Jerry Wayne Jeffries, What Children Learn

A child is like a ship on the sea,
That withstands the mighty gales;
You can't direct the wind,
But you can always adjust the sails.

TODAY I TAUGHT MY CHILD

When I got mad today and hit my child
"For his own good", I reconciled,
and then I realized my plight...
Today, I taught my child to fight.

When interrupted by the phone,
I said, "Tell them I'm not home."
And then I thought, and had to sigh...
Today I taught my child to lie.

I told the tax man what I made,
forgetting cash that was paid,
And than I blushed at this sad feat...
Today I taught my child to cheat.

I smugly copied a cassette,
To keep me from one more debt,
But now the bells of shame must peal...
Today I taught my child to steal.

Today I cursed another race,
Oh God, protect what I debase,
for now, I fear it is too late...
Today I taught my child to hate.

By my example, children learn
That I must lead in life's sojourn,
In such a way they are led,
By what is done, not what is said.

Today I gave my child his due
By praise for him, instead of rue.
And now I have begun my guide;
Today I gave my child his pride.

I now have reconciled and paid
to IRS all that I have made.
And now I know that this dear youth,
Today has learned from me the truth.

The alms I give are not for show,
And yet, this child must surely know,
That charity is worth the price;
Today he saw my sacrifice.

I clasp within a warm embrace
My neighbor of another race.
The great commandment from up above;
Today I taught my child to love.

Someday my child must face alone
This fearsome undertone,
But I have blazed a sure pathway;
Today I taught my child to pray.

- Author Unknown -

Uncle Jerry, May 07, 1994

Life is changed,† not taken away.
To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the companies that we work for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So, what is behind the story? Do you know what the word F A M I L Y means?

Father And Mother, I Love You

In Memory of Jerry Wayne Jeffries
11-30-70 – 07-04-98

"Thank you, Sherry, for dedication of your
male angel graphics set to my son."

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