A Piece of My Heart
James tried to arrive in this world early. Doctors prevented it. So instead his delivery was weeks past the due date. As a baby he smiled with his warm dark eyes,; a shy smile. James loved routine and order. . . a trait that helped his disciplined and hard working nature. He showed musical interests at a young age, listening and playing all kinds of instruments throughout his life. James was an amazing student, talented actor and a kind human being. So much for a parent to be proud of.❤️ James’ faith was big. He accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior at a young age and grew his faith in word and deed. Each year he had a staring role in church plays. . . learning lines and lines of dialogue with ease. He had numerous roles in Trinity Rep’s Christmas Carol. An opportunity of a lifetime. As a senior James had major jaw surgery which resulted in his jaw being wired shut until days before he gave his valedictorian speech. In the Fall of 2003, he headed to Adelphi University in New York where he became a concert master, first chair violin student as a freshman. Despite having a four year fully paid scholarship James wanted to study at the prestigious Boston Conservatory. Hours and hours of practice, an extraordinary audition resulted in the achievement of his dream. The time at the Boston Conservatory was academically challenging, musically demanding but James loved it all. However, a few short weeks into the semester James became ill and was transported to the hospital . James died a few hours after his dad and I arrived at the hospital. While no one could anticipate the outcome we were there, by his side, He passed from this life as he tried to enter. . . too early. Only this time all the doctors and prayers were not to prevent it from being so. Today, twenty years later, the pain of loss is as real as the night we said goodbye. We will forever grieve his loss until the Lord calls each of us home. Forever loved ❤️
