The Tide Goes Out Easily

1) I never wanted to go away, and the hard part is
leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I
should be homesick for you even in heaven.
2) 'You must get well.' I want to- oh, so much!
I try, but every day I lose a little, and feel more
sure that I shall never gain it back. It's like the
tide, Jo, when it turns, it goes slowly, but it can't
be stopped.