Dear BOH,
I have shared the link to Jim’s burial and funeral information. Please share.
Melissa
https://www.summitfuneralandcremation.com/obituary/JamesJim-Reid
14 Sunday May 2023
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inDear BOH,
I have shared the link to Jim’s burial and funeral information. Please share.
Melissa
https://www.summitfuneralandcremation.com/obituary/JamesJim-Reid
10 Wednesday May 2023
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inGood evening,
I am sitting on my deck. Rachel is by my side, and the air is tender and warm.
Such a lovely night to temper my battered heart.
Last night, at 5:47 p.m., Jim passed away after a gallant fight with Stage IV glioblastoma. He was surrounded
by a tight circle of family and friends.
Rachel is fully aware of the situation. She knows Daddy isn’t here. She proudly claims he’s in Heaven.
I am a mix of emotions. I’ll unpack those in time.
But I’m certainly angry. Remember when I asked for a fucking miracle in healing Jim? Sure didn’t happen, did it?
Instead, the miracle shifted like a kaleidoscope, patterning people into new places creating a colorful circle of love.
Throughout this experience, my bonus sons are now committed, vibrant parts of my life; the Emily sisters tightened their grip on my hands as I have walked this valley; and the medical and hospice team offered light in a frightful moment. Look, I’m still angry, but this list of gifts will sustain me.
I am here, able to function at all, because of this. And of course, I’m grateful. Thank you!
We are going to have a private ceremony and burial, and we will have a larger celebration of life later this summer/early fall. Details pending.
For now, I’m going to catch my breath, create new habits of sleep, and return to routines whenever possible. When grief hits, I’ll “sit with my feelings,” as Emily A will say, and let your love resonate like a folk song chord.
“Rockabye, Sweet Baby James…” You are a friend to many and loved so deeply.
Love,
Melissa
06 Saturday May 2023
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inArise, BOH,
When I last wrote, I told you that Jim had 6 months to live. That timeline has changed.
Throughout Jim’s life, one of his best mantras had to do with when to arrive at his next destination. You’ve heard it I’m sure: “Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unforgiven.” Our Jim has started his journey early to reach God’s desk for check-in.
Just a week ago, Nurse James suggested that we were at the beginning of that 6 months. This week, that timeline has shrunk to within weeks or days. Currently he is peacefully sleeping.
Last night, close friends and family raised our glasses to Jim. All day, Jim has had Steely Dan and other greatest KBOH hits flowing nearby.
My stepsons are at my side, along with Emily A. While my emotions shift gears from one to the next, I feel tremendous support and love. The mantra for me still rings true: I am one of the luckiest, unlucky people right now.
I will keep you informed as we roll down this “carefree highway.” Thank you for riding, BOH.
Melissa