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."
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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