The Virtuous Daughter Magazine Winter 2016/17 Edition | Page 40

she would ever live in this tiny hut with 3 people for an entire MONTH! They all got out of the jeep, un-loaded their bags, and went inside. When they got inside, they saw a tiny kitchen area with a little table and a blue rug, and a small living room. " This is such a cute hut, Marie!" remarked Paula. " Yes, this is very adequate!" added Tyra ' s dad politely. " Why, thank you!" replied Marie, " Come, come! I ' ll show you your room!" So Marie led them around the corner to the bedroom. Tyra looked around and saw a dresser, a little closet, and a little mattress under a small window. " I ' m sorry, I only have 2 blankets, and they are very old, I hope you brought some!" said Marie. " Yes, we brought plenty! If its okay, we will start unpacking. It shouldn’ t take us long," said Paula. " Oh yes, go right ahead! I ' ll start on dinner," said Marie. So Marie left, and started making dinner. As they were getting settled, Tyra asked her mom, " Mom, where will I sleep?" Her mom replied, " On a sleeping bag by our bed. By the way, Marie told me on the way here that the pastor and his family will be coming tonight!" Very soon, they were done unpacking and went out to help Marie. Soon, there was a knock on the door. Marie opened it to let the pastor, his wife, and daughter in. " Welcome! Come in and meet everyone!" said Marie.“ Pastor, this is Jason, his wife Paula, and their daughter, Tyra. And this is our Pastor Jonathan, his wife Sarah, and their daughter Elaya.” Everyone shook hands and the adults went into the living room to talk. Elaya and Tyra stayed in the kitchen and started to get to know each other. In a very short time, they were talking and laughing, just like old friends. " Supper is ready!!" called Marie. So everyone