Why I Love Sons of Norway, part II

I found out tonight that one of our dear lodge members passed away last night. She was 88 and in ill health, so it should not have been a shock, but it was for me.
Ruth and her husband, Harold, moved away from our community a few years ago to be closer to their daughter, but before they moved, they did a huge thing for me that they may not have even realized at the time.
I was newly divorced with two small children. My ex-husband and I had joint custody, which meant the girls had a week here and a week there, so every other week I was alone.
There were several times when Ruth knew that I was alone that week and she would invite me for dinner. She didn't let on that she knew I was alone, but would just call me up and say "hey, would you like to join us for dinner?"
It wasn't a fancy dinner, but just food on the table and great company.
It was just a few times, but Ruth and Harold helped me get through a really rough time in my life. I was missing my girls and they gave me loving company.
Rest in peace, Ruth. I love you.