On this Saturday evening, December 29, 2007, my cell phone rings at about 5:50 pm CST and I hear:
“Is this David Jeffers?â€
“Yes it is.â€
“This is Nancy Pelosi and I just wanted to call you and let you know that I got your packet from Congressman Jeff Miller and that I read all of your son Eddie’s articles. I want to first say how sorry I am for your loss and I imagine this must have been a tough Christmas for your family.â€
That’s how my conversation with the Speaker of the House began. I told her because of our faith in Christ we were able to rejoice knowing that Eddie was with Jesus. I told her my daughters were able to come home for Christmas and we were thankful for that. She asked about the girls and where they lived and said it was great that they were close enough to come home. She said that it was good that we have a strong faith to lean on.
She said that Eddie’s words were profound and that although he is gone from us, his words will live on forever. She also stated that our soldiers are magnificent and regardless of our differences on the war or its conduct, we can all be thankful for such a wonderful military. We said a couple of more pleasantries and then wished each other a Happy New Year. I thanked her for taking the time to call and that I appreciated it.
Now I know some of you are probably pretty skeptical about her genuineness and I admit I was totally taken aback by her call, but she was very gracious. (Don’t worry; I’m not getting soft on anyone).
But a good friend of mine named Fran said that it is very significant that Ms. Pelosi called me on a Saturday night on my private cell phone, not knowing who she was going to get on the other line or what her reception would be. She didn’t introduce herself as the Speaker of the House, just Nancy Pelosi. We believe that Eddie’s words really touched a cord and she didn’t have to call me because in my personal note I wrote to her, which she addressed, I was pretty hard on her.
In my note I told her that Senator Reid, John Murtha, and she were becoming the enemy that Eddie wrote of in “Hope Rides Alone.†I know she read my letter because she talked about things that were in it.
In this day and age of hate politics, and even if it’s only a moment in time, wouldn’t it be nice to think that maybe, just maybe, Eddie’s letter and in a small way my note made her stop and think? Do I think she’s going to change overnight? No. But as I said when I first read Eddie’s words, I am naïve enough to believe that his words can affect a nation.
It already has.
So why not the Speaker of the House?
Wow! I was just talking to a friend of mine about Eddie and his article, literally while you were on the phone. God is good! I’m so glad that Eddie’s words are living on (as I knew they would) and that your letter actually touched her enough that she would give you a personal call.
All my love,
Minji
Dave,
A fire can’t begin without a spark……..Jeff Miller needs to fan that spark…
Holy Smokes! If it wasn’t you, Dave, talking about this- I wouldn’t believe it. God is so Great, and He can move even the most stubborn heart. I pray that maybe He will produce many miracles through Eddie’s letters- God Bless you! How amazing! Happy new Year too! Carolyn
If the pen is mightier than the sword, then a keyboard with an internet connection is a weapon of mass destruction.
Just amazing. Absolutely amazing.
Amen…
Special prayers tonight omp
How utterly appropriate that Eddie’s words reached the very ears he intended them to. Perhaps they are having the effect he so desired as well.
Pelosi’s opportunism doesn’t impress me. I would have called her a hypocrite and hung up. She’s a mealy-mouthed, unhinged moonbat, like the rest of the Democratic Party. Their incessent denigrating of this country makes that phone call a disingenuous farce.
Rest easy, SGT Jeffers.
This is amazing! WOW! In this blog, I see such hope. Hope that our leaders can have a change of heart. That is good to hear David.
It appears that Nancy Pelosi either had a motherly moment, or a kindly human moment when words from men like Eddie might have actually touched her, albeit for a fleeting moment only. My old and wise sunday school teacher once repeated the phrase that a “leopard can’t change it’s spots.” I’m too much of a cynic (the libs did that to me) to truly beleive Nancy Pelosi will change her far far to the left liberal San Francisco persona anytime soon. Yes, miracles happen, but it’s usually the new birth that changes the heart, and not a touchy feely moment of emotion. Even though I will give her a nod for calling Dave and making some nice comments about Eddie, Mrs Pelosi is too far gone to be much more than she is. Hope I wrong. Lou Mahopac, NY
Dear Dave,
Only God could give you the opportunity to tell Nancy Pelosi that your faith in Christ was the thing that sustained you all during this time of grief. Jesus was lifted up….the witness has gone forth. Time to pray. A word fitly spoken can change the course of history. God can reach down and change any heart….He changed mine, didn’t He?
Love to the family,
Sherri
Good on Pelosi. It’d be a nice gesture if Reid and Murtha followed suite. I wonder if they, as well, have read Eddie’s articles?
I’m glad she called, and I appreciate the honest and balanced way you portrayed the conversation. As always, the proof is in the pudding and we’ll see if she’ll let The Word speak through her. God Bless.
Since you and the nation lost Eddie I am always amazed in your presence . I’ve learned what Christian faith and strength looks like. You and your family have been a wonderful example to me and everyone around you. Keep on the path. Thank you