Grant Do As I Do

[GrantCottage1885]

In times of crisis, it can be a good practice to look into the past and see how others dealt with their struggles. Ulysses Grant and the nation of his time certainly faced significant adversity. In the following blog post from Grant Cottage Historic Site find out some of the keys to Grant's success in facing hardship and finding the best of humanity in the worst of times... BLOG POST LINK

Do as I Do

 

[JOHN42768]

One important thing you left off your great list. Prayer

 

[Cavalry Charger]

One important thing you left off your great list. Prayer

The most important thing in times of trouble from any folks perspectives.

I'm not sure Ulysses relied as much on prayer as some others, although who is to know the private life of someone as private as Grant could be?

He reminds me of Lincoln that way, and only recently I discovered it was left up to him even as a child whether to attend church or not.

But, both were gifted in ways I'm sure this article shows about Grant at least. I am very much looking forward to reading it.

 

[Cavalry Charger]

Another outstanding and inspiring article to remind us that the times Grant was in have now, in some ways, become our own.

His steadfastness is not to be surpassed, especially at his time of greatest suffering.

As we are nearing the Battle of Shiloh this is particularly relevant:

"During the Civil War others were struck by his ability to stay calm and composed in the most dangerous and trying situations. Grant would be described as oblivious of his personal safety as he rode to the front lines to assess the situation during battle."

When Rawlins approached Grant with his report at the end of the first day of fighting, Grant initially did not respond, prompting Rawlins to ask if the army should prepare for retreat. Grant initially puzzled at his suggestion, then gave his answer: "Retreat? No. I propose to attack them at daylight and whip them."

Grant was not going to be beat, as much as it was in his power to avoid defeat, and neither are we.