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Ruth Swain Obituary
Ruth (Ruthie) Lindal
Swain
December 5, 2022
Ruthie Lindal Swain lived in Colorado Springs between 1965 and 1987. She and her husband, Pervis A. Swain were active members of First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by 2 daughters, Lauren Kingsland of Gaithersburg, MD and Carla Bonifasi of Sun City West, AZ. Ruthie is laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
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Susan Taylor
October 7, 2023
To The Swain Family,
May it comfort you to know that Ruthie´s story published in God´s Chicken Soup, about visiting the zoo and watching the gazelles, has had a huge impact on my life. Reading her advice to the antler-entangled gazelle was like hearing God speak directly to my heart saying, "Bow your head down close to the ground and back out gently."
I am having trouble relating to a family member and, since reading Ruthie´s story, have backed out, bowed my head and asked God to fight this battle on my behalf, bringing reconciliation and restoration.
Although I didn´t know this wonderful woman I certainly appreciate Ruthie´s wisdom. God Bless you all.
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