MY GRANDMA ROCKED!
MATTIE OPHELIA POOLE
April 15th 1900 - January 31st 2006
My grandmother Mattie Poole had great character.
A character worthy of old fashioned honor
and respect.
She was a caring woman,
The kind that would give you just what you needed,
Right when you needed it.
She was a great example of how
to live WISELY
…a True Teacher.
A Quilt-maker.
In every stitch there was a prayer.
In every meal
a Blessing.
When we went through hard times
She made my clothes.
When the cupboard seemed bare
She created mouth watering meals.
I like to say that,
“She was a Master at turning Nothing into Something.”
Maybe she learned that trick during The Great Depression. Or one of those World Wars…
Her favorite people?
“The little People,” she called them.
Kids flocked to her.
She played a mean game of checkers and would never let us win!
I think she got a little kick out of making us sweat
as she watched us strive to do better and better.
But the truth of the matter was, no matter how much we improved, she was the best, quicker and more skilled.
We loved her for it!
Mattie Poole had a gentle heart and solid steps…
Sure...
Deeply Rooted in Spirit
Her level of Integrity, Faith and Compassion
Far surpass that of anyone I have ever met.
She was without question
The Best Human Being I have ever known,
Beautifully Humble
And swimming in Wisdom.
I am so fortunate to have had her as my grandmother. Mother Grand.
She would often say to me,
”Love Everybody.”
This is a woman who had lived 106 years.
Think about our history. There was alot she could have been bitter about.
But that's not how mattie lived. Her-story is long. So very long.
To think that she remained so open hearted.
Never tainted by even the worst of circumstances.
Always a Vessel of Light.
Do we know how to love unconditionally?
Really, do we?
Where are our examples?
I had one.
Perhaps you have one as well.
If so,
Isn’t it our responsibility to share these gifts with others?
Actions speak so much louder than words.
So many people proclaim to know Truth
And so many less Live it.
Mattie Poole Lived it.
Consciously.
The Mayor of my hometown declared
April 15th
Mattie Poole Day,
A testament to her greatness.
Yes, I have my Grandma lifted pretty high up on a pedalstool.
And I’m not the only one!
She was a most rare and special gift to all who knew her
There are no words for the depth of my love and gratitude.
May she continue to Rock On!
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