Quote of the Day

Thomas(Stonewall) Jackson's first wife died in childbirth(the child died as well).  In a letter to his aunt at the time he writes:  "I frequently go to the dearest of earth's spots, the grave of her who was so pure and lovely -  but she is not there.  When I stand over the grave, I do not fancy that she is thus conlined, but I think of her as having a glorified existence."  For a long time he visited her grave daily…In one of his note-books appears the following entry, showing his desire to profit by his great sorrow:  "Objects to be effected by Ellie's death:  To eradicate ambition; to eradicate resentment; to produce humility.  If you desire to be more heavenly-minded, think more of the things of heaven, and less of the things of earth.