Our actions are in our own hands, but the consequences of them are not. Remember that, my dear, and think twice before you do anything. - Louisa May Alcott

Beth could not reason upon or explain the faith that gave her courage and patience to give up life, and cheerfully wait for death. Like a confiding child, she asked no questions, but left everything to God and nature, Father and Mother of us all, feeling sure that they, and they only, could teach and strengthen heart and spirit for this life and the life to come.

...and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself.

life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom.