This story I have always loved, not so much for the tenderness between the women, which is so often focused on, but rather their ingenuity, how they take care of themselves, how Naomi said, "girl, you go lay down in that man's bed tonight." How they gleaned the fields. I like to think that they could barely tolerate each other when they had to leave, just like it is with my mother-in-law. I like to think their closeness came through their difficulties. Such a marvelous old story.
What a beautiful love poem ❤️
And Bible Project just dropped a great episode on Ruth, which I listened to twice on a long, hot drive.
This story I have always loved, not so much for the tenderness between the women, which is so often focused on, but rather their ingenuity, how they take care of themselves, how Naomi said, "girl, you go lay down in that man's bed tonight." How they gleaned the fields. I like to think that they could barely tolerate each other when they had to leave, just like it is with my mother-in-law. I like to think their closeness came through their difficulties. Such a marvelous old story.
Yes! Smart, resourceful women working together to better their lives.
The earthy depth of her contentment. Beautiful.
She sighs deeply
with each bite, as if the barley
were part of her body,
finally reunited with its home
of sweet earth and sunlight,
ready to smolder and burst into the sky.” Beautiful. Enjoying the book.