“It’s a strange thing, but somehow we expect more of girls than of boys. It is the sisters and wives and mothers, you know, Caddie, who keep the world sweet and beautiful.”
“What a rough world it would be if there were only men and boys in it, doing things in their rough way! A woman’s task is to teach them gentleness and courtesy and love and kindness. It’s a big task, too, Caddie–harder than cutting trees or building mills or damming rivers. It takes nerve and courage and patience, but good women have those things. They have them just as much as the men who build bridges and carve roads through the wilderness. A woman’s work is something fine and noble to grow up to, and it is just as important as a man’s. But no man could ever do it so well.”
Mr. Woodlawn speaking to his daughter, Caddie, from Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink.
I don’t know if I’ve ever read of a woman’s calling described so beautifully. We finished Caddie Woodlawn
Happy Reading.
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Hi! I just found your blog through Joy’s and it is wonderful! I have marked it to come back tonight after the kids are in bed to read more. I also have 4 children,homeschool, and live in a 1933 farmhouse!
How did you know I needed to read this today?
Oh my! The truth in this!
I have this on our to read list. I’m excited to hear that it is so good! Thanks for sharing Lynn.
I love this, Lynn!
Isn’t that the truth. I love being a SAHM and all the “work” that comes with it. It’s good for my soul!
Hugs,
Robin
Thank you for this post. It is true and I hope it is something we don’t forget. I love the birds at the top of your blog too.
Because your Blog is so Fabulous a little reward ..stop by my place to pick it up
we, too, loved caddie! and what a wonderful quote. you might be interested in knowing that the author wrote a sequel to caddie woodlawn called magical melons. i stumbled upon it at a library sale the other day.
the world sure would be a different place with out woman! holy cow could only imagine!
i am very interested in reading the book now..thanks…
your profile paints such a picturesque life!