I was just sitting here, missing my sweetheart and thought about these scriptures from Ruth.

For whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God. Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the LORD do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me.

I know Ruth was not speaking these words to her husband, but they do resonate soundly toward a spouse. I normally don’t read the King James version, but these words do not sound nearly as lovely in any other translation. One trait I truly admire about a Belle is her sense of loyalty and these words are nothing if not loyal.

I also love Ruth because of Orpah… well not technically because of Orpah but because Oprah’s mom named her after Orpah but spelled it wrong. I just think that’s hilarious! Poor Orpah. Her name could have rung through the annals of media if not for a woman that just can’t spell. Another reason I really dislike poor spelling. Magnolia does not approve of the word Hate or I would have used it here instead of dislike.

And for more of Magnolia’s wisdom, check out our upcoming page: Belle In Training which will feature all of her advice, wisdom and knowledge about being a true Southern Belle. Of all the women I know, she exemplifies true “Belledom” better than anyone!!

And now here’s a shout out to my sweetheart… miss you, Honey!!!

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