Ruth

Ruth.

Not a word you hear a lot, but important.

I have and wear a little pin with the word Ruth on it.

I found said pin in a booth at a local antique fair.  It is silver and gold and quite simple.

For those who may not know, ruth is a synonym for mercy... one who is without mercy is said to be ruthless.

I often have people ask me if Ruth was my mother or my grandmother.  I am sure that was the meaning at some point and that someone loved their Ruth very much.

No, Ruth is my companion.

She adorns my favorite jacket.

When I have chance to put on my jacket, I am reminded of just how crucial mercy is in life.  Knowing that people need a bit of leeway.  A bit of kindness.

I know, too, that I need the same.

I wonder if someone else's Ruth was merciful.  I like to think that she was as I wear her throughout my day.  I wonder if she knows that she is with me.

Mercy.

Interesting how there are little reminders in life of the things that matter.

Something I remember every time I reach up and touch a tiny piece of jewelry...

A little t(ruth) in one little pin.