Two from Galilee page 5 by ric gustafson
Joseph came before Joachim had come back from the fields. The children had told Mary when he arrived. Mary quickly went to check on the duck. It was burnt on one side. Frustrated, Mary went to find Joseph.
" Peace be with you".
Joseph's hands were trembling. He spilled water and a towel on the floor.
" Peace be with you Joseph". Hannah approached him with a new towel. " We have more".
Joseph thanked her and began playing with the younger children. Hannah was making sure the meal was just right. Joachim quietly came in, washed up and sat down at the table. Joseph sat down also. Both of them watched as Hannah and Mary served the meal. As the two sat silently, both pondered what to say to the other.
Joseph spoke up. " I hear Herod put another of his sons to death".
" Good riddance". Joachim stared at Joseph. " There all a bunch of vipers".
" Still, people are saying he restored the Temple and rebuilt ruined cities".
" Peace, he milked us dry".
" At least it's not civil war".
Joachim was impressed by Joseph's answers.
The meal and the conversation had gone well.
Mary slept well that night.
research help: ' Two from Galilee' by Marjorie Holmes
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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