David Jeffers
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DO YOU HAVE A TAIL?
Do you have a tail? It was a question asked in all innocence. The expression on the little girl's face made it evident that she was not attempting to be funny. The place, time, and person being questioned made it a very serious moment. That’s when things are the funniest, wouldn’t you agree?! I mean, it’s almost like remembering a funny incident at the funeral of a friend, and getting the giggles! People looking on don’t understand your response at such a sobering time.
By David Jeffers5 years ago in Families
TO SLEEP IN SAFETY
TO SLEEP IN SAFETY… ...it seemed that I’d forgotten what that felt like. It all started in April of 1944, I was 30 years old and had only known the peace and struggle of farm life in Arkansas. My family was not financially rich, but wealthy in love for each other. I had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. I married in 1937, a local girl that I had been sweet on finally accepted my proposal. For 5 years we were happy, until a fever set in upon my bride. I lost her in 1942. Heartbroken and lonely, I somehow made it through long workdays and dreams of her at night.
By David Jeffers5 years ago in Families
