Seven years ago, today I met this precious man (Jeff Hall) for the first time. What a strange but wonderful experience it was. I never thought I would marry a man in prison but, I did. When I first met him, he told me story of what happened & why he was in the prison. He said, "They call me a 'sex offender' for an incident that he and his wife at that time had done many times. Greed, anger, money, the suicide of their only child took over. Their marriage as he said "was really great" for 23 years. Moving on, the devil played a deep roll into their marriage & they divorced, he went to prison, she kept the house, land and money. Afterwards, I met Jeff in prison. All he had was the biggest heart. I was content with just that! As he told me his about the past, made it clear that he was considered a 'sex offender.' Most people think right away that a child was involved but not in this story. He would say "remember, I am a sex offender now" which troubled him terribly. I remember telling him "I sure hope so" as we laughed to ease his pain regarding his charges.
Although he was in prison, he still had hopes and dreams as anyone would. He had the best attitude about making the best in life in a horrific situation. Over the last few days since his death, several people told me over and over, "Lisa, he was my best friend." The same exact words over and over. From people in different directions who did not, in many cases, even know each other. Still, those same words kept coming. I am amazing at the wake that he left in peoples' heart, the love they had for Jeff, the outpouring of prayers and love I received because of Jeff.
The conclusion is, just because a man goes to prison, does not mean he is this horrible person that others want to betray them as. Jeff was a kind, God-fearing man who only wanted to make a difference in people's lives. I know he did in mine that will go with me forever. I will see him in heaven one day. I am grateful for every second we shared, the phone calls, every visit, & every thought. Thank You Jeff Hall for simply marrying me and being my husband as well as 'My Best Friend!'
Beth, I want to thank you for what you do. You are admired by many who need to know that someone is out there simply trying to make even one change. You are a diamond to many & I want to make sure you know that. Thank You for all you do!
Seven years ago, today I met this precious man (Jeff Hall) for the first time. What a strange but wonderful experience it was. I never thought I would marry a man in prison but, I did. When I first met him, he told me story of what happened & why he was in the prison. He said, "They call me a 'sex offender' for an incident that he and his wife at that time had done many times. Greed, anger, money, the suicide of their only child took over. Their marriage as he said "was really great" for 23 years. Moving on, the devil played a deep roll into their marriage & they divorced, he went to prison, she kept the house, land and money. Afterwards, I met Jeff in prison. All he had was the biggest heart. I was content with just that! As he told me his about the past, made it clear that he was considered a 'sex offender.' Most people think right away that a child was involved but not in this story. He would say "remember, I am a sex offender now" which troubled him terribly. I remember telling him "I sure hope so" as we laughed to ease his pain regarding his charges.
Although he was in prison, he still had hopes and dreams as anyone would. He had the best attitude about making the best in life in a horrific situation. Over the last few days since his death, several people told me over and over, "Lisa, he was my best friend." The same exact words over and over. From people in different directions who did not, in many cases, even know each other. Still, those same words kept coming. I am amazing at the wake that he left in peoples' heart, the love they had for Jeff, the outpouring of prayers and love I received because of Jeff.
The conclusion is, just because a man goes to prison, does not mean he is this horrible person that others want to betray them as. Jeff was a kind, God-fearing man who only wanted to make a difference in people's lives. I know he did in mine that will go with me forever. I will see him in heaven one day. I am grateful for every second we shared, the phone calls, every visit, & every thought. Thank You Jeff Hall for simply marrying me and being my husband as well as 'My Best Friend!'
Beth, I want to thank you for what you do. You are admired by many who need to know that someone is out there simply trying to make even one change. You are a diamond to many & I want to make sure you know that. Thank You for all you do!
Mrs. Jeffery Michael Hall (Lisa)
Thank you for all you do!