#and I don't think people realized just how much Frodo had done for Middle-earth until he was gone

[fandomsarefamily1966]

“There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.”

#little women #the lord of the rings #frodo baggins #I HAD TO OKAY #think about it though #like many of us who are disabled and/or mentally ill #they 'try not to be a trouble' to their loved ones #EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE CARRYING SOMETHING THAT'S LITERALLY KILLING THEM #and they're happy to carry that pain so no one else will have to #and they don't (often) complain even though they'd have every right to #and just like in my parallel quotes #they try to comfort their loved ones as they're ready to depart this world #and I don't think people realized just how much Frodo had done for Middle-earth until he was gone #I just... #😭 #❤️ #💔 #(yes I know Frodo isn't shy) #(but I think the rest applies very well)