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Friday, October 13, 2017

SEVEN YEARS LATER...

Thanks so much for all of the beautiful comments which I've received today through Social Media, text, email and messenger inbox! I feel the love now more than ever...

Ken and I have now been together for 51/2 years, and have been happily (and legally) married for nearly 3 of those years...during that time he has had 2 granddaughters, lost his father, begun helping me care for my elderly parents, helped me with the ministry and with the opening of my art studio, and we have enjoyed every minute of our life together...he loves his job in Greensboro, where he has worked for many years, and we both live a very open life as out men and as a married couple in both his world and in mine...

We are very involved in the lives of all six of our children and of our four grandchildren, and we see them all regularly...they are all doing well, and we are grateful for every one of them, and for their constant support of us...family is everything...

METRON is now well into its 4th year, and I love it and am so proud of it...ministering there is a continual pleasure, and I am so grateful for the people who have continued to follow me, and still hear my voice...

Can't believe how time has flown, but life is good and we are blessed...

Thank you all for your wonderful support for these last seven years...

I love you all!



Cynthia Alford I remember... I was there. What a wonderful milestone in your life. I'll always be proud of the man that you are. ♡♡♡

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Jim Swilley 😊❤️

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David B Keith I remember this day and this sermon. I was and continue to be impressed with your authentic self Jim Swilley. I can say with all honesty you gave me hope that the Lord is alive and well. I wish you all the best.

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Jim Swilley Thanks!

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Lori Lamb Kingery Living your truth has inspired me and my family to live fully again!! Thank you!!!

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Jim Swilley Wow, thanks!

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Brian Binkley Williamson so many lives you've touched with that declaration. You are free to be who you were made to be. Still touching lives, married to a wonderful man. I am just one example of a life you've touched. You made me realize that God still loves me no matter what others say. I have hope again. Meeting Ken on FB has brought so much joy to my life. Who would ever thought that a social media would bring someone so special into my life? Thank you Jim. I say what I said to you the first time I sent you a message. I still believe your greatest work for God lies ahead. Can't wait to see what the future holds for your ministry and you and Ken.

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Jim Swilley ❤️❤️❤️

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Jim Swilley Thank you...

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Brian Binkley Williamson someday I will get to say it to you in person....

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Nancy Lynn Pugh I had attended CITN a few times but I wasn't there that day because I had felt that CITN didn't care for gay people ! This was after a visiting pastor had said some pretty derogatory comments about gays at a service and I got very upset and left in the...See More

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Jim Swilley Thanks, sweet Nancy ❤️❤️❤️

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Jon Haack Wow. Has it been 7 years?

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Jim Swilley 10/13/10

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Jon Haack God bless you in your continued witness!

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Jim Swilley Jon Haack Thank you, sir...

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Jennifer M. Carpenter I watched it online shortly after. It was awesome

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Dawn Schale Congrats Jim ! 💙💚💛🧡❤️

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Matilda Hudgins Adams I remember that day! It took alot of courage and strength.

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Jay Lamm Love you Bish!

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Avery Price Rogers News anchor George Stephanopoulos’ reaction to the report ABC aired after this vid went viral is deeply etched in me. You know the head-turning way you feel when, in a crowd, you hear someone with perfect pitch singing? It was like that. This man, who ...See More

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Jim Swilley Wow...that just gave me chills...thank you 
Christopher Smith I was there. I will never forget.

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Lacy Nicole Ryan Would you mind if i share this?

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Guy S. Johnson And inspired a whole bunch of us to be open and honest.

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Sherrie Hicks I’ve been with you much longer and every day you grow and inspire me! And I love you more !! #believegirl

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Tamara Anne Murphy Thank you for helping us be our authentic selves.

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Sherrie Hicks I still have my People magazine too!!

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Christopher Smith I was there. I will never forget.

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Lacy Nicole Ryan Would you mind if i share this?

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Jim Swilley Not at all

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Guy S. Johnson And inspired a whole bunch of us to be open and honest.

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Natalie Evans Ray Woooohooooo! Your such a hero!

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Patrick Ray 7 years, it was just yesterday it seems

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Dennis L. Hall Wow...has it really been 7 years? So much growth and transformation and new beginnings! Bless you Jim Swilley!

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Frank Vance Jr Gosh I remember that well. Thanks for speaking out and being so forthright. You and Ken are my heroes.

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Ed Jarnagin Happy Coming Out Anniversary!

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21 comments:

  1. Blake Kennedy said...

    I remember watching it while i was living in daly city,ca.Thx 4 your courage to get off your chest

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  2. Linda M Curtis said...

    I'll Never Forget. World Changer You Are ♡

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  3. Karl McIntosh Cobos said...

    Yup..I was there. ..maybe I need an updated autograph?

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  4. Laura Menchion said...

    I remember and to be honest with you I possibly knew that before you. I was so excited for you. I cannot imagine the daily struggles of living a life you really were not meant to live. Now you are free and happy that is all that matters. I honestly believe ( actually I know, but for the sake of saying so) my father (rip) was gay, but due to the way he was raised he had to keep it a secret as well. I hate that he had to live the life he did not really want, but in the end I got a great father. What a sacrifice one makes when they cannot live the life they are intended to live. Yes I said intended because I know you are born this way. I am glad you are happy and that is what life is about right?

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  5. Jeanette Bolt Smith said...

    And it was because of this life-changing act on a worldwide stage that I was able to meet you...so I guess both of our lives changed that day. Thanks for blessing me daily.

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  6. Clifford Hobbs said...

    I remember this day!

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  7. Marque Winston Andre Smith said...

    Jim Swilley, thank you so much for sharing this. My partner Gregory is an Anglican (Episcopal) priest and came out in his church in 2001. He was there from 1991-2013. His congregation was so supportive as he was married with three children. We have been together since 2006 and I was welcomed with open arms. You and Ken Marshall are in inspiration in countless ways and I am blessed to be connected with you both. Love and light is sent your way. <3 <3

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  8. Cynthia Eastman Adams said...

    I remember. I was astonished at your courage and strength. I am blessed to know you now and look forward to seeing you live your truth for many years to come. Sending love to you and Ken.

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  9. Steve Cyr said...

    Now that ladies and gentlemen is how a gentleman makes an entrance!

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  10. Sarah Hayden said...

    God bless

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  11. Howard Blount said...

    I remember so well, Jim. I remember our conversations leading up to this day. I remember watching live, although with a spotty signal. I remember your courage. Today I couldn't be more proud of your decision to practice what you preached, live your truth, and be a public example for so many others. Through many dangers, toils, and snares we have already come over the past 40 years when two teenagers destined to become brothers met on the first day of college. I love you and Ken, and I am looking forward to our annual autumn rendezvous at Pinebox in just a few days . . . . <3<3

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    1. Ken Marshall said...

      Happy coming out Day! I am certainly thankful you made the decision to come out even if it took me a year and a half to find you after you came out! I love our life and everything we do! I’m blessed and very thankful to be married to such a wonderful and amazing man as you! I love you ! ❤️

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    2. <3 <3 <3 <3 Thanks, Kenneth...I love you, too!

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  12. Joseph Parramore said...

    So grateful for your authenticity. Love n Hugs

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  13. Jeri Sellers Hannula said...

    And you’re a great person doing lots of good things

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  14. Deb Perkins Muehlstein said...

    Jim & I will always remember this special day in your life... it truly was your Independence Day & we could not be prouder! ❤️❤️❤️ Free to be everything you were meant to be!

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