Good grief…

Oh, it’s time to blog it out. I have been wanting to blog for a long time, as it has been a while since my last posting. I have been hesitant to write, as there is so much happening in the world and our country that trigger anger and frustration that I didn’t want those emotions reflected in my blog.

Today, my emotions are full of love, gratitude, sadness and conviction. Today, one of my friends from Mississippi passed away unexpectedly. His name was Jimmy Ash. Jimmy was genuinely kind, he embraced people regardless of their flaws or fears. He believed in natural health and healing and loved to share his knowledge with everyone. He was a seeker of truth and was never ashamed to stand for the truth even if it meant he was standing alone. He was a father to a vaccine injured child, a passionate and fierce advocate for medical freedom, a friend to all, and most of all led the most incredible and grounded faith walk. I have the utmost respect for him as an incredible soul.

Here’s the thing- these are just a few of the amazing gifts that Jimmy brought to this dark world, yet I have never met him in person. He and I became friends on Facebook through our joint passion for truth and medical freedom.

Jimmy and I communicated only through posts/comments, but in some strange way, I had a closer relationship with him than some of my casual, in-person friendships. It is tough to put into words and it probably sounds a little “stalkerish”, but he had such an amazing and kind presence. Most people put on a different persona with social media or hide behind filtered pictures, but Jimmy was just real, all the time, and everyone was able to sense that.

I, like almost 5000 other friends were shocked to hear of his passing. I don’t even know how he passed, and to be honest the cause of death doesn’t matter, his presence has been altered regardless. I find myself torn between mourning the loss of such an incredible soul on this earth and at complete peace in knowing that his relentless faith has carried him home to rest with our Creator.

There is so much pain, anger, hurt, and evil in the world, in our country and even in our own homes. Jimmy was the antithesis of all of that. He was a living light in the darkness. I find comfort in knowing that although his physical presence may be gone, his light will always shine and I will carry that light forward with me.

Thank you Jimmy for entering my life, even if just through the computer. You have left your mark on this world and will be sorely missed, until the day we meet in our eternal home with our Heavenly Father . May you be at peace and fill all of us left behind with your spirit and conviction for faith, truth and light. There is a saying that reads- “be the things you loved most about the people who are gone” and I plan on doing just that.

Rest in eternal peace, Jimmy Ash. See you on the other side, my friend.

“light up the darkness” -Bob Marley

So much love and respect.

xo -e

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