IN TIMES LONG GONE
“We have a son! I will teach him to be a good carpenter.”
“Are you sure? I know you promised but ...”
“Hush, Mary – I meant every word.”
She slept until voices woke her. “Find another shelter – my wife’s just had a baby.”
“The angel told us – that’s why we’re here.”
She moved her cloak aside, and weathered faces worshipped while baby hands bestowed blessings. But Joseph was protective. “You’ve seen him – now leave us in peace.”
“We all wish for peace,” they said, and returned to their flocks, leaving a lamb to warm mother and child.
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I was determined to squeeze a Christmas story out of whatever image Rochelle chose this week, and it was a struggle, but I hope you like it.
Too many people have talked and written about 'These Difficult Times' that I won't add to them, except to say that nothing can 'Cancel Christmas'. It will be different. For most of us it will be much quieter, which for some may be no bad thing. For others it will be sad, and they have my sympathy - I will not be able to visit my mother in her nursing home. But we will still celebrate whatever we believe in - the birth of Christ, or simply the love of family and friends - and it will be Christmas, despite Covid.
Have a good one.
