It has been a tough week.
It was 48 years ago when he moved his family three doors down the street. His name was Jim and he had five kids. Two of the boys were my age, 13 years old and they had a “baby” sister 10 years old. She had a crush on me and she did not care who knew. It was downright embarrassing.
My step father had no interest in the outdoors or camping so Jim would invite me to go hunting and fishing from time to time when he would take his boys out.
Jim’s little girl turned 18 and I married her. Jim changed from my very good friend to my father-in-law.
Jim got Dementia and on September 14, 2009 we put Jim into a nursing home. 16 days ago Jim aspirated and developed pneumonia. He was transferred to the local hospital. Three days ago it was obvious Jim was getting worse and not going to make it. The doctor suggested we put Jim on a morphine drip to make him comfortable and ease his passing. The family agreed and my friend, and father-in-law, James Rollings passed away today at 12:10 PM. Prayers for the family are most welcome.
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