Mary's p.o.v
Joseph's lantern revealed several different species of animals. Yeshua's impending arrival took my
focus off them. The contractions were coming so fast that Joseph didn't have time to unload
the donkey. He made a bed for me out of hay. Knowing I would need my strength later on, I
tried to sleep. Intense pressure down below jolted me awake. Just because God chose me, it
didn't mean I had a painless birth experience. Giving birth took a huge toll on my body. Prayer
and Joseph's encouraging words gave me strength. My son was worth the sacrifice in the end.