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Posted by Mike Slaterm <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Mike+Slater' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 3, 2014, 10:34 pm

This week has been a very sad time for me. On May 1st, I lost my older sister after a long illness, and the very next day, I lost a close family friend.There were a lot of things to take care of during this time of grief, and throughout the entire time, I listened to Jim to calm me down. I can't begin to explain how much better his music has made me feel. There isn't a drug on the market that could do what Jim's soothing voice has done for me.

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Posted by Shevnathi Perera <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Shevanthi+Perera' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2014, 6:58 am, in reply to "Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Mike. We pray that the love of God enfolds you during this sad hour and your journey through your grief. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Yes, couldn't agree with you more - Jim's voice does work wonders in time of grief - it unquestionably lifts you up.

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Posted by Mike Slater <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Mike+Slater' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2014, 6:28 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Thank you so much, Shevnathi. That was very nice of you to say. It's amazing what Jim's voice can do for the soul. It's been a rough week, and Jim has really helped me get through it. I'll bet he would be surprised to know that he could still have such a wonderful effect on people's lives the way he does, 50 years after his passing. Jim left us an incomparable gift that just keeps on giving.

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Posted by Larry Jordan <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Larry+Jordan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2014, 6:56 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Our condolences on your loss Mike. I have a story in the new "Songs & Recordings" booklet about how one of Jim's songs also comforted a dying woman. It was one of his gospel numbers which we overdubbed and it is very beautiful: "The Night Watch." I believe that Jim's voice never sounded better than when he sang one of his gospel numbers, because they touched his soul so deeply. And as a consequence of this, he touches ours in times of sorrow.

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Posted by Mike Slater <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Mike+Slater' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 4, 2014, 11:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Larry, thank you for the kind words. I've always loved Jim's gospel recordings, and I was happy to see all the overdubs that are included in the new release. "The Night Watch" is one of my favorites, and it will be great to hear it in a new musical setting. I'm also looking forward to reading the stories behind the songs and what they meant to people, like the dying woman you mentioned. I'm sure Jim would be thrilled to know that his fans have remained so loyal to him all these years, and that's because his recordings are so timeless. In the relatively short period of time that Jim was on the scene, we the fans have been truly blessed that he left behind so many wonderful recordings.

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Posted by Gary Bryson <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Gary+Bryson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2014, 8:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Mike, I'm sorry about your sister and your friend.

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Posted by Doris Gath <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Doris+Gath' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 5, 2014, 10:22 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Hi Mike: I didn't know about your sister and friend until now. I'm so sorry for your loss but glad to hear that Jim helps heal. I know.
Doris

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Posted by Mike Slater <iframe src='https://members3.boardhost.com/jimreeves/info/user=Mike+Slater' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 8, 2014, 9:29 pm, in reply to "Re: Jim's voice works wonders in a time of grief..."

Doris and Gary, thank you so much for thinking of me and for the comforting words. Yes, Jim has really been helping me get through this rough time. His voice just lifts me up, no matter what kind of difficult situation I might be dealing with. I hope he does the same for you.

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