Ruth: Mother of the "Prodigal Son"

[entropic remnants]

Ruth had a son who took off and she didn't hear from him for years. Finally, after much prayer, he has returned and been in contact with his mother again. Even when she had no news of him for years, she never gave up on him.

Ruth is in a nursing home with severe and crippling arthritis -- particular in her knees and she is in a wheelchair these days.

Ruth voluntarily sat for this portrait and gave me permission to tell her story. I see Ruth at a nursing home where I am a part time chaplain.

Ruth: Mother of the "Prodigal Son" by Entropic Remnants, on Flickr

 

[Armanius]

Happy for Ruth! And great portrait!

 

[Penfan2010]

Beautiful portrait, John. And what a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing both.

 

[Luckypenguin]

Good things come to those who wait. Nice to see a happy ending to the story.

 

[Livnius]

Nice one John. Perhaps he had his reasons, I don't know, I know however his actions would have brought her much pain suffering...I hope he now tries to make up for that.

 

[pniev]

Thanks, John for a wonderful photo and inspiring story. You captured a lot of character. Great composition too. As Livnius said, there might be more to the story, but it is wonderful that they found each other again.
And it must be comforting for Ruth to meet with you and talk about her life. Thanks for doing such good work.
Peter