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BajaGirl87
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Grandkids
My brother and I weeding out dead ice plant that covered the dunes outside all the houses in La Salina. Helping Grandpa with yard work.
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Baja Bernie
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HI Baja nomad board, Jaime here.
today is Bernie and my 4 year 3 month anniversary of our marriage. We spent so many weeks and days and hours helping people in Baja, just from
information we read on the nomad board. The nomad board was/is essential for all of us doing what Bernie coined..." Baja is people helping people."
Bernie lived, breathed, and loved Baja. Being able to make a difference in his later years was all he lived for. He would get a calling, and off we
would go, south to Baja, and he would know what was needed. We would pack it in our car, and be ready to deliver. He never failed to amaze me with
what he could pull out of the back of the car......the right item for the right need. I had spent over 50 years in /out of Baja with my family, and
so had Bernie. So, we were a natural pair to be together and continue "people helping people". My father gave me a love of Baja, starting when I was
only 5 years old.
After Lue anne died, Bernie gave up.....then, one day, he woke up....and called me. Our life together started, and I am very proud to be called
Mrs Bernard Swaim. We helped rebuild homes burnt by fires, supply backpacks to kids for school, medicines for families unable to pay for them,
clothes, foods, jackets and shoes, you name it, Bernie and I found a way to get it handled. I am honored to have been standing next to him. Not
behind him, but as his wife. The proudest day of my life was him asking me to marry him. The saddest day of my life was it ended too soon. I feel
I speak that for many of us..... the next book will never come....my heart is broken.... My father was the man who talked Bernie into writing the
books, he needed something to do while he was, by himself, taking care of a very sick wife. That is quite a job for a nurse, not to mention a
husband. And, Bernie never said anything about it, never complained, he just did it.
The past 6 months, I care took of Bernie, starting in January when we had no idea what was coming. He was strong up to the end, never once
complained, and was able to make phone calls to those he loved and wished to say good bye to. His sister Beverly helped me thru 5 hospital stays, and
scary moments, and again, not a complaint out of Bernie.
Bernie is an amazing man, and will never be forgotten.
He will be missed......everyday.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Keri
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Beautiful, Jaime, you guys were great for each other, never saw Bernie so happy, and you so calm and happy. You worked well together. Love to you
both,k
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Eli
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I have so enjoyed the beautiful pictures, and wonderful memories expressed by those who with good cause Loved Bernie so much. He enriched so many
lives, lived his own life to its fullest and will be well rememberd by many, (including me), who can ask for more. I think he would have been very
happy with what all everyone has expressed here.
On August 10th, I will be way far South, (I am Oaxaca bound), but I will for sure light a candle in his memory. Bless his sweet Soul.
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Baja Bernie
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Hi Keri,
Thank you for the kind words. I need them right now. I am hurting so bad.
And, Bernie is above reading all we are saying.
Eli, thank you for the kind words also. Have a Great time in Oaxaca.....
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Baja Bernie
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David K.....
Thank you also for all the pictures and great words. I go back thru and read all the positive thoughts, and realize just how many people Bernie
touched, just here on this forum.
Keri.....our first Thanksgiving together was with your family in Baja. You and Mike were very special in Bernie's life. We were still amazed at the
tile picture Mike did of Baja. You are married to one very special man......and for so many years!
Thank you for the support and phone calls.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja Bernie
David K.....
Thank you also for all the pictures and great words. I go back thru and read all the positive thoughts, and realize just how many people Bernie
touched, just here on this forum.
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Bernie had a heart of gold... I miss him... The last time I saw him was on I-5 in Oceanside when I was honking and waving at both you guys, just a few
weeks ago... He will live forever in our memories, and through his books and posts on Nomad! Mi Baja... no hurry, no worry.
For the chapter Bernie made about me, he had this comic made to illustrate what I like to do... help people find adventures (or lost missions, lol) in
Baja. I thought that was so cool. He gave me a framed, large print of that comic and signed it, which is here on my desk:
Thank you Bernie!
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Baja Bernie
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David K
That is priceless! I remember o the freeway, I am smiling right now....remembering!
Yes, the forum does not include all the police people he hired, and once I receive a copy of all those, if you like I will make one for you. It
really is nice to read about someone who was so special....to so many...and cared so much...and was able to live his dreams.
Jaime.
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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Baja Bernie
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Hi all, Jaime here.
Its very quiet here at the homefront without Bernie. There are no more invitations into the computer room to share the written words of Bernie or
others written to him.
Shari, we still have the wonderful painting we bought of the colorful houses your friend from Canada painted. It hangs where I can see it all the
time. We so loved that first visit.....and, yes, I will be back, its just taking time. First the tears have to stop so I can drive the
distance...lol...
Save me a few big fish out there!
My smidgen of a claim to fame is that I have had so many really good friends. By Bernie Swaim December 2007
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