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