Bible Bed Time Stories: Genesis 29:1-30:24

 Bible Bed Time Stories: Genesis 29:1-30:24 by ric gustafson

Jacob walked up to a well. This well was in Haran. This well was where Eliezer met his mother Rebekah. Just then, a young woman herded her sheep to the well for water. Her name was Rachel. She was the daughter of Laban who was Jacob's uncle. Jacob wept because he was so happy to see Rachel. Right there and then, Jacob fell in love with Rachel.

Jacob talked with Laban. In order to marry, he would work for Laban for seven years. Seven years passed. After the wedding ceremony, Jacob lifted the bride's veil. It was not Rachel, it was Leah. Leah was Rachel's older sister. He worked for Laban seven more years. Then Jacob married Rachel.

Jacob had 11 sons. Only one of those sons was Rachel's. 

They named him Joseph. Jacob loved him best.

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Martha Custis page 3

 Martha Custis page 3 by ric gustafson

Martha stood in the foyer to receive this new guest. His name was Colonel Washington.

" I'm sorry to intrude Richard". He smiled. " When I was at William's Ferry I thought of you".

Martha stared at Colonel Washington. He stood over six feet. His eyes were blue. His face was scarred.

They walked into the parlour. Washington sat down in an open chair.

" So George". Richard smiled. " What news of the war?".

Mary looked concerned. " You don't look well George".

" I have been suffering from dysentery for months".

A servant appeared. " Dinner is ready".

Mary stood up. " Shall we?".

After dinner, Martha was concerned about the Colonel. " I hope dinner was ok Colonel".

" It was". He gave a weak smile. " I just need to be careful until I am cured".

Then Martha noticed that it was just her and the Colonel in the room.

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Bible Bed Time Stories: Genesis 27:41-28:19

 Bible Bed Time Stories: Genesis 27:41-28:19 by ric gustafson

When Esau lost his blessing, he wanted to kill Jacob.

When Rebekah heard this, she warned Jacob. " Hurry to your Uncle Laban's".

Jacob ran away alone. All he had with him was his walking stick. At Bethel, he lay down to sleep. For a pillow, Jacob used a stone. After he fell asleep, Jacob had a dream. In his dream, Jacob saw a ladder with angels on it.

God blessed Jacob.

" I'm your father's God". God spoke quietly. " This land is yours and your children's".

Jacob woke up from his dream. " This place is God's house". He looked up. " It's the gate of heaven".

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Martha Custis page 2

 Martha Custis page 2 by ric gustafson

" Your husband had no will". He stared at Martha. " He died intestate".

Martha thought about Daniel.

James Power looked at Martha. " Mrs Custis?".

" So there is no will". She looked at her friend. " Where does that leave us?".

" Your husband's estate will be equally divided between you Jacky and Patsy".

" And how is that done?".

" An inventory will have to be taken of everything".

" I will have to consult with my brother Bartholomew". She smiled. " He is an attorney".

" Of course".

One day, Martha was invited to an afternoon social at the home of some friends. Their names were Richard and Mary Chamberlaynes. Later on, a new guest arrived.

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Martha Custis page 1

 Martha Custis page 1 by ric gustafson

Martha Custis walked away from the grave. She was holding little Patsy in her arms. She frowned as people walked up to give condolences. She looked at the grave again. She thought to herself seven years was not enough. 

Daniel, with an infection in his throat, told Martha how sick he was. On top of that, two year old Jacky had a fever and a swollen throat. On top of that, Martha was still grieving the loss of Frances her second born. Martha was tired of sickness and death.

When Martha reached the family home, she put Patsy to bed. She checked on Jacky. She walked into the study. She needed the silence and solitude. 

There was a knock at the door.

" Come in".

Martha's mother quietly walked in.

" How can I help you my daughter?".

" Why does our family need to suffer so much?".

Martha's mother sighed. " It is not wise to dwell".

" I have lost two children and now my husband".

She hugged Martha. " I know".

" I lost a husband". Tears began to form in Martha's eyes. " The children have lost a father".

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Margaret Tobin Brown page 25

 Margaret Tobin Brown page 25 by ric gustafson

So what happened to Margaret Tobin Brown after the disaster?.

Margaret arrived in Denver April 29 1912. She came back with nothing except a good luck charm from Egypt. Three officers from Lifeboat 6 testified at the official hearing. Margaret made sure the world heard her story. Her account of the tragedy ran in 3 parts in May 1912. 

A gossip columnist named Polly Pry gave Margaret the nickname ' the Unsinkable Molly Brown'. Helen Brown married George Benziger in April 1913. Margaret took up residence in Newport Rhode Island as early as 1909. In Newport, Margaret became friends with socialite Alva Vanderbilt Belmont. 

JJ Brown died on Sept 5 1922. He was 68. Margaret became the chair of the Titanic Survivors Committee. In 1922, Margaret had to give up her house in Newport for not paying rent. She rented a room there instead. In October of 1932, Margaret Tobin Brown died from a brain tumor. She died at the Barbizon Hotel in New York City.

The End

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Margaret Tobin Brown page 24

 Margaret Tobin Brown page 24 by ric gustafson

During this time, marriage strains were showing in Margaret and JJ's marriage. In Jan 1910, their was a Denver Times article that the Browns had divorced. Margaret was devastated. She denied a divorce. Actually Margaret had signed a seperation agreement in Aug of 1909. 

In Jan of 1912, Margaret was asked to join John Jacob Astor IV and his new wife Madeleine to join them on a trip to Northern Africa and Egypt. Margaret left New York on Jan 25 1912. The trip seemed ill fated from the beginning. While on a ship in the Indian Ocean, their ship almost capsized. Helen came for part of the trip joining her mother. They traveled to Cairo and then spent a few days in Rome.

Returning to Paris, Margaret found out that her grandson was ill. In order to get back to the US as quick as possible, Margaret abruptly changed her travel plans. She booked passage on the Titanic.

The rest is history.

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