Hello – and thanks for posting an introduction. Others who join have not done so which would be impolite but without the spirit of grace what else can you expect? Ruth was gracious in her actions and found mercy where other family members did not, indeed they seem to have dropped dead in chapter one Ruth 1:5 perhaps due to an affliction similar to what you mentioned concerning your stepson.
Proverbs is always encouraging, especially where romance is concerned, reflected in your concern for your own family. There really are people who say, in a pirate accent, how they adore spaghetti and ridiculous hats. Do Methodists wear them? Here though, such frippery has no place; just a simple statement of faith is heard by God and there's no need for colanders, incense, muttering, waving the hands around AND CERTAINLY NO PRIESTS.
.Jude 1:10.
Anyway, welcome to the forum; your posting Ruth is lovely and I'm rereading her story now.