This was sent to me (Jim's sister) yesterday. It is an example of stories many people have told me--but this one is in writing, and I just had to share it. It would be wonderful if you could add your own story as a comment.
"I first met Jim when we came to visit family in WW one weekend several years ago. Our vehicle had a warning light come on during the trip and we were desperate to find someone available on a weekend to check it out. We found Jim in the phone book and were so glad when he answered the phone and told us to bring the van by. Upon our arrival, he immediately stopped what he was doing and gave us his full attention. We ultimately took the van for a drive to show him what the problem was, and he gladly hopped in without a moment's hesitation. He ended up deciding that we were safe to return to Spokane, topped off the transmission fluid (the transmission was ultimately replaced when we got home but he was right, we were safe to drive home) and sent us on our way...refusing to let us pay him anything. His friendly attitude and generous spirit made quite an impression that day.
"My family and I have subsequently moved to Walla Walla. I am a physician at St. Mary Medical Center and performed a procedure on Jim earlier in the year. At the time, his face was familiar to me but I couldn't recall why. However, the article in the WW Union Bulletin on Dec. 12 brought it all into perspective as I remembered the scenario above. I was immediately compelled to contribute to the cause of such a hard working, generous man like Jim.
"Please let Jim know he is appreciated and not alone in his fight; may he trust in our Lord, the great healer and rest in the peace and comfort that He provides. We will keep Jim in our prayers."
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