Two from Galilee page 14

 Two from Galilee page 14 by ric gustafson

Mary watched as her father finished a conversation with a tall swarthy man. Joachim walked over to Mary. 

" They are going to take the Jordon Mountain route". Joachim smiled. " He told me you are welcome to join them".

Mary was put on a donkey. The caravan started across the plains of Esdraelon. Then the caravan went east across the Jordan. Then the caravan went up into the mountains. After four days, they neared Jerusalem.

Elizabeth had been restless all night. With child for about 6 months, she still could not fathom what was happening to her and her body. She settled on a couch to sleep. Just then, she heard a loud knock at the oak door. Then she heard a sweet young voice.

" Aunt Elizabeth, don't be afraid". The young voice hesitated. " It's only me Mary".

" Mary". Elizabeth turned on a night lamp. She opened the front door. Two people were standing in the torch light.

Mary turned to the man next to her. " Thank you Seth for coming with me".

After he left, Elizabeth turned a lamp toward the young face." Is it really you Mary?".

" Yes, I had to come". Mary began to cry. " My parents wanted it".

Just then, Elizabeth's bulging body throbbed. She shouted. " Zachariah, it moves". She smiled at Mary. " Blessed are you among women".

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