Another clarification: the term "true gentleman" was not intended to be redundant or imply that there are lesser versions of gentlemen. It is defined by John Walter Wayland and applies equally to a true lady: "The true gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others, rather than his own; and who appears well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe."
Finally, we have an orphaned animal that lost his identification as Paige was moved through five rooms in eight days. We will post a description tomorrow and hope that he is recognized. Paige loves your furry creatures that have followed her home. Many thanks.
Glad to read you are all home at last, and rest a bit in familiar surroundings. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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We have been following the blog and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We are very thankful for Paige's wonderful progress and George's beautifully written updates. Thank you also for the definition of a true gentleman or lady. It is inspiring.
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Greetings Paige, greetings Hosts,
ReplyDeleteI do hope you had an enjoyable day today, progressing with your therapies, studies, and time together. Good for you,Paige, in keeping ahead of schedule as best you can. Such impressive determination in that bundle of love!!
I enjoyed the education on Wayland's definition of a true gentleman (and a true lady). I think the Hosts far exceed Wayland's definition, as you have all endured a grueling process in what seems to us in a remarkably strong and humble way.
With love, Ellen Vreeland