Two from Galilee page 13

 Two from Galilee page 13 by ric gustafson

Hannah was helping Mary prepare for the journey. Hannah was tired of worrying. She was glad that Mary was going to spend some time with her older sister. Hannah had always felt close to Elizabeth. The priest Zachariah had moved them to Jerusalem. Hannah was hoping her big sister could help Mary and give the family a needed rest. 

In the meantime, Joachim was trying to find somebody who was going to Jerusalem. It was a busy time of year with the harvest and the Feast of Weeks.

Jacob walked in. " Tomorrow, Mary could join a group from Magdala who will be passing through".

Joachim shook his head. " Magdala is a city known for it's wickedness".

" They are good people". Jacob smiled. " They'll look after her".

Later, Mary quietly entered her mother's room. She was nursing a severe headache.

" Mother". Mary's voice was a whisper. " I've never been away from home before".

" You'll be fine". She gave a weak smile. " Go now and don't leave your father waiting".

Mary quietly opened the door. " Goodbye Mother".

" Goodbye".

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