- I was born in the 1900's in the West Virginia Mountain State,
- I was one of five who helped to make our home and estate.
- Times were hard in my early years
- Because most people at that time in history were full of
fears.
- Money was scarce and no jobs to be found,
- So most of my friends and people moved out of town.
- At the age of 13, I found a job and started to work;
- My job was small but important, so I could not shirk.
- Then, along came, in 1941, a man which the world knew as
Hitler;
- And Hitler severed my young roots and caused me to go thither.
- After Hitler was defeated and he lost his war and life,
- I was free to come back to West Virginia to seek a life and
a wife.
- My hunt was completed in the 1950's, and I tied the knot;
- And started a family not far from Mother and Dad's resting
plot.
- Now I am old, and I know that my life is slipping away,
- But my thoughts of my life in West Virginia still make my
heart sway.
- People say that West Virginia is Almost Heaven, and I am
going to find out - someday.
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- (Editor's note: Everett and Betty are dear friends of ours
from our days in Weston. They came out of denominationalism and
have devoted themselves to serving Jesus Christ and His church.
Everett preaches for the church at Greenwood. Their children
Steve and Rick and families are nearby. Everett writes of Betty:
"... Betty is losing strength and weight. I am going to
keep her a part of life as long as I can. Her demeanor is great.
She wakes up happy each morning and is able to sing the first
verse of "Jesus Loves Me." She does not know any of
us but she likes the attention we give her. She likes to go to
church and sings some words that her mind recalls. Steve's wife
sits with her and takes care of her." Yes, Everett and Betty's
roots are in West Virginia, but their hope is in Heaven!)
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