HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY, BROTHER!

My brother, Jim, is celebrating his 75th birthday today. I am so very proud that he is my brother. God has blessed me with such a loving family. I just want to wish him the best and happiest birthday ever! I love you, Jimmy.

Mary Ellen & Jim - December 2005

As a tribute to my brother and to let you know what kind of a person Jim is, I am sharing a beautiful poem that he has written and published.

Together

Arising from ashes, A beauty untold,
A forest, A dream, A cottage unfolds.
A grandeur of splendor, A purpose delight,
A wonder, A miracle, of glory tonight.
She lay on my mind, yes Ocean’s I see,
of beaches, of pleasure, of caring to be.
No sense of foreboding, no law to be told,
All riches and diamonds, yes pearls to behold.
I glory in beauty as God makes it right,
to see his great wonders, a perfect delight.
I know now my trying cannot make it so,
Just yield to His Mercy and Grace,
Yes, I know.

The year of our Lord, Sunday 5/28/2000