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Saying Goodbye to Jimmy

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10 responses to “Saying Goodbye to Jimmy”

George Johnson

July 22, 2014

Brent
I can’t begin to tell you how many folks you bless with your outstanding ability to put into words things that we all think about but don’t know how to express it.
I love to read your thoughts and always have trouble seeing very clearly afterward because of the tears streaming down my face.
Thanks for being an influence on my life and most of all thanks for being my friend.
George

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1. brentkarentaylor
  
  July 22, 2014
  
  Thanks George, my good friend, and have a happy birthday! You are the best! bt
  
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Tim

July 22, 2014

Beautifully written Brent. As the tears swell up in my eyes as I sit and reflect on the words you wrote, I thank God for the opportunity I had to have Jimmy in my life as well. We did not stay in touch, as I would have liked, but knowing I will see him again and hear him singing is something I’m looking forward to.
Thank you Brent for the rekindling the memories of my youth spent with you and Jimmy..

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brentkarentaylor

July 22, 2014

Tim:
Glad we got to visit at the Memorial service. It was great seeing you and Delise and Brian. You were definitely right in the middle of our mischievous youthful adventures. Great, great memories of the three of us spending nights at the Williams, Burns or Taylor’s.
Peace and grace my friend, bt

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Karen (wtwh)

July 22, 2014

Beautiful thoughts, Brent! I am so glad that your time on a bus with Jimmy and Tim brought out your storytelling skills. You had a way with words, for sure! Love you.

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1. brentkarentaylor
  
  July 24, 2014
  
  Thank you Karen wtwh: It’s always a blessing to see that you not only read what I write but that you “get it”, thanks, bt
  
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Charlotte Taylor

July 22, 2014

I hope you never underestimate the power of your words. Not only are they avenues for you to express your feelings but they give voice to what we feel but are unable to put in words. Thank you for using that gift to bless so many people. Love, Mom

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1. brentkarentaylor
  
  July 24, 2014
  
  Thanks Mom, you are a great encourager to me. Love you, bt
  
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Molly Endsley

July 23, 2014

Brent, thank you for so eloquently describing the friendship between you and my brother. I have forwarded this to Jim’s daughter, Reagan, so she can understand what kind of person her dad was. Beautifully written and I too have many fond memories of the Williamses, Taylors and the Burnses all spending time together. Remember when we all stayed in my parents camper? Church camp? And river trips? Such fun. Keep writing for God has given you a talent and skill to use for his glory.
Molly Burns Endsley

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1. brentkarentaylor
  
  July 24, 2014
  
  Hey Molly:
  Thanks for posting and great to see you. You have a beautiful family and I always love seeing all the Burns family together. You always loved me as one of your own.
  I remember the night in the camper like it was yesterday. I felt so grown up being with older kids. Grace, peace and love to you and the family, Brent
  
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