Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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Is she strong and well? She then has a heritage that can be used to good<br />
advantage in this busy world. But if she is weak and frail — her sunny life<br />
can brighten the home. Often the sick one is the most cheery of the family,<br />
in spite of her pain. Everyone can be a sunshine bearer.<br />
In one home the daughter is a willing helper, ready to do all that her young<br />
hands can do to lighten the load, and she is a constant blessing to her<br />
mother — but she forgets to carry with her a cheery, sunny smile.<br />
Her heart becomes vexed and unpleasant, and her words sharp and<br />
cutting. The little ones watch big sister's face, and see that she is cross.<br />
Mother's gentle voice often has to speak to her in soothing tones,<br />
"Daughter, I know you are tired — but do not make it unpleasant for the<br />
little ones. We have much to do — but love lightens it all the way." How<br />
often I have wished that to her other graces, this dear girl would<br />
add sunshine.<br />
The faces of our friends are like mirrors. We can look into them and see the<br />
expression of our own face. If we come to them smiling, we see a smile in<br />
return; but if we meet them with a frown, they will frown back at us. Try<br />
catching the eye of one who is looking sad and out of sorts — and meeting<br />
her look with a smile; and see if it will not soon answer back in her face.<br />
Especially when children are to be dealt with, it is necessary to learn to<br />
smile and be pleasant; for if you come to them cross — they will be cross in<br />
return. Be cheery, sunny, and encouraging, both for your own happiness —<br />
and for the sake of others.<br />
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