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The Story of Hattie Mae Wiatt
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The Story of Hattie Mae Wiatt |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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The Story of Hattie Mae Wiatt She brought herself alone to church, a Sunday morning bright The building was so very small, no room to pray in sight As tickets of admission sold out weeks far in advance The little girl in ragged clothes did not stand a chance The minister, he came outside and saw her standing there Then down he bent and lifted her straight up into the air Upon his shoulders she was placed, his head her arms embraced Then inside the church they went, and sat talking face to face The minister explained to her, she’d someday see more room For all the children still outside, and light would lift the gloom His plans were large just as she was small, still he would believe That somehow in his God’s great plans, those prayers would be received So they talked awhile, Hattie listened to the minister She agreed, more room was needed, of that she was so sure The man then smiled, for he had shared his lonely heart’s desire And little did he really know the thoughts he had inspired. Weeks went by, then the man was called to pray by Hattie’s side For she was sick with fever, in God’s love she would abide The minister then left her, saddened at the thought of death Hattie died the very next day, few worldly assets left. Hattie’s ma addressed the pastor, presented Hattie’s purse All the gifts she could leave him, her possessions of this earth Fifty-seven cents now lay in the palm of his one hand “Hattie said you will need all this to build your church so grand!” The pastor he then took the gift and told the members all A little girl believes in us, I would not have us fall, From her hopes a church to build, by fifty-seven pennies Then he sold them one by one, so much came from so many. Upon faith of one small child, to build God a greater home In our hearts we should be blessed a legacy by poem. ©Karilea Rilling Jungel 27 June 2002 |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless her heart, sweet friend, I only wish so many more in the world could be as giving as Hattie and that faith can always find a home in us all! (sigh) This is soooooo beautiful, sweet friend, this made me cry and deserves to stand forever in poetic form, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Karilea, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karilea, you should be very very proud! Wonderful rhythm and rhyme. This is a masterpiece! Love this sweet lady. ~Hugs, Nancy Lee~ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is a beautiful poem, Sunshine....  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
And - this is why I am so proud to say that I know you know because soon one day I can say "I knew her when!" There is nothing means more to me than |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This is indeed, a ray of sunshine! Beautiful message of hope, Kari. |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Karilea, you've so intimately touched my heart...I am sure many more will be inspired by you. This is lovely story which I held close to my heart since I first heard it, you've magnified its beauty with your poetic gift. *hugs* mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
It's a lovely tale of how inspiration, born in one heart, can change the world. Thank you. KJ Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Kari, thank you for reminding me that it is the seeds we sow that grow and grow. Inspiring work. Keth Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Sunshine, Yes a lovely poem. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karilea Wonderfully written..so heartwarming! |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
This is so unbelievably sweet, Karilea...it brought tears to my eyes.  ~ hugs of sweetnessLyra |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
How very beautiful. *S* The first poem I read this day is an absolute jewel. *S* |
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