Mary Letter - Day 2

When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.” This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,

“Tell the daughter of Zion,
Look, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,

“Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” Matthew 21:1-11 

Dear Auntie,

I went down to the river to weep and be alone. This morning, I told Papa and Mamma about the baby from God and they did not believe me. They yelled and screamed at me for a good long time. Even worse, they finally got quiet and Momma began to cry. She would not stop and Papa finally put her in their room for a rest. He came out and told me how disappointed they were in me but that they loved me. He will have to go and tell Joseph when he returns and cancel our marraige contract. This broke my heart. I know they can't possibly understand, but I was so hoping that they would. 

I sat on the river's bank for a long time until the sun made me so warm, I had to step in to cool myself. The world around me has changed forever. Nothing feels safe any more. The water was comforting, and inviting. I wanted to lay down and float away. I know God is in this somehow, but it seems as if I am being punished for nothing. I have been a good daughter and very faithful, yet right now, I feel like the worst criminal.  I finally had to head home since the heat and the water made me feel so queasy. That happens alot these days. I got home and everything was quiet. Both of my parents are hiding in their room, which makes me feel like a leper.

Auntie, I may have to come stay with you. I'm not sure my presence is good for Momma and Papa. Their hearts are breaking, I know, and it's all my fault.

Love always,

Mary