"So Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife; ...the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Then the women said to naomi, 'Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name be famous in Israel! And may he be to you a restorer of life, and a nourisher of your old age; for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is better to you than seven sons, has borne him. Then Naomi took the child...and became a nurse to him'....and they called his name Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David" ~Taken from Ruth 4:13-17~

As Naomi returned to her hometown, this is what she told them: "Do not call me Naomi, call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went out full, and the Lord has brought me home again empty" (Chapt 1:20-21)....such words of pain...But Wow, who could imagine? This same woman, Naomi, who had buried her husband and 2 sons, now has a family once again...daughter-in-law, her new husband, and a baby to nurture and help raise!...And just look at Ruth. Boaz spoke of her: "And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you request, for all the people of my town know that you are a virtuous woman" (Chapt 3:11)...new husband, new baby...what a wonderful reward for her faithfulness! God doesn't forget us. There is never anything lost that God cannot replace, especially our joy for living. Open your heart, and believe He will.