Monday 4 March 2013

Edith Cavell

Edith Cavell
 
  • Born on December 4, 1865
  • She was a nurse
  • Never married
  • She helped 200 French and English soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium
  • On August 3, 1915 she was arrested for helping soldiers
  • On October 12, 1915 she was shot by a firing squad
  • Her last words were: "Standing as I do, in view of God and Eternity, I realize that patriotism is not enough; I must have no hatred or bitterness toward anyone."
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  1. Crystal @ Country Mom at HomeMarch 07, 2013 1:42 pm

    I love that quote from Edith Cavell. She is such a great example of how God wants us to react to people that hurt us. To have no hatred or bitterness toward anyone. I know that's easier said than done, but with the Holy Spirit helping us we can try to strive toward that.

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