How Do You Like Your Mother-in-Law?

Monday night's discussion as the Women's Bible Study group began studying Ruth was very enlightening. Our faithful leader asked us, "How do you and your Mother-in-Law get along? and How do you get along with your daughter-in-laws?" It was alot of fun to hear each others' stories. Some of us were taken under our mother-in-law's wing right away. Some of us had to earn a place in the family. Some of us are still working on it! As for daughter-in-laws--that was a mixed bag as well. We even compared how different it can be to be a step-mother-in-law! Now that really could get a bad rap!

I was reminded again of what a blessing it is to study and share ideas with a group of women from many generations. From women who got married at 14 and started their family right away and now have "oodles" of grandchildren to brag on--to career women who waited awhile who are just getting started--to adopted, combined families of later marriages that take on a different dynamic as well--to women who are in the throes of raising a family. No matter what our current state, we all bring such richness to the discussions and make our Bible current and alive!

Naomi and Ruth have already become more real to me through our discussion of their relationship--the emotions of leaving home countries, returning to home countries, being left widowed and alone, clinging to other women for support. These are all very common experiences and ones that God blesses us through. I can't wait to talk about Chapter 2 this Monday! Come join us!