Goodbye Gareth (Jim Roberson III...ironbeardesigns) 😞💔 11/10/1971 to 4/16/2026

Saying a final goodbye to someone who came into your life when you unknowingly needed them the most isn't easy to do.

You came into my life for a short period starting in 2010 when I was 25 years old.

I remember our first Valentines Day you surprised me with my very first and only iPod Touch. I still have it to this day.

I met your mom and sister for Thanksgiving in 2010. Then was around for the passing of your mom in December of 2011 to help you and your sister through that. 

A few months after that you were there when I needed you the most on May 9, 2012 when the most important person ever to me passed away. My grandma Sally Sunderland. You were the only reason I made it through that.

Around the Summer of 2013 you helped me show me my independence when we were getting ready for our move from Bassett, VA to Greensboro, NC when there were family members trying to hold me back from it for various reasons. But moving allowed me to grow up and become more independent and show me I was in charge of my life and happiness.

I know I walked away from you in 2019, when I was 33, the wrong way and hurt you because of it. I have wished ever since to go back and change that, but I can't. I have to live with that everyday. It hurt me to because I thought I was going to be with you forever!

I kept in touch off and on since then to see how you were, how Tallie was (my cat), and how Brandy was doing.

The end of February 2024 came and you reached out to tell me that Tallie had passed away. I thanked you for letting me know. I was 38.

Now here it is Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and I am still processing the news of you passing away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 630am. I found out on Facebook from seeing Woody's goodbye post. Della also reached out to tell me. I reached out and told other friends of ours. I also reached out to see how Brandy is taking things.

But I need to move on and force myself through grieving or I'm going to lose myself because your passing hurts and is affecting me up there with losing my grandma Sally. Which makes sense I guess...you were my first love and first boyfriend and most importantly helped me through her passing. I am now 40.

Goodbye Gareth (Jim Roberson...ironbeardesigns). You survived your parents, brother, and sister. You also aren't having to deal with your physical and mental health pain anymore.

Take care of yourself and Tallie and I'll run into you both soon in the future ✨️ ❤️ 

I love you and miss you and that will never change ❤️ 

Thank you for being in a chapter of my life from 2010 to 2026 for 16 years.

James Ennis Roberson III 

November 10, 1971 to April 16, 2026

Goodbye Gareth (Jim/James Roberson Jr)

I just got this news this morning from this post here...

The moment I started reading it before I got to the end and saw the name Jim. I had a feeling it was about you. I messaged and asked for sure though and it was confirmed. You passed away on the 10th of April 2026 at 630am. You've been in the hospital for 6 months because of your health issues. Your one living family member wasn't in contact with you anymore and your moms estate is still being worked out (she passed away December of 2011). Brandy was still with you, but cant claim your body until 10 days have passed to put you at rest because of not having a will.

I'm processing this and just needed a place to write to you some now to show I got the news and to let you know I never stopped loving you and never stopped thinking of you and never stopped wanting to be friends with you again after I left you in 2019. That wasn't easy to do. I did it the wrong way.

I'm going to make a better goodbye post to you when I process everything. I love you. I miss you. I'm glad your not in mental or physical pain anymore. I'm glad you get to take care of Tallie again until I can see you both and be there.

How many managers do you need to tell in advance that you are calling off for Aprl 10, 2026 starting on March 31, 2026...

I'm confused how do you get marked as absent and no call on a day (today) at a job you literally called in and told a manager last week on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 that you needed to have today off work because you are working at your new job for training. But you also told to other managers at that same job one on the phone and one in person on Saturday, April 4, 2026 that you wouldn't be able to work today's shift and you even wrote it on the schedule for the week on the 1st page saying you weren't going to be able to com in for your shift on the 10th along with writing it on the day of the 10th on the schedule for the week.  

New job... 1 year at job...Things to do today...

I start my new job on Monday. It is orientation. I'm supposed to wear something business casual so I'm assuming what I wore for my interview will be ok for that. I'm nervous though to start a new job, but I'm looking forward to it to see how I do there. 

Also on Saturday, March 21, 2026 was my one year working at Michael's so that is exciting. 

Anyways, hope you all have a great Saturday today. I have to get my day started. I have a candle making event to go to for my friend Rachael's birthday from the beginning of the month and then I need to see about getting my clothes washed and getting groceries as well today. All while dealing with a fibro flare today. But I got this 💯

Craft Events at the Willlow Lawn Michael's in Richmond, VA in March 2026

Events going on at the Michael's in Richmond, VA at Willlow Lawn in March 2026 and April 2026 for Easter.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 - is a Kids Club - Tissue Painted Eggs craft

Sunday, March 22, 2026 - is a Makebreak - DecouPage Napkin Decorative Eggs craft

Sunday March 29, 2026 - is a Bunny Wood Frame craft 

Sunday, April 5, 2026 - No event - Happy Easter 

Advice on how to get more confident and better riding this city cruiser bike 🚲 that you have to pedal backwards to stop please...

I just got this 4 days ago and it was a struggle to figure out steering it at first then trying to stop it and having to pedal backwards to do so is a new concept to me, because I haven't had to do that since I was a kid and that's how the bikes I rode then worked. As a teen and adult I've only been used to riding bikes that have brakes on the handles. I got this bike because I thought it would be easier to deliver Uber Eats and DoorDash deliveries with, but since the first day on it when I got it literally to the house and was stopping it to get off it then fell with it in slow motion and injured my shin and side of my knee. I'm kind of afraid to get back on it to ride it until I'm more confident to ride it and handle it better so I don't fall off of it again. 

Mole on top of head... 👀

I've had a mole on my head all my life and years ago it started causing pain off and on when it was touched. Its now gotten to where the last year or two it has gotten bigger (up) and wider. Just from what I can feel. I haven't ever seen it. So, I don't officially know what it looked like before all of this stuff. But as of last year when I started getting eegs they tell me that it has a yellow looking pus coming out of it and as you can see 👀 in the picture I've included my friends saw 👀 it last night 🌙 and asked me about it and I told them what I know about it. It does itch around it at times. I would get it checked out one day, but I honestly don't know what doctor to see about it and I am also afraid of the pain from them touching it and removing it and from hearing them say it's cancer after they test it. I also would need them to accept my insurance which is medicade (not sure if that's the correct spelling).