Mary Letter Day Five

‘My soul magnifies the Lord, 

 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 

for he has looked with favor on 

the lowliness of his servant. 

 Surely, from now on all generations 

will call me blessed; 

for the Mighty One has done 

great things for me, 

 and holy is his name. 

His mercy is for those who fear him

 from generation to generation. 

He has shown strength with his arm; 

 he has scattered the proud in 

the thoughts of their hearts. 

He has brought down

the powerful from their thrones, 

and lifted up the lowly; 

he has filled the hungry with good things, 

 and sent the rich away empty. 

He has helped his servant Israel,

 in remembrance of his mercy, 

according to the promise 

he made to our ancestors,

to Abraham and to his descendants forever.’ Luke 1:46-55

Dear Mama and Papa,

First, I want to thank you for several things. I am so grateful for you allowing me to spend all this time with Auntie Elizabeth. She has helped me with so much! I am no longer afraid of what God has in store for me, despite all the real dangers that lie ahead. I am also so thankful that you accepted Joseph's request that we would be married when I get home! I know this is not what you hoped for, and the wedding will have to be so small and with no guests. Yet, your open hearts and kindness has really encouraged me and given me hope. Despite it all your love and support will see me through.

I am so looking forward to coming home. I am growing very round, and it will be hard to hide my circumstances. I am happy to stay hidden at home, if that's what you think is best. I know it is hard to believe that this is a miracle child, a gift from our Lord, yet I am growing stronger and stronger in faith in these last days. I have found myself singing joyfully in the strangest moments, as if the little one inside of me is making me stronger by the day. 

Joseph will be here soon for the trip home. Auntie insists that we travel slowly and take many stops so that I may rest. I think she is being over cautious. I am excited to be home again but will be careful since I now have another life to protect. Please pray for safe and quick travel for our journey.

Love,

Mary