I have never really took a hard look at the book of Ruth, but on Sunday we took a quick glimpse and I felt like God was calling me to it. I couldn't get the discussion out of my head and the thought of Jesus being my kinsman redeemer. So, I am going to study Ruth. I need to be redeemed... I already have been through Jesus, but I want to read about it, bring it close to my heart and I want to know Jesus more and more as my Kinsman Redeemer. Redemption is a wonderful thing. In Ruth, Naomi was empty, completely empty, to the point of bitterness. But self sacrificing love and compassion filled her and restored her, an act of redemption. I feel like I am almost empty... I'm not to the point of bitterness, but I need refilling - I need to be reminded of my redemption and the sacrificial love of my Redeemer. Ruth is a good place to be in the Word right now.
On another note, Tiny has still not returned. The kids, especially Hannah, are starting to feel that pain of loss. We don't know if our kitty will return or if she is dead. It would almost be easier to know for sure if we should say good-bye to our very loved kitty.
Eli stood up again today without pulling up on anything. I think he will walk sooner than the other two did. He might surprise me though and hold out until his first birthday... I kind of doubt it. Isaac is making Eli laugh all the time. They have become amazing little buddies, even wrestling a little. Eli loves it and Isaac is very careful. Boys. Hannah seems more grown up to me everyday, such an amazing girl. I love seeing her becoming confident and independent, but at the same time it seems like she was just a baby and the time has gone so fast. This is just another stage for her and I will enjoy all my moments with her just as I did before... just in a little different way.
I look forward to sharing what I learn from my study of the book of Ruth. If you have studied it, please share any insights... I would love to hear them!
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