Two from Galilee page 16

 Two from Galilee page 16 by ric gustafson

Mary watched from the roof of Elizabeth's home. She was hoping Joseph would come. She fell asleep. At one point, a servant woke her up.

" Someone is here to see you". The servant's voice hesitated. " It is a man".

Mary ran downstairs. She ran outside. She smiled. It was her father. She ran into his arms.

" Father". She began to cry. She looked around. " Are you alone?".

" Yes". He smiled. " Your mother did not feel up to coming".

" Did Joseph come?".

" No". Joachim opened a hamper. " Your mother packed a few gifts for you" He took out a jar of wild honey. " This is for Elizabeth".

" Thank Hannah for me".

Joachim turned to see his wife's sister standing behind him. " And some of Mary's favorite cheeses".

" Thank you father".

He looked at Mary. " When do you want to come home?".

" Not yet father".

" Your mother says you can stay as long as you want".

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