderer has not been found, it is necessary. Tim lives in Tennessee and travels many of the surrounding states, including Florida.

As always, Jim is missed today and even more then yesterday. Love, Joanne (Jim's MOM)