Tuesday, September 21, 2021
This woman for some odd reason years ago insisted I address her as Momma Ruth and it always filled my heart with joy to do so. I didn't understand her "why" but i am so grateful and completely blessed for it. Being 1,100 miles apart our contact was by phone and every call began with me saying something raunchy just to get a reaction that was usually followed by her unique laugh and always with "Momma is going to wash your mouth out with soap Son". I was always in "awe" during our calls not necessarily by the content of our conversation but by how optimistic the words she spoke, she always responded encouragingly despite the full force attack that cancer was waging on her. In spite of the heaviness I feel in the moment it pales by the overwhelming blessing I feel and carry forward by witnessing Momma Ruth's tenacity, courage and receiving her unconditional love, love she showered on me with her calming Motherly way in the midst of her storm.