Transplanted Native Floridian

I was born & raised in South Florida. Following high school graduation, I entered the USAF and litterally traveled the world. Along the way, I married my high school sweetheart and we had two children -- a son and a daughter.

Moved to Montgomery

In 1993, the USAF transferred me from RAF Lakenheath, England, to Maxwell AFB, AL. My special duty assignment was to work at the Community College of the Air Force. THAT turned out to be the most enjoyable and rewarding experience of my career! Before leaving RAF Lakenheath, we had been told to check on joining Messiah Lutheran Church on Vaughn Road. We went there on our second Sunday in town, and we've never gone anywhere else (except to visit). The congregation at Messiah became our instant extended family.

Cancer Strikes

We were only here for six months when Marlene discovered a lump in her breast. A lumpectomy proved it to be malignant. She had surgery, then chemotherapy, and things looked pretty good for about 16 months. In March 1996, she found some new lumps. Radiation was added to the chemo, but the cancer had metasticized, and she died in August 1996. Since that time, I've been doing the single parent routine. Fortunately, she did a GREAT job in getting the kids started in the right direction. All I had to do was ''NOT SCREW IT UP!'' I retired from the USAF on January 1, 2000 after 26 years of active duty. Since then, I've been creating various businesses and leadership teams.

Married & Moved to Murfreesboro

God has a plan for us, and fortunately, I was willing to listen. Linda Cobb found me in church, allowed me to date her and marry her. In the process, she was offered a new job in Murfreesboro, TN. So, we bought a house there, sold our houses in AL, and we're living happily ever after. THE END!  OK. Not really the end. Actually, just the beginning of a fantastic relationship. God is good. Better than I deserve!

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jimwirshing@yahoo.com