Mary Letter Day 27

O sing to the Lord a new song,
   for he has done marvelous things.
His right hand and his holy arm
   have gained him victory.
The Lord has made known his victory;
   he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness
   to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen
   the victory of our God.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
   break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
   with the lyre and the sound of melody.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
   make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.

Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
   the world and those who live in it.
Let the floods clap their hands;
   let the hills sing together for joy
at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming
   to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
   and the peoples with equity. Psalm 98

Dear Momma and Papa,

We will be here for some time, I believe. Joseph tried to go to the registration office today and was turned away. They said they have been overwhelmed with the number of people coming in. They gave him some papers to fill out and an appointment next week some time. They told him that doesn't mean he will be seen and get through everything. That will just be the initial intake. Wow! I didn't know something pretty straight forward to be made so complicated!

This little boy is hungry all the time and growing by the hour. I could sit and hold him for hours, watching his sweet face as he sleeps. The wise women here keep reminding me to sleep when he does and are making sure I eat all the right things and drink plenty so I will have enough milk. They have been so kind and helpful. I sure do wish you were here, Momma! They can't replace you two at all, but they have been like kind family to us. We haven't wanted for anything and the innkeepers have doted on the baby, as if he was their grandson. I hear them boasting to the whole neighborhood about the wonderful baby boy born under their roof! They are also very protective of us, making sure that visitors only stay for a while and give us time to rest.

I have so much to tell you, my heart is so full. I really am sure that God is with us And, I don't know what that means, truly. Moment by moment we are surpised by kindness and generosity, even in this crowded and dangerous city. We have great peace, even when all around us is chaos. Please know I miss you both terribly and pray for you constantly. Please pray for us!

love,

Mary